Thamnodynastes hypocomia
The Keeled Sepia Snake is found quite regularly at our reserve and in other wetlands. It is predominantly brown with darker stripes and X markings along its scales.
It is a nocturnal species and its main food prey is amphibians. It usually measures less than a metre in length – up to 60-70cm, when fully grown.
It belongs to the family Dipsadidae.