horseshoe whip snake

Hemorrhois (horseshoe whip snake)

The horseshoe whip snake (Hemorrhois hippocrepis) is a species of snake in the Colubridae family.

Nests may be raided by Eurasian Magpies, Jays, Least Weasels, rats, cats and constricting snakes such as the Horseshoe Whip Snake.

Snakes include the Horseshoe Whip Snake, Montpellier Snake, Southern Smooth Snake, False Smooth Snake, Grass Snake and Ladder Snake.

The Sierra de Abdalajís has, however, an interesting fauna amongst which are a considerable number of protected species such as owls, ibex, griffon vulture, golden eagle, the ladder snake, the Horseshoe Whip Snake, wild cats, genets or Ocellated lizard.