Psammophis_brevirostris

<i>Psammophis brevirostris</i>

Psammophis brevirostris

Species of snake

Psammophis brevirostris, also known as the short-snouted grass snake,[1][2] is a diurnal, mildly venomous snake native to southern Africa. It is oviparous and can lay up to 15 eggs in summer. The snake feeds on lizards, rodents, snakes and small birds; it is alert and considered fast.[2]

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References

  1. [1]
    Psammophis brevirostris at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 25 December 2014.
  2. [2]
    Marais, J. 2004. A Complete Guide to the Snakes of Southern Africa. Struik, Cape Town.


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