Snakes in Russia
Of the snake species in Russia, around ten are venomous. The amur rat snake reaching around six feet in length, is the biggest snake in the country. Some of Russia’s most venomous viper species include the blunt-nosed viper and the kaznakow’s viper.
| Groups | Venomous | Non-venomous |
|---|---|---|
| Adder | Common European Adder | – |
| Whip Snakes | Caspian Whipsnake | |
| Macrovipera | Blunt-nosed Viper | – |
| Echis | Siberian Pit Viper Kaznakow’s Viper | – |
| Gloydius | Mamushi | – |
Rhabdophis | Tiger Keelback | – |
| Naja | Caspian Cobra | – |
Elaphe | – | Amur Rat Snake (Russian Rat Snake) |
| Natrix | – | Grass Snake Dice Snake |
Coronella | – | Smooth Snake |
| Zamenis | – | Aesculapian Snake |
