False Smooth Snake
False smooth snake is a species of small, mildly venomous snake occurring only in the Mediterranean region. The species is believed to be mainly nocturnal. The snake is known to be secretive.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Reptilia |
| Order | Squamata |
| Suborder | Serpentes |
| Family | Lamprophiidae |
| Genus | Macroprotodon |
| Scientific Name | Macroprotodon cucullatus |
| Length | Generally up to 55 cm |
| Color | Tan or gray dorsal color with small brown spots or with light and dark streaks; yellow to coral-red ventrally with uniform or spotted with black; blackish collar; a dark streak extends from the nostril to the corner of the mouth, running under or through the eye |
| Distribution | Algeria, Egypt, Italy, Morocco, Libya, Palestinian territories, Israel, Spain, Portugal, Tunisia |
| Habitat | Temperate forests, scrubland, Mediterranean-type shrubby vegetation, freshwater spring, sandy areas, rocky areas, pastureland, cultivated land, plantations, rural gardens, urban areas |
| Diet | Small lizards like geckos, also feed on small mammals and nestling birds |
| Venom Fact | Mildly venomous |
| Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous (egg laying) |
| Clutch Size | 2 to 6 eggs |
| Incubation Period | Around 2 months |
| Average Lifespan | Around 5.9 years |
| IUCN Conservation Status | Least Concern |
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Published on September 13th 2017 by staff under Snakes. Article was last reviewed on 14th June 2019.
