Western Cape Snakes

To date there 42 recorded Western Cape snake species. Of these 42 Western Cape snakes, one - commonly known as the flowerpot snake - has been introduced and another is a rarely encountered, yet highly venomous, marine serpent commonly known as the yellow-bellied sea snake.

Of these 42 species 18 are non-venomous, 14 are mildly venomous, four are considered dangerous and posses venom which has the potential to be life threatening while six are considered deadly or very dangerous.

The table below lists the known species recorded in the Western Cape alphabetically by genus. Further descriptions and images of each snake can be found (in progress) on the relevant pages on this site. Venomous (including dangerous and very dangerous) species can be found here. Other species will be updated periodically as time allows.

If you would like to contribute to the list of Western Cape snakes with images or species descriptions please feel free to contact me via email by clicking here.