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Karoo Sand Snake (Psammophis notostictus)

Willem Van Zyl 2019-01-31

Often found in fynbos, grassland, arid savannah, and karoo scrub, the Karoo Whip Snake is alert and quick-moving. It feeds mainly on lizards, mice, and other small rodents.

Oviparous, they lay 3-8 eggs in the summer.

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Category : Psammophis notostictus, Snakes karoo sand snake, karoo whip snake, psammophis notostictus, reptile, sand snake, snake, whip snake
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