The Karoo whip snake is a relatively uncommon site in Cape Town. It’s a rear-fanged snake with a mild venom thought not to be of any medical significance.
They are stunning snakes and excellent climbers which exhibit some interesting behaviour. Watch it all in this latest video!
Have you ever seen a karoo whip snake? Let me know 🙂
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https://youtu.be/34RtHBlOBDY
Grant
Field Officer at Endangered Wildlife Trust
Hi and welcome to the site! I'm a conservationist by profession, a wannabe herpetologist and the creator of Cape Snake Conservation. I believe that fear can be overcome and that balance between man and beast can be achieved. My mission is the snake.
Latest posts by Grant (see all)
- What to do if You See a Snake - July 14, 2017
- Snake Catcher Diaries: Are Snake Catchers Crazy or Not? - March 31, 2017
- Getting Whipped - by a Karoo Whip Snake! - February 20, 2017
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