Psammophis angolensis, sometimes known as the dwarf sand snake, is a species of snake in the family Psammophiidae reaching a maximum length of 50 cm, but averaging 30 cm. The snake actively forages for lizards and frogs.
From Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Dwarf 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
- Salvadora mexicana
- Orientocoluber spinalis
- Psammophis crucifer
- Psammophylax tritaeniatus
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Squamata
- Family
- Psammophiidae
- Genus
- Psammophis
- Species
- Psammophis angolensis
Found one? Take a photo and B.inomen will suggest what it is, free.
Check your photo