Region
Reptiles of Samegrelo — Zemo Svaneti
Samegrelo — Zemo Svaneti stretches from the Colchis lowlands to high Svaneti. Humid forests, river valleys, and alpine belts meet in one region — so fauna shifts with elevation.
Colchis · Svaneti5 species1 venomous
Range
Samegrelo — Zemo Svaneti on the map of Georgia
Geography
Habitats
From the Colchis lowlands to high Svaneti — humid forests, river valleys, and alpine zones.
- Colchis lowlands01
- River valleys02
- High Svaneti03
Species
Snakes and reptiles in Samegrelo — Zemo Svaneti
5 species
Safety
Venomous snakes in Samegrelo — Zemo Svaneti
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 Samegrelo — Zemo Svaneti.
In humid lowlands, Caucasian viper, grass snake and dice snake, smooth snake, and glass lizard are more typical. The suite changes at higher elevations.