Species information
African House snake
Lamprophis fuliginosus
Common name
African House snake
Scientific name
Lamprophis fuliginosus
Family
Colubridae
Appearance
The african house snake has elliptical pupils (meaning the pupal resembles a slit, much like a cat eye at night) and a light brown stripe running from the snout to the neck, passing along the eye. House snakes possess a uniform colour, which is usually brown, but may be black, olive, chocolate or golden.
Locality
Southern Africa
Adult size
Upto 3.5ft, males tend to be smaller.
Approx lifespan
Upto 15 years.
REcomended vivarium size
24x12x12in.
Basic set up type
Woodland, provide 2 hides and low perches to add variation and decoration to the vivarium.
Diet
House snakes should be fed a diet of rodents.
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