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| has gloss | eng: Characteristics: A narrow headed slender snake with a beautiful colouration. Its light brown body is often adorned with white and dark brown spots (E.h.helena) or with black and white transverse stripes (E.h.monticollaris). Its head is greenish brown with black markings. However the true purpose of this colouration is camoufladge. Its species name is derived from the legendary Greek queen Helen. |
| lexicalization | eng: Elaphe helena monticollaris |
| instance of | c/Rat snakes |
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| media:img | Montane Triket.jpg |
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