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Definition of house snake

house snake

Plural:house snakes
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house snake Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Any of several non-venomous, nocturnal constricting snakes, primarily of the genus Boaedon, native to Africa and frequently found around human habitation where they feed on mice and other small rodents.

Example

"The brown house snake is often welcomed by farmers and homeowners across sub-Saharan Africa because it effectively controls local rodent populations."

• Nearby Words

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house finch
house gecko
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house sparrow
house wren
houseboat

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from 'house' + 'snake', so named due to the species' habit of frequenting human dwellings and outbuildings in search of their primary prey, which consists of rodents.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of House snake. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/house snake
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