Mograbin diadem snake


The Mograbin diadem snake, also known commonly as Werner's diadem snake, is a species of snake in the family Colubridae. The species is endemic to northwestern Africa.

Geographic range

Spalerosophis dolichospilus is found in Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisia.

Habitat

The natural habitats of S. dolichospilus are subtropical or tropical, dry shrubland, rocky areas, arable land, and pastureland.

Etymology

The common name, Mograbin diadem snake, is derived from "Maghreb", meaning "west" in Arabic.

Description

Spalerosophis dolichospilus is usually about in total length, but can reach. It is orange with circular spots of reddish or greenish brown.

Behavior

Spalerosophis dolichospilus is very agile and can move quickly over rocky substrates.

Reproduction

Spalerosophis dolichospilus is oviparous.