Eastern striped snake
Lymnophis bangweolicus
Fun Fact: Eastern striped snakes have small heads that blend into the neck.
Introduction: Eastern striped snakes (Lymnophis bangweolicus) have small heads that blend into the neck. They have large eyes with round pupils. Their scales are smooth and the tail is short.
Distribution: Zambezi Region (formerly the Caprivi Strip), Okavango Panhandle and upper Delta. The range continues to Victoria Falls.
Diet: Fish and frogs.
Colouring: The back is dark olive-brown edged with a paler stripe. The belly is yellow to dark red.
Breeding: Females lay a few eggs in a marshy habitat.
Size: Max SVL male 495mm, female 500mm.
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