No Fear. It is important to point out to all the tourists and travelers on the island that Lastovo has no dangerous and poisonous animals. This also includes poisonous spiders, such as the infamous “
black widow”, which is so frequently found on rocky shoreline areas. If you do see a
snake, do not worry. The only snakes on the island are the non-poisonous “
grass snakes” (lat.
Natrix natrix, recognized by the white spot on the head). You can therefore walk freely through the beautiful fields or lay in the shade of pine trees.