BEAKED STILETTO SNAKE
(Atractaspis duerdeni)
SNAKE LENGTH
Average Length : 30cm to 40cm
Maximum Length : 60cm
(Atractaspis duerdeni)
Indicator map for the Beaked Stiletto Snake in Southern Africa
ACTIVITY
Nocturnal snake that jerks into a coil when agitated, hides it’s head under it’s coils
VENOM
Little is known about this snakes venom, thought to be cytotoxic
FANGS
The fangs are positioned horizontally, facing towards the back of the upper jaw
REPRODUCTION
Unknown, but probably oviparous like other snakes in genus
SNAKE ACTIVITY
Nocturnal snake that jerks into a coil when agitated, hides it’s head under it’s coils
SNAKE VENOM
Little is known about this snakes venom, thought to be cytotoxic
FANGS
The fangs are positioned horizontally, facing towards the back of the upper jaw
REPRODUCTION
Unknown, but probably oviparous like other snakes in genus
COLOUR
- Uniform grey to black, the belly and flanks are uniformly white
HABITAT
- Lives in tree and Bush savannah and mixed woodland areas
FEEDING
Feeds on:
- Lizards
- Snakes
MISCELLANEOUS
- The body scales are smooth, there are 23 – 25 rows of dorsal scales at midbody
COLOUR
- Uniform grey to black, the belly and flanks are uniformly white
HABITAT
- Lives in tree and Bush savannah and mixed woodland areas
FEEDING
Feeds on:
- Lizards
- Snakes
MISCELLANEOUS
- The body scales are smooth, there are 23 – 25 rows of dorsal scales at midbody