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Smooth snake

Coronella austriaca

Smooth snake (Coronella austriaca)Common

Photo: Der Irbis · CC BY-SA 3.0

Reptilecarnivore

The smooth snake is a harmless reptile found across northern and central Europe, stretching as far east as northern Iran. It belongs to the Colubridae family and is known for its sleek, non-threatening appearance.

  • The smooth snake is non-venomous and poses no danger to humans.
  • It inhabits regions from northern Europe to northern Iran.
  • The Reptile Database lists two recognized subspecies of the smooth snake.
GrasslandForestEuropeAsia
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At a glance

Classification
Reptile
Scientific name
Coronella austriaca
Habitat
Grassland, Forest
Regions in this directory
Europe, Asia
Diet
carnivore
Relative size
small
IUCN Red List
Least Concern (LC)
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