Dracaena trifasciata is a species of flowering plant in the family Asparagaceae, native to tropical West Africa from Nigeria east to the Congo. It is most commonly known as the snake plant, Saint George's sword, mother-in-law's tongue, and viper's bowstring hemp, among other names. [2] .

The Central African Rock Python is the longest snake in Africa! Found near bodies of water, this heavyweight python enjoys environments such as forests, savannas, swamps, and semi-deserts. Central African Rock Pythons may be non-venomous, but don’t let that give you a …

2017年2月3日 · Africa's puff adder is the only known snake to attract its victims with both tongue and tail, a new study says.

2023年6月2日 · Tongue: green. A very common species in Africa. This snake lives from South Africa in the south, all the way to Tanzania and Kenya. Spotted bush snakes measure 90cm, sometimes reaching 130cm. Their bodies contain the following colours: green, cream, and black, but it’s green that dominates.

Dracaena trifasciata is also known by other common names – Mother-In-Law’s tongue thanks to the visual association with sharp leaves or as African bowstring hemp as its fibres can be used to make bowstrings. The snake plant is such a vigorous grower that their strong root systems can actually break through their pots.

2018年4月30日 · From the fearsome Nile crocodile to the bizarre-looking Parson’s chameleon, the reptiles of Africa are as diverse as the continent’s numerous habitats. On this page you’ll find pictures and facts about African reptiles both common and less well-known. Included are each species’ scientific name and conservation status.

Map indicating the distribution of the Vine Snake (Thelotornis capensis), within Southern Africa. This perfectly-camouflaged tree-living snake is seldom seen because of its excellent camouflage and habit of remaining very still in low shrubs, observing …

Researchers at Wits University have discovered that the snake employs a sneaky tactic called "lingual luring" to get its prey inside that deadly sphere. Most snakes flick their tongues out...

S. trifasciata is a very aggressive invasive plant able to grow in a great range of sunlit exposures (from complete sunny open areas to partial shaded areas). Additionally, this species is drought and heat tolerant (Gilman, 1999). S. trifasciata is able to reproductive by seeds but also by leaf segments and rhizomes.

Vine Snakes (previously called Twig or Bird Snakes) are widespread across Africa and are usually found in warm savannas and forested areas. There are currently four species and one subspecies of Vine Snake in Africa.