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Genus: Atractaspis (stiletto snakes)
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(snakes) > Family: Atractaspididae
Nineteen species of which three are native to southern
Africa.
Species native to southern Africa
Atractaspis bibronii (Southern
stiletto snake)
Although it should never be handled it is known to press its tail spine into
a handlers hand. |
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Atractaspis congica (Eastern
Congo stiletto snake)
Very little is know about this snake. |
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Atractaspis duerdeni (Duerden's or Beaked
stiletto snake)
Commonly encountered crossing roads at night. |
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