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.S. 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
S. dolichospilus is usually about in total length, but can reach. It is orange with circular spots of reddish or greenish brown.Behavior
S. dolichospilus is very agile and can move quickly over rocky substrates.Reproduction
S. dolichospilus is oviparous.
