Smooth snake

Coronella austriaca
Colubrids (Colubridae)

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Round grey to brown snake with smooth scales. At the side of the head a specific dark stripe crossing the eyes. On its back a double row of markings in a zigzag pattern. The belly of young animals is red becoming grey-brown to black. A thin head with a dark stripe over the yellow-brown eyes and a round pupil. 

This shy snake is rarely seen, hides between plants even when sunbathing, day active. Non-venomous eating insects, mammals and reptiles including other snakes.

⇔ l. 60-75 cm

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