Ashkhabad Dwarf Racer
Eirenis medus
- Least concern
- Card rarity: Common
- Reptiles
Eirenis medus is a species of nonvenomous dwarf snake from the family Colubridae. Its common names include Ashkhabad Dwarf Racer, Turkmen Dwarf Snake, and Striped Dwarf Snake. It is commonly found under rocks in semi-deserts and canyons throughout Iran and southern Turkmenistan at altitudes between 1100–1600 m above sea level. It is insectivorous along with eating small lizards and other arthropods.
Classification
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Squamata
- Family
- Colubridae
- Genus
- Eirenis