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mesmerized by his own reflection .................................

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I got this one this morning...

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spotted this chap on saturday,,

he was being "strafed" by a forktailed drongo while slithering across the tar.

any idea what snake it might be ?????

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Leachy, a quick guess...Vine Snake.


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Sprocky wrote:Leachy, a quick guess...Vine Snake.
Very good quick guess \O

Vine Snake
TWIG SNAKE/VINE SNAKE/BIRD SNAKE

Thelotornis capensis
It is a slender snake, sometimes confused with the Boomslang, but very recognisable by the elongated snout. The snout makes this snake resemble a twig or branch. On either side of the head and neck you will usualy find 1 or 2 dark streaks. It has a spear shaped head. The top of the head is usualy green or blue. The tongue is 2 different colors, it is red, and the fork is black.
The Vine Snake has various different colors and patterns, but still easy recognisable.

The adults reach lengths of 1.5 meters. They are diurnal snakes that are terrestrial and arboreal, but spend most of their time in trees.

They can be found in the northern East coast, Swaziland, Mozambique and in the northern parts of South Africa including the Kruger Park.

This snake has a very dangerous Heamotoxic venom. There are no antivenom availible for this snake. If bitten by this snake, the victim should get to a hospital as soon as possible. It uses this leathal venom to kill it's prey: Lizzards, Frogs, Birds and other Snakes.

Scale count at midbody are in 19 rows (sometimes 17) with 144-162 ventral scales and 127-155 paired subcaudals. The anal shield is divided.


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