Region
Reptiles of Kakheti
Kakheti’s Alazani valley, dry foothills, and semi-arid belts shape eastern Georgia’s distinctive fauna. Warmth-loving, dry-habitat taxa dominate — Levantine viper, fast racers, and cat snake.
Range
Kakheti on the map of Georgia
Geography
Habitats
The Alazani valley, dry foothills, and semi-arid zones shape eastern Georgia’s unique fauna.
- Alazani valley01
- Dry foothills02
- Semi-arid zones03
Species
Snakes and reptiles in Kakheti
7 species
Safety
Venomous snakes in Kakheti
Only moderate or high-risk species. Keep distance and open the full profile for identification.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Short answers about species recorded in Kakheti.
Levantine viper (Macrovipera lebetina) is venomous. Most other listed species are harmless, but correct identification still matters.
Records include Levantine viper, Urartian ratsnake, red-bellied racer, dice snake, glass lizard, Dahl’s whip snake, and cat snake.
Yes — Kakheti belongs to the dry/semi-arid east, Adjara to the humid Colchic west. Species assemblages differ sharply.