Wildlifeof Nepal
Spalerosophis atriceps
Colubrid Snakes
Photo: Ikmo-ned · CC BY-SA 4.0
Spalerosophis atriceps
Basic stats
Habitat
Deserts, rocky areas and scrub forest
Size
Head and body up to 2m
It prefers deserts, rocky areas and scrub forest, and may reach a snout-to-vent length of 2 m. It is pale orange, pink or yellow above with scattered black flecks, with a head that is wholly black or black and deep red above, deep red sides of the head and nape, and a pinkish underside (Wikipedia, general species account).
It is nocturnal and lays eggs.
Quick answers
- What habitat does the Spalerosophis atriceps live in?
- Deserts, rocky areas and scrub forest
- How big is the Spalerosophis atriceps?
- Head and body up to 2m