Brown House Snake
Name
Brown House Snake [Boaedon capensis]
Vital Statistics
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Family: Colubridae
Subspecies: There are 7 separate species of African House Snakes that have been classified across the continent
Length F: 783 mm
Length M: 656 mm
Description
The brown house snake is distinguished by its uniform brown-reddish scales that turn darker as it gets older. It also has two yellow streaks on the sides of its very large head.
Distribution
The brown house snake can be found all around South Africa.
Breeding
The brown house snake lays up to 16 eggs during the summer season in South Africa. The eggs hatch after 60-90 days and young measure up to 190 – 260 mm.
