The formation of their jaws and toxicity of their venom would not allow them to cause any real harm to the sheep, or any other large animal.

[5]The breeding season for rhombic skaapstekers typically occurs during the summer months, and a female snake can lay a clutch of eggs ranging from 8 to 30.

The eggs are usually deposited in concealed locations such as under rocks or in leaf litter to protect them from predators and environmental conditions.

The incubation period can vary but generally lasts several weeks to a couple of months, depending on environmental factors like temperature and humidity.

African grass snakes, belonging to the family Lamprophiidae, typically range from small to medium in size.

Occurring from sea level to mountain tops, it is a fast-moving diurnal snake and an active predator on small frogs, lizards and mammals.

Despite its extensive range and local prevalence, surprisingly little is known about the diet and foraging strategies of the African grass snake.