Aurora House Snake
Lamprophis aurora
Points
40
per confirmed sighting
ReptileConservation status: Least ConcernVery Rare to spot
reptiles • Lamprophiidae
Aurora House Snake.
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Lamprophis aurora
Category
reptiles
Family
Lamprophiidae
Size
Adults average about 60 cm in length; individuals may exceed 90 cm.
Points
40 pts
A closer look
Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding aurora house snake in its natural range.
Overview
How to identify it
Habitat
Damp grassland, lowland forest and fynbos.
Diet
Nestling rodents, lizards and frogs.
Behaviour
When to look
Nocturnal.
Where to see it
South Africa
Botswana
Eswatini
LesothoSafety and etiquette
Observe from a safe distance and never handle or feed wildlife.
Verification and sources
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