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When to see Boomslang in Addo Elephant National Park
Boomslang are most active during the day (06:00 to 18:00).
This is Boomslang's general behavior. Once enough sightings are logged in Addo Elephant National Park, this page also shows when they're actually seen here.
About the Boomslang
The boomslang is a slender, arboreal snake widely distributed across sub-Saharan Africa. It has large eyes, a relatively short head and variable coloration, ranging from green and brown to grey or reddish tones, often providing excellent camouflage among foliage. It spends much of its time in trees and feeds mainly on chameleons, lizards, frogs, birds and their eggs. The species is highly venomous, although it is generally shy and avoids confrontation with humans.
How to identify the Boomslang
Slender, highly arboreal snake with a long tail and large eyes. Colour varies considerably from green or olive to brown, grey or black, often with subtle patterning. The head is elongated and clearly distinct from the neck.
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