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Common Dwarf Snake #3 for *Pankaj*


Common Dwarf Snake #3 for *Pankaj*
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Copyright: Bayram Gocmen (boreocypriensis) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5104 W: 178 N: 12503] (34135)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-05-11
Categories: Reptiles
Camera: Olympus C-5060WZ
Exposure: f/3.2, 1/400 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Turkish Herpetofauna, Bayram's Dedications-II, Dedications at treknature: Part Five [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-10-17 8:37
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Eirenis modestus (Common Dwarf Snake) [in Turk. Uysal Yılan] (A Portrait of a female)#3

I would like dedicate this photo to our beloved friend and also a great Nature photographer Pankaj Bajpai (pankajbajpai) from India for his great contribution to TN and us, and also in thanks for his lovely dedication to me with a beautiful Indian Gecko shot. Thank you Pankaj for your kind dedication once more and especially your valuable contributions to TN. Cheers,

Hoping that you like this shot! Also I wish “a nice weekend to my all TN friends!”

Cheers,

Bayram

PS. The blueish colour of the eye stemning from the sloughing and indicates that this process would be start in a short term.

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Eirenis (Dwarf Snakes) is a genus of snake in the Colubridae (Whip Snakes) family. It contains approximately 20 species that most of them are found in Anatolia and are endemics to there or Middle East region. They are have a secretive lifestyle and due to this lifestyle the biologies of these non-venomous, docile snakes remains fairly unknown. They are usualy found under stones and most are active in a short period (sometimes 3-4 weeks) of the year. They generaly prefer low temperatures (during the months of April & May) with some exceptions like Eirenis coronella (Crowned Dwarf Snake, that this species is the southernmost representative of the genus, with the highest resistance to high temperatures and aridity).

In my shot the Common Dwarf Snake (Eirenis modestus) is seen. Its range includes the W and Medirettanean regions of Turkey plus some Greek islands along the coast of Anatolia including Lesbos, Chios, Samos, Alzonisi in the Fournoi group, Leros, Kalymnos and Symi).

Adult snakes reaches up to 60cm, including tail, but usually smaller. A small, graceful pencil-thin snake with the head poorly differentiated from the body and round pupils. Back scales smooth. Upper parts uniform grey, grey-yellow to sandy brown, the centre of the scales lighter than their edges. Top of head with a large dark blotch enclosing a pair of light spots or an often zig-zag light transverse stripe just behind the eyes A dark crescent-shaped band on the neck that is separated from the head blotch by a light band and has an often light border behind. Belly scales whitish to light grey with a strong gloss. Back scales in 17 rows at mid-body.

It is found in dry places with sparse vegetation including both fallow and cultivated land and also wooded places, where it tends to occur in the drier areas. Shelters under stones and in rock crevices and several may sometimes be found together. Active especially at twilight but may occasionally be seen in shady places, such as in thickets, during the day. Quite slow and not very shy. Hunts actively for invertebrates and eats especially spiders, but also centipedes, insects, scorpions and small lizards. Lays 3-8 elongated relatively large eggs, 31-38mm long. Newly hatched young are up to 12cm long.

References:

1. Göçmen, B. (Unpub. results). The results of herpetological trips.
2. Budak, A. & Göçmen, B. (2005). Herpetology. Ege Üniversitesi Fen Fakültesi Kitaplar Serisi, No. 194, Ege Üniversitesi Basimevi, Bornova-Izmir, 226 pp. [2nd Edition, 2008].
3. Schmidler, J. F. (1993). Systematics and Phylogeny of the eirenis-modestus-complex in south Anatolia (Serpentes, Colubridae). Spixiana, 1611, 79-96
4. Atatür, M. K & Göçmen, B. (2001). Amphibians and Reptiles of Northern Cyprus (1st Edition), Ege Üniversitesi, Fen Fakültesi Kitaplar Serisi, No. 170, Ege Üniversitesi Basimevi, Bornova-Izmir, 63 pp.
5. Baran, I. & Atatür, M. K. (1998). Turkish Herpetofauna (Amphibians & Reptiles). Ministry of Environment, Ankara. 214 pp.
6. Arnold, N.E. (1978). A Field Guide to the Reptiles and Amphibians of Britain and Europe.Collins, London, UK, 288 pp.
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Hello Bayram,

I was so pleased to read that this was a non-venomous snake! One can appreciate them without that sense of fear!
You have displayed the lovely texture of the skin with good detail and I do like how the snake has been positioned on a diagonal within the frame. Very artistic!
Snakes always seem to be smiling, perhaps that's why many people have a distrust of them! I find them quite fascinating!

