For the identification of insects and other fauna and flora of South Africa.
Showing posts with label Philothamnus emivariegatus. Show all posts
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Sunday, August 24, 2014

Spotted Bush Snake (Philothamnus emivariegatus)

Family Colubridae
A harmless snake which grows to be about two and a half feet in length.
They eat mice and large insects and are good to have around the home.
Distinguished by the spots which are from the head to about 2/3 down towards the tail and the gold ring around the pupil of the eye.