Coronella austriaca acutirostris
A species of Smooth snakes Scientific name : Coronella austriaca acutirostris Genus : Smooth snakes
Coronella austriaca acutirostris, A species of Smooth snakes
Scientific name: Coronella austriaca acutirostris
Genus: Smooth snakes
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Description
Coronella austriaca acutirostris is a marvel of adaptation. Unlike many other snakes, it can survive in cooler climates such as the European Alps due to unique thermoregulatory behaviors. This snake's solitary nature and its non-venomous approach towards self-defense emphasize its passive demeanor. Moreover, due to its diet primarily consisting of small rodents and lizards, it plays a critical role in local food webs by managing the population of these species.
General Info
Lifespan
15-20 years
Diet
Coronella austriaca acutirostris predominantly feeds on small mammals, with particular preference for voles. The species also consumes lizards, amphibians, birds, and occasionally, smaller snakes, demonstrating a broadly carnivorous diet.
Appearance
Coronella austriaca acutirostris is a small to medium size snake, possessing a slender, elongated body covered in smooth scales. Characterized by a warm, brownish-grey coloration, it features faint, dark bands along its length, more pronounced in juveniles. Its distinguishing mark is its sharply-pointed snout and its single row of subocular scales separating the eye from the supralabials. As with many snake species, there are no significant differences between males, females, and young ones.
Behavior
Coronella austriaca acutirostris is a predominantly nocturnal creature that offers a solitary lifestyle. This species uses its keen sensory perception to detect and hunt small prey, mainly rodents, at night. In terms of territory, coronella austriaca acutirostris is known for non-aggressive, overlapping living spaces, revealing less territorial tendencies compared to similar species. Highly adapted to temperate European climates, hibernation is observed throughout winter months for survival.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Colubrids Genus
Smooth snakes Species
Coronella austriaca acutirostris 
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