The Mole Snake (Pseudaspis cana) is one of Southern Africa’s most formidable, non-venomous constrictors.  The impressive size, thickset body, various color forms, and distinct adaptations make it an interesting species.

The Elusive Jewel of the Karoo. Among Southern Africa’s fossorial and nocturnal reptiles, few evoke as much intrigue among herpetologists as Fisk’s House Snake (Lamprophis fiskii). First described by George Albert Boulenger in 1887 from specimens collected near Touws River and Matjiesfontein, this striking species remains one of the rarest, most secretive, and least understood members of the family Lamprophiidae.

The Hidden Value of the Brown House Snake Brown House Snake from near Britstown, Northern Cape [...]

Winter Survival: Why South African Snakes Don’t Hibernate If you’ve noticed a sharp decline in snake [...]

Snakebite Syndromes and Syndrome Management in South African Snakebites SYNDROME INDEX   Progressive Weakness Syndrome (Neurotoxic [...]