Summary details for Psammophis namibensis


If you are unsure of the identification of a snake you have observed, you can ask an expert for snake identification by uploading a photo to the Snakes of Namibia facebook page.

You can also get help from their amazing album of infographics of the common snake species in Namibia.

The facebook page also has contact details for snake catchers - people who are experienced in catching and removing snakes - throughout the country.

In the case of a snake bite, email "snakebite" to snakebitedoc@gmail.com. Namibia's snakebite expert - Dr Buys - will respond immediately.


 

Namib Sand Snake

Psammophis namibensis

The Namib Sand Snake is back-fanged with a mild venom that has virtually no effect on humans.

Namib Sand Snake
Namib Sand Snake © Photo: Chantelle Bosch
Namib Sand Snake
Namib Sand Snake © Photo: Chantelle Bosch

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