Southwest Iberian Mediterranean sclerophyllous and mixed forests

Western Montpellier snake seen in Alhaurín el Grande

October 20, 2026

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A was observed on 2026-10-17 at Alhaurín el Grande, Málaga, a native rear-fanged colubrid.¹ This large terrestrial snake, which breeds from April to June and reaches up to 2 m in length, was recorded during its period of heightened autumn activity before winter hibernation.²

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