Montpellier snake is a species of mildly venomous snake, belonging to the colubrid family, found in the Mediterranean region. The rear-fanged species is diurnal. There are four subspecies of this species.
| Kingdom |
Animalia |
| Phylum |
Chordata |
| Subphylum |
Vertebrata |
| Class |
Reptilia |
| Order |
Squamata |
| Suborder |
Serpentes |
| Family |
Colubridae |
| Subfamily |
Psammophiinae |
| Genus |
Malpolon |
| Scientific Name |
Malpolon monspessulanus |
| Length |
Up to 2 m (7 ft) |
| Weight |
Up to 1.5 kg (3 lb) |
| Color |
Dark gray/green outer surface with often yellowish underside with dark marks |
| Distribution |
Mediterranean basin |
| Habitat |
Hot arid areas with low growth shrubby, rocks, vineyards, stone walls, open woodland or by the side of rivers |
| Diet |
Mainly lizards, also feed on small mammals, birds |
| Hibernation Fact |
Hibernate during winter |
| Venom Fact |
Not highly toxic |
| Breeding Season |
Spring |
| Mode of Reproduction |
Oviparous (egg laying) |
| Clutch Size |
4 to 12 eggs |
| Incubation Period |
Around 50 days |
| IUCN Conservation Status |
Least Concern |
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