Not sure about this guy, I think he is a cross between lubricus and cowlesi.
Key to the Species and Subspecies of Aspidelaps
1a Internasals completely separated by the very large
rostral; usually only fourth upper labial entering the
orbit (sometimes excluded by a subocular); dorsal
scales on posterior half of body and tail keeled ....2
1b Internasals in contact behind the rostral; third and
fourth upper labials entering the orbit; dorsal scales
smooth throughout ..................................................4
2a Subcaudals 25–31 in males, 19–24 in females ........
..............................................................A. s. scutatus
2b Subcaudals 32–39 in males, 27–33 in females ......3
3a Dark markings usually poorly defined; snout-vent
length rarely exceeds 500 mm, ventrals 108–113 in
males, 117–121 in females; subcaudals 32–35 in
males, 27–31 in females ................A. s. intermedius
3b Dark markings clear and extensive; snout-vent
length often exceeds 500 mm; ventrals 111–123 in
males, 117–125 in females; subcaudals 33–39 in
males, 30–33 in females ......................A. s. fulafula
4a Conspicuously banded in red and black ..................
..............................................................A. l. lubricus
4b Pale gray to dark brown with or without black crossbands......................................................A.
l. cowlesi
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