{"id":1011,"date":"2025-06-29T00:12:39","date_gmt":"2025-06-29T00:12:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wildpix.eu\/?p=1011"},"modified":"2025-06-29T00:12:39","modified_gmt":"2025-06-29T00:12:39","slug":"grass-snake-natrix-natrix-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wildpix.karits.eu\/index.php\/2025\/06\/29\/grass-snake-natrix-natrix-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Grass snake (Natrix natrix)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-vivid-red-color has-text-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/photos\/natrix-natrix-grass-snake-4811446\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download full size image<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">T<strong>Deep Overview: Grass Snake (<em>Natrix natrix<\/em>)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>grass snake<\/strong> (<em>Natrix natrix<\/em>), also known as the <strong>ringed snake<\/strong> or <strong>water snake<\/strong>, is a <strong>non-venomous, semi-aquatic reptile<\/strong> found across <strong>Europe and parts of Asia<\/strong>. It is known for its <strong>distinctive yellow collar<\/strong>, <strong>docile nature<\/strong>, and <strong>excellent swimming ability<\/strong>. Despite being harmless to humans, it often mimics venomous snakes as a defense mechanism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Taxonomy &amp; Classification<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Kingdom:<\/strong> Animalia<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Phylum:<\/strong> Chordata<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Class:<\/strong> Reptilia<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Order:<\/strong> Squamata<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Family:<\/strong> Colubridae<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Genus:<\/strong> Natrix<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Species:<\/strong> <em>Natrix natrix<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Common Names:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Grass snake<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ringed snake<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Water snake<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Physical Description<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Size:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Length: <strong>70\u2013120 cm (27\u201347 in)<\/strong> (some reach 2 meters)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Females are typically <strong>larger<\/strong> than males<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Coloration &amp; Markings:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Olive-green, brown, or grayish body<\/strong> with dark spots along the sides<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Distinctive yellow, white, or orange collar<\/strong> around the neck (often bordered by black)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dark round pupils<\/strong> and a slender head<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Scales keeled<\/strong>, giving a slightly rough texture<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Body Shape:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Slender and elongated body<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Round snout, adapted for grabbing slippery prey<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Distribution &amp; Habitat<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Geographic Range:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Widespread across <strong>Europe, western Asia, and parts of North Africa<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Found in countries like <strong>UK, Germany, France, Russia, Turkey, and Iran<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Preferred Habitat:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Near freshwater sources<\/strong> like ponds, lakes, rivers, and marshes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Also found in <strong>meadows, forests, grasslands, and gardens<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prefers <strong>humid environments<\/strong> but can venture into dry areas<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Behavior &amp; Adaptations<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Diurnal (active during the day):<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hunts and basks in the sun during daylight hours<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Excellent Swimmer:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Can <strong>dive and stay submerged<\/strong> for several minutes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hibernation:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hibernates in <strong>burrows, tree roots, and compost