| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Large green venomous snake of southern Africa (9) | ||
| Small venomous, tree-dwelling snake native to sub-Saharan Africa (9) | ||
| The venomous south African tree snake Dispholidus typus | The Times Specialist Sunday | 11 Aug 2019 |
| From Afrikaans, a name for a tree snake | The Times Specialist Sunday | 30 Dec 2018 |
| Snake prospers with tongue half out |