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Defence position


Defence position
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Copyright: Ilias Strachinis (strahos) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 130 W: 19 N: 91] (734)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-07-21
Categories: Reptiles
Camera: Sony DSC-P200
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/125 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Herpetofauna of Greece [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2007-11-03 6:05
Viewed: 1016
Points: 10
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
An adult Natrix tesselata at defence position.
N.tessealata is a completely harmless snake fully dependent by fresh water as it finds its food only in or near water. It feeds on amphibians and fish and spends most of its time in the water.

If caught it excretes some fluids, from glands of its skin, that smell like dead animal. This is the main way of its defence.
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wow, very striking, TFS Ori

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  • dejo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 375 W: 51 N: 519] (2238)
  • [2007-11-03 6:27]

Hello Ilias,
Great shot, like the POV very much!
nice composition
Regards, Dejan

Hello Ilias,
Like snake images; harmless snake except for amphibians and fish:-)
TFS
Annick

Hello Ilias!

Nice shot, very good composition! TFS.

Hello Ilias,
Superb shot of this dice snake at defense position. Great work. TFS. Regards,
Deniz

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