SloveniaAn invasive snake species known as the 'black racer' (Coluber viridiflavus) is spreading across Germany, particularly around the Mörsbach waste disposal site in western Palatinate. Over 300 individuals have been captured so far, according to expert Hubert Laufer, who has been tracking these snakes for years. The species, originally native to southern France and Italy, is now considered invasive in Germany due to its threat to native wildlife and biodiversity. The snakes are aggressive and capable of growing up to two meters in length, though they are not dangerous to humans. They are believed to have arrived in 2017 through waste materials, likely carrying a female, which then reproduced. Local authorities and experts urge the public to report sightings with photographs to aid in their removal, as the snakes are consuming local prey such as voles and young mice.
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