Genus: Xenocalamus (quill-snouted snakes)

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Five species, four of which are native to southern Africa.

Species native to southern Africa

Xenocalamus sabiensis (Save quill-snouted snake) Previously known as the Sabi Quill-snouted snake.
Xenocalamus transvaalensis (Transvaal quill-snouted snake, Speckled quill-snouted snake) Considered rare and is threatened by agricultural activities.
Xenocalamus bicolour (Bicoloured quill-snouted snake) May be flushed to the surface during heavy rainfall.
Xenocalamus mechowii (Elongate quill-snouted snake) The unique colouration of this snake makes it easy to differentiate from others species.