In the Skin of France's snakes

Name: Dans la peau des serpents de France
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In the Skin of France's snakes

3rd edition

by Françoise Serre Collet (writer), Allain Bougrain Dubourg (preface)

Collection: Beaux livres

october 2026

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Summary

The four vipers and ten grass snakes found in mainland France and Corsica exhibit biological characteristics and morphological diversity that are the focus of this book, illustrated with exceptional photographs: molting processes, predation sequences, birth and hatching, scenes of courtship battles, and even… feigning death as a defense mechanism against predators!

As symbols of wildlife, these animals—whose habits are little known—pay a heavy price due to popular beliefs. Scientific studies, combined with the efforts of organizations, help raise awareness of these species and organize conservation efforts, as 5 species are endangered and 12 are experiencing declining populations. The approximately 250 pictures in this book, taken in the wild while respecting the snakes’ natural habitat, serve as a testament to these magnificent creatures, which are part of our biodiversity. These images reflect the author’s passion, to which she devotes regular observations as well as numerous public lectures.

This book has become a “classic” among Françoise Serre Collet's beautiful nature books, and this updated 3rd edition includes 8 new fact sheets to help distinguish between similar species that are often confused.

Preface by Allain Bougrain Dubourg

Foreword

Meeting snakes

Animals with variable body temperatures

Agile Vertebrates

Equipped with three lungs!

The senses are on high alert…

The tongue, the most important organ

Comfortable in their own skin

Sexual dimorphisms

Growing and molting throughout their lives

Live-bearing loves

Eating like a snake

The vipers take their seats at the table

The appetites of snakes

Predators that are themselves preys

Predation-deterrent techniques

Don’t confuse vipers and grass snakes

Catalog of species in our regions

Vipera aspis

Vipera berus

Vipera seoanei

Vipera orsinii

Coronella austriaca

Coronella girondica

Hierophis viridiflavus

Malpolon Monspessulanus

Natrix astreptophora

Natrix helvetica

Natrix maura

Natrix tessellata

Zamenis scalaris

Zamenis longissimus

Don’t get mixed up with the species

Vipera berus and Vipera aspis

Vipera aspis and Vipera seoanei

Vipera orsinii and Vipera aspis

Vipera aspis and Natrix maura

Natrix tessellata and Natrix maura

Natrix helvetica and Natrix astreptophora

Coronella girondica and Coronella austriaca

Coronella austriaca juvenile and Zamenis longissimus juvenile

Snakes’ SOS

Why so much hatred?

Large public

Scientists and professionals

In the Skin of France's snakes

In the Skin of France's snakes

Summary

Table of contents

Preface by Allain Bougrain Dubourg

Foreword

Meeting snakes

Animals with variable body temperatures

Agile Vertebrates

Equipped with three lungs!

The senses are on high alert…

The tongue, the most important organ

Comfortable in their own skin

Sexual dimorphisms

Growing and molting throughout their lives

Live-bearing loves

Eating like a snake

The vipers take their seats at the table

The appetites of snakes

Predators that are themselves preys

Predation-deterrent techniques

Don’t confuse vipers and grass snakes

Catalog of species in our regions

Vipera aspis

Vipera berus

Vipera seoanei

Vipera orsinii

Coronella austriaca

Coronella girondica

Hierophis viridiflavus

Malpolon Monspessulanus

Natrix astreptophora

Natrix helvetica

Natrix maura

Natrix tessellata

Zamenis scalaris

Zamenis longissimus

Don’t get mixed up with the species

Vipera berus and Vipera aspis

Vipera aspis and Vipera seoanei

Vipera orsinii and Vipera aspis

Vipera aspis and Natrix maura

Natrix tessellata and Natrix maura

Natrix helvetica and Natrix astreptophora

Coronella girondica and Coronella austriaca

Coronella austriaca juvenile and Zamenis longissimus juvenile

Snakes’ SOS

Why so much hatred?

What to do if you're bitten?

From knowledge to protection

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