Biology Reference
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(A)
(B)
(C)
Plate 4.18
(A and B) Herald or red- or white-lipped snake; rooilipslang (
Crotaphopeltis
hotamboeia
), olive phase, Kenya.
Often found near bodies of water, these snakes favor
aquatic prey. Although there are anecdotal reports of bites by
Crotaphopeltis
spp. that included
moderate local effects, the single documented case was insignificant.
(C)
Crotaphopeltis hotamboeia
feeding on a bufonid toad, Zaria, Nigeria.
Photos copyright to David A. Warrell.
