Blotched snake
| Elaphe sauromates | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Serpentes |
| Family: | Colubridae |
| Genus: | Elaphe |
| Species: | E. sauromates
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| Binomial name | |
| Elaphe sauromates (Pallas, 1811)
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The blotched snake (Elaphe sauromates), a member of the Colubrinae subfamily of the family Colubridae, is a nonvenomous snake found in Eastern Europe. It grows up to 260 cm (8' 6") in length but the medium is 120 to 160 cm. It is one of the largest European snakes. The species has been of cultural and historical significance for its role in ancient Greek and Roman mythology and derived symbolism.
For symbolism of the blotched snake, see Serpent (symbolism).
References[edit]
- ^ Aghasyan, A.; Avci, A.; Tuniyev, B.; Lymberakis, P.; Andrén, C.; Cogalniceanu, D.; Wilkinson, J.; Ananjeva, N.B.; Üzüm, N.; Orlov, N.L.; Podloucky, R.; Tuniyev, S.; Kaya, U.; Böhme, W.; Sindaco, R.; Borkin, L.; Milto, K.; Golynsky, E.; Rustamov, A; Nuridjanov, D.; Munkhbayar, K.; Shestapol, A. (2017). "Elaphe sauromates". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2017: e.T157265A746010. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-2.RLTS.T157265A746010.en. Retrieved 21 February 2022.
- "Blotched Snake". Red Data Book of the Republic of Bulgaria - Digital Edition. Bulgarian Academy of Sciences & Ministry of Environment and Water. Retrieved 2013-10-28.
- "Elaphe sauromates (syn. Elaphe quatuorlineata sauromates), užovka Sarmatská". Balcanica.info (in Czech). Balcanica.info. Retrieved 2013-10-28.
- "Elaphe sauromates". Herpetological Blog (in Romanian). 2010-02-12. Retrieved 2013-10-28.