Snakes of Albania

Smooth snake

Smooth snake The Smooth snake (Coronella austriaca) is a non-venomous snake found in mountainous areas higher than 1000m. The global

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Large whip snake

Large whip snake The large whip snake (Dolichophis caspius) is a non-venomous snake distributed mainly in lowlands and hilly areas.

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Four-lined snake

Four-lined snake The Four-lined snake (Elaphe quatuorlineata) is a non-venomous snake distributed mainly in lowlands and hilly areas. Its presence

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Balkan whip snake

Balkan whip snake The Balkan whip snake (Hierophis gemonensis) is a non-venomous snake distributed mainly in lowlands and hilly areas.

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Grass snake

Grass snake The grass snake (Natrix natrix) is a very distributed non-venomous snake. They feed mainly in amphibians. The global

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Dice snake

Dice snake The dice snake (Natrix tessellate) is a non-venomous snake living mainly in lakes and streams. They feed mainly

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Cat snake

Cat snake The cat snake (Telescopus fallax) is a semi-venomous snake. It has a very primitive venom injection teeth found

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Aesculapian Snake

Aesculapian Snake The aesculapian snake (Zamenis longissimus) is a non-venomous snake distributed in the entire country. Its population decreased due

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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

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Adder

Adder The adder (Vipera berus) is a venomous snake distributed in the meadows of alpine areas. The global conservation status

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