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Where to see Brown House Snake in South Africa
About the Brown House Snake
The brown house snake is a slender, non-venomous snake widely distributed across southern Africa. It is commonly associated with human settlements as well as savanna, grassland, woodland and rocky habitats. Its coloration is usually brown with darker markings, providing effective camouflage. It is primarily nocturnal and feeds mainly on rodents, lizards, frogs and other small vertebrates. It is harmless to humans and is useful around homes and farms because it helps control rodent populations.
How to identify the Brown House Snake
Slender, smooth-scaled snake with a brown to grey-brown body, often with a pale stripe or pattern along the sides of the head. The body is relatively uniform in colour and the head is only slightly wider than the neck.
Did you know?
Brown House Snakes are excellent climbers and are frequently found around buildings, where they help control rodent populations.
Also known as: Bruin Huisslang, Brown Snake, House Snake
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