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The smooth snake is a small, harmless species of reptile found across parts of Europe. It is of conservation interest because its population has declined significantly due to habitat loss, making it protected in many regions.
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Least ConcernGenus
- PhylumChordata
- OrderSquamata
- FamilyColubridae
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- Coronella austriaca
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The smooth snake (Coronella austriaca) is a species of non-venomous snake in the family Colubridae. The species is found in northern and central Europe, but also as far east as northern Iran. The Reptile Database recognizes two subspecies as being valid, including the nominotypical subspecies described here.
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