Smooth Snake
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Smooth Snake
Coronella austriaca
The Smooth Snake is a shy and gentle snake that prefers to hide in tall grass! They are not dangerous at all.
Habitat: Grasslands and forests
Appearance
The Smooth Snake is a slender reptile, typically grey-brown to reddish-brown, often featuring two subtle rows of dark spots along its back. It has smooth, non-keeled scales and a dark stripe running from its nostril through the eye, distinguishing it from adders.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassReptiliaOrderSquamataFamilyColubridaeGenusCoronella
Category
ReptilesRarity
Common
Danger
2/5 · Low
Snaps
1
Interesting facts
Despite its name, it's not actually slimy but has very smooth scales!
If caught, they might release a smelly musk to surprise and deter predators.
Instead of laying eggs, mother Smooth Snakes give birth to live baby snakes!
They can flatten their head when threatened, making themselves look bigger!
Special abilities
Ability
Constricting Power
Smooth Snake can overpower prey by wrapping tightly around them, which helps them secure and swallow their meal.
Ability
Viper Lookalike
Smooth Snake has a patterned body that helps them mimic venomous adders, scaring away potential predators.
Ability
Secretive Stalker
Smooth Snake can stay hidden with its excellent camouflage, which helps them ambush unsuspecting lizards.
Measurements & details
- Length
- 50-90 cm
- Weight
- 0.05-0.2 kg
- Lifespan
- 10-15 years
- Top Speed
- 1.5 km/h
- Clutch Size
- 2-15
Diet & Feeding
This snake is a carnivore, mostly eating lizards and small rodents.
Primary Foods
- Lizards
- Volés
- Shrews
- Other small snakes
Foraging Method
- Ambush
Ecological connections
hunts
Sand Lizard
Lacerta agilis
Primary prey in many areas.
hunts
Field Vole
Microtus agrestis
Preys on these small rodents.
eaten by
Common Buzzard
Buteo buteo
Sometimes caught by large birds of prey.
eaten by
European Hedgehog
Erinaceus europaeus
Hedgehogs may prey on young or smaller snakes.
Traits
Wildlife
Wildlife encompasses all undomesticated animal and plant life existing in their natural habitats.
Solitary
Solitary animals live alone for most of their lives, only interacting with others for mating or parental care.
Camouflaged
Camouflaged describes organisms that possess coloring or patterns that allow them to blend into their environment.
Grassland
Grassland habitats are terrestrial biomes dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, supporting a variety of grazing animals.
Carnivorous
This trait identifies organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of animal tissue.
Nocturnal
Nocturnal animals are primarily active during the nighttime hours, typically resting or sleeping during the day.
Also known as
Austrian Smooth SnakeCoronella Snake
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Safety
Danger
2/5 · Low
Look but don’t touch. Keep a safe distance and wash hands after exploring.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Smooth Snake?
50-90 cm
How much does Smooth Snake weigh?
0.05-0.2 kg
How long does Smooth Snake live?
10-15 years
How fast can Smooth Snake move?
1.5 km/h
What does Smooth Snake eat?
This snake is a carnivore, mostly eating lizards and small rodents.
Where is Smooth Snake usually found?
Grasslands and forests
How does Smooth Snake hunt?
Ambush
How many eggs does Smooth Snake lay?
2-15
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