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What kind of snakes come from Africa?

Nicki May 17, 2004 01:16 PM

Aside from African House Snakes....
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Tigergenesis May 17, 2004 02:39 PM

I'm assuming you're interested in non-venomous snakes available in the hobby...Without thinking too hard those that come to mind first are:

Ball Pythons
Kenyan Sand Boas
Saharan Sand Boas
African Rock Python

Ugh! That's all I can think of right now
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snakeguy88 May 17, 2004 10:22 PM

Another few species that pop up occasionally are the egg eaters as well as a few of the different tree snakes (maybe Philothamnus? Can't remember that exact genus).
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snakemastermyke May 18, 2004 11:55 PM

Lets not forget Durmerills Boas, and of course Calibar Pythons. Oh and Madagascar Ground and Tree Boas.
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nickpurvis May 19, 2004 03:43 PM

well it depends if you are counting madagascar as it is part of africa.if you count madagascar here are some
dumerils boa
madagascan leafnose snake
madagascan hognose snakes

hope this small list helps
nick

cillie May 17, 2004 11:54 PM

ball pythons come from west africa.

meretseger May 20, 2004 08:10 PM

I thought of a few. Mole snakes (Pseudaspis?) are nonvenomous and underrated from what I hear. Also you have Psammophis, skaapstekers and montpelier snakes and the like. Although those might be considered dangerous. There's also a Madagascar tree boa.
Most of the FAMOUS African snakes are venomous, because there are just so many cool ones from that continent.
Oh yeah, also Angolan pythons.
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