Are there any snakes on the Greek islands?

The snakes someone might meet in Crete is the Balkan whip snake, the dice snake, the cat snake and the leopard snake. The leopard snake (scient. Elaphe situla or Zamenis situla) is the most beautiful species of snake in Greece, with characteristic orange-red markings on its back.

Are there poisonous spiders in Greece?

Luckily for arachnophobes, there are no dangerous spiders in Greece. Yes, there is still an abundance of creepy-crawlies in Greece, and that includes spiders, but they mostly reside in Greece’s expansive forests and wooded areas. And, luckily, none of their spiders are venomous or dangerous to humans.

How common are snakes in Greece?

The majority of snakes in Greece are harmless but some are venomous and can be dangerous. Some of them are also rare and endangered so seeing them can be an incredible experience. So long as you are careful and respectful of the snakes and their habitat.

What snakes are common to Greece?

6 Venomous & Dangerous Snakes That You Can Find in Greece

• Macrovipera Schweizeri or Milos Viper.
• Montivipera Xanthina or Ottoman Viper.
• Vipera Ammodytes or Nose Horned Viper.
• Vipera Berus or Common European Adder.
• Vipera Ursinii or Meadow Viper.
• Malpolon Insignitus or Eastern Montpellier Snake.
• Summary.

What poisonous animals live in Greece?

Do black widows live in Greece?

The genus includes the black widow spider common in North America: L mactans. Latrodectus tredecimguttatus is found in Europe (including Greece) and South America.

Are there crocodiles in Greece?

With crocodiles being a rather rare sight in Greece, Mr. Mamagakis believes that the crocodile may have been kept as a pet at a home or by a visiting zoo and was subsequently abandoned.

Does Greece have a lot of snakes?

Does Greece have scorpions?

There are scorpions throughout Greece, including Athens. Generally, scorpion stings are only life-threatening for those who are highly allergic. If you are stung by a scorpion: Don’t panic.