Collared Dwarf Snake (Eirenis collaris)

Collared Dwarf Snake, a reference photo — Photo: Omid Mozaffari · CC BY 2.0 (licence)

Eirenis collaris, the collared dwarf racer or collared dwarf snake, is a species of non-venomous snake in the family Colubridae. The species is found in West Asia in eastern Turkey, the Caucasus (the range thus marginally extending into Europe), Iraq, and Iran. The Reptile Database also lists it from Lebanon and Bulgaria.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Collared Dwarf 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

Eirenis rothii
Eirenis modestus
Delma tincta
Tantilla bocourti
Tantilla wilcoxi
Eirenis levantinus

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Family: Colubridae
Genus: Eirenis
Species: Eirenis collaris

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