{"product_id":"african-house-snakes-dude-larry-9798292074793","title":"African House Snakes: Beginner-Friendly and Beautiful - A Care \u0026 Breeding Guide for African House Snake Enthusiasts","description":"The genus Lamprophis includes several non-venomous, colubrid snakes native to sub-Saharan Africa. Commonly known as African House Snakes, they are small to medium in size and are known for their docile nature, adaptability to captivity, and hardiness, making them popular among both beginner and advanced snake keepers.\u003cbr\u003eHistorically, Lamprophis was a broad genus, but taxonomic revisions have led to the reclassification of some species into other genera such as Boaedon. For instance, the species commonly kept in captivity, once called Lamprophis fuliginosus, is now classified as Boaedon fuliginosus, the Brown House Snake. However, many hobbyists and breeders still use the older classification due to familiarity.\u003cbr\u003eKey species and relatives include: \u003cbr\u003eBoaedon fuliginosus (Brown House Snake): The most commonly kept species in captivity, adaptable and calm.\u003cbr\u003eBoaedon capensis (Cape House Snake): Found in southern Africa, often greenish-brown with subtle patterning.\u003cbr\u003eBoaedon lineatus (Striped House Snake): Recognizable by distinct dorsal stripes.\u003cbr\u003eLamprophis aurora (Aurora House Snake): Beautifully colored but more secretive and less commonly kept.\u003cbr\u003eLamprophis fuscus (Yellow House Snake): A rarer and less documented species with golden hues.\u003cbr\u003eThese snakes exhibit great diversity across the continent, and their taxonomic history reflects Africa's complex biodiversity. While classification changes continue to be refined with genetic research, the term \"African House Snake\" broadly refers to this group of snakes that share similar behavioral and ecological traits.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Dude Larry\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798292074793\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/11\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 120\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.38lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.25d","brand":"Dude Larry","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49083623244031,"sku":"9798292074793","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/african-house-snakes-dude-larry-9798292074793","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}