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This list of snakes of Africa includes all snakes in the continent of Africa. Philothamnus natalensis; Echis megalocephalus; Echis leucogaster [1] Roman's carpet ...
Pages in category "Snakes of Africa" The following 200 pages are in this category, out of approximately 211 total. This list may not reflect recent changes.
This is a list of extant snakes, given by their common names. Note that the snakes are grouped by name, and in some cases the grouping may have no scientific basis. Contents:
It is a quick-moving and alert species, [8] and although a report mentions that this species is generally calm when compared to some other African venomous snakes, [7] it strikes readily if threatened. When disturbed and brought to bay, the Cape cobra raises its forebody off the ground, spreads a broad hood, and may hiss loudly.
The twig snakes (genus Thelotornis), also commonly known as bird snakes or vine snakes, are a genus of rear-fanged venomous snakes in the family Colubridae. The genus is native to Africa. All species in the genus have a slender and elongated profile, a long tail, a narrow head and a pointed snout.
The Egyptian cobra (Naja haje) is one of the most venomous species of snakes in North Africa, and has bitten many humans. It averages roughly 1.4 metres (4.6 ft) in length; the longest specimen recorded so far measured 2.59 metres (8.5 ft). [4]
In this photo provided by Brian Emmenis, people look inside a plane at the Welkom Airport, in Welkom, South Africa, as they search for a venomous snake that the pilot found hiding under his seat ...
This species may be the most common and widespread snake in Africa. [4] It is found in most African regions and on parts of the Arabian Peninsula. It is found in all habitats except true deserts, rainforests, and (tropical) alpine habitats. It is most often associated with rocky grasslands. [13]