but being an opisthoglyphous snake they  are rarely implicated in human envenomation because the anatomy of its venom apparatus is generally unsuitable for venom delivery to large mammals.

and have a menacing and ferocious appearance. They have large eyes with round pupils surrounded by clearly visible rims. This snake exhibits significant sexual dimorphism. The females, always smaller and more slender, have a mottled coloration alternating spots of black and white sometimes yellowish on a light brown background of mahogany type or slightly greenish. Males are light or dark olive green with a lateral row black and bluish scales.

but as its venom fangs are fixed and set at the back of the mouth it is unlikely to cause problems for humans unless they poked their fingers into its mouth . In the unlikely event of being bitten the result would be extremely painful but not dangerous for most individuals. A bite will result in stiffness and swelling where bitten and could produce a state of general lethargy and weakness, this could possibly last a day or two but  BE SAFE - GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.

filmed in Provence, southern France. Caught on film are some of this snake's unique and interesting social behaviours, such as pair bonding, the male capturing and presenting prey to the female, territorial battling between males, rubbing behaviours using the narial valves and more, as well as exquisitely filmed segments of baby Montpellier Snakes being born.