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This list of snakes of Italy includes all snakes in the state of Italy. Non-venomous. Natrix natrix; Natrix tessellata; Natrix maura; Hierophis viridiflavus;
Display of Italian reptiles at the Museo Civico di Storia Naturale Giacomo Doria. The Italian reptile fauna totals 58 species (including introduced and naturalised species). They are listed here in three systematic groups (Sauria, Serpentes, and Testudines) in alphabetical order by scientific name.
Phuket tree lizard: South (Ranong to Phuket) Gonocephalus abbotti: Agamidae: Abbott's anglehead lizard: South Gonocephalus bellii: Agamidae: Bell's anglehead lizard: Blue-necked angle-headed lizard: South Gonocephalus grandis: Agamidae: Great anglehead lizard: Giant angle-headed lizard: South Diploderma yunnanense: Agamidae: Yunnan Mountain ...
The Italian Aesculapian snake is a medium to large snake that reaches a maximum total length (including tail) of 2 m (6 + 1 ⁄ 2 ft). Dorsally, it is yellowish brown and may have four dark brown stripes. If present, the stripes are of equal width and equidistant. The dorsal scales are smooth.
The Italian wolf, which inhabits the Apennine Mountains and the Western Alps, features prominently in Latin and Italian cultures, such as in the legend of the founding of Rome. [1] It is the national animal of Italy. [2] [3] The fauna of Italy comprises all the animal species inhabiting the territory of the Italian Republic and its
Vipera ursinii is a species of venomous snake in the subfamily Viperinae of the family Viperidae.It is a very rare species, which is in danger of extinction.This species is commonly called the meadow viper, Ursini' s viper, [4] or meadow adder. [5]
The Festival of the snake catchers (or snake-charmers) (Festa dei Serpari di Cocullo) is an annual festival held on May 1 in Cocullo, Italy in honour of St. Dominic di Sora, patron saint protecting against snakebite and toothache. [1] Its origins date back to paganism and have roots in an ancient celebration in honour of the Roman goddess ...
Vipera kaznakovi, also known as the Caucasus viper, Kaznakow's viper, [2] Kaznakov's viper, [3] and by other common names, is a species of venomous snake in the subfamily Viperinae of the family Viperidae.