Western Thread Snake
Namibiana occidentalis
- Venom
- Not venomous
- Constrictor
- Non-constrictor
- Type
- Other
- Family
- Leptotyphlopidae
- Genus
- Namibiana
- Continents
- Africa
- Countries
- 2
- How common
- Recorded in 19 places on iNaturalist
About
Western Thread Snake (Namibiana occidentalis) is a non-venomous snake of the family Leptotyphlopidae, found in Namibia, South Africa. It lives in habitats such as woodland, dry woodland, dry savanna, shrubland and 15 more. Recorded in 19 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
- Bocage's Blind Snake Namibiana rostrata
- Damara Thread Snake Namibiana labialis
- Slender Thread Snake Namibiana gracilior
- Benguela Worm Snake Namibiana latifrons
- Epictia rioignis
- Epictia wynni
- Epictia hobartsmithi
- Lanza's Worm Snake Myriopholis lanzai
- Tricheilostoma kongoensis
- Myriopholis occipitalis
- Epictia martinezi
- Collared Blind Snake Habrophallos collaris
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.