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Vipera ammodytes montandoni


Vipera ammodytes montandoni
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Copyright: Iulian Gherghel (IulianGherghel) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 152 W: 2 N: 359] (1342)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-08-22
Categories: Reptiles
Camera: Konica Minolta Dimage Z10, 2 GB, SD card
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2007-09-20 11:28
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Vipera ammodytes - nose-horned viper
Size: usually not more than 50-80 cm long, but have rather stout bodies.

Habitat: lives in Banat and Dobrogea, in dry and sunny rocky slopes; in Dobrogea may be encountered also outside rocky areas, in bushes, forest margins, or inside forests.

Behaviour: slow, not very irascible snake. Warms up in the morning, then seeks shelter nearby, waiting for passing prey. Never attacks when in danger, but rather withdraws. In case it can't escape, it coils waiting for the intruder to approach. Only when in very close range (15-20 cm) with the potential enemy it strikes and bites. HIGHLY VENOMOUS, ITS BITE IS POTENTIALLY MORE DANGEROUS THAN OF ANY OTHER EUROPEAN VIPER AND MAY CAUSE DEATH!!

Food habits: eats small vertebrates: rodents, occasionally lizards and birds. Prey is killed by envenomation.

Reproduction: mating takes place in April-May. Hatchlings emerge in August-September and are about 20 cm long.

Enemies: man.

Conservation: in our country it is found at the northern limit of its areal and lives in isolated populations. The main threat for its survival is irrational collecting for trading purposes (for venom harvesting). It is STRICTLY PROTECTED.
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Hi Iulian,
what a nice portraite of vipern. great details and sharpness. composition, POV/DOF wonderful. thanks.
best wishes.
Ahmet

Salut Iulian,
Superb animal,superb portret.Imi place cum ai focusat pe ochiul viperei, detaliile sut excelente, iar Bg scoate in evidenta reptila.Sa stii ca o pun la favorite.

Felicitari !

Mircea

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  • horia Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2175 W: 221 N: 4385] (14914)
  • [2007-09-20 22:05]

Hohoho...Iulian, cu asta te-ai intrecut pe tine insuti!

Splendid portret al acestui animal superb dar din pacate din ce in ce mai rar...
Close-up e exceptional iar focus-ul (asa cum zicea si Mircea) e impecabil.
Imi place mult si faptul ca ai reusit sa izolezi foarte bine capul cu detaliile lui de BG.
Detaliile clare si culorile natural foarte frumoase completeaza acest portret superb.
Jos palaria!

BRAVO si TFS
Horia

My friend Iulian,
Very good close up photo!
excellent clarity, natural colour and much details
most important is the useful notes and information to it
thanks for sharing
cheers
Tony

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  • Mana Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1899 W: 36 N: 5579] (18518)
  • [2007-09-21 0:30]

Hi Iulian,
Outstanding portrait shot of the Viper with immaculate sharpness on its scales and neat focus on its eyes. Superb lighting and a precise DOF lets it stand out perfectly from the smooth BG. I like the way it sticks out its head and the typical nose. Excellent POV to portray it and very nicely composed. Kudos.
TFS.
Sumon

Hi Iulian, A fine close-up of the viper. Great detail, POV and color. Very well done. Thanks for sharing.

Best regards,
Jim

very nice close up detailed photo!

bonjour iulian
personellement je ne m'y serais pas risqué mais cela a le merite de faire un beau portrait.net sur la tête et flou sur le BG.
laurent

Buna Iulian
Foarte faina fotografia, si cum a spus si Horia, te-ai intrecut pe tine insuti!!Superb!
Numai bine, Oana

Hello Iulian!
I really do not know why I overlooked this portrait before! The close up is so... close! Great shot especially if we note how dangerous is this viper.
Thanks also for giving interesting details in the note!
Best greetings from rainy Lodz,
Radomir

Ce frumos face plaja :-)
Incep sa regret ca n-am facut biologia...

great close up, TFS Ori

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