libutron:Mograbin Diadem Snake - Spalerosophis dolichospilusCommonly referred to as Mograbin Diadem
libutron:Mograbin Diadem Snake - Spalerosophis dolichospilusCommonly referred to as Mograbin Diadem Snake, and Werner’s Diadem Snake, Spalerosophis dolichospilus (Colubridae) is a harmless snake that inhabits only in the Maghreb (Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia).This rare and poorly known snake reaches a maximum size of 150 cm, but generally does not exceed 120 cm. It has a beautiful salmon or orange color in the background with circular spots of a darker color (reddish brown, or greenish brown). It is a very agile and quick terrestrial snake that moves at high speed on rocky substrates where it inhabits.References: [1] - [2] - [3]Photo credits: ©Gabri Mtnez | Locality: Morocco (2012) | [Top] - [Bottom] -- source link