Observations in the Species: Psammophylax rhombeatus subsp. rhombeatus

English Name: Gevlekte Skaapsteker or Spotty Grass Snake or Stripe Skaapsteker

Synonyms also shown: Psammophylax rhombeatus

Snake

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By: craithom
Location: 5 Arlington
Observed on: 10th March 2014
Added to iSpot: 12th March 2014
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 2

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By: jamescooper
City of Cape Town Biodiversity Management Branch
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Location: R364, Citrusdal
Observed on: 24th February 2014
Added to iSpot: 25th February 2014
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 4
Comments: 0

Snake

Snake
By: Cameron McMaster
Botanical Society of South AfricaCustodians of Rare and Endangered WildflowersIndigenous Bulb Association of South AfricaLepidopterists' Society of AfricaOverberg Lowlands Conservation TrustSucculent Society of South Africa
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Location: Napier Mountain
Observed on: 18th January 2014
Added to iSpot: 20th January 2014
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0
Description: Small heavily marked snake about 25 cm long

2014-01-06 Black and white snake

Black and white snake
By: Ansie Fourie
Location: R323, Laingsburg
Observed on: 6th January 2014
Added to iSpot: 13th January 2014
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 3
Comments: 0

Namakwa skaapsteker doing amazing reverse trick

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By: magrietb
Custodians of Rare and Endangered WildflowersLepidopterists' Society of AfricaSpider Club of South Africa
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Location: Namakwa National Park, West Coast side
Observed on: 3rd December 2013
Added to iSpot: 22nd December 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 3
Description: Pictures by my dad, who is convinced that we have observed a behaviour brand new to science as there was no mention of such magic in the snake book. Our minds were officially blown.

Snake

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By: Dullsweather
Location: Dullstroom
Observed on: 7th December 2013
Added to iSpot: 7th December 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 4
Comments: 0

Skaapsteeker

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By: Luke Bax
Friends of Kenilworth Race Course
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Location: 54, Wentworth Walk
Observed on: 12th September 2013
Added to iSpot: 14th September 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 7
Comments: 0

Skaapsteker

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By: Ian CrannaIan Cranna's reputation in Amphibians and Reptiles
Location: Phillippi
Observed on: 17th July 2013
Added to iSpot: 23rd July 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 4
Comments: 0

Rhombicks skaapsteker

Rhombicks skaapsteker
By: Francois KrielFrancois Kriel's reputation in Amphibians and ReptilesFrancois Kriel's reputation in Amphibians and ReptilesFrancois Kriel's reputation in Amphibians and Reptiles
Location: Koingnaas
Observed on: 16th November 2012
Added to iSpot: 20th July 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 3
Comments: 0

Snake

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By: Cameron McMaster
Botanical Society of South AfricaCustodians of Rare and Endangered WildflowersIndigenous Bulb Association of South AfricaLepidopterists' Society of AfricaOverberg Lowlands Conservation TrustSucculent Society of South Africa
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Location: Nysty, Bredasdorp
Observed on: 6th August 2009
Added to iSpot: 19th July 2013
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 3
Comments: 0

Skaapsteker

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By: sheijohn
Botanical Society of South AfricaFriends of Silvermine Nature Area
sheijohn's reputation in Amphibians and Reptiles
Location: Koeberg Nature Reserve
Observed on: 10th August 2011
Added to iSpot: 16th May 2013
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 4
Comments: 2
Description: Long thin snake. Grey in colour with darker diamond pattern along its length. Lighter underneath. Small head. Gliding across sandy path.

Snake

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By: Caroline Voget
Botanical Society of South AfricaFriends of Meadowridge Common
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Location: Swartkops to Smitswinkel path
Observed on: 3rd April 2013
Added to iSpot: 3rd April 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 6
Comments: 2
Description: Snake on Swartkops Mts, Simonstown.About 40-50 cm long. Thin. Brown. Moving leisurely.Not aggressive.

Spotted skaapsteker

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By: FR de Villiers
Botanical Society of South Africa
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Location: Van Dyksdrif
Observed on: 7th September 2008
Added to iSpot: 23rd February 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 5
Comments: 0

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By: Petewill
Location: Unnamed Road, Wakkerstroom
Observed on: 1st February 2013
Added to iSpot: 21st February 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 3
Comments: 0
Description: This snake was seen on the gravel road in the hills just outside Wakkerstroom. It was about 50 to 60 cm long.

