Pedioplanis burchelli (Duméril & Bibron, 1839)

Adult Size

Adults of Pedioplanis burchelli reach a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of 4.5 to 5.5 centimetres, which is 1.8 to 2.2 inches.

Coloration

The species has highly variable coloration.

Eyelid Morphology

Its lower eyelid is opaque, and lacks any transparent "window" scales.

Head Shield Morphology

There are no enlarged temporal or tympanic shields.

Distribution

Pedioplanis burchelli is distributed in Lesotho and the Republic of South Africa.

Habitat Preferences

Its preferred natural habitats are savanna, shrubland, and grassland.

Reproduction Mode

This species is oviparous.

Clutch Characteristics

Clutch size ranges from 4 to 6 eggs.

Egg Dimensions

Each oval egg measures approximately 9 mm (0.35 in) by 11 mm (0.43 in).

Hatchling Size

Newly hatched individuals have a total length including the tail of about 7.2 cm (2.8 in).