ID this snake?

[Nords]

So, this is Kenya, not SA. This little chap managed to get caught up in some netting and I carefully cut him free and released. The offending netting was disposed of properly.

I’m think he is a Rufous Beaked Snake? He was slim, about 3’ long, olive colour and white belly. Def a white mouth!

https://www.africansnakebiteinstitut...-beaked-snake/

[Nords]

Apologies for the photos all being on their sides!

[Mielie 84]

One of the Psammophis species, not familiar with Kenyan species, could be Psammophis mossambicus as I have encountered them throughout much of Sub-Saharan Africa. Harmless and a good snake to have a round:

https://www.africansnakebiteinstitut...e-grass-snake/

[New]

Flippen hel... On the odd chance that this might be a Female Boom-Slang-Snake I would stay well clear!

[Luka]

One of the Psammophis species, not familiar with Kenyan species, could be Psammophis mossambicus as I have encountered them throughout much of Sub-Saharan Africa. Harmless and a good snake to have a round:

https://www.africansnakebiteinstitut...e-grass-snake/

Agree, defenitely one of the Grass snakes. Mildly venomous, not dangerous to humans.

[Luka]

https://www.africansnakebiteinstitut...e-grass-snake/

[Nords]

Considering it had been trapped for (I guess) several hours in the netting, he was remarkably calm and wasn’t trying to bite. I know nothing about snakes, but wanted to help the little rascal, hence fashioning the y-shaped stick to hold his head gently as I cut the netting off. I managed to get it all off without damage and he quickly disappeared off into the bush.

I don’t think we get Boomslangs here, but Black Mambas are a possibility, hence looking to see if it had a black mouth. we do get big Puff Adders, but clearly not one of them.

Best of luck to him / her!

[Stranger]

Well done and thank you for the assist. I am one that strongly believe that snakes play a role in nature and applaud you for your actions. The only thing I would say is that if you are not sure if it is a spitting snake or not, wear safety glasses at the least.

I removed a big Rinkhals from my neighbors garage and to my disgust (we had a crowd of neighbors watching) I was told to kill it. I told them I don't suffer from ignorance and fear.