Sheet “Leopard Snake” 2002

The leopard snake (Elaphe situla) is a rare species of snake found in Ukraine. It is listed in the Red Book of Ukraine with the status “vulnerable.” This snake plays a significant role in ecosystems, as it helps control the populations of rodents and other small animals. In Ukraine, the leopard snake is found primarily in southern regions, such as the Crimean Peninsula, the steppe zone of the Black Sea region, and the Azov Sea region.

The stamp issue consists of nine blocks.
The stamps are printed in sheets of four in the following sequence: 445, 446, 447, 448.

445. Leopard snake on a tree
446. Leopard snake (two snakes on tree branches)
447. Leopard snake (two young snakes on a tree and on the ground)
448. Leopard snake (an old snake on a tree)

Country - Ukraine
Release Date - 05/25/2002
Artist — Gennady Kuznetsov
Minisheet size - 185х260 mm
Hook size: 80 x 56 mm
Number of stamps in the minisheet - 36