# Cape house snake — care routine

Boaedon capensis

## Before arrival

- [ ] Ask for established frozen-thawed feeding and exact species records rather than choosing an unidentified house snake.
- [ ] Wildform proposes at least 120 × 60 × 60 cm for a typical adult, enlarged if the animal cannot fully straighten. This is a planning case, not the breeder’s smaller footprint. Seal hatchling-sized gaps.
- [ ] Run and record the completed habitat through daytime and overnight conditions before arrival.

## Routine checks

- [ ] Check locks, cable gaps, water and both warm and cool refuge readings.

## Regular care and records

- [ ] Record meals, complete sheds and body condition; resize housing before it restricts straightening.

## When to seek help

- [ ] Record sheds and body condition; investigate persistent rubbing, discharge or declining weight with a reptile vet.
- [ ] Arrange appropriate professional assessment for injury, sudden decline or repeated care problems.

## Sources

- African house snakes — B. capensis (Atlantic Herpetological): https://www.atlanticherps.com/home/care-sheets/african-house-snakes
- General house snake care and species differences (House Snake Morphs & More): https://www.housesnakemorphs.com/general-house-snake-care.html

Read the full care guide and the cautions for your animal: https://wildformexotics.co.uk/animals/cape-house-snake/