Elongated quill snouted
Fun Fact: This snake has a very elongated, prominent yet depressed snout.
Introduction: The Elongated Quill-Snouted snake has a very elongate, prominent yet depressed snout.
Distribution: North east Namibia including Etosha National Park and south through Waterberg Plateau as far as Windhoek.
Diet: Lizards.
Colouring: A light purple-brown back has 2 rows of dwarf irregular blotches. The belly is white to dirty yellow. Rare specimens a uniform black colour have been recorded.
Breeding: Females lay up to 4 large eggs.
Size: Max SVL male 580mm, female 800mm.
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