👉 Scaphiostreptus is a genus of reptiles in the family Crotalopoda, which includes the scaphiostestids and some other species of crostoids. These crostoidid snakes are known for their distinctive black scales that can vary from small to large in size and coloration. Scaphiostreptus is characterized by its long, slender body with a pointed tail, a large snout, and a prominent set of scapula