Colubrid Corner

The name ‘Skaapsteker’ came from the mistaken belief that these abundant snakes accounted for sheep deaths when the actual culprit was probably the Cape Cobra.

Show Notes

In this episode, we are talking about the Spotted Skaapsteker (Psammophylax rhombeatus).
The name ‘Skaapsteker’ came from the mistaken belief that these abundant snakes accounted for sheep deaths when the actual culprit was probably the Cape Cobra.
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What is Colubrid Corner?

Welcome to Colubrid Corner, the podcast that explores the diverse array of snakes we know as Colubrids. Together, Owen McIntyre and Riley Jimison dive into these reptiles one species at a time to shine a light on the largest group of snakes according to human classification. With global distribution, this group consists of obscure, common, large, small, colorful, bland, harmless, and venomous species of snakes. Each episode unpacks a particular species to bring the listener deeper into the beautiful world of snakes one Colubrid at a time.