Kind regards,
Bev :-)

Hi Bayram
It is great. I like diagonal composition and perfect OOF background. Sharpness and contrast is also very good. Great dedication for Pankaj
It is good to see you back ;-)
TFS
Krzysztof

Hola Bayram,
Another good portrait in profile of the same "modest" snake specimen, I'm sure Pankaj will love your lovely dedication. The sloughing process looks already started at some scales besides the eye cover, shortly we will see more of it, I hope...
Mehmet

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  • SelenE Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2405 W: 63 N: 4227] (13822)
  • [2008-10-17 9:07]

Merhaba Bayram Bey,
Yine guzel bir yilan fotosu :o) Gozunden gokyuzunun yansimasini gormek cok hos. Elinize saglik
Iyi haftasonlari,
Selen

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2921 W: 34 N: 8658] (32266)
  • [2008-10-17 9:45]

Hi Bayram. A fine dedication to Pankaj I am sure he will like it. Great close up of the snake. The eye is first class . With good detai land colours in the skin. well done TFS. good notes too.
Nick..
Have a good weekend.

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  • siggi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1382 W: 56 N: 4768] (16394)
  • [2008-10-17 9:49]

Hi Bayram.
Very impressive subject and picture of it. Really great POV and reflection of snake mood. Cropping is perfect as well as the selection of the POV. Best regards,
Siggi

A perfect close up capture of this lovely snake Bayram.
Perfect focus and natural colour.
Splendid work.
Steve

Bellas texturas y tonalidades Bayram. El reflejo del cielo en el ojo es un gran detalle, de buena técnica y gran originalidad.
Aún recuerdo tu fotografía "attacking camel spider" que me dedicaste, para mí una de tus mejores fotografías jajaja.
Un abrazo: Josep Ignasi Tejedor.

Hello Bayram,
Back in business. A good idea!;-)
I do like the photo. Fascinating through that eye; it doesn't look docile.:-)
Great colours as well and sharpness...for example in all these scales.
Well done and thanks for sharing this beautiful image.
Annick

Hi little bro Bayram,

from the last picturs of the little snake are this one the best.
Great pov and details.
The snake are good camouflaged.

Gert

Merhaba Bayram Hocam,
Tekrar dönmüş olmanıza çok sevindim. Treknature' da sizin gibi ülkemizi ve TN Türk grubunu en iyi şekilde temsil eden ve bu işin mutfağındaki bir kişi olarak yokluğunuzu büyük kayıp saymıştım.Mükemmel bir yakın plan çalışma..Detaylar o kadar belirgin ki göz bebeğinde silüetiniz bile görünyor.Tebrikler,
Selamlarımla..

hAyAti

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1978 W: 6 N: 5527] (19673)
  • [2008-10-17 11:29]

Hi Bayram,surely the best of last 3,the light is perfect to capture so nicely this snake,details and colors at the top,thanks a lot for this gift,have a nice weekend,Luciano

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2493 W: 11 N: 6885] (21912)
  • [2008-10-17 12:16]

Hi Bro,

Another wonderful photo of this lovely lady. The eye is magnificent. She seems to be flirting with you with that big smile on her face. Wonderful colors and excellent details and textures of the skin. I love the diagonal composition.

Jane

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  • Juyona Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2267 W: 10 N: 2646] (15625)
  • [2008-10-17 12:32]
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Hola Bay,
excellent job with beautiful details.
pov and splendid natural color,
cheers, dear friend.
good weekend.

Merhaba canim kardesim.
Bu portre de mukemmel olmus...Durusu, gozu, uzerindeki en ince detaylari resimde harika yansitdin...Seni kutlarim...Ellerine saglik..Sevgiyle kucakliyorum.
Leyla.

Ola Uncle Bayram,
an excellent macro shot of this beautiful dwarf snake.. beautiful composition and detail as well.. good one here.. well presented to us.. tfs..
regards,

Merih

Daha yakın planda çok güzel bir çekim Bayram hocam. Gözlerde gökyüzündeki bulutlar ayna gibi çıkmış. Elinize sağlık.
bahadır

Hello Bayram,
a good capture of this snake and great
close up with fantastic detail of eye
and the skin
have a nice w.end my friend
sERGIO

Dedications are a VERY good thing and I feel in some ways help us to get to know others through present friends...as you have done so well here and Pankaj who is a regular every day guy...does well as said..Great shot Mr. Gocmen

Selam bayram hocam nefis bir kompozisyon olmuş. Gözler harika. Hocam bugün okula uğrayamadım. Yarın görüşemezsek size iyi yolculuklar. Sağlıcakla.
Deniz

Merhaba Dr.Bayram,
Selamlah!
sorry for my delay to view and enjoy your great work!
absolutely beautiful image of Dwarf Snake well captured with it's pose, sharpness, natural colour and superb details
a very nice dedication to our friend Pankaj, well derseved for his great work in this site!
you take good care and sincere regards from NZ
your friend Tony

hello bayram,

i am so honoured to have this beautiful dedication from you, i thank you very much for this great picture and you kind words about me.

regarding the picture its another gem from you, the foucs is spot on and the image is sharp with good details, the scales look clear and beautiful, the composition is pleasing and the eye contact looks great,

very well done and thanks a lot once again,
regards
pankaj

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  • crs Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 523 W: 0 N: 920] (3543)
  • [2008-10-17 21:10]

Hello Bayram,

I like the look of the snake, obviously observing you. There are very fine and reach color tones in your photo showing the perfect match betwen reptile's and ground's colors.

