The Caspian whipsnake (Dolichophis caspius, sometimes also Coluber caspius) also known as the large whipsnake (among various other species in genus Dolichophis/Coluber), is a common species of whipsnake found in the Balkans and parts of Eastern Europe.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Caspian Whipsnake 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 schmidti
- Masticophis mentovarius
- Dolichophis jugularis
- Philodryas patagoniensis
- Masticophis fuliginosus
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Squamata
- Family
- Colubridae
- Genus
- Dolichophis
- Species
- Dolichophis caspius
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