Lamprophis erlangeri Lamprophis fuliginosus - Brown House Snake (aka African House Snake)

As if there is food like frogs, toads and rodents they will attract snakes.

I have never doubted your bravery! This one is way more timid and I’ve startled it away on both occasions. From the description it sounds like it could be any of these three harmless species listed below: https://www.tyroneping.co.za/snakes-southern-africa/lycodonomorphus-inornatus/, https://www.tyroneping.co.za/snakes-southern-africa/lamprophis-aurora-aurora-house-snake/, https://www.tyroneping.co.za/lizards/acontias-meleagris/. Keep up the good work. Their main diet consists of rodents; in captivity, smaller snakes take pinkie mice, and in the wild they more commonly prey on geckos until they are powerful enough to constrict mice.

Highly likely a Brown Water Snake or a Dusky Bellied Water Snake.

Hi Gideon, that sounds just like a Brown Water Snake very common behaviour of theirs as you described. Larger specimens can reach close to 1m in length and as they age may appear a gun-metal grey colour and are often thought to be Black Mambas due to their impressive threat display.

Short Snouted Grass Snake (Psammophis brevirostris). We love our now well-established ecopool and I am swimming in it several times a day and spending lots of time sitting next to it. Hi Tyrone. The ventral scales are pearly white and the whole snake has an iridescence that rivals even such snakes as the Rainbow Boa (Epicrates cenchria). The African house snake page On Kingsnake.com, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Lamprophis&oldid=981496706, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 2 October 2020, at 17:35. An opportunistic feeder and will take, rodents, frogs, lizards, birds and often other snakes. Maybe only about 40cm. Very interesting topic , regards for putting up. Sign up to have our free monthly newsletter delivered to your inbox: Before you download this resource, would you like to join our email newsletter list? Sounds stupid because it is. Lamprophis geometricus - Seychelles House Snake The both immediately told me- those are very, very dangerous snakes.

It was in my bathroom. From Zululand, KwaZulu-Natal, shedding its skin. In my dictionary your picture is next to the word adventurer! It was a little over 2 foot long and had markings that look very much like an egg eater. The primary species available is B. capensis, with the others being harder to acquire. Map indicating the distribution of the Brown House Snake in Southern Africa. These snakes can be found right across the country, from Fynbos Biome; Succulent Karoo Biome; Desert Biome; Nama-Karoo Biome; Grassland Biome; Savanna Biome; Albany Thicket Biome; Indian Ocean Coastal Belt; Forests as well as heavily developed land in the suburban and city environments. As juveniles they are heavily patterned but these patterns typically fade with age. Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. Spotted Bush Snake (philothamnus-semivariegatus) – Non venomous. ( Log Out / 

Despite this, captive breeding of house snakes for color and pattern continues. I know my pool is covered up and a messy pond at the moment because of the drought so perhaps the snake stays there? I think/hope it was probably a brown water snake … (If you have an informed opinion about this, please feel free to email me.). The house snakes of Africa belong to the genus Lamprophis, family Colubridae, with about 14 species.They are nonvenomous mouse- and rat-catchers. Any thoughts on what it may have been?

They are non-venomous but are capable of inflicting damaging bites as they have around 100 strongly recurved teeth in their mouth.

As a kid I lived near a forest and there were lots of Cape cobras dining on the frogs in the stream nearby. A small (averaging 40cm) nondescript looking snake which is often brown with white edging on the scales or black with white edging. I am only scared of poisonous snakes, so am not concerned if it is a non-poisonous harmless snake. Favouring damp localities these snakes are a common sight in suburban gardens amongst garden ponds and water features. A ha, This is one of our largest cobras and may exceed 2, Introducing our newest online course - Snake Aware, Many-spotted Reed Snake (Amplorhinus multimaculatu.   Click here to register for our Advanced Snake Identification course. I put the frog outside last night, with a big container of water that was accessible for it, but it was back in the house by later that night. These snakes are boldly patterned in the Western and Eastern Cape but in Kwa-Zulu Natal and the Free State they typically lack such bold patterns. South Africa

It didn’t seem very big amd I couldn’t see its head or the rest of its upper body because of the tall grass. Prey is often swallowed whilst the snake is suspended. Hi I found a snake in my house by the kitchen. Southern African Python (Python natalensis) – These snakes can bite – large snake bites may require medical attention. Took are of Buster..went back to bed till noon. Wild house snakes are often very nervous, but are not prone to biting. It is both terrestrial and arboreal in habits and may be found, for example, in the dark crevices of figs and other trees. Even the name “wolf” suits it well because of its jagged, backwards facing fangs. They are easy to care for and breed readily.

