Aesculapian Snake

The Aesculapian snake is a non-venomous colubrid of the genus Zamenis found in France (south of Paris), northern Spain, northern Italy, southern Switzerland, Austria, the southern Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, the Balkans, northern Turkey, south-western Ukraine, the Caucasus and north-western Iran, with introduced populations in Britain. It is culturally significant through its links to Asclepius in Greek and Roman mythology and the symbol of medicine. Hatchlings are about 30 cm, adults are usually 110 to 160 cm and can reach 225 cm, making it one of Europe's largest snakes. Its smooth scales give a metallic sheen. Adults range from olive-yellow and brownish green to almost black, often with white-edged scales, and the belly is yellow to off-white. Juveniles are light green or brownish green with a yellow collar and are easily mistaken for young grass snakes. Males grow larger than females. It was formerly Elaphe longissima; the southern Italian form is now Zamenis lineatus and the northern Iranian form Zamenis persicus. It favors humid temperate mixed forest with rocky areas, is partly arboreal and feeds mainly on rodents. In Japan captive-bred animals are sold in specialist shops.

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The Aesculapian Snake lives Estimated 25-30 years.

Lifespan is estimated at 25 to 30 years.

The Aesculapian Snake grows to 110-160 cm total length (max 225 cm).