Identify South African Reptiles from Photos

Kagn is a free AI reptile identification app for South Africa. Photograph a snake, lizard, chameleon, tortoise, or crocodilian and get the species name, field marks, and habitat notes — plus a lifelist for every reptile you encounter.

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Featured South African reptile species

Nile MonitorVaranus niloticus Nile CrocodileCrocodylus niloticus Flap-neck ChameleonChamaeleo dilepis SungazerCordylus giganteus Southern African PythonPython natalensis Puff AdderBitis arietans

Frequently asked questions

How accurate is Kagn's reptile identification?

Kagn uses Gemini 3 Flash constrained to South African reptile species. For snakes, accurate identification is particularly important for safety — Kagn returns confidence scores and multiple candidates, and always recommends treating any unidentified snake as potentially venomous.

Does Kagn work offline?

Yes — Kagn is an offline-first PWA. Browse species, check field marks, and view your lifelist without a connection. AI identification requires an internet connection.

What reptile species does Kagn cover for South Africa?

Kagn's South African Reptiles pack covers snakes, lizards (including skinks, geckos, and monitors), chameleons, tortoises, terrapins, and crocodilians found in southern Africa.

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