Dangerous and venomous animals of Georgia (the country)
In this atlas, three animals in Georgia carry the High risk label: the Levantine viper, the nose-horned viper and the Mediterranean black widow (karakurt). Four other vipers, the eastern Montpellier snake, the false black widow and two scorpions are rated Moderate. In an emergency, call 112.
Risk labels — Harmless, Moderate and High describe the risk to people; each species profile shows its label.
Venomous animals
Snakes, spiders and scorpions with a Moderate or High risk label. Bears, jackals and ticks are not venomous; they are covered under bites and encounters below.
Bites and stings
Each guide explains what to do after that bite or sting.
Other encounters
These animals are not venomous, but a wasp nest, a bear or a jackal near the house still calls for care. Each guide explains what to do.
Emergency
In an emergency in Georgia, call 112, then follow the steps in the guide for that animal.