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Common Egg-eater Snake basking in roadway. Harmless species that feeds on birds eggs. Common throughout southern Africa. Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Northern Cape, South Africa
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Common Egg-eater Snake basking in roadway. Harmless species that feeds on birds eggs. Common throughout southern Africa. Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Northern Cape, South Africa
ASW-4313
Common Egg-eating Snake basking in roadway
Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Northern Cape, South Africa
Dasypeltis scabra
Alan J. S. Weaving
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Basking Nocturnal Road Roads Snake Snakes South Africa Sunbathing Temperature Control Track Tracks Amphibians And Reptiles Egg Eating Non Poisonous Non Venomous Oviparous
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Roadside Sunbather: ASW-4313, the Common Egg-eater Snake, takes a break from its eggcellent adventures in the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park! This harmless slithery species knows how to make the most out of its time under the African sun. With a taste for bird eggs and an affinity for basking on warm roadsides, this reptile sure knows how to live life on the wild side! As night falls and temperatures drop, our nocturnal friend emerges from its hiding spot to hunt down some delicious avian treats. Armed with its non-venomous and non-poisonous nature, it stealthily navigates through Southern Africa's vast landscapes in search of eggs. But during daylight hours, it's all about relaxation and temperature control for this rhombic egg eater. Catching some rays on a quiet road is just what our scaly friend needs to recharge those cold-blooded batteries. With tracks stretching across national parks like South Africa's Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, these snakes are truly kings of their domain. Their presence reminds us of the incredible diversity found within African wildlife. So next time you stumble upon a snake soaking up some sunshine on your travels through South Africa or any other part of this magnificent continent, remember that they're just trying to catch some warmth too! Just be sure not to disturb their peaceful sunbathing session.
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