European cat snake

With the agility of a nimble climber, it effortlessly slithers up trees and through tangled vegetation

Guy Haimovitch

A fascinating species of snake that can be found in various regions of Europe. One of its most distinctive characteristics is its slender body, which can grow up to 39 in (1.2 m) in length. Its coloration varies from light brown to gray, with a series of dark brown or black spots running along its back.

What sets the European cat snake apart from other snakes is its ability to flatten its body when threatened, making it appear much wider and more intimidating. This, combined with its impressive speed and agility, allows it to evade predators with ease. Another unique feature of this snake is its keen eyesight, which is highly developed and allows it to spot potential prey from a distance.

Distribution

Country
Population est.
Status
Year
Comments
Albania
2008
Armenia
2008
Azerbaijan
2008
Bosnia And Herz.
2008
Bulgaria
2008
Croatia
2008
Cyprus
2008
Georgia
2008
Greece
2008
Iran
2008
Iraq
2008
Israel
2008
Italy
2008
Lebanon
2008
Malta
2008
Montenegro
2008
North Macedonia
2008
Russia
2008
Slovenia
2008
Syria
2008
Turkey
2008

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Terrestrial / Aquatic

Altricial / Precocial

Polygamous / Monogamous

Dimorphic (size) / Monomorphic

Active: Diurnal / Nocturnal

Social behavior: Solitary / Pack / Herd

Diet: Carnivore / Herbivore / Omnivore / Piscivorous / Insectivore

Migratory: Yes / No

Domesticated: Yes / No

Dangerous: Yes / No