European snakes Archives

VIPERA (PITLESS VIPER)

Introduction Vipera, commonly known as pitless vipers, is a genus of venomous snakes native to Europe, Asia, and parts of North Africa. Unlike pit vipers, these snakes lack heat-sensing pits, relying instead on keen vision and chemical cues to locate prey. Their venom is primarily hemotoxic, affecting blood and tissues. Despite their dangerous bite, most […]

NATRIX (GRASS SNAKE OR WATER SNAKE)

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NATRIX (GRASS SNAKE OR WATER SNAKE) The genus Natrix includes non-venomous, semi-aquatic snakes commonly known as grass snakes or water snakes. Found across Europe, parts of Asia, and North Africa, they inhabit wetlands, forests, grasslands, and agricultural areas. Notable species like Natrix natrix (European grass snake) and Natrix tessellata (dice snake) are well adapted to

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