Northern Stripe-bellied Sand Snake
Psammophis sudanensis
- Least concern
- Card rarity: Common
- Reptiles
Psammophis sudanensis, commonly known as the northern stripe-bellied sand snake or Sudanese sand snake, is a fast-moving, slender, and diurnal snake species found in East and Central African savannas. It is mildly venomous (rear-fanged) and harmless to humans, reaching lengths up to 1.3 meters. These snakes are active hunters feeding on lizards, rodents, and frogs.
Classification
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Squamata
- Family
- Psammophiidae
- Genus
- Psammophis