Venomous – harmless to humans Description The Western False smooth snake is the smallest snake of all those found on the Iberian Peninsula, normally 30-35cm and not reaching more than 65cm. The head is distinct from the body and appears flattened. The most recognizable feature is a black line from the eye to the mouth … Read more
Non Venomous The grass snake has a well defined broad head, round eye and pupil and the iris orange or red. Adults can reach about 130cm in length, though are usually 70-95cm. The most common color is brown or dark green, with small dark spots. The young have a yellowish white collar edged with black, … Read more
Points of interest The Cabrera Archipelago Maritime Terrestrial National Park includes over 90,000 hectares containing the whole of the Cabrera Archipelago and open water habitats, mainly over the Emile Baudot Escarpment which is prime habitat for many creatures, including whales, dolphins and turtles. It is located to the south of Mallorca, ten nautical miles from … Read more
Wetlands are one of the richest and most productive ecosystems on the planet. They are areas of high natural wealth that act as a prominent refuge for biodiversity and play an important role in modulating weather conditions and the hydrological cycle, without forgetting other values such as landscape and socio-cultural values. There are around 50 … Read more