Spotted Harlequin Snake
Homoroselaps lacteus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyAtractaspididae (Atractaspidid Snakes)
- GenusHomoroselaps (Striped Harlequin Snakes)
- SpeciesHomoroselaps lacteus (Spotted Harlequin Snake)
46 Verified sightings at Table Mountain National Park From 2019 to 2026
66 Verified sightings across all 3 parks From 2019 to 2026
November Best month highest sighting rate
☀️ Diurnal When it's spotted during daytime hours (6am–6pm)
About the Spotted Harlequin Snake
Homoroselaps lacteus, also known as the spotted harlequin snake, is a species of atracaspidid snake. It is found in South Africa and Eswatini. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Spotted Harlequin Snake in Table Mountain National Park
LIVEiNaturalistGlobal Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Table Mountain National Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa | |
| 2 | Garden Route National Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa | |
| 3 | Addo Elephant National Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Spotted Harlequin Snake in Table Mountain National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Spotted Harlequin Snake sighting in Table Mountain National Park, based on 46 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Spotted Harlequin Snake in Table Mountain National Park?
November has the highest sighting rate for Spotted Harlequin Snake in Table Mountain National Park in our monthly data.