Amplorhinus
# Amplorhinus

Amplorhinus multimaculatus, commonly known as the many-spotted snake or the Cape reed snake, is a species of mildly venomous snake in the family Pseudoxyrhophiidae. The species, which is native to southern Africa, is monotypic (only one species in the genus) in the genus Amplorhinus.

## Geographic range

A. multimaculatus is found in Mozambique, South Africa, and Zimbabwe.

## Habitat

The preferred natural habitats of A. multimaculatus are freshwater wetlands, grassland, shrubland, and forest.

## Description

A small species, A. multimaculatus may attain a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of about 45 cm (18 in).

## Diet

A. multimaculatus preys on frogs and lizards.

## Reproduction

A. multimaculatus is viviparous. Usually four to eight young are born in late summer. Each neonate measures 12.5–20 cm (4.9–7.9 in) in total length (including tail).

## Venom

If a human is bitten by A. multimaculatus, the venom may cause localized swelling, inflammation, and pain. The venom is delivered by enlarged grooved teeth at the rear of the mouth.

