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.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Eastern Stripe-bellied Sand Snake being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

• Psammophis subtaeniatus
• Dendrelaphis tristis
• Dendrelaphis subocularis
• Dendrelaphis inornatus
• Dromicodryas bernieri
• Masticophis bilineatus

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Chordata

Class

Reptilia

Order

Squamata

Family

Psammophiidae

Genus

Psammophis

Species

Psammophis orientalis

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