Tropidophis spiritus

Tropidophis spiritus, also known commonly as the Sancti Spiritus dwarf boa and the Sancti Spiritus trope, is a small species of snake in the family Tropidophiidae (dwarf boas).

The species is endemic to the province of Sancti Spíritus in central Cuba.

[1][2] It is distinguished from other Tropidophis species by its gracile body shape and color pattern of bold spots.

[3] The preferred natural habitat of T. spiritus is forest, at altitudes of 25–800 m (82–2,625 ft).

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