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When to see Rhombic Night Adder in Rietvlei Nature Reserve
Rhombic Night Adder are most active at night (19:00 to 05:00). Much of their activity falls outside gate hours, so the first drive after the gates open and the last hour before they close give you the best chance.
This is Rhombic Night Adder's general behavior. Once enough sightings are logged in Rietvlei Nature Reserve, this page also shows when they're actually seen here.
About the Rhombic Night Adder
The rhombic night adder is a small, mildly venomous snake of sub-Saharan Africa, commonly associated with grassland, woodland, savanna and areas with dense ground cover. It has a stout body, broad triangular head and a distinctive pattern of dark diamond or rhombic markings along the back. It is mainly nocturnal and feeds primarily on frogs and other amphibians. It is generally secretive and relies on camouflage rather than confrontation when disturbed.
How to identify the Rhombic Night Adder
Small to medium-sized, stout-bodied viper with a triangular head and strongly keeled scales. Usually brown, grey or olive with a distinctive series of dark diamond or rhombus-shaped markings along the back.
Other species to look for in Rietvlei Nature Reserve
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