Eurasian cat snake

The Eurasian cat snake (Telescopus) is a type of rear-fanged snake belonging to the family Colubridae. These snakes are found in dry regions of southeastern Europe, southwestern Asia, and northern Africa. They are nocturnal hunters, with eyes that have vertically elliptical pupils, similar to those of felines, which help them see in low light.1

Eurasian cat snakes primarily feed on lizards and lay between 4 and 12 eggs. European cat snakes (T. fallax) are a subspecies that typically measure between 0.5 to 0.7 meters (1.6 to 2.3 feet) in length, though some can reach up to 1.3 meters (about 4 feet). Their mild venom is not considered dangerous to humans.1