HouseSnakes.net - The African House Snake Source

Hi my name is Jack Spirko, welcome to HouseSnakes.net, this site is dedicated to the African House Snake and other African Colubrids.

I have personally been working with snakes since 1984 and have found a special love for the snakes that make up the Genus Lamprophis, (which means the shining snake). The African House Snake is actually quite misunderstood despite how easy most species are to care for.

There is massive confusion about several of the species and sub species, breeding issues and "morphs" and "color phases". Unlike many typical Colubrids there is still a tremendous amount of work to be done with House Snakes. It is the sheer volume of unknowns and taxonomic work yet to be done that led me to work with African House Snakes.

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Fill out this simple forum and get the most in depth care sheet ever created on African House Snakes.

* Special Bonus - We will also give you a free electronic copy of "The Reptile Book" - by Raymond L. Ditmars.

Our Breeders - Meet our collection of adult and soon to be adult house snakes. We currently have about 20 house snakes that are either actively breeding or soon will be. In time this gallery will feature them all, for now here is each one and their story.	House Snake Species Guide - So what type of house snake are you looking at? It may not be Lamprophis Fuliginosus, learn about two species commonly confused with L. fuliginosus and the other 11 species of African House Snakes.
Care Sheet & eBook - Learn more about our care sheet on African House Snakes and about how you can get a free electronic copy of "The Reptile Book", By Raymond Ditmars just by joining our email list.	Breeding Guide - Get the basics of breeding house snakes including species and inter species issues. Learn why photo period does matter, what precautions to take with younger snakes and how to maximize your results.
Why House Snakes - Thinking about a house snake for a pet or display animal? Considering trying your hand at breeding? Learn why the African House Snake is a great animal for the new and experienced keeper alike and the unique challenges awaiting the new keeper and breeder.	Articles - We are compiling an full data base of articles on African House Snakes, African Colubrids and Herpetology in General. Browse our Article data base and learn how your articles can be featured on our website.
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