Etiqueta 'Balearics invasive species'
Their expansion in numbers, alongside Ladder Snakes and Montpellier Snakes, is particularly prominent in Ibiza, Formentera, and

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Horseshoe Snakes thrive in Balearic waters

Sightings of them swimming has led to enhanced protection measures to safeguard native species in Mallorca.

MDB Digital14/02/2025 15:07

Archive image of a horseshoe whip snake in Mallorca.

Archive image of a horseshoe whip snake in Mallorca.

Archive image of a horseshoe whip snake in Mallorca.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter 30/01/2025

Archive image of a horseshoe whip snake in Mallorca.

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It’s not just snakes “invading” the Balearics

The administration has banned the importation of olive trees during the horseshoe snake’s hibernation period in an attempt to tackle the problem.

MDB DigitalElena Ballestero30/01/2025 10:05

Increasing presence of the horseshoe snake on the island

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What to do if you are bitten by a horseshoe snake

Although they usually flee from human presence, if cornered they can even bite.

Iratxe Pérez & MDB Digital05/10/2023 14:45

Asparagopsis taxiformis.

Asparagopsis taxiformis.

Asparagopsis taxiformis.

Tony Juan 27/08/2021

Pampas grass, an invasive species in the Balearics

Pampas grass, an invasive species in the Balearics

Many notifications regarding Pampas grass.

Govern de les Illes Balears 26/11/2019