Where can you see the Boomslang in South Africa?

The Boomslang is most recorded in Western Cape (65% of records), Eastern Cape (11% of records), KwaZulu-Natal (7% of records), based on 2 056 iNaturalist observations. 6 places to stay on Spekboom have recorded the Boomslang on site or nearby.

When is the best time to see the Boomslang?

Sightings of the Boomslang peak from Jan to Feb, based on 2 056 iNaturalist records. You may still see it outside those months, sightings are just less frequent.

Wildlife

Boomslang

Dispholidus typus

The boomslang (/ˈboʊmslɑːŋ/, /ˈbɔːmsləŋ/, or /ˈbuːmslæŋ/; Dispholidus typus ) is a large, venomous snake in the family Colubridae.

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Wildlife

Boomslang

Dispholidus typus

The boomslang (/ˈboʊmslɑːŋ/, /ˈbɔːmsləŋ/, or /ˈbuːmslæŋ/; Dispholidus typus ) is a large, venomous snake in the family Colubridae.

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When to visit

Best Jan to Feb

When Boomslang sightings peak, from open records.

Best monthsJan to Feb

Sightings2,056 records

Curve from 2,056 national iNaturalist observations, not from one property. Single-month spikes are discarded as upload artefacts, and below 50 records we show no curve at all.

Where you'll find it

Western Cape and beyond

Provinces where Boomslang is most recorded. Tap one to find places to stay.

2,056 records, iNaturalist

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