New records of four-lined snake (Elaphe quatuorlineata) in Natura 2000 site Slovenska Istra (SI3000212)

Authors

  • Vesna Cafuta Societas herpetologica slovenica – društvo za preučevanje dvoživk in plazilcev, Večna pot 111, SI-1001 Ljubljana

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14720/ns.13.1.51-55

Keywords:

reptiles, snakes, colubrid snakes, Colubridae, four-lined snake, Elaphe quatuorlineata, distribution, reproduction, Natura 2000, Slovenia

Abstract

The article presents new records of ten specimens (one juvenile, one subadult and eight snake sheddings) of four-lined snake (Elaphe quatuorlineata) recorded in a period between May 2002 and March 2011 on seven locations in Natura 2000 site Slovenska Istra (SI3000212). In some locations, the species was observed several times. Data show successful reproduction within the abovementioned Natura 2000 site.

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Published

30.06.2011

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How to Cite

Cafuta, V. (2011). New records of four-lined snake (Elaphe quatuorlineata) in Natura 2000 site Slovenska Istra (SI3000212). Natura Sloveniae, 13(1), 51-55. https://doi.org/10.14720/ns.13.1.51-55