Reptiles in B&H

Adder: Vipera berus

Vipera berus bosniensis / Bosnian viper (subspecies)

Meadow viper: Vipera ursinii

Adults are usually below 50 cm, very rarely above 60, with females usually larger than males. The smallest European viper. A small, thick snake with a narrow head,. It is usually grayish, pale brown or yellowish with a dark zigzag pattern on the back that is usually bordered in black and can sometimes be broken into freckles. The abdomen may be blackish, whitish or dark gray, even rosy, with or without spots. Melanistic forms (completely black) are possible with this species. They are found at altitudes over 1000m.

Malpolon insignitus

Malpolon insignitus

Ablepharus kitaibelii

Ablepharus kitaibelii

Lacerta trilineata

Lacerta trilineata

Testudo hermanii

Testudo hermanii

Hemydactilus turcicus

Hemydactilus turcicus

Telescopus falax

Telescopus falax

Hierophis gemonensis

Hierophis gemonensis

Platyceps najadum

Platyceps najadum

Natrix tessellata

Natrix tessellata

Coronella austriaca

Coronella austriaca

Zamenis longissimus

Zamenis longissimus

Vipera ammodytes

Vipera ammodytes

Podarcis muralis

Podarcis muralis

Podarcis melisellensis

Podarcis melisellensis

Zootoca vivipara

Zootoca vivipara

Dalmatolacerta oxycephala

Dalmatolacerta oxycephala

Dinarolacerta mosorensis

Dinarolacerta mosorensis

Ophiosaurus apodus

Ophiosaurus apodus

Algyroides nigropunctatus

Algyroides nigropunctatus

Elaphe quatrolineata

Elaphe quatrolineata
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