Summary details for Lycophidion namibianum

Namibian Wolf Snake

The Namibian Wolf Snake ranges from brown to red with light speckles while the flanks of the belly are white with brown markings down the center.

These snakes are widely distributed but rarely seen ranging from north western Namibia down to Mariental in the south.

They emerge at night to hunt resting lizards; their long recurved teeth enabling them to hang onto their slippery prey.

They are harmless and rarely seen.

Photo: Francois Theart
Photo: Francois Theart

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