Observations of two melanistic smooth snakes (Coronella austriaca) from Dorset, United Kingdom.

Pernetta, Angelo P.; Reading, Christopher J.. 2009 Observations of two melanistic smooth snakes (Coronella austriaca) from Dorset, United Kingdom. Acta Herpetologica, 4 (1). 109-112.

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Abstract/Summary

We report the capture of two smooth snakes (Coronella austriaca) with melanistic colouration from a site in Dorset. These two individuals constitute the second published report of melanism in smooth snakes from the United Kingdom.

Item Type:	Publication - Article
Programmes:	CEH Programmes pre-2009 publications > Biodiversity
UKCEH and CEH Sections/Science Areas:	Hails
Additional Information. Not used in RCUK Gateway to Research.:	Open Access Journal
Additional Keywords:	Melanism, smooth snake, United Kingdom
NORA Subject Terms:	Zoology Ecology and Environment
Related URLs:	Project Website
Date made live:	01 Jul 2009 12:45 +0 (UTC)
URI:	https://nora.nerc.ac.uk/id/eprint/7615

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