About Malpolon moilensis (Reuss, 1834)
Adults of this species are usually 0.8 to 1.4 meters in length, though some individual specimens have grown to around 1.9 meters. These snakes have large, round reddish-colored eyes. A distinct black marking extends from the cheek down to the corner of the jaw, which is a unique identifying feature of this species. Their body typically has a straw-colored base patterning, with brownish spots arranged in a checkered pattern along the length of the body. The belly is usually cream-colored. This species occurs naturally in North Africa and the Middle East.
