Hi,



The snake in the photos is probably Coluber rubriceps rather than C. najadum, although I need to check the guide books for the distinguishing features.





>>Does anyone now what is the scientific name of what is commonly called hanash here? It is an all-black thick snake that usually grows to 2 meters. Some say it is venomous, some say it is not. I have one and will post photos of it very soon. It is very beautiful.



Where in Syria is it from? Coluber jugularis occurs primarily in the Mediterranean climate zone, whereas Walterinnesia is a desert snake. Also, Coluber jugularis has very larg eyes (rather like the Coluber najadum in your photos, whereas Walterinnesia has small eyes. If you post the photos, it should be very easy to tell.



Hope this helps.



Cheers,



Wolfgang
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• snakes in syria identification - bishr, Wed Apr 7 13:14:18 2004
• RE: snakes in syria identification - rearfang, Wed Apr 7 15:53:39 2004
• RE: snakes in syria identification - lolaophidia, Wed Apr 7 17:41:47 2004
• RE: snakes in syria identification clarification to previous post - lolaophidia, Wed Apr 7 17:46:52 2004
• RE: snakes in syria identification - bishr, Thu Apr 8 15:13:57 2004
• Looks like Coluber najadum to me too. Harmless. - chrish, Wed Apr 7 21:43:16 2004
• RE: snakes in syria identification - WW, Thu Apr 8 05:23:23 2004
• final conclusion - bishr, Fri Apr 9 07:36:36 2004
• Actually... - WW, Fri Apr 9 14:15:26 2004
• RE: Actually... - bishr, Sat Apr 10 11:00:47 2004