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Spalerosophis diadema atriceps - Royal Diadem Ratsnake
Common Names: Royal Diadem Ratsnake
Scientific Name: Spalerosophis diadema atriceps *
First Described: FISHER, 1885

* Sometimes considered to be just a synonym for S. d. diadema

CAPTIVE CARE NOTES

Experience:
Intermediate to Experienced

Adult Size:
140-165 cm

Temperament:
Aggresive

Temperature Range:

Humidity Requirements:

Brumation:

Reproduction:

Known Mutations:
None Known at present

Natural History:
Inhabiting a variety including dense forests, barren deserts and rodent burrows.

Native To:
West Bengal, India, Sri Lanka and Pakistan. In Pakistan they are distributed throughout the Province of Sindh and have been recorded from Khairpur, Larkana, Umerkot, Nagarparkar and Mirpurkhas

Scale Counts:
Ventrals:
Subcaudals:
Dorsals:

Conservation Status:
IUCN Red List: Not Listed
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