European cat snake
telescopus fallax latin

The European Cat Snake feeds mainly on geckos and small lizards.

European cat snake, Telescopus fallax.

The European cat snake, or as it is also known as Soosan Snake, (Telescopus fallax), is a snake found in the Mediterranean and Caucasus regions.

They are known to belong to the Telescopus fallax species, also known as the European Cat Snake, and they appear in and around the courtyard of the church, on the walls and on the bell tower.

The fauna is represented not only by typical species for Bulgaria such as the Deer, Wild Boar, Hare, Fox or Badger, but also by characteristically Mediterranean animals like the Jackal, the rare European Cat Snake, several species of tortoises and lizards, etc.

European cat snake, Telescopus fallax.

The European cat snake, or as it is also known as Soosan Snake, (Telescopus fallax), is a snake found in the Mediterranean and Caucasus regions.

They are known to belong to the Telescopus fallax species, also known as the European Cat Snake, and they appear in and around the courtyard of the church, on the walls and on the bell tower.