Leopard Snake

Zamenis situla

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Reptilia · Colubridae

About

The European ratsnake, 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.

Fun Fact

The European ratsnake was first formally described as "Coluber Situla" by Carl Linnaeus in the 10th edition of Systema Naturae published in 1758.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Carnivore

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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