Region
Species recorded in Mtskheta — Mtianeti
Mtskheta — Mtianeti covers Greater Caucasus peaks, the upper forest belt, and subalpine meadows. It is classic range for montane reptiles, including Dinnik’s viper.
The atlas has 53 species profiles for Mtskheta — Mtianeti: 15 birds, 9 snakes, 9 lizards, 7 amphibians, 6 mammals, 2 turtles, 2 spiders, 2 insects, and 1 scorpion. Reptiles make up 20 of them, amphibians 7. The region’s main habitats: High mountains; Upper forest belt; Subalpine meadows.
4 listed species have a high or moderate risk level for people: Dinnik's viper (Vipera dinniki), Nose-horned viper (Vipera ammodytes), Mediterranean black widow (Latrodectus tredecimguttatus), and Mottled scorpion (Mesobuthus eupeus). Keep your distance from any unidentified snake, never try to catch or handle it, and call 112 after a bite.
A species is listed only when it has an atlas profile and a confirmed record names this administrative unit. This is not the full fauna of Mtskheta — Mtianeti, so an animal missing here may still live in the region. Related region pages: Racha — Lechkhumi — Kvemo Svaneti, Shida Kartli, Kakheti, and Tbilisi.
Yes — Dinnik’s viper (Vipera dinniki) and the nose-horned viper (Vipera ammodytes transcaucasiana) are venomous. Dinnik’s viper is associated with high-mountain habitats. Keep a safe distance from any unknown snake.