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Rupe
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Joined: 17 Sep 2007
No. of posts: 27


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Posted: 15 Dec 2007
Very common in the Aveyron/Tarn region of France. Snakes from large to small were found (see photos). All were found under rocks etc, along the edges of rivers. Strange that none were seen actually swimming or sunbathing? The viperines in this region were rather dull and sombre coloured with slender pointed heads. Perhaps an adaptation for the cold fast flowing rivers of the area?
P.S. Another species of snake was seen sunbathing near to the river but due to the head not being visible it was impossible to identify and unfortunately evaded capture. Approx 1 metre long, fairly thick bodied and was bluish green with small dark flecks. Grass snake colour variation is a possibility but certainly not like any that I have seen before.

Rupe




Romski
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Joined: 12 Jan 2006
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Posted: 17 Dec 2007

Hi,

My boys and myself caught a dozen or so in the Dourbie River near Cantobre a few summers ago (nr Nant). It was a very pleasant summers afternoon. All of them were similar to the picture and I would guess as being the previous years young. I recal there was not much variation in size.

Romski


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