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M.xanthina


M.xanthina
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: 2009-04-17
Categories: Reptiles
Camera: Canon 450D, Canon EF 100 mm F2.8 Macro USM, B + W 58 010 UV-Haze 1x
Exposure: f/10.0, 1/400 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Herpetofauna of Greece [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2009-05-06 14:33
Viewed: 450
Points: 8
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Montivipera xanthina

General Information:
Venomous. Total length up to 120cm, but usually not bigger than 100cm. Mainly diurnal but it will prefer evening and night when the temprerature is high. It occurs in varied habitats. Breeds at spring and females give birth to 2-15 offspring. Feeds mainly on small mammals and birds. Hisses loud if threatened. Its bite can be fatal to human if not treated.

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hello Ilias,

Fine and detailed photo of this viper's head. Do you know the range of this specie? It is not found north of Danube, but I'm curious how far north it extends.

Cheers, Petru

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  • zetu Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 652 W: 15 N: 1622] (6301)
  • [2009-05-06 21:50]

Hello Ilias
Nice portrait, I like this snake, details are wxcellent and natural colors.
Regards
Razvan

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  • PaulH Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1112 W: 23 N: 3660] (13089)
  • [2009-05-13 12:17]

Hi Ilias,
great details and an excellent DOF on this snake, well done.
Paul

Yasou File Ilias,
A stunningly perfect capture of an Ottoman viper an effective POV with great details on its head scalation showing the characteristic and distinctive supraocular plate on its eye.
Efkharisto and kalimera!
Bayram

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