Aesculapian Snake
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Aesculapian Snake

Zamenis longissimus

Least ConcernNear ThreatenedVulnerableEndangeredCritically Endangered
30–40% · Possible
overall probability at Triglav National Park
30 Verified records at Triglav National Park
June Best month highest sighting rate
☀️ Diurnal When it's active during daytime hours (6am–6pm)

The Aesculapian snake (Zamenis longissimus, previously Elaphe longissima) is a species of non-venomous constrictor snake native to Europe, a member of the subfamily Colubrinae of the family Colubridae. Growing up to 2 metres (6.6 ft) in length, it is among the largest European snakes, similar in size to the four-lined snake (Elaphe quatuorlineata) and the Montpellier snake (Malpolon monspessulanus). The Aesculapian snake has been of cultural and historical significance for its role in ancient Greek, Roman, and Illyrian mythology and derived symbolism. Wikipedia →

30–40% of wildlife watchers report a Aesculapian Snake sighting in Triglav National Park, based on 30 days of visitor records from GBIF citizen-science data.

Closest Relatives at Triglav National Park

grass snake
LC

grass snake

🌙 Nocturnal Reptile

Natrix natrix

40–50% · Likely
Tessellated Water Snake
LC

Tessellated Water Snake

☀️ Diurnal Reptile

Natrix tessellata

30–40% · Possible
Smooth Snake
LC

Smooth Snake

🌅 Crepuscular Reptile

Coronella austriaca

30–40% · Possible
Green Whip Snake
LC

Green Whip Snake

☀️ Diurnal Reptile

Hierophis viridiflavus

10–20% · With luck

📅 Monthly Probability

10–20
Jan
10–20
Feb
5–10
Mar
<5
Apr
40–50
May
40–50
Jun
30–40
Jul
10–20
Aug
30–40
Sep
<5
Oct
10–20
Nov
10–20
Dec

☀️ When They're Spotted

Most active during daytime hours (6am–6pm) · across all parks (global)

☀️Diurnal
☀️🌙🌙12am6am12pm6pm12am

Global Distribution

Where this species is recorded worldwide. Restricted to human observations from 2019 onwards — the same kind of record and the same period the probabilities on this page are built from, so collar-tracking studies, camera-trap arrays and museum specimens are excluded. Around Santa Rosa that removes 5,924 GPS fixes from a handful of tagged jaguars.

where this species is recorded (GBIF density — it tracks where observers go, not how likely a sighting is)  ·  parks where it occurs — tap a pin for the sighting probability there

Parks Where Found

# Park Country Probability
1 Triglav National Park 🇸🇮 Slovenia
30–40%
2 Cévennes National Park 🇫🇷 France
20–30%
3 Fertő-Hanság National Park 🇭🇺 Hungary
20–30%
4 Mercantour National Park 🇫🇷 France
10–20%
5 Bavarian Forest National Park 🇩🇪 Germany
10–20%
6 Pyrénées National Park 🇫🇷 France
10–20%
7 Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park 🇪🇸 Spain
5–10%
8 Snowdonia National Park 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Insufficient data

Quick answers

What are the chances of seeing a Aesculapian Snake in Triglav National Park?

About 32% of wildlife watchers report a Aesculapian Snake sighting in Triglav National Park, based on 30 days of visitor records from GBIF citizen-science data.

When is the best time to see Aesculapian Snake in Triglav National Park?

June has the highest sighting rate for Aesculapian Snake in Triglav National Park in our monthly data.

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