Southern smooth snake
A species of Smooth snakes, Also known as Culebra lisa meridional Scientific name : Coronella girondica Genus : Smooth snakes
Southern smooth snake, A species of Smooth snakes
Also known as:
Culebra lisa meridional
Scientific name: Coronella girondica
Genus: Smooth snakes
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Description General Info
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Description
Coronella girondica is a harmless colubrid species found in southern Europe and northern Africa. No subspecies are currently recognized.
General Info
Lifespan
15-20 years
Diet
Southern smooth snake primarily consumes small vertebrates like rodents and birds. This species also supplements its diet with insects, preferring larger species such as beetles and grasshoppers. It commonly hunts during the twilight hours.
Appearance
The southern smooth snake is a moderately sized snake, reaching lengths of around 50-75cm typically. It has a slender, smooth body, with scales that display a dull yet distinctive pattern of light and dark brown blotches. This snake lacks any form of wings, horns, or prominent tail. Both sexes share the same appearance, with no noticeable distinctions in color, pattern, or size.
Behavior
Southern smooth snake are solitary creatures and usually active during dusk and dawn, exhibiting crepuscular traits. They majorly hunt invertebrates. They're known for their defensive 'cobra effect' where they raise the front part of the body and flatten the neck when threatened, mimicking a cobra. They're non-territorial and often share hibernating sites.
Population
Decreasing
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Colubrids Genus
Smooth snakes Species
Southern smooth snake 
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