Slang

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By: koosclaassens
Custodians of Rare and Endangered Wildflowers
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Location: Main Rd, Jacobs Bay
Observed on: 17th July 2011
Added to iSpot: 17th December 2012
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 3
Comments: 1
Description: Lengte ongeveer 30 cm. Gevang en in die glasbak gesit om af te neem en toe ek dit weer in die veld uit die bak gooi het dit dood gespeel en vir 'n hele ruk onderstebo gelĂª voor dit weggeseil het.

Tiny Skaapsteker

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By: SharonSharon's reputation in Amphibians and Reptiles
Location: Rusty Gate Farm
Observed on: 23rd September 2012
Added to iSpot: 9th December 2012
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 7
Comments: 0
Description: Tiny Skaapsteker hiding in amongst a patch of clover

Spotted Skaapsteker

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By: Gerrie Horn
BirdLife South Africa
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Location: Wolfberg Cracks, Cederberg
Observed on: 3rd October 2009
Added to iSpot: 22nd November 2012
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 6
Comments: 3

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By: Eden to Addo Co...
Location: R332, Willowmore
Observed on: 12th September 2012
Added to iSpot: 20th October 2012
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 4
Comments: 1

Rhombic/spotted Skaapsteker

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By: Alex DreyerAlex Dreyer's reputation in Amphibians and ReptilesAlex Dreyer's reputation in Amphibians and ReptilesAlex Dreyer's reputation in Amphibians and ReptilesAlex Dreyer's reputation in Amphibians and Reptiles
Location: Rietvlei Dam Nature Reserve
Observed on: 28th August 2011
Added to iSpot: 29th August 2012
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 3
Comments: 0
Description: Striped phase.

Skaapsteker

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By: Linkie
Botanical Society of South AfricaCustodians of Rare and Endangered Wildflowers
Linkie's reputation in Amphibians and Reptiles
Location: R44, Kleinmond
Observed on: 27th March 2012
Added to iSpot: 3rd August 2012
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 8
Comments: 0
Description: Tiny fast moving snake. It managed to go under a fellow hikers boot while we were watching it. It fitted easily! Very beautiful. We saw 3 different snakes on the same day on this hike. The 3rd was a ? slug eater but somehow did not photograph it!

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By: Marisa de KockMarisa de Kock's reputation in Amphibians and ReptilesMarisa de Kock's reputation in Amphibians and Reptiles
Location: M65, Table Mountain National Park
Observed on: 30th May 2012
Added to iSpot: 10th June 2012
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 7
Comments: 0

Rhombic Skaapsteeker

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By: hwittridge
City of Cape Town Biodiversity Management Branch
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Location: R44, Helderberg Rural
Observed on: 22nd May 2012
Added to iSpot: 23rd May 2012
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 9
Comments: 0

Immature spotted skaapsteker moving through succulent

Spotted\rhombic Skaapsteker (Psammophylax rhombeatus) Immature moving through succulent. deHoop Nat res. Western Cape, South Africa.
By: ArmataAmphibians and Reptiles expert
Location: DeHoop Nature Reserve
Observed on: 12th May 2012
Added to iSpot: 19th May 2012
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 6
Comments: 0

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By: johanbaard
South African National Parks
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Location: Rondevlei (Sedgefield)
Observed on: 9th May 2012
Added to iSpot: 11th May 2012
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 3
Comments: 0
Description: about 350mm long.

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By: TUSKER99
Location: 100 km North of Cape town
Observed on: 27th October 2009
Added to iSpot: 3rd May 2012
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 6
Comments: 0
Description: This was on the road getting the morning sun. ~1 m long? in the West Coast national park

Rhombic/spotted Skaapsteker

Rhombic Skaapsteker (Psammophylax rhombeatus) melanistic. Cape Town
By: ArmataAmphibians and Reptiles expert
Location: Nr Paarl;
Observed on: 9th June 2006
Added to iSpot: 26th April 2012
Likely ID: Rhombic/spotted Skaapsteker (Psammophylax rhombeatus)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

