Thelotornis capensis (Twig or Bird snake)

[brylecc1989]

Wow. Super cool species

[Louis Jacobsz]

Thanks guys !

These specific ones get to around 1.5m in length but rarely reach that size.

[Rogue628]

Originally Posted by Louis Jacobsz

Thanks Norm66 it's always a pleasure!

@Rogue628, Sorry if I may have caused some confusion. I meant they only have one fang on each side, like your standard venomous. They are part of the ophistoglypha (snakes with fangs in the back of their mouths/backfanged).
If you look carefully at the pic of the Ahaetulla I posted you'll notice two elongated teeth/fangs- one under the eye and one towards the front of the mouth.

I hope that helps ?

Regards.

Yes it did. And now that I read your post without being quite so exhausted, it makes sense now. And now that you mentioned it, yes, I do see the two teeth/fangs. Very interesting.

Although I doubt I ever work with hots (I'm too clumsy), I find venomous extremely interesting. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience with us.

[Louis Jacobsz]

Any time Rogue628 !

Here are two more pics showing the body and camouflage...





Regards
Louis.

[marvelfreak]

Very cool looking snakes.

[alessia55]

Hey, could you get a close up photo of the body's scales? If you can Thanks

[Louis Jacobsz]

Thanks Chuck !

And just for you Alessia...Sorry if the pic is out of focus but it's the best I have for now...



Regards.