Adder
Adder The adder (Vipera berus) is a venomous snake distributed in the meadows of alpine areas. The global conservation status for this specimen as per IUCN is Least Concern.
Nose-horned viper
Nose-horned viper The nose-horned viper (Vipera ammodytes) is the most venomous snake in Albania. It has a high abundance and is distributed from coastline up to areas 1800m AMSL. The global conservation status for this specimen as per IUCN is Least Concern.
European rat snake/Leopard snake
European rat snake/Leopard snake The leopard snake (Zamenis situla) is considered the most beautiful snake of Europe. It is rarely found in Albania mostly on Hilly and mountainous areas. The global conservation status for this specimen as per IUCN is Least Concern.
Aesculapian Snake
Aesculapian Snake The aesculapian snake (Zamenis longissimus) is a non-venomous snake distributed in the entire country. Its population decreased due to deforestation. It feeds on mice, and that is the reason it is mainly found near houses. The global conservation status for this specimen as per IUCN is Least Concern.
Cat snake
Cat snake The cat snake (Telescopus fallax) is a semi-venomous snake. It has a very primitive venom injection teeth found at the back of its mouth. The venom is injected when the prey is swallowed. It is distributed along the lowlands of Albania. The global conservation status for this specimen as per IUCN is Least…
Dahl’s whip snake
Dahl’s whip snake The Dahl’s whip snake (Platyceps najadum) is a non-venomous snake with a very low abundance. It is distributed in all areas up to 1500m AMSL. It feeds on lizards and insects. The global conservation status for this specimen as per IUCN is Least Concern.
Dice snake
Dice snake The dice snake (Natrix tessellate) is a non-venomous snake living mainly in lakes and streams. They feed mainly on fish. The global conservation status for this specimen as per IUCN is Least Concern.
Grass snake
Grass snake The grass snake (Natrix natrix) is a very distributed non-venomous snake. They feed mainly in amphibians. The global conservation status for this specimen as per IUCN is Least Concern.
Eastern Montpellier snake
Eastern Montpellier snake The Eastern Montpellier snake (Malpolon insignitus) is a semi-venomous snake distributed from the coastline to hilly areas. It has a very primitive venom injection teeth found at the back of its mouth. The venom is injected when the prey is swallowed. It is distributed along the lowlands of Albania. It could be…
Balkan whip snake
Balkan whip snake The Balkan whip snake (Hierophis gemonensis) is a non-venomous snake distributed mainly in lowlands and hilly areas. The global conservation status for this specimen as per IUCN is Least Concern.