Fast and aggressive: These snakes are showing up where no one expected them

Invasive snake species are transforming Mallorca’s landscape, creating unprecedented challenges for this beloved Mediterranean destination. These aggressive reptiles multiply rapidly across the island, threatening native wildlife and alarming residents. Tourism authorities face mounting pressure as dangerous serpents colonize popular vacation spots throughout the Balearic archipelago.

Mallorca confronts an ecological crisis as two invasive snake species establish permanent populations across the island. The horseshoe whip snake and ladder snake , though non-venomous, display remarkable speed and territorial behavior that concerns both locals and environmental experts. These reptiles arrived accidentally through imported century-old olive trees, finding ideal conditions in Ma