Fisk's House Snake

About the Fisk's House Snake

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Frequently asked: Fisk's House Snake

Is the Fisk's House Snake venomous?

No. The Fisk's House Snake (Lamprophis fiskii) is non-venomous and is not considered dangerous to humans. Like most snakes, it will retreat rather than bite when given the chance.

Is the Fisk's House Snake poisonous?

Snakes are venomous, not poisonous. "Poisonous" means harmful to eat or touch; "venomous" means injecting toxins through a bite. The Fisk's House Snake is neither poisonous nor venomous.

Is the Fisk's House Snake dangerous?

The Fisk's House Snake is not dangerous to humans. It has no medically significant venom and bites only defensively if cornered or handled.

Where does the Fisk's House Snake live?

The Fisk's House Snake has verified records in 1 country, including South Africa. See the distribution section below for its full range.

Where it is found

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  Aurora House Snake
  Lamprophis aurora
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  Yellow-bellied House Snake
  Lamprophis fuscus
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  Cape House Snake
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  Common Brown Water Snake
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  Cape Wolf Snake
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  Brown House Snake
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  Black File Snake
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  Bug-Eyed House Snake
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Classification

How scientists group this snake, from the broadest category down to the exact species. Each step narrows to its closest relatives.

OrderThe broad group of scaled reptiles: all snakes and lizards

Squamata

FamilyA group of related snakes that share key traits

Lamprophiidae

GenusA close-knit group of very similar species

Lamprophis

SpeciesThis exact snake, named in the two-part scientific name

Lamprophis fiskii

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