Explore colubridae

Zlarcan ring snake The Zlarcan ring snake (Natrix zlarcani) is a nonvenomous colubrid snake endemic to the Terva Archipelago. It is closely related to the dice snake (Natrix tessellata) but differs from it by having a distinctive ring pattern on its body and a more aquatic lifestyle. It is one of the most widespread snakes in the archipelago and lives in many habitats, from lakes and rivers to marshes and swamps. Description The Zlarcan ring snake is a medium-sized snake, reaching an average length of 1 meter (3 feet). It has a slender body, a small head, and smooth scales. The dorsal coloration is olive-green or brown, with dark brown or black rings along the body. The rings are more pronounced on the anterior part of the body and fade towards the tail. The ventral coloration is yellowish or cream, with dark spots or blotches. The head has a dark stripe extending from the eyes to the corner of the mouth, with another running from the nostril to the eyes. The eyes are large and