African Sand & Grass Snakes (Psammophis). Frightened, Fast, and Fantastic. Jump to gallery INTRODUCTION Sand and grass snakes, sometimes called ‘Sand Racers’, all belong to the same family group (Genus: Psammophis). There [...]
Color Variations in the Boomslang Male Boomslang from Kwazulu-Natal Introduction to the Boomslang (Dispholidus typhus) The infamous Boomslang is one of the most widely distributed snakes in Africa, being found across most [...]
Coral & Shield Cobras Jump to galleryCoral Cobras & Shield Cobras are also known as Coral Snakes & Shield-nose snakes.CLASSIFICATION:These snakes belong to the generic group called Aspidelaps, which in turn belongs [...]
FIRST AID FOR SNAKEBITE IN SOUTHERN AFRICA First Aid for Snakebite is very important and massively effects outcome.The methods below are tried and tested, with good outcomes. FOR ALL SNAKEBITES:DO NOT USE TRADITIONAL [...]
IVUZAMANZI: A Mythical Deadly Serpent that Lives in the Water. An introduction to the harmless water snakes of Southern Africa Ivuzamanzi is the Zulu name for the Common Brown Water Snake. In [...]
The Yellow-bellied Sea Snake Hydrophis platura Description:Described in 1766, the Yellow-bellied Sea Snake is brown or black above, with a yellow underneath that extends about half-way up the sides. The paddle-shaped tail [...]
DANGEROUS, BUT NOT DEADLY. In this article we use the word dangerous in the context of snakes that regularly bite people and cause morbidity (tissue damage or systemic effects) but NOT mortality [...]
DEADLY BUT NOT DANGEROUS Many snakes have deadly venom but are not dangerous. Here we use the word “dangerous” in the context of something that is known to regularly cause morbidity (tissue [...]
Coexistence or Conflict? Human-Snake Interactions in Urban South Africa Introduction: South Africa is a country with rich biodiversity, including a diverse range of snake species. As urbanization continues to encroach upon natural [...]
Venomous Snake Handling Course - Gallery Pictured here are Venomous Snake Handling course attendees handling Puff Adders, Rinkhals, Mozambique Spitting Cobras and Snouted Cobras " width="400" height="600" data-src-fg="https://africanreptiles-venom.co.za/wp-content/uploads/cache/2023/12/Course-2023-September-30-3/2997486094.jpg" />Course 2023 September 30-3 [...]
