Pseudaspis cana (Linnaeus, 1758)

Pietersen, Darren W., Pietersen, Errol W. & Conradie, Werner, 2017, Preliminary herpetological survey of Ngonye Falls and surrounding regions in south-western Zambia, Amphibian & Reptile Conservation (e 148) 11 (1), pp. 24-43 : 35

Pseudaspis cana (Linnaeus, 1758)

Mole Snake

Photographs: VMUS 158918, 158919, 158922, 158923

This common, diurnal snake was regularly seen in the vicinity of Ngonye Falls campsite, visitor’s center, Park Headquarters, and surrounding area. A number of individuals were also killed by passing traffic on the tarred road running parallel to the Zambezi River. It is widespread in Zambia ( Broadley 1971a).