heaps<\/strong> during winter (October\u2013April)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Defense Mechanisms:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Plays dead (thanatosis)<\/strong>: Rolls onto its back, hangs its tongue out, and secretes a foul-smelling liquid<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hisses and flattens its body<\/strong> to appear larger<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Can release a musky odor<\/strong> from anal glands<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rarely bites<\/strong>, prefers to escape rather than attack<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Diet &amp; Hunting Techniques<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Carnivorous (primarily amphibians):<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Main diet: <strong>Frogs, toads, newts<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Also eats <strong>fish, small mammals, birds, and invertebrates<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hunting Strategy:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Uses <strong>speed and stealth<\/strong> to catch prey<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Swallows prey whole, as it has <strong>no venom or constriction ability<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Reproduction &amp; Life Cycle<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Breeding Season:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mating occurs in <strong>spring (April\u2013June)<\/strong> after hibernation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Egg-Laying:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Oviparous (lays eggs)<\/strong>\u2014unlike many other European snakes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Females lay <strong>10\u201340 eggs<\/strong> in <strong>warm, decaying vegetation<\/strong> (compost heaps, manure piles)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Eggs hatch in <strong>August\u2013September<\/strong> after <strong>8\u201310 weeks<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lifespan:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Typically <strong>10\u201315 years in the wild<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Can live longer in captivity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Predators &amp; Threats<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Natural Predators:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Birds of prey (hawks, buzzards, herons)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Foxes, badgers, wild boars<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Larger snakes and mammals<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Human-Related Threats:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Habitat destruction<\/strong> (wetland drainage, urbanization)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Road mortality<\/strong> (frequently killed by vehicles)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Misidentification as venomous snakes<\/strong> leads to unnecessary killing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Conservation Status:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Listed as &#8220;Least Concern&#8221; (LC) by the IUCN<\/strong>, but populations are declining in some regions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Protected by law<\/strong> in many European countries (e.g., UK, Germany)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Ecological Importance<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Controls amphibian populations:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Helps regulate <strong>frogs and toads<\/strong>, maintaining ecological balance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Prey for larger predators:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Part of the <strong>food web<\/strong> in freshwater and woodland ecosystems<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Indicator species:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A healthy grass snake population indicates <strong>good water quality and habitat health<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Relationship with Humans<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Harmless to Humans:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Non-venomous and rarely bites<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Common in Gardens &amp; Farms:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Helps <strong>control pests like frogs and rodents<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Superstitions &amp; Myths:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Some cultures wrongly associate it with <strong>venomous snakes<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In folklore, it is sometimes seen as a <strong>guardian of water sources<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Fun Facts<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Can swim across large lakes and slow-moving rivers<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fakes death in the most dramatic way<\/strong>, even emitting a rotting smell to fool predators<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Unlike vipers, it has round pupils<\/strong>, helping to distinguish it from venomous species<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Females are significantly larger than males<\/strong>, an uncommon trait in many snake species<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <em>Natrix natrix<\/em> is a <strong>fascinating, adaptable snake<\/strong> that thrives in <strong>wetlands, woodlands, and grasslands<\/strong>. Its <strong>non-aggressive nature, unique defense mechanisms, and ecological role<\/strong> make it an essential part of European wildlife. 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natrix)<\/div><\/div>                                        <\/div>          <\/div>        <\/div>                        <\/a>              <\/div>            <div class=\"bwg-item\">        <a class=\"bwg-a  bwg_lightbox\" data-image-id=\"225\" href=\"https:\/\/wildpix.karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/natrix-natrix-5126618_1920.jpg?bwg=1751815782\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"no\">                <div class=\"bwg-item0 \">          <div class=\"bwg-item1 bwg-zoom-effect\">            <div class=\"bwg-item2\">              <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"skip-lazy bwg_standart_thumb_img_0 \"                   data-id=\"225\"                   data-width=\"500.00\"                   data-height=\"333.00\"                   data-src=\"https:\/\/wildpix.karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/natrix-natrix-5126618_1920.jpg?bwg=1751815782\"                   src=\"https:\/\/wildpix.karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/natrix-natrix-5126618_1920.jpg?bwg=1751815782\"                   alt=\"Grass snake (Natrix natrix)\"                   title=\"Grass snake (Natrix natrix)\" \/>            <\/div>            <div class=\"bwg-zoom-effect-overlay\">              <div class=\"bwg-title1\"><div class=\"bwg-title2\">Grass snake (Natrix natrix)<\/div><\/div>                                        <\/div>          <\/div>        <\/div>                        <\/a>              <\/div>            <div class=\"bwg-item\">        <a class=\"bwg-a  bwg_lightbox\" data-image-id=\"224\" href=\"https:\/\/wildpix.karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/emma-gray-forest-lizard-5783793_1920.jpg?bwg=1751807108\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"no\">                <div class=\"bwg-item0 \">          <div class=\"bwg-item1 bwg-zoom-effect\">            <div class=\"bwg-item2\">              <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"skip-lazy bwg_standart_thumb_img_0 \"                   data-id=\"224\"                   data-width=\"500.00\"                   data-height=\"333.00\"                   data-src=\"https:\/\/wildpix.karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/emma-gray-forest-lizard-5783793_1920.jpg?bwg=1751807108\"                   src=\"https:\/\/wildpix.karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/emma-gray-forest-lizard-5783793_1920.jpg?bwg=1751807108\"                   alt=\"Emma gray`s forest lizard (Calotes emma)\"                   title=\"Emma gray`s forest lizard (Calotes emma)\" \/>            <\/div>            <div class=\"bwg-zoom-effect-overlay\">              <div class=\"bwg-title1\"><div class=\"bwg-title2\">Emma gray`s forest lizard (Calotes emma)<\/div><\/div>                                        <\/div>          <\/div>        <\/div>                        <\/a>              <\/div>            <div class=\"bwg-item\">        <a class=\"bwg-a  bwg_lightbox\" data-image-id=\"223\" href=\"https:\/\/wildpix.karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/lizard-7712838_1920.jpg?bwg=1751807108\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"no\">                <div class=\"bwg-item0 \">          <div class=\"bwg-item1 bwg-zoom-effect\">            <div class=\"bwg-item2\">              <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"skip-lazy bwg_standart_thumb_img_0 \"                   data-id=\"223\"                   data-width=\"500.00\"                   data-height=\"333.00\"                   data-src=\"https:\/\/wildpix.karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/lizard-7712838_1920.jpg?bwg=1751807108\"                   src=\"https:\/\/wildpix.karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/lizard-7712838_1920.jpg?bwg=1751807108\"                   alt=\"Emma gray`s forest lizard (Calotes emma)\"                   title=\"Emma gray`s forest lizard (Calotes emma)\" \/>            <\/div>            <div class=\"bwg-zoom-effect-overlay\">              <div class=\"bwg-title1\"><div class=\"bwg-title2\">Emma gray`s forest lizard (Calotes emma)<\/div><\/div>                                        <\/div>          <\/div>        <\/div>                        <\/a>              <\/div>            <div class=\"bwg-item\">        <a class=\"bwg-a  bwg_lightbox\" data-image-id=\"222\" href=\"https:\/\/wildpix.karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/reptile-6911355_1920.jpg?bwg=1751807108\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"no\">                <div class=\"bwg-item0 \">          <div class=\"bwg-item1 bwg-zoom-effect\">            <div class=\"bwg-item2\">              <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"skip-lazy bwg_standart_thumb_img_0 \"                   data-id=\"222\"                   data-width=\"500.00\"                   data-height=\"333.00\"                   data-src=\"https:\/\/wildpix.karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/reptile-6911355_1920.jpg?bwg=1751807108\"                   src=\"https:\/\/wildpix.karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/reptile-6911355_1920.jpg?bwg=1751807108\"                   alt=\"Emma gray`s forest lizard (Calotes emma)\"                   title=\"Emma gray`s forest lizard (Calotes emma)\" \/>            <\/div>            <div class=\"bwg-zoom-effect-overlay\">              <div class=\"bwg-title1\"><div class=\"bwg-title2\">Emma gray`s forest lizard (Calotes emma)<\/div><\/div>                                        <\/div>          <\/div>        <\/div>                        <\/a>              <\/div>            <div class=\"bwg-item\">        <a class=\"bwg-a  bwg_lightbox\" data-image-id=\"221\" href=\"https:\/\/wildpix.karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/emma-grays-forest-lizard-4882854_1920.jpg?bwg=1751807108\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"no\">                <div class=\"bwg-item0 \">          <div class=\"bwg-item1 bwg-zoom-effect\">            <div class=\"bwg-item2\">              <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"skip-lazy bwg_standart_thumb_img_0 \"                   data-id=\"221\"                   data-width=\"500.00\"                   data-height=\"325.00\"                   data-src=\"https:\/\/wildpix.karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/emma-grays-forest-lizard-4882854_1920.jpg?bwg=1751807108\"                   src=\"https:\/\/wildpix.karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/emma-grays-forest-lizard-4882854_1920.jpg?bwg=1751807108\"                   alt=\"Emma gray`s forest lizard (Calotes emma)\"                   title=\"Emma gray`s forest lizard (Calotes emma)\" \/>            <\/div>            <div class=\"bwg-zoom-effect-overlay\">              <div class=\"bwg-title1\"><div class=\"bwg-title2\">Emma gray`s forest lizard (Calotes emma)<\/div><\/div>                                        <\/div>          <\/div>        <\/div>                        <\/a>              <\/div>            <div class=\"bwg-item\">        <a class=\"bwg-a  bwg_lightbox\" data-image-id=\"220\" href=\"https:\/\/wildpix.karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/emma-grays-forest-lizard-4882912_1920.jpg?bwg=1751807108\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"no\">                <div class=\"bwg-item0 \">          <div class=\"bwg-item1 bwg-zoom-effect\">            <div class=\"bwg-item2\">              <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"skip-lazy bwg_standart_thumb_img_0 \"                   data-id=\"220\"                   data-width=\"500.00\"                   data-height=\"341.00\"                   data-src=\"https:\/\/wildpix.karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/emma-grays-forest-lizard-4882912_1920.jpg?bwg=1751807108\"                   src=\"https:\/\/wildpix.karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/emma-grays-forest-lizard-4882912_1920.jpg?bwg=1751807108\"                   alt=\"Emma gray`s forest lizard (Calotes emma)\"                   title=\"Emma gray`s forest lizard (Calotes emma)\" \/>            <\/div>            <div class=\"bwg-zoom-effect-overlay\">              <div class=\"bwg-title1\"><div class=\"bwg-title2\">Emma gray`s forest lizard (Calotes emma)<\/div><\/div>                                        <\/div>          <\/div>        <\/div>                        <\/a>              <\/div>            <div class=\"bwg-item\">        <a class=\"bwg-a  bwg_lightbox\" data-image-id=\"219\" href=\"https:\/\/wildpix.karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/vipera-berus-4822233_1920.jpg?bwg=1751807108\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"no\">                <div class=\"bwg-item0 \">          <div class=\"bwg-item1 bwg-zoom-effect\">            <div class=\"bwg-item2\">              <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"skip-lazy bwg_standart_thumb_img_0 \"                   data-id=\"219\"                   data-width=\"500.00\"                   data-height=\"341.00\"                   data-src=\"https:\/\/wildpix.karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/vipera-berus-4822233_1920.jpg?bwg=1751807108\"                   src=\"https:\/\/wildpix.karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/vipera-berus-4822233_1920.jpg?bwg=1751807108\"                   alt=\"Common European adder (Vipera berus)\"                   title=\"Common European adder (Vipera berus)\" \/>            <\/div>            <div class=\"bwg-zoom-effect-overlay\">              <div class=\"bwg-title1\"><div class=\"bwg-title2\">Common European adder (Vipera berus)<\/div><\/div>                                        <\/div>          <\/div>        <\/div>                        <\/a>              <\/div>            <div class=\"bwg-item\">        <a class=\"bwg-a  bwg_lightbox\" data-image-id=\"218\" href=\"https:\/\/wildpix.karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/common-viper-8929801_1280.jpg?bwg=1751807108\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"no\">                <div class=\"bwg-item0 \">          <div class=\"bwg-item1 bwg-zoom-effect\">            <div class=\"bwg-item2\">              <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"skip-lazy bwg_standart_thumb_img_0 \"                   data-id=\"218\"                   data-width=\"500.00\"                   data-height=\"333.00\"                   data-src=\"https:\/\/wildpix.karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/common-viper-8929801_1280.jpg?bwg=1751807108\"                   src=\"https:\/\/wildpix.karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/common-viper-8929801_1280.jpg?bwg=1751807108\"                   alt=\"Common European adder (Vipera berus)\"                   title=\"Common European adder (Vipera berus)\" \/>            <\/div>            <div class=\"bwg-zoom-effect-overlay\">              <div class=\"bwg-title1\"><div class=\"bwg-title2\">Common European adder (Vipera berus)<\/div><\/div>                                        <\/div>          <\/div>        <\/div>                        <\/a>              <\/div>            <div class=\"bwg-item\">        <a class=\"bwg-a  bwg_lightbox\" data-image-id=\"217\" href=\"https:\/\/wildpix.karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/calotes-versicolor-4811291_1920.jpg?bwg=1751807108\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"no\">                <div class=\"bwg-item0 \">          <div class=\"bwg-item1 bwg-zoom-effect\">            <div class=\"bwg-item2\">              <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"skip-lazy bwg_standart_thumb_img_0 \"                   data-id=\"217\"                   data-width=\"500.00\"                   data-height=\"333.00\"                   data-src=\"https:\/\/wildpix.karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/calotes-versicolor-4811291_1920.jpg?bwg=1751807108\"                   src=\"https:\/\/wildpix.karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/calotes-versicolor-4811291_1920.jpg?bwg=1751807108\"                   alt=\"Oriental garden lizard (Calotes vesicolor)\"                   title=\"Oriental garden lizard (Calotes vesicolor)\" \/>            <\/div>            <div class=\"bwg-zoom-effect-overlay\">              <div class=\"bwg-title1\"><div class=\"bwg-title2\">Oriental garden lizard (Calotes vesicolor)<\/div><\/div>                                        <\/div>          <\/div>        <\/div>                        <\/a>              <\/div>            <div class=\"bwg-item\">        <a class=\"bwg-a  bwg_lightbox\" data-image-id=\"216\" href=\"https:\/\/wildpix.karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/oriental-garden-lizard-4811400_1920.jpg?bwg=1751807108\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"no\">                <div class=\"bwg-item0 \">          <div class=\"bwg-item1 bwg-zoom-effect\">            <div class=\"bwg-item2\">              <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"skip-lazy bwg_standart_thumb_img_0 \"                   data-id=\"216\"                   data-width=\"500.00\"                   data-height=\"286.00\"                   data-src=\"https:\/\/wildpix.karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/oriental-garden-lizard-4811400_1920.jpg?bwg=1751807108\"                   src=\"https:\/\/wildpix.karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/oriental-garden-lizard-4811400_1920.jpg?bwg=1751807108\"                   alt=\"Oriental garden lizard (Calotes vesicolor)\"                   title=\"Oriental garden lizard (Calotes vesicolor)\" \/>            <\/div>            <div class=\"bwg-zoom-effect-overlay\">              <div class=\"bwg-title1\"><div class=\"bwg-title2\">Oriental garden lizard (Calotes vesicolor)<\/div><\/div>                                        <\/div>          <\/div>        <\/div>                        <\/a>              <\/div>            <div class=\"bwg-item\">        <a class=\"bwg-a  bwg_lightbox\" data-image-id=\"215\" href=\"https:\/\/wildpix.karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/oriental-garden-lizard-4828496_1920.jpg?bwg=1751807108\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"no\">                <div class=\"bwg-item0 \">          <div class=\"bwg-item1 bwg-zoom-effect\">            <div class=\"bwg-item2\">              <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"skip-lazy bwg_standart_thumb_img_0 \"                   data-id=\"215\"                   data-width=\"500.00\"                   data-height=\"333.00\"                   data-src=\"https:\/\/wildpix.karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/oriental-garden-lizard-4828496_1920.jpg?bwg=1751807108\"                   src=\"https:\/\/wildpix.karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/oriental-garden-lizard-4828496_1920.jpg?bwg=1751807108\"                   alt=\"Oriental garden lizard (Calotes vesicolor)\"                   title=\"Oriental garden lizard (Calotes vesicolor)\" \/>            <\/div>            <div class=\"bwg-zoom-effect-overlay\">              <div class=\"bwg-title1\"><div class=\"bwg-title2\">Oriental garden lizard (Calotes vesicolor)<\/div><\/div>                                        <\/div>          <\/div>        <\/div>                        <\/a>              <\/div>            <div class=\"bwg-item\">        <a class=\"bwg-a  bwg_lightbox\" data-image-id=\"214\" href=\"https:\/\/wildpix.karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/pet-7704713_1920.jpg?bwg=1751807108\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"no\">                <div class=\"bwg-item0 \">          <div class=\"bwg-item1 bwg-zoom-effect\">            <div class=\"bwg-item2\">              <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"skip-lazy bwg_standart_thumb_img_0 \"                   data-id=\"214\"                   data-width=\"500.00\"                   data-height=\"333.00\"                   data-src=\"https:\/\/wildpix.karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/pet-7704713_1920.jpg?bwg=1751807108\"                   src=\"https:\/\/wildpix.karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/pet-7704713_1920.jpg?bwg=1751807108\"                   alt=\"Oriental garden lizard (Calotes vesicolor)\"                   title=\"Oriental garden lizard (Calotes vesicolor)\" \/>            <\/div>            <div class=\"bwg-zoom-effect-overlay\">              <div class=\"bwg-title1\"><div class=\"bwg-title2\">Oriental garden lizard (Calotes vesicolor)<\/div><\/div>                                        <\/div>          <\/div>        <\/div>                        <\/a>              <\/div>            <div class=\"bwg-item\">        <a class=\"bwg-a  bwg_lightbox\" data-image-id=\"164\" href=\"https:\/\/wildpix.karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/asian-water-monitor-4897165_1920.jpg?bwg=1751734008\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"no\">                <div class=\"bwg-item0 \">          <div class=\"bwg-item1 bwg-zoom-effect\">            <div class=\"bwg-item2\">              <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"skip-lazy bwg_standart_thumb_img_0 \"                   data-id=\"164\"                   data-width=\"500.00\"                   data-height=\"333.00\"                   data-src=\"https:\/\/wildpix.karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/asian-water-monitor-4897165_1920.jpg?bwg=1751734008\"                   src=\"https:\/\/wildpix.karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/asian-water-monitor-4897165_1920.jpg?bwg=1751734008\"                   alt=\"Asian Water Monitor (Varanus salvator)\"                   title=\"Asian Water Monitor (Varanus salvator)\" \/>            <\/div>            <div class=\"bwg-zoom-effect-overlay\">              <div class=\"bwg-title1\"><div class=\"bwg-title2\">Asian Water Monitor (Varanus salvator)<\/div><\/div>                                        <\/div>          <\/div>        <\/div>                        <\/a>              <\/div>            <div class=\"bwg-item\">        <a class=\"bwg-a  bwg_lightbox\" data-image-id=\"165\" href=\"https:\/\/wildpix.karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/pexels-erik-karits-2093459-27442736.jpg?bwg=1751734008\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"no\">                <div class=\"bwg-item0 \">          <div class=\"bwg-item1 bwg-zoom-effect\">            <div class=\"bwg-item2\">              <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"skip-lazy bwg_standart_thumb_img_0 \"                   data-id=\"165\"                   data-width=\"500.00\"                   data-height=\"333.00\"                   data-src=\"https:\/\/wildpix.karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/pexels-erik-karits-2093459-27442736.jpg?bwg=1751734008\"                   src=\"https:\/\/wildpix.karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/pexels-erik-karits-2093459-27442736.jpg?bwg=1751734008\"                   alt=\"Common European adder (Vipera berus)\"                   title=\"Common European adder (Vipera berus)\" \/>            <\/div>            <div class=\"bwg-zoom-effect-overlay\">              <div class=\"bwg-title1\"><div class=\"bwg-title2\">Common European adder (Vipera berus)<\/div><\/div>                                        <\/div>          <\/div>        <\/div>                        <\/a>              <\/div>            <div class=\"bwg-item\">        <a class=\"bwg-a  bwg_lightbox\" data-image-id=\"166\" href=\"https:\/\/wildpix.karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/glamorous-4800936_1920.jpg?bwg=1751734008\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"no\">                <div class=\"bwg-item0 \">          <div class=\"bwg-item1 bwg-zoom-effect\">            <div class=\"bwg-item2\">              <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"skip-lazy bwg_standart_thumb_img_0 \"                   data-id=\"166\"                   data-width=\"500.00\"                   data-height=\"333.00\"                   data-src=\"https:\/\/wildpix.karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/glamorous-4800936_1920.jpg?bwg=1751734008\"                   src=\"https:\/\/wildpix.karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/glamorous-4800936_1920.jpg?bwg=1751734008\"                   alt=\"Asian Water Monitor (Varanus salvator)\"                   title=\"Asian Water Monitor (Varanus salvator)\" \/>            <\/div>            <div class=\"bwg-zoom-effect-overlay\">              <div class=\"bwg-title1\"><div class=\"bwg-title2\">Asian Water Monitor (Varanus salvator)<\/div><\/div>                                        <\/div>          <\/div>        <\/div>                        <\/a>              <\/div>            <div class=\"bwg-item\">        <a class=\"bwg-a  bwg_lightbox\" data-image-id=\"167\" href=\"https:\/\/wildpix.karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/glamorous-4800938_1920.jpg?bwg=1751734008\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"no\">                <div class=\"bwg-item0 \">          <div class=\"bwg-item1 bwg-zoom-effect\">            <div class=\"bwg-item2\">              <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"skip-lazy bwg_standart_thumb_img_0 \"                   data-id=\"167\"                   data-width=\"500.00\"                   data-height=\"333.00\"                   data-src=\"https:\/\/wildpix.karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/glamorous-4800938_1920.jpg?bwg=1751734008\"                   src=\"https:\/\/wildpix.karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/glamorous-4800938_1920.jpg?bwg=1751734008\"                   alt=\"Asian Water Monitor (Varanus salvator)\"                   title=\"Asian Water Monitor (Varanus salvator)\" \/>            <\/div>            <div class=\"bwg-zoom-effect-overlay\">              <div class=\"bwg-title1\"><div class=\"bwg-title2\">Asian Water Monitor (Varanus salvator)<\/div><\/div>                                        <\/div>          <\/div>        <\/div>                        <\/a>              <\/div>            <div class=\"bwg-item\">        <a class=\"bwg-a  bwg_lightbox\" data-image-id=\"168\" href=\"https:\/\/wildpix.karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/asian-water-monitor-5830871_1920.jpg?bwg=1751734008\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"no\">                <div class=\"bwg-item0 \">          <div class=\"bwg-item1 bwg-zoom-effect\">            <div class=\"bwg-item2\">              <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"skip-lazy bwg_standart_thumb_img_0 \"                   data-id=\"168\"                   data-width=\"500.00\"                   data-height=\"333.00\"                   data-src=\"https:\/\/wildpix.karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/asian-water-monitor-5830871_1920.jpg?bwg=1751734008\"                   src=\"https:\/\/wildpix.karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/asian-water-monitor-5830871_1920.jpg?bwg=1751734008\"                   alt=\"Asian Water Monitor (Varanus salvator)\"                   title=\"Asian Water Monitor (Varanus 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