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Iberian Grass Snake
Natrix astreptophora
37.2148, -8.6489
Field Notes
Description:
Formerly considered a subspecies of the Grass Snake (Natrix natrix), it was found to be a distinct species in 2016. It lacks the yellow patches behind the head, characteristic for Natrix. This specimen was about 1m long, grey/green in colour with black spots along the body. The picture the snake's defensive posture, with a puffed up body and a flattened head, hissing and pretending to strike.
Habitat:
Found among scrub in hilly country between the coast and mountains.
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Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedJuly 29, 2016
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