Need help identifying this snake.

[janniekotze]

Hi everyone,

I found this snake in my kombuis this morning and was wondering what it is.

I live in Bloemfontein if it might help.

Thanx!

[Westley Price]

Hi Jannie

That is a Rhombic Egg-eater.

They are harmless snakes and actually quite nice to have in your garden or around the house.

[janniekotze]

Hi Wes,

Thank you for your quick reply, now my wife can relax as it's not dangerous.

Thanx again!

Jannie

[Westley Price]

They put up quite an impressive display when threatened so people often kill them thinking they are dangerous.

They don't even have teeth and pose no threat whatsoever.

[Bushviper]

Its also too small to eat the eggs in your fridge. Probably just dying of thirst and sourced water in your house.