Do they bite people? A fast moving snake common in grasslands, fynbos and montane environments where it preys on small rodents and lizards. Even the name “wolf” suits it well because of its jagged, backwards facing fangs. A snake that is commonly confused with the Olive Grass Snake but the former has a distinctive white-dotted line of scales down the length of the spine which allows for an easy identification. Hatchlings are 5–7 in (13–18 cm) upon hatching. This snake gets its common name from the frequency with which it is found around human dwellings, where it feeds on the rodents that usually live there. The brown house snake L. fuliginosus occurs throughout sub-Saharan Africa. Favouring grasslands and fynbos these snakes are abundant in the Western Cape, Eastern Cape, Free State and Gauteng elsewhere they are less commonly seen due to their fossorial nature. I found that the snake that I keep finding is the Lamprophis Aurora house snake. The common house snake, also known as the wolf snake (Latin name: Lycodon capucinus), is well named. Lamprophis guttatus - Spotted House Snake Lamprophis olivaceus • It was under a metre long Eastern Natal Green Snake (Philothamnus natalensis natalensis) – Non venomous. Lamprophis virgatus. Easily distinguishable by its small head and stocky body. A real benefit to any budding horticulturist. You’re welcome to share photos in future if you need any ID’s. These snakes don’t pose any real threat to people, and records of humans being eaten by pythons in South Africa in recent history are non-existent. In stark contrast to the Brown House Snake the Aurora House Snake is one of the most exquisite looking harmless snakes in the country. I moved even faster. That’s great, Tyrone. Two of my co-workers whom I adore, and I adore them all, how often to you get to say that?- happened to walk by when the photo of the “Common House Snake; the one in the tub, was on my computer. Females attain larger adult size than males. The house snakes of Africa belong to the genus Lamprophis, family Colubridae, with about 14 species. The Common Wolf Snake is a species of lowland forest. They can sometimes be seen sleeping in low bushes and shrubs near water. Feeding mainly on small lizards, nesting rodents, frogs and on occasion fledgling birds. Hatchlings are typically around 20 cm long. After heavy rains, they often come to the surface. … I looked down into the water and there was a long dark thin thing moving in the water. House snakes are prolific breeders and lay clutches averaging eight to 12 eggs that hatch after around two months of incubation. Common Slug Eater (Duberria lutrix) – Non venomous. Don’t finish your shower.

Easily distinguishable by the two white lines running down the side of the head. I then found this website and Cora identified the brown water snake, she said it was that one. For simplicity, I prefer to regard all the "Brown" House Snakes as one species. Larger specimens are also known to take lizards, and in rare cases they will catch small bats. Often making their ways into homes in search of prey – these snakes are persecuted being mistaken for Green Mambas and Boomslang. The common saying, "Red on yellow will kill a fellow, but red on black is a friend of Jack" refers to the band patterns found on coral and milk snakes. Lamprophis arabicus

Although adults prefer rodents—but also consume bats and other small mammals—the young prey on lizards. Obviously I wasn’t in a position to take a pic, since I was (a) in a panic and (b) trying to swim. I’ve seen a really large dark charcoal coloured snake about a metre and a half in length a few times on my property and I was wondering whether they actually grow to that size or whether I shouldn’t worry too much. They are excellent climbers and well adapted and hunting their prey amongst the trees or roof beams. The map to the right shows the approximate range of the species in Africa. They asked why so I gave them the brief version of the snakes at my house, leaving out the SPF part. Much like the Spotted Bush Snake (Philothamnus semivariegatus) the Eastern Natal Green Snake (Philothamnus natalensis natalensis) is mistaken for the much larger Green Mamba or Boomslang and is needlessly killed. Dear Judy, Tweet; Description: This snake was about 55 cm / 21.7 inches long. I’m afraid I can’t give a better description than this. However, this species is not restricted to areas around human habitation. This article was most recently revised and updated by, https://www.britannica.com/animal/house-snake. The former Lamprophis capensis, brown or Cape house snake, has been assigned to the genus Boaedon, as Boaedon capensis. The female lays one clutch of 9 to 16 eggs in early spring. We’ll get to the fruit and magic potion next week. Our editors will review what you’ve submitted and determine whether to revise the article. A variable snake which may have bright orange/red, white, yellow or black colouration on the upper lip adding to its common name of the Red-Lipped or Herald Snake. I was once in a village and came across a green mamba. Posted on January 17, 2015 by jccrosby2014. When threatened these snakes will emit a foul smelling musk and may roll up into a tight spiral as part of their defensive posture. I am really hoping it is an aquatic snake! Many individuals are spotted as hatchlings and become unicolored as adults. They are easy to care for and breed readily. These skittesh snakes will often move off quickly when disturbed up the nearest wall or tree. As the common name suggests, they are often brown, ranging from tan to deep chocolate brown. A common snake found throughout most of the arid regions of Northern Cape, Western Cape, Eastern Cape and Southern Free State. Any advice as to how to discourage this? The Green Water Snake is much smaller than the Spotted Bush Snake (Philothamnus semivariegatus) and Eastern Natal Green Snake (Philothamnus natalensis natalensis) and only averages around 60cm in length. The Brown House Snake, true to its name, frequents human dwellings where it feeds on rodents or lizards. An example is L. lineatus of eastern Africa, often found in eaves or under mats; it is blackish and usually less than 90 cm (35 inches) long.The brown house snake L. fuliginosus occurs throughout sub-Saharan Africa.



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