Aesculapian Snake
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Aesculapian Snake

Zamenis longissimus

Least ConcernNear ThreatenedVulnerableEndangeredCritically Endangered
5–10% · With luck
overall probability at Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park
8 Verified records at Ordesa y Monte Perdido 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 →

5–10% of wildlife watchers report a Aesculapian Snake sighting in Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park, based on 8 days of visitor records from GBIF citizen-science data.

Closest Relatives at Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park

Smooth Snake
LC

Smooth Snake

🌅 Crepuscular Reptile

Coronella austriaca

Insufficient data
Green Whip Snake
LC

Green Whip Snake

☀️ Diurnal Reptile

Hierophis viridiflavus

Insufficient data
Viperine Snake
LC

Viperine Snake

☀️ Diurnal Reptile

Natrix maura

Insufficient data

📅 Monthly Probability

<5
Jan
<5
Feb
<5
Mar
<5
Apr
10–20
May
10–20
Jun
<5
Jul
10–20
Aug
10–20
Sep
<5
Oct
<5
Nov
<5
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
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Quick answers

What are the chances of seeing a Aesculapian Snake in Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park?

About 9% of wildlife watchers report a Aesculapian Snake sighting in Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park, based on 8 days of visitor records from GBIF citizen-science data.

When is the best time to see Aesculapian Snake in Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park?

June has the highest sighting rate for Aesculapian Snake in Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park in our monthly data.

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