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Western Montpellier Snake

Malpolon monspessulanus

The Western Montpellier Snake is a long, slender snake that can be found in warm areas. It is known for its quick movements and beautiful colors, which help it blend into its surroundings.

Lebensraum: Grasslands

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The Western Montpellier Snake is a large, robust snake with a distinctive brow ridge above its eyes, giving it a somewhat grumpy look. It typically has a yellowish-brown, olive, or grey-brown back with a lighter belly. Males often display a prominent dark mark on their neck or shoulders, setting them apart.

ReichAnimaliaStammChordataKlasseSquamataFamiliePsammophiidaeGattungMalpolon
Western Montpellier Snake
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Western Montpellier Snake

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Seltenheit

Common

Gefahr

2/5 · Gering

Snaps

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Interessante Fakten

It is one of Europe's largest venomous snakes!

Its eyes have a 'hood' making it look like it's always frowning!

Its venom usually only affects small prey, not humans much!

This snake can flatten its body to squeeze into tiny hiding spots!

Besondere Fähigkeiten

Fähigkeit

Sun Blocker Gaze

Western Montpellier Snake has a bony brow ridge that protects its eyes from harsh sunlight, helping them spot prey clearly.

Fähigkeit

Rapid Restraint

Western Montpellier Snake can deliver a quick, venomous bite with its rear fangs that helps them overpower small prey fast.

Fähigkeit

Heat Seeker Scales

Western Montpellier Snake can bask efficiently in sunny spots because of its scale patterns, helping it regulate body temperature.

Maße und Details

Länge
100-250 cm
Gewicht
0.5-4 kg
Lebenserwartung
15-20 Jahre
Top Speed
18 km/h
Gelegegröße
4-20
Brutzeit
50-70 Tage

Ernährung und Fütterung

This snake loves to hunt and eat lizards, other snakes, and even small mammals!

Hauptnahrung

  • lizards
  • rodents
  • other snakes
  • small birds

Nahrungssuche

  • Pursuit

Ökologische Zusammenhänge

hunts

Common Wall Lizard

Podarcis muralis

A favorite snack for this snake.

hunts

House Mouse

Mus musculus

Preys on these common rodents.

eaten by

Common Buzzard

Buteo buteo

Sometimes caught by large birds of prey.

Merkmale

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Sammlungen

Sicherheit

Gefahr

2/5 · Gering

If you see a snake, it's best to stay calm and keep your distance. Snakes are shy and usually want to be left alone.

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Was ist der/die/das länge von Western Montpellier Snake?

100-250 cm

Was ist der/die/das gewicht von Western Montpellier Snake?

0.5-4 kg

Was ist der/die/das lebenserwartung von Western Montpellier Snake?

15-20 Jahre

Was ist der/die/das top Speed von Western Montpellier Snake?

18 km/h

Was frisst Western Montpellier Snake?

This snake loves to hunt and eat lizards, other snakes, and even small mammals!

Wo findet man Western Montpellier Snake normalerweise?

Grasslands

Wie jagt Western Montpellier Snake?

Pursuit

Was ist der/die/das gelegegröße von Western Montpellier Snake?

4-20

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