Seychelles House Snake

About the Seychelles House Snake

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Frequently asked: Seychelles House Snake

Is the Seychelles House Snake venomous?

No. The Seychelles House Snake (Boaedon geometricus) 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 Seychelles House Snake poisonous?

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

Is the Seychelles House Snake dangerous?

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

Where does the Seychelles House Snake live?

The Seychelles House Snake has verified records in 51 countries, including South Africa, Zambia, Congo, Democratic Republic of the. See the distribution section below for its full range.

Where it is found

More Lamprophiidae snakes

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  Cape House Snake
  Boaedon capensis
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  Brown House Snake
  Boaedon fuliginosus
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  Bug-Eyed House Snake
  Boaedon mentalis
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  Boaedon bedriagae
  Boaedon bedriagae
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  Striped House Snake
  Boaedon lineatus
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  Olive House Snake
  Boaedon olivaceus
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  Boaedon mendesi
  Boaedon mendesi
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  Boaedon perisilvestris
  Boaedon perisilvestris

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

Boaedon

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

Boaedon geometricus

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