Region
Species recorded in Tbilisi
In Tbilisi, reptiles mainly occur in valleys around the city, parks, green areas, and riverside habitats, not in central urban districts. Atlas records from Tbilisi and its surroundings include Levantine viper, nose-horned viper, steppe viper, several ratsnakes and racers, grass and dice snakes, glass lizard, and other species. Encounters inside the city are rare but possible. If a snake bites someone, call 112 immediately.
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Tbilisi records include Levantine viper, nose-horned viper, steppe viper, Urartian ratsnake, steppe ratsnake, red-bellied racer, Dahl’s whip snake, cat snake, grass snake, dice snake, smooth snake, and glass lizard. Encounters with these species are more likely in suburbs, valleys, rocky places, and riverside areas.
Levantine viper and nose-horned viper are rated high risk in this atlas, while steppe viper is moderate risk. The other listed snakes do not pose a venomous danger to people. Keep distance from any unknown snake. If bitten, call 112 immediately. Do not cut the wound, suck out venom, or use a tourniquet.
Reptile encounters are more likely along the Mtkvari, on rocky slopes, in suburban valleys, and in less disturbed green areas than on central city streets. Levantine viper is recorded only rarely around Tbilisi and is more strongly tied to dry habitats of eastern Georgia.
If a snake bites someone, call 112 first. Stay calm and try to move the bitten limb as little as possible. Do not cut the wound, suck out venom, or use a tourniquet. Species identification can wait — calling emergency help matters more.