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Posted - 19/03/2010 : 13:45:46
Not many snakes this holiday :(
But Ive included the lizard that watched us swim in the pool- the spider who tried to share my shower- the slightly ticked off elephant -the lizard I stalked on top of Table Mountain and the tortoise who wanted me for lunch!!
I cant remember what all the snakes are- apart from the Corn,the Puff Adder and the Black Mamba!!
Thanks for Looking!
xXx
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| Kellog |
Posted - 28/03/2010 : 05:17:46
quote:
Originally posted by matty18714
Definatly not a black mamba, they are an olivey green colour. Im with Dan on it being a house snake.
Must admit to not being surprised....but being surprisingly relieved  ! Although I wont tell my OH, would hate to ruin his big adventure story! My brave snake OH  (or stupid snake OH  )
Now I just have to worry about the next time I let him out alone.....
xxx |
| matty18714 |
Posted - 27/03/2010 : 19:15:20
Definatly not a black mamba, they are an olivey green colour. Im with Dan on it being a house snake. |
| Kellog |
Posted - 27/03/2010 : 04:16:54
quote:
Originally posted by BlueTongueDan
You got a larger version of your photos, Kellog?
1st thing that came to mind was an African House snake, its the eyeesss.
These pics have already been cropped and zoomed....all I could do is enlarge them from the medium size I have them in photobucket at the moment....would that help? Which pic in particular?
Would love to know what it really is.
xxx |
| BlueTongueDan |
Posted - 26/03/2010 : 19:54:22
Great photos, Skorps!
Im very jelous 
You got a larger version of your photos, Kellog?
1st thing that came to mind was an African House snake, its the eyeesss. |
| n/a |
Posted - 26/03/2010 : 16:30:35
quote:
Originally posted by Kellog
quote:
Originally posted by Kazerella
I'm jealous of both you and Kellogg
I need a reptile-heavy adventure 
I still cant get over the fact that the last thing I said to him was 'dont pick up any snakes!' and did he listen....... 
xxx
Thats because he Probably heard
"Pick up lots of snakes and play with them and take photos of them- have a good look in its mouth to see if it IS a black mamba- also check it for mites/dehydration and if possible give it a nice warm bath and a good feed"
Now- Are you SURE you didnt say that...?
:P
xXx
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| Kellog |
Posted - 26/03/2010 : 05:19:26
quote:
Originally posted by Kazerella
I'm jealous of both you and Kellogg
I need a reptile-heavy adventure
Unfortunately I was left at home for this adventure (as I am for most  ) - was his 40th birthday present....he and 3 mates climbed Kili and then did a safari.
I still cant get over the fact that the last thing I said to him was 'dont pick up any snakes!' and did he listen.......
xxx |
| Kazerella |
Posted - 25/03/2010 : 20:18:27
I'm jealous of both you and Kellogg
I need a reptile-heavy adventure |
| n/a |
Posted - 25/03/2010 : 16:10:04
quote:
Originally posted by solid
i thought black mambas weren`t actualy black, sort of dark brownish but the name is from the inside of their mouth????
They are kind of browny/grey ish...- They look like piles of pooh!! And yup- it is their mouths that are black
quote:
Originally posted by Kellog
My OH went to climb Kilimanjaro and did a safari afterwards. Literally the last thing I said to him as I said goodbye was 'Dont pick up any snakes!!' This was the result.....unsurprisingly.
When they went to pack away their tents after camping, when he lifted up the ground sheet he found this.....
All the porters wanted to kill it immediately but being my OH he did this instead....
Now to give you an idea of its real size
Now he is convinced it was a baby black mamba and wont accept any argument that it isnt - he just wishes he had pried open its mouth to check  !!! You can imagine my reaction when he got home  !!!
So.......could it be a baby black mamba? Or can you really not tell without opening their mouths?
OMG!
Firstly: Mount K- THATS AWESOME!
Secondly- CUTE SNAKE!!
I wouldnt know to be honest- could have been a baby one- ?
I dont think that I would stop and check its mouth to be fair!
Matty is REALLY good at the "What snake is this game" !!
xXx
EDIT: Dont they look pretty similar to mole snakes? |
| Kellog |
Posted - 25/03/2010 : 05:05:19
My OH went to climb Kilimanjaro and did a safari afterwards. Literally the last thing I said to him as I said goodbye was 'Dont pick up any snakes!!' This was the result.....unsurprisingly.
