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Dolichophis caspius


Dolichophis caspius
Photo Information
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: 2009-10-08
Categories: Reptiles
Camera: Canon 450D, Canon EF 100 mm F2.8 Macro USM, B + W 58 010 UV-Haze 1x
Exposure: f/5.0, 1/200 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-10-14 4:03
Viewed: 194
Points: 8
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Dolichophis caspius,(Gmelin, 1789)
Common name: Large Whip Snake
Synonyms: Coluber caspius , Hierophis caspius

Distribution:
Greece, FYROM, S.Slovakia, Hungary, S and E Romania, European Turkey, Bulgaria, Albania, Montenegro

General Information:
Non-venomous. Total length rarely up to 200cm and in extreme cases 250cm. Diurnal snake that stays active even in high temperatures. It occurs at altitudes from the sea level up to 1600m. A common swift snake that hunts its prey, sometimes climbs high up on trees when hunting. It feeds on rodents and lizards, but also on other snakes and birds. It will defend strongly if threatened by raising its body, hissing loud and pretend attacking. It will bite if caught or stepped on. Young individuals may be confused with Balkan Whip Snake (Hierophis gemonensis). It is often killed by traffic on road. A harmless snake.

Protected by "Council Directive 92/43/EEC of 21 May 1992" and "Bern Convention"

Herpetofauna Of Greece
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Ilias
Wonderful capture this snake!
Very sharp details and colors.
Mariana

Hello Ilias, nice shot from frontal point of view.
TFS and greetings,
Bahadır

yaso Ilias
great timing and great capture. focus on head and POV great. composition and colors also very nice. efhkaristo, kalimera
Ahmet

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  • roges Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 614 W: 0 N: 557] (3214)
  • [2009-12-01 10:54]

Hallo IliasΤι μακροοικονομική συναρπαστικό και επικίνδυνο! Άριστη χρώματα και λεπτομέρειες. Splendid BG.
Warm Regards,
Adrian

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