Natal Black Snake
Macrelaps microlepidotus
- Venom
- Venomous
- Constrictor
- Not documented
- Type
- Other
- Family
- Atractaspididae
- Genus
- Macrelaps
- Continents
- Africa
- Countries
- 1
- How common
- Recorded in 36 places on iNaturalist
About
Natal Black Snake (Macrelaps microlepidotus) is a venomous snake of the family Atractaspididae, found in South Africa. It lives in habitats such as subtropical forest, broadleaf forest, coastal forest, shrubland and 8 more. Recorded in 36 places on iNaturalist.
Where it lives
Native range
Habitats
Estimated from where this snake is recorded and what kind of snake it is - not a confirmed habitat survey.
Related snakes
- Black Snake-eater Polemon ater
- Cameroon Racer Poecilopholis cameronensis
- Transvaal Quillsnout Snake Xenocalamus transvaalensis
- Sabi Quill-snouted Snake Xenocalamus sabiensis
- Slender Quill-snouted Snake Xenocalamus bicolor
- Michell's Quill-snouted Snake Xenocalamus michelli
- Elongate Quill-snouted Snake Xenocalamus mechowii
- Striped Harlequin Snake Homoroselaps dorsalis
- Spotted Harlequin Snake Homoroselaps lacteus
- Engdahl's Mole Viper Atractaspis engdahli
- Boulenger's Mole Viper Atractaspis boulengeri
- Peters' Burrowing Asp Atractaspis fallax
Stay safe: a photo or a web page can never tell you for certain that a snake is harmless. Keep your distance, never handle a wild snake, and get medical help straight away after any bite.