A moderately venomous colubrid snake of the Mediterranean region, Malpolon monspessulanus, with a predominantly brown upper body and a distinctive ridge above the eyes.
Origin
Early 20th century.
Definition of Montpellier snake in US English:
Montpellier snake
noun
A moderately venomous colubrid snake of the Mediterranean region, Malpolon monspessulanus, with a predominantly brown upper body and a distinctive ridge above the eyes.