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Hello!
I have an odd question. I have been trying to find out a species of snake and have been having no luck whatsoever. So here I come to ask!

I am looking for a species of water-snake from the North Africa area which has markings similar to this old Egyptian illustration of Apep, the snake god:
http://www.touregypt.net/featurestories/apep2.jpg

He is usually depicted with these same markings, black head (with a white jaw), stripes/diamonds going part way down his back (but not full rings), small black spots on his side.

My question is thus: Do you know of any species of water snake from this region that looks anything like this? Or alternatively, ANY species of water snake from Egypt?

Thank you for your time!
Muchly appreciated,
~ Kenket

Hi Kenket (it's Kyoht),

You may want to post this on a bunch of different forums, like the General Snake Forum, What Kind Of Snake Forum, and Venomous Forum as well. It may broaden your chance of getting some good answers.

See ya around!
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Hmmm. You're probably right. I was leery of spamming them too much, but what the hell. I shall redistribute it to the other boards as well and see if that helps find an answer.

Geez, you coyotes are everywhere. ;>
Thanks again!