Seychelles House Snake
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Seychelles House Snake

Lamprophis geometricus

Unknown

Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seychelles_house_snake

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

The Seychelles House Snake faces severe population decline due to habitat destruction from urban development and tourism infrastructure expansion across its limited island range. Introduced predators, particularly cats and rats, pose significant threats to both adults and eggs, while competition from invasive snake species further pressures remaining populations. The species' restriction to just a few islands in the Seychelles archipelago makes it extremely vulnerable to localized extinctions from single catastrophic events.

Threat summary

Habitat

The Seychelles House Snake inhabits coastal forests, scrublands, and rocky areas on granitic islands of the Seychelles. It is also found in modified habitats including gardens and areas near human settlements, where it often shelters under rocks, logs, and building foundations.

Frequently asked questions

Why is Seychelles House Snake classified as Endangered?
Seychelles House Snake is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. The Seychelles House Snake faces severe population decline due to habitat destruction from urban development and tourism infrastructure expansion across its limited island range. Introduced predators, particularly cats and rats, pose significant threats to both adults and eggs, while competition from invasive snake species further pressures remaining populations. The species' restriction to just a few islands in the Seychelles archipelago makes it extremely vulnerable to localized extinctions from single catastrophic events.
Where does Seychelles House Snake live?
Seychelles House Snake occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Seychelles House Snake?
The main threats to Seychelles House Snake are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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