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Cape House Snake

Boaedon capensis

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Reptilia ›Order: Squamata ›Family: Lamprophiidae ›Genus: Boaedon

About

Boaedon capensis, the Cape house snake, also known as the Brown House Snake, is a species of colubrid from Botswana, South Africa (from KwaZulu-Natal all the way through to the Western Cape), Mozambique, Zambia and Zimbabwe. They are a non-venomous colubrid. This species was previously grouped in the genus Lamprophis but is regrouped with the genus Boaedon...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Cape House Snake?
The scientific name of Cape House Snake is Boaedon capensis.
What is the conservation status of Cape House Snake?
The Cape House Snake has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Cape House Snake belong to?
Cape House Snake belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Cape House Snake belong to?
Cape House Snake belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Cape House Snake belong to?
Cape House Snake belongs to the class Reptilia.
What order does Cape House Snake belong to?
Cape House Snake belongs to the order Squamata.
What family does Cape House Snake belong to?
Cape House Snake belongs to the family Lamprophiidae.
What genus does Cape House Snake belong to?
Cape House Snake belongs to the genus Boaedon.