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Discover the hidden world of reptiles, amphibians,

Discover the hidden world of reptiles, amphibians, and wildlife on a day tour through the stunning West Coast National Park. Unearth the park’s unique biodiversity and connect with nature like never before. Book your adventure today! #explorecapetown #capetownwildlife #herping

Sounds of Malawis lake side 🐸

Sounds of Malawis lake side 🐸

The species contains three subspecies, including t

The species contains three subspecies, including the nominotypical subspecies, L. c. capense:

Lycophidion capense capense (A. Smith, 1831)
Lycophidion capense jacksoni (Boulenger, 1893)
Lycophidion capense loveridgei (Laurent, 1968)

The Wolf snake is widely distributed species, with

The Wolf snake is widely distributed species, with a preference for damp locations, with lowland forest and fynbos being preferred habitats. They feed mostly on geckos and skinks.

The Wolf snake has a flattened, tapering head and

The Wolf snake has a flattened, tapering head and marbled eye. The brown or black lateral and dorsal scales are tipped white, while the ventral scales are all-white. Long recurved fangs are present on the upper and lower jaws, for which they are named.

The Cape wolf snake (Lycophidion capense) from nea

The Cape wolf snake (Lycophidion capense) from near Addo Elephant National Park, Eastern Cape.

Misidentification of small brown/black snakes happ

Misidentification of small brown/black snakes happens often enough. People think it’s a harmless house snake or something similar and ends up being a Stiletto snake. Learn the snakes that occur in your area to avoid being bitten.

The Common/Cape wolf snake is widespread throughou

The Common/Cape wolf snake is widespread throughout South Africa. It is very similar in appearance to the venomous stiletto snake, so it is best to leave these snakes alone when crossing paths.

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