Leopard Snake at Primorsko

Primorsko, tucked along Bulgaria's Black Sea coast beside the wetlands, dunes and lagoon-fringed river mouth of the Ropotamo Nature Reserve, offers a fine chance to photograph the leopard snake amid this exceptionally rich herpetological setting, home to 23 amphibian and 9 reptile species. Sharing the reserve with Greek and Hermann's tortoises, European pond turtles and the Montpellier snake, this striking, boldly patterned species rewards patient observation in May, when NaturesLens' Reptiles & Amphibians in Bulgaria holiday visits the area. The surrounding mix of habitats gives photographers varied backdrops for capturing the leopard snake in its natural surroundings. It's a rewarding stop for anyone building a portfolio of Europe's reptiles.