Balkan whip snake
A species of Whip snakes Scientific name : Hierophis gemonensis Genus : Whip snakes
Balkan whip snake, A species of Whip snakes
Scientific name: Hierophis gemonensis
Genus: Whip snakes
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Description General Info
Description
The Balkan whip snake (Hierophis gemonensis, formerly known as Coluber gemonensis) is a species of snake in the family Colubridae. It is found in Italy, Cyprus, Greece (including the Greek islands) and most of the Balkan countries (specifically in Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, the Republic of Macedonia, Serbia and Slovenia) where its natural habitats are Mediterranean-type shrubby vegetation, pastureland, plantations and rural gardens. It is threatened by habitat
General Info
Lifespan
10-15 years
Diet
Balkan whip snake primarily feeds on small mammals like rodents, complemented occasionally by birds and lizards. This nocturnal hunter showcases a dietary preference for mobile prey, pouncing on unsuspecting victims at night.
Behavior
Balkan whip snake is a predominantly diurnal species with an active hunting lifestyle. Many of its survival behaviors are focused on responding to predators, using rapid, zigzag movements for evasion. It's solitary outside of mating season, with females exhibiting ovipositorial behavior. Balkan whip snake's territoriality is moderately displayed, marking its territory primarily with chemical signals.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Colubrids Genus
Whip snakes Species
Balkan whip snake 
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