New Species of Snake?
During the recent Freiburg field course, Dr. Johannes Penner (Senior Researcher & Scientific Coordinator at the University of Freiburg, and Course Instructor) encountered a small reed snake of the genus Calamaria. With a white belly, dark brown dorsum and red spots it is thought it might represent a new species. His initial findings were supported by his colleagues and were reaffirmed when it was discovered that neither the colouration nor pholidosis (scale patterns) matched any existing descriptions. Whilst DGFC applies for the necessary permits and permissions to extract DNA for analysis, Dr. Johannes seeks further expert opinion. We will keep you posted!
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