Thank you for sharing,
Cristian

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  • zulfu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1066 W: 0 N: 162] (870)
  • [2008-10-18 2:02]

Yeniden selam Bayram hocam, buda çok güzel bir kare. Kompozisyon harika ve gerçekten gözlerde gökyüzünü izlemek mümkün. Elinize sağlık.
Mehmet

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2405 W: 94 N: 5564] (17694)
  • [2008-10-18 2:02]

Hello Bayram,
Impressive photo of this snake. The eye looks amazing. Beautiful natural colours and very good sharpness. Excellent diagonal composition. Great OOF BG and POV.
Regards,
Peter

Ciao Bayram, great dedication to our friend Pankaj, superb portrait of wonderful wsnake with fine details and splendid sharpness, I like a lot magic reflections on eye, very well done, ciao Silvio

Hello Bayram!
I was not present in Lodz last time, and that is the reason why I was not in TN too. Now I am back and I am really very happy to see that you decided to come back here!!! It is really great new! :>
Picture is very nice, I like especially eye-contact :)
All the best from Lodz my Friend!!!
Radek

Hello Bayram

A lovely capture of this small snake.
Excellent texture and detail is visible.
Well illuminated by natural light.The colours are vivid.
Excellent POV and DOF.
Well done.
TFS

Wolf

Hi Bayram,
I am delighted that you are back on TN. My guess that you were out of excellent reptilian macros has been proven wrong! The portrait of this Eirenis is excellent, vivid.
My best regards to you, Bayram,
Dietrich

hello Bayram

another excellent shot with fine POV, i love the way
this snake is framed diagonally in the image,
beautiful luminosity, excellent sharpness and details, TFS

Asbed

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  • cako Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 545 W: 0 N: 735] (3213)
  • [2008-10-20 11:13]

Bayram bey enfes olmuş sanki durup poz vermiş size ellerinize sağlık.

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  • Amadeo Gold Star Critiquer [C: 211 W: 0 N: 755] (3323)
  • [2008-10-20 15:10]

Hola Bayram, muy buen detalle, buena definición y una luz adecuada. Un saludo

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  • Mana Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1899 W: 36 N: 5579] (18518)
  • [2008-10-20 19:06]

Hi Bayram,
Outstanding portrait shot of this great looking snake with such immaculate sharpness and soft colours on its scales. Superb lighting and the intensity on its eye is awesome. You really have freezed a fine moment. Excellent DOF, POV and composition.
TFS.
Sumon

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  • hester Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1515 W: 18 N: 3165] (11638)
  • [2008-10-21 9:40]

Hi Bayram

I love the eye, you can even see the sky reflected in it. Great POV, wonderful pose from the snake and perfect sharp details. Great as ever

TFS

Karan

Ciao Bayram,
spettacolare questa terza immagine con uno splendido dettaglio dell'occhio con la scena riflessa come in uno specchio, straordinaria nitidezza, bellissima composizione con la prospettiva diagonale, magnifici le tonalità dei colori e la luce.
TFS.
Maurizio

Hi Bayram

Great note as usual.
Great portrait of this fine looking snake.Excellent diagonal composition, sharpness and scale detail.
Good OOF background highlights the snake perfectly.
Going camping this weekend and might even see some reptiles, though its been a cool start to Spring here this year.

Chris

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  • Jamesp Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1351 W: 0 N: 5494] (16524)
  • [2008-10-24 19:29]

Hi Bayram

Well my little brother, what an excellent shot you have presented us with here. Amazing detail and pov. Wonderful work.

James

Muhteşem Bayram hocam, bunu kaçırmışım. Yandan baş detayları mükemmel. Elinize sağlık.
Nazım

Merhaba Hocam,
Uysal Yılanın üçüncü karesi de çok güzel, elinize sağlık.
Saygılarımla, Naşit.

Very impressive subject and picture of it. Really great POV and reflection of snake mood.

Yahu kanki alem adamsın:) ılanın gözünde resmen manzara resmi var:). Gökyğüzü ve bulutlar görünüyor. Çok etkileyici bir çalışma. Eline sağlık.
Gökhan

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