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Coluber Jugularis
up to 3m long, adult color black, not venomous but edgy and agressive when provoked
Long thin and fast - this species is not venomous but delivers a painful bite nonetheless and an equally painful tail-whipping when provoked. This pair was found inside the city limits, mating next to our home in some tall dry grass. They were approximately 2 - 2.3m in length and fairly comfortable (!) with human (and feline) presence. The species is not endemic to Cyprus but was introduced to battle rat population as well as keep a check on poisonous snake species (coluber jugularis will attack and prey on poisonous snakes!). Not to be confused with coluber cypriensis - a smaller, much calmer endemic species.
Spotted on Sep 7, 2011
Submitted on Sep 7, 2011
11 Comments
Poli orea poto
Some days I can upload and some days not...well as long as some get displayed I am happy :) As for felines - what would you consider a feline problem? :) We have lots of stray cats here indeed. They have been raised on the island in great numbers from ancient times to help control mice and snake populations. This snake was introduced to do the same and it picks up slack from the increasingly lazy, well-fed cats! While being too large and strong for a cat to bully! Works out rather well for the cats. Until they get poisoned or ran over....which is how they usually die here...
very kewl looking snake. and the pix are a testement to nature in action ~ no posing here.
i'm not sure about the up-loading ~ i had the same issue. i was finally able to load at least 4 if didn't do any other info besides the common name; For what its worth.
Is there a feline problem in your area of Cyprus
Thank you,
Thanks Daniele!
Great spotting and very interesting notes Sandra!
Thank you Sean. Humble takes but they paint the picture sufficiently for now :)))
nice shot sandra
thanks textless. ...not yet - so annoying...
Really interesting snakes and a good photo. I hope you'll be able to add your close-ups. :)
thanks Farid - I do wish I had a better camera...they were beautiful snakes and very comfortable with being photographed. I have not been able to upload more than one photo and I have some close-ups. Anyone got any idea why the page is not loading properly?
good pic and your note , thanks