About Zamenis hohenackeri (Strauch, 1873)
Zamenis hohenackeri (Strauch, 1873) can reach a total length of 65 cm (26 in), including a tail that is 11 cm (4.3 in) long. On its dorsal side, it is gray with four alternating series of dark brown spots. On its ventral side, it is reddish or yellowish, with gray marbling or spotting. On the head, there is a diagonal black streak running from the eye to the corner of the mouth, and a vertical black line below the eye. This species is found in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Lebanon, southwestern Russia, Syria, and Turkey. It lives in mountainous areas at altitudes ranging from 100 m (330 ft) to 3,000 m (9,840 ft), and occupies a variety of habitats from dry to wet, including agricultural areas. Zamenis hohenackeri is oviparous, and clutch sizes range from 3 to 7 eggs.
