Western Montpellier Snake

Malpolon monspessulanus, commonly known as the Montpellier snake, is a species of mildly venomous rear-fanged snake.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Western Montpellier 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

• Malpolon insignitus
• Dolichophis jugularis
• Dolichophis schmidti
• Philodryas patagoniensis
• Hierophis gemonensis
• Platyceps rhodorachis

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Chordata

Class

Reptilia

Order

Squamata

Family

Psammophiidae

Genus

Malpolon

Species

Malpolon monspessulanus

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