I spotted this snake in Serengeti National Park in Northern Tanzania last summer. If anyone could please tell me what species it is (both common and scientific names preferebly)I would most appreciate it.
Thanks alot,
Ryan
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unknown snake from Tanzania
snakesmitty
May 27, 2004 04:52 PM
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rearfang
May 28, 2004 06:29 AM
That would be Psammophis rukwae The Lake Rukwa sand snake. Max size 1.3 M. Eats (probably)snakes and lizards. Bites cause local swelling.
Frank
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"The luxury of not getting involved departed with the last lifeboat Skipper..."
tempest
May 28, 2004 09:33 AM
... how did you know that? Maybe you could recommend a book that describes African cloubrids? I noticed that all of my books focus mainly on the elapids and vipers.
Have a great weekend!
rearfang
May 28, 2004 10:11 AM
Pick a location. I have books on North, East, South, and Central Africa (Zambia). Let me know and I will recommend a title.
Check with ZOO book Sellers (on line) or Krieger Publishing. Both have a great variety of African (and other country's books.
Frank
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"The luxury of not getting involved departed with the last lifeboat Skipper..."
tempest
May 28, 2004 12:25 PM
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rearfang
May 28, 2004 05:20 PM
SNAKES OF ZAMBIA BY Broadley/Doria/Wigge
ISBN 3-930612-42-9
order thru:
zoobooksales@acegroup.cc
www.zoobooksales.com
My personal rating is...EXCELLENT!
any others?
Frank
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"The luxury of not getting involved departed with the last lifeboat Skipper..."
