Usambara Vine Snake
Thelotornis usambaricus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyColubridae (Colubrid Snakes)
- GenusThelotornis
- SpeciesThelotornis usambaricus (Usambara Vine Snake)
About the Usambara Vine Snake
Thelotornis usambaricus, also known commonly as the Usambara vine snake, is a species of snake in the subfamily Colubrinae of the family Colubridae. The species is native to southeastern Africa. T. usambaricus is found in Kenya, Mozambique, and Tanzania. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Usambara Vine 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 | Mikumi National Park | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 3 | Tsavo West National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 4 | Mkomazi National Park | 🇹🇿 Tanzania |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Usambara Vine Snake in Tsavo East National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Usambara Vine Snake sighting in Tsavo East National Park, based on 10 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Usambara Vine Snake in Tsavo East National Park?
April has the highest sighting rate for Usambara Vine Snake in Tsavo East National Park in our monthly data.