I would like to ask some help with a project I am busy with. Does anyone know if there is a reference book/website or other that gives you the direct translation of a scientific name? Most of us know that dendroaspis polylepis is a black mamba. If it is directly translated, it means "large scal...

SPECTACULAR!!

BV, where can I get details?

I do not think you will ever get a boomslang with an orange and black tongue.

As far as I know, there has never been a recorded fatality by thelotornis capensis. Does anyone have contradictory information?

Great stuff! Is the venom roughly the same as a Black mamba in make up?

That thing is huge!!

I consider this the most beautiful snake in the world!

I know there are a few Herpers in the area too!!!

THAT IS BEAUTIFUL !!!!!!!!

We stay about 10km from the Malelane Gate of the Kruger park. Lots of python call outs.

My Mother called and said she had an unwelcome guest at her birdfeeder...

Great stuff! Quick question: as I hail from the Lowveld, I do not come into contact with philothamnus n. a lot. How do you tell natalensis natalensis and natalensis occidentalis apart?

Gorgeous man!

Very pretty !!