Olive house snake
A species of African water snakes, Also known as Olive ground snake, Olive Snake Scientific name : Lycodonomorphus inornatus Genus : African water snakes
Olive house snake, A species of African water snakes
Also known as:
Olive ground snake, Olive Snake
Scientific name: Lycodonomorphus inornatus
Genus: African water snakes
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Description
Lycodonomorphus inornatus, commonly known as the olive house snake, the black house snake, and the olive ground snake, is a species of nonvenomous snake in the family Lamprophiidae. The species is endemic to southern Africa. It is a nocturnal snake with terrestrial habits.
General Info
Lifespan
5-10 years
Diet
Olive house snake predominantly feeds on frogs and toads, with a preference for the common river frog. This snake's diet isn't geographically variable, evidencing its adaptive eating habits.
Appearance
Olive house snake is a fairly slender snake with smooth, shiny scales. Its primary coloration is a brownish-grey, but it can also exhibit green or olive hues depending on the individual. Patterns are typically absent from its skin. Adults can reach lengths of up to 60 cm. Both genders are similar in appearance and there are no significant differences in their color or pattern across different ages or subspecies.
Behavior
Olive house snake is predominantly nocturnal, engaging in hunting and feeding activities after sundown. This species is solitary in nature, interacting with others of its kind predominantly during breeding season. Recognized for its defensive posture, when threatened it wraps its body into a tight coil, often increasing its perceived size to deter predators.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Lamprophiid snakes Genus
African water snakes Species
Olive house snake 
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