The range of this genus, which comprises only two species, extends over Southern Europe, South-Western Asia, and North Africa.

17. Cœlopeltis monspessulana, Hermann
(Natrix lacertina, Wagler; Coluber insignitus, I. Geoffroy)
The Montpellier Snake

Form.—Slender; head elongate, narrow, concave above on the snout and between the eyes; snout projecting, rounded, with raised canthus and concave loreal region. Tail about one-fifth to one-fourth of the total length.

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CŒLOPELTIS MONSPESSULANA
After Sordelli

MACROPROTODON CUCULLATUS

TARBOPHIS IBERUS
After Sordelli