Brown House Snake
Boaedon fuliginosus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyLamprophiidae (Lamprophiid Snakes)
- GenusBoaedon (Brown House Snakes)
- SpeciesBoaedon fuliginosus (Brown House Snake)
About the Brown House Snake
The African house snake (Boaedon fuliginosus) is a species of snake of the family Lamprophiidae. Harmless to humans, it is widely kept and bred in captivity as a pet by herpetoculturists due to its small size, placid demeanor and easy care requirements.
The snake is found in Africa, mainly preferring relatively drier areas as habitat. See Boaedon capensis as it is the same species Species Boaedon fuliginosus at The Reptile Database Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Brown House Snake in Tsavo East National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tsavo East National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 2 | Selous Game Reserve | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 3 | Nairobi National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 4 | Ruaha National Park | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 5 | Mkomazi National Park | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 6 | South Luangwa National Park | 🇿🇲 Zambia | |
| 7 | Ngorongoro Conservation Area | 🇹🇿 Tanzania |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Brown House Snake in Tsavo East National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Brown House Snake sighting in Tsavo East National Park, based on 6 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Brown House Snake in Tsavo East National Park?
September has the highest sighting rate for Brown House Snake in Tsavo East National Park in our monthly data.