Spotted Rock Snake

The spotted house snake, (Alopecion guttatum), belongs to the monotypic genus Alopecion. Description It has unique patterning on its body, which is not easily confused with other southern African snakes. Spotted house snakes are small and slender, with the average length of 40–60 cm (16–24 in), and a maximum length of 65 cm (26 in).

Lamprophis guttatus est une espèce de serpents de la famille des Lamprophiidae. Répartition Cette espèce se rencontre en Namibie, en Afrique du Sud et au Swaziland. Publication originale Smith, 1843 : Illustrations of the Zoology of South Africa, consisting chiefly of Figures and Descriptions of the Objects of Natural History collected during an Expedition into the Interior of South Africa, in the years 1834, 1835, and 1836 .

Lamprophis es un género de serpientes de la familia Lamprophiidae. Sus especies se distribuyen por el África subsahariana.