Eastern Bark Snake
Hemirhagerrhis hildebrandtii
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyPsammophiidae (Sand Snakes)
- GenusHemirhagerrhis (Bark Snakes)
- SpeciesHemirhagerrhis hildebrandtii (Eastern Bark Snake)
About the Eastern Bark Snake
Hemirhagerrhis hildebrandtii, commonly known as the Kenyan bark snake, is a species of snake in the family Psammophiidae. It is indigenous to areas within South Sudan, Ethiopia, Somalia, Kenya, and northeast Tanzania. Type locality is from "Kitui (Ukamba)" [Kenya]. Habitat is partially arboreal. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Eastern Bark Snake in Tsavo East National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tsavo East National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 2 | Meru National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 3 | Tsavo West National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Eastern Bark Snake in Tsavo East National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Eastern Bark Snake sighting in Tsavo East National Park, based on 6 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Eastern Bark Snake in Tsavo East National Park?
April has the highest sighting rate for Eastern Bark Snake in Tsavo East National Park in our monthly data.