Region
Reptiles of Abkhazia
Abkhazia joins the Black Sea coast, Colchic forests, and Caucasus foothills. Humid climate and fragmented montane habitats support both lowland and highland taxa — including Caucasian and Dinnik’s vipers.
Colchic · foothills19 species2 venomous
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Recorded taxa include Caucasian and Dinnik’s vipers, grass snake and dice snake, smooth snake, and European glass lizard. Exact lists vary by habitat and elevation.
Yes — Caucasian viper (Vipera kaznakovi) and Dinnik’s viper (Vipera dinniki) are venomous. Keep distance and never attempt to handle them.