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The Natrix
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| Photo Information |
Copyright: Matt Berry (rodosranger)
![Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 80 W: 0 N: 347]](https://i1.treknature.com/misc/g-n-g.gif) (2101) |
| Genre: Animals |
| Medium: Color |
| Date Taken: 2010-05 |
| Categories: Reptiles |
| Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop |
| Date Submitted: 2010-05-08 3:28 |
| Viewed: 3172 |
| Points: 8 |
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| [Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note |
Natrix natrix (Grass Snake).
Grass snakes are the UK's largest reptile, and can reach up to 1.9m in length. They are one of the few animals that play dead as a defence against predators. |
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Another great one.
beautiful shot, good focus
Hi Matt,
This is realy great capture of a grass snake with its bifurcated tongue:) Lovely image! Last weekend i've been in Sugla lake (Konya province, central Anatolia) and i encountered one! When i tried to take in my hand she show a playing possum to me:) leaving her anal areosol secretion at the same time:) I attached this funny defensive behavior for you and also visitors:) Hope you can like it.
TFS this high quality image of thiss fellow MF!
Have a nice WE!
Cheers,
Bayram
- zetu
![Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 967 W: 26 N: 3888]](https://i1.treknature.com/misc/g-s-g.gif)
(16941) - [2010-05-08 5:44]
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Hello Matt
Wonderful presentation and composition, vivid colors and great details
Thanks for sharing
Razvan
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- nagraj
![Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1618 W: 106 N: 3208]](https://i1.treknature.com/misc/g-g-g.gif)
(15166) - [2010-05-08 6:28]
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Hi,
Wonderful image of this snake, good behavior also shown, fine viewpoint and colors. tfs.
nagraj.v
