The European ratsnake (Zamenis situla), also known commonly as the leopard snake, is a species of nonvenomous snake belonging to the subfamily Colubrinae of the family Colubridae. This species is native to southeastern Europe and western Anatolia.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of European Ratsnake 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.
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Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Squamata
- Family
- Colubridae
- Genus
- Zamenis
- Species
- Zamenis situla
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