The smooth snake (Coronella austriaca) is a species of small snake in the family Colubridae. The species is found in northern and central Europe, but also as far east as northern Iran. The Reptile Database recognizes two subspecies as being valid, including the nominotypical subspecies described here.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Smooth Snake being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Zamenis hohenackeri
- Coronella girondica
- Macroprotodon brevis
- Macroprotodon mauritanicus
- Elaphe dione
- Storeria storerioides
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Squamata
- Family
- Colubridae
- Genus
- Coronella
- Species
- Coronella austriaca
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