When they went to pack away their tents after camping, when he lifted up the ground sheet he found this.....
All the porters wanted to kill it immediately but being my OH he did this instead....
Now to give you an idea of its real size
Now he is convinced it was a baby black mamba and wont accept any argument that it isnt - he just wishes he had pried open its mouth to check !!! You can imagine my reaction when he got home !!!
So.......could it be a baby black mamba? Or can you really not tell without opening their mouths? |
| solid |
Posted - 24/03/2010 : 18:51:03
i thought black mambas weren`t actualy black, sort of dark brownish but the name is from the inside of their mouth???? |
| Janos |
Posted - 23/03/2010 : 09:26:24
Looks awesome =). I'm glad you had such a great holiday =).
And the last one looks like a sinaloan's milksnake. I've got one, just a good bit smaller ^^; |
| n/a |
Posted - 22/03/2010 : 20:42:41
Glad you had a good time I would love to go to South Africa one day!
Loving the pictures. Eagle Owl is beautiful |
| n/a |
Posted - 22/03/2010 : 20:31:59
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Originally posted by matty18714
Red on black, venom lack. Red on yellow kills a fellow. So the last one is a harmless milk/king snake.
15 doesnt look like a black mamba to me, too dark.
Your right with the other snakes. Nice photos 
LOVE this "Red on black, venom lack. Red on yellow kills a fellow"
Photos: Its ALL about Macro :)
xXx |
| matty18714 |
Posted - 22/03/2010 : 19:23:28
Red on black, venom lack. Red on yellow kills a fellow. So the last one is a harmless milk/king snake.
15 doesnt look like a black mamba to me, too dark.
Your right with the other snakes. Nice photos |
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Posted - 21/03/2010 : 16:55:14
Cool!!
Your one is prettier!!
Ive also got a pic of a 4 striped plated lizard also- but I preferred the one I put up- Which goes to show that either I have good taste- or that you have bad!! :P
:)
xXx |
| Kehhlyr |
Posted - 21/03/2010 : 15:38:10
Very close on number 5.
I have one, hence I asked.
number 5 is a Yellow throated plated lizard.
Here's mine: http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa1/mensa_reject/ALL%20Reptiles/Plated/4ec2d755.jpg |
| n/a |
Posted - 21/03/2010 : 13:32:50
4 looks like a iguana
5 looks like a sudan plated
last one milk snake |
| n/a |
Posted - 21/03/2010 : 11:37:47
Humm...
HAHA!
I'll do my best...
But... If anyone knows what they REALLY are- please feel free to correct me!!
Ok- Here Goes...
1) Eagle Owl
2) Mr Hungry Tortoise!
3) Anaconda
4) George- Thats what I named him!
5) Plated Lizard
6) Bearded Dragon
7) Corn Snake - I REALLY dont do Morphs!!
8) Stick Insect
9) Baby Gecko on the side of Mums house!
10) Lizard I papped on Table Mountain!
11) Another Lizard I papped onto of Table Mountain- in Echo Gorge
12) Mr Pervy Lizard- who watched us swimming in the pool for most of the day- We fed him flies :)
13) Mr Pervy GIANT spider- who wanted to share a shower... We had run out of flies...
14) African (Bull) Elephant
15) Erm... I think this was a mole snake- but could have been a Black Mamba
16) Ball Python
17) DEF a Black Mamba- (That's what the name plate stated in the photo!!)
18) Puff Adder
19) Californian King Snake- I sure she said it was albino... but it def had yellow on it!- Thats another one I held!
20) Coral snake? or maybe not...maybe a milk snake...
ANYHOO!!
I clearly SUCK at this game!!
Matty is pretty good at this game though!
:)
xXx |
| Kehhlyr |
Posted - 20/03/2010 : 17:38:47
Good piccys and nice animals.
Now for the identification of them.
Come on Skorps, what are they?? |
| Kellog |
Posted - 20/03/2010 : 11:01:14
quote:
Originally posted by HannahB
nice pics
although i wouldnt be so keen to sharing my shower with a spider... lol
Try sharