How difficult is it to keep African House Snake?

Beginner. This is a beginner-friendly species. No special equipment or experience is required, and it can be kept successfully with basic care setup.

What is the lifespan of African House Snake?

The average lifespan of African House Snake is 12-15 years. With proper care and nutrition, they can live a long and healthy life.

What should I feed African House Snake?

African House Snake feeds on: Frozen-thawed mice. Aim for a balanced diet with appropriate feeding frequency.

What is the typical price for African House Snake?

The price of African House Snake varies significantly depending on morph, size, and lineage. Check our market price page for the latest pricing information.

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African House Snake

Beginner

Boaedon fuliginosus

A harmless lamprophiid found widely across sub-Saharan Africa. The brown to blackish body has a strong iridescent sheen and pale stripes run from the eye to the back of the head. Hardy, easy to handle and readily bred.

Difficulty

Beginner

Temperature

25〜32℃

Lifespan

12-15 years

Humidity

40〜70%

Diet

Frozen-thawed mice

About

Boaedon fuliginosus is a harmless lamprophiid snake distributed mainly through the savanna belt of sub-Saharan Africa. It is brown to blackish with a strong oily iridescence on the scales and conspicuous pale stripes running from the snout through the eye to the back of the head. It was formerly placed in the genus Lamprophis and is still traded under that older name. The house snakes of the pet trade cover several species, most of them the southern African Cape house snake, Boaedon capensis, in which females reach about 120 cm while males stay at 61-76 cm. The species is nocturnal and feeds chiefly on the rodents that gather around human dwellings. It is oviparous, lays several clutches a year, and is regarded as relatively easy to breed in captivity.

Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Lifespan of the African House Snake

The African House Snake lives 12-15 years.

Basic Info

Origin

The savanna belt of sub-Saharan Africa (Mauritania, Senegal, Nigeria, Cameroon, the Central African Republic, Malawi and neighbouring countries), together with Morocco, Western Sahara, Botswana and South Africa

Lifespan

12-15 years

Temperature

25〜32℃

Humidity

40〜70%

Diet

Frozen-thawed mice

Care Specifications

PeacefulSolitaryBreeding: Easy

Sources: Reptile Database / Wikipedia (English): African house snake / Wikipedia (English): Boaedon capensis

References & Sources

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The taxonomic, regulatory, and husbandry data on this page are compiled and verified against the authoritative primary sources below.

Primary sources

Taxonomy & Authority

Accepted name: Boaedon fuliginosus (Boie, 1827)

Synonyms: Lamprophis fuliginosus (Boie, 1827), Boodon fuliginosus Boulenger, 1893, Boaedon quadrilineatum Jan, 1870

Authority databases: Reptile Database

Nomenclature follows global taxonomic authority databases.

Regulations & Conservation Status

Not CITES-listed

Not listed in the appendices of the Washington Convention. It does not fall under the specific animals listed in the Order for Enforcement of the Law Concerning the Protection and Management of Animals, nor is it designated as an invasive alien species.

Sources: CITES Appendices (species not listed) / Order for Enforcement of the Act on Welfare and Management of Animals (list of designated animals)

Regulations may change. Always verify the latest information with the relevant authorities.