Iberian false smooth snake
A species of False smooth snake Scientific name : Macroprotodon brevis Genus : False smooth snake
Iberian false smooth snake, A species of False smooth snake
Scientific name: Macroprotodon brevis
Genus: False smooth snake
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Description
The western false smooth snake or Iberian false smooth snake (Macroprotodon brevis) is a species of snake in the family Colubridae.
General Info
Lifespan
10-15 years
Diet
Iberian false smooth snake primarily subsists on a diet of small rodents and birds. It utilizes stealth hunting techniques to catch prey, often including invertebrates such as insects and spiders in its varied diet.
Appearance
Iberian false smooth snake is a small-sized snake, known for its slender, elongated body. Its skin, covered in smooth, shiny scales, displays a blend of beige and brown shades, often scattered with darker blotches that form a curious pattern. As the snake grows older, these markings tend to fade. There's no significant difference in appearance between genders and subspecies.
Behavior
Iberian false smooth snake is a nocturnal species, predominantly solitary except during mating. Its behavioral characteristics include secretive tendencies, favoring rock crevices and undergrowth as hiding spots. This species exhibits a defensive hissing display when threatened, an adaptation to its harsh Mediterranean habitat. Iberian false smooth snake is non-migratory, remaining within a defined home range throughout its life.
Population
Decreasing
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Colubrids Genus
False smooth snake Species
Iberian false smooth snake 
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