Rhombic/spotted Skaapsteker

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By: ArmataAmphibians and Reptiles expert
Location: DeHoop Nature Reserve
Observed on: 17th August 2010
Added to iSpot: 3rd April 2012
Likely ID: Rhombic/spotted skkapsteker (Psammophylax rhombeatus)
Identifications: 3
Agreements: 1
Comments: 1
Description: Female basking on rock among Oxalis flowers

Spotted/Rhombic Skaapsteker

Spotted\Rhombic Skaapsteker (Psammophylax rhombeatus) Female guarding eggs. deHoop Nat res. Western Cape, South Africa.
By: ArmataAmphibians and Reptiles expert
Location: DeHoopn Nature Reserve
Observed on: 1st January 2012
Added to iSpot: 30th March 2012
Likely ID: Psammophylax rhombeatus
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 2
Comments: 1
Description: Female skaapsteker guarding her clutch of eggs

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By: SuewhitelawSuewhitelaw's reputation in Amphibians and ReptilesSuewhitelaw's reputation in Amphibians and Reptiles
Location: Kleynhagelkraal
Observed on: 3rd March 2012
Added to iSpot: 29th March 2012
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 6
Comments: 1

Rhombic Skaapsteker

Rhombic Skaapsteker
By: Jannie Groenewald
Custodians of Rare and Endangered Wildflowers
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Location: Buffeljagsrivier
Observed on: 28th July 2010
Added to iSpot: 15th January 2012
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 5
Comments: 0

Snake

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By: tony rebelo
iSpot TeamBotanical Society of South Africa A-teamCape Bird ClubEntomological Society of Southern AfricaFriends of Tokai ParkProtea Atlas ProjectSenior Scout AdventureSouth African National Biodiversity InstituteSouth African National Parks Honorary RangersToyota Enviro Outreach
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Location: Red Hill path to Kleinplaas Dam
Observed on: 9th August 2011
Added to iSpot: 2nd October 2011
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 5
Comments: 2

Spotted (Rhombic) Skaapsteker

Spotted (Rhombic) Skaapsteker
By: Ruedi Siegenthaler
Botanical Society of South AfricaMountain Club of SA (Cape Town)South African National Parks Honorary RangersVolunteer Wildfire Services
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Location: near Kogelbergdam, Western Cape, South Africa
Observed on: 20th October 2007
Added to iSpot: 29th September 2011
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 4
Comments: 3

Spotted Skaapsteker at Riverlands

Spotted Skaapsteker
By: forshawn
Botanical Society of South AfricaFriends of Tokai ParkProtea Atlas ProjectSenior Scout Adventure
forshawn's reputation in Amphibians and Reptiles
Location: Riverlands Nature Reserve
Observed on: 11th September 2011
Added to iSpot: 13th September 2011
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 6
Comments: 2
Description: Spotted Skaapsteker or Rhombic Skaapsteker

Skaapsteker

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By: Ruedi Siegenthaler
Botanical Society of South AfricaMountain Club of SA (Cape Town)South African National Parks Honorary RangersVolunteer Wildfire Services
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Location: Chapmans Peak, Cape Town, SA
Observed on: 28th August 2011
Added to iSpot: 12th September 2011
Identifications: 3
Agreements: 3
Comments: 0
Description: At midday, I found this mildly venomous snake dying in the middle of the path going up towards Chapmans Peak, someone ahead of me might have killed it!

Rhombic Skaapsteker

Rhombic Skaapsteker
By: AlexanderAlexander is knowledgeable about Amphibians and ReptilesAlexander's earned reputation in Amphibians and ReptilesAlexander's earned reputation in Amphibians and ReptilesAlexander's earned reputation in Amphibians and Reptiles
Location: Redhill
Observed on: 9th August 2011
Added to iSpot: 9th August 2011
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 6
Comments: 0
Description: Two found under the same rock

Spotted Skaapsteker

Spotted Skaapsteker
By: AlexanderAlexander is knowledgeable about Amphibians and ReptilesAlexander's earned reputation in Amphibians and ReptilesAlexander's earned reputation in Amphibians and ReptilesAlexander's earned reputation in Amphibians and Reptiles
Location: Silvermine Nature Reserve
Observed on: 9th May 2009
Added to iSpot: 22nd April 2011
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 4
Comments: 0

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