Reptile Atlas of Africa

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ReptileMAP:   199906
Province:   Taita-Taveta County
Country:   Kenya
Locus:   0237DC
Observer:   Laura Basta
Date of record:   2022-11-30
Number of photos:   1
Notes:   Sooty House Snake
Last updated:   2023-09-27 17:37:27
Sp. code:   9360
Species name:   Boaedon paralineatus
Common name:   Central-African Lined House Snake
Family:   Lamprophiidae
Record status:   ACCEPTED
Collector's species id:  
Institution:  
Record URL:   https://vmus.adu.org.za/?vm=ReptileMAP-199906
Links:   • Locus: Summary | Records       • Species: Records | Distribution map
VM-number: 199906 - photo: 1

Comments by the Expert Panel on this record:

Comment number:   1
By:   Darren Pietersen
Comment:   The distinct, pale lateral line and bold supraocular line suggest B. paralineatus.
Date:   2023-04-11 18:38:41
Species name:   Boaedon paralineatus -- Central-African Lined House Snake
Species code:   9360

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