What are some venomous snakes in the Balkans?

Here in Croatia, and I belive at the rest of the Balkan is the same thing (with variatons), are, 3 of them. Ader is the most widespreded. Adults are usually up to 65 cm, rarely 80 cm (even 90 cm), females are larger than males. read more

The Balkan whip snake is a slender snake with smooth scales usually under a metre (yard) long but exceptionally reaching 130 cm (50 ins). The head is fairly distinct from the body and has prominent eyes with round pupils. read more

With the venomous snakes though, you’ve got to know what you are up against. *Quick fact: The terms venomous and poisonous are often used interchangeably, but they are actually different. Poisonous means that the toxin will absorb through the skin, such as if you pick up the snake. read more