Eastern Stripe-bellied Sand Snake
Psammophis orientalis
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyPsammophiidae (Sand Snakes)
- GenusPsammophis (Sand Racers)
- SpeciesPsammophis orientalis (Eastern Stripe-bellied Sand Snake)
4 Verified sightings at Tsavo East National Park From 2019 to 2026
15 Verified sightings across all 6 parks From 2019 to 2026
☀️ Diurnal When it's spotted during daytime hours (6am–6pm)
About the Eastern Stripe-bellied Sand Snake
Psammophis orientalis, commonly known as the eastern stripe-bellied sand snake, is a fast-moving, diurnal reptile found predominantly in East Africa. It belongs to the family Psammophiidae and is recognized for its slender profile and highly active daytime hunting behaviors. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Eastern Stripe-bellied Sand 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 | Selous Game Reserve | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 2 | Ruaha National Park | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 3 | Liwonde National Park | 🇲🇼 Malawi | |
| 4 | Gorongosa National Park | 🇲🇿 Mozambique | |
| 5 | Gonarezhou National Park | 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe | |
| 6 | Tsavo East National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya |