Where are snakes found in Corfu?

Corfu's only poisonous snake. Adults can reach lengths of 24 to 32 inches, it gets its name from a fleshy horn on its snout, coloration is light slate-brown body with a pronounced chain of darker lozenges down the length of its back. Usually found in rocky habitats and sea shores but dislikes sandy terrain.



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There are a lot of snake species in Greece, but only one is poisonous: the adder. It is very rarely lethal, only in some cases where the victim gets into a severe allergic shock and is not treated properly.

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One of the fiercest predators of Corfu is the Beech marten or Stone marten. In Greek it's called “kounavi” and while it's no bigger than a cat it can create a lot of damage. Martens tend to sneek into hencoops to hunt.

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In the summer the sound of cicadas in the olive groves is almost deafening, yet strangely soothing. A lot of people wonder what these noisemakers (in Greek “tzitzikia”, due to the sound they make) look like. They are quite difficult to spot, as they are naturally camouflaged and tend to sit high in the trees.

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These insects thrive in wet, hot climates, and it's not just the current forecast that brings them out. The location's weather patterns over the past several months can determine how many mosquitoes emerge. The risk for mosquito activity is extremely high.

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Just off the coast of Brazil lies the tiny island of Gueimada Grande, or “Snake Island” as it is more commonly known. Despite beautiful luscious forest and rocky terrain, this is not an island you would wish to stumble upon! Over it's 106 acres it is home to aproximately 430,000 deadly vipers.

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Anafi (which means without snakes) is a quiet, unspoiled island of the Cyclades group east of Santorini. It had 271 residents in 2011. Mass tourism hasn't hit Anafi yet unlike its volcanic sister Santorini so don't expect vibrant nightlife if you go there.

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The DON'Ts of Your Corfu Vacation:
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Sharks are not particularly abundant off the beaches of Corfu and no there have not been any official reports of an attack for over sixty years.

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I left Corfu with more than a tan and good memories – I left with about a dozen massive mosquito bites too! Whether you bring repellent or just some good anti-itch cream, I highly recommend something to deal with mosquitos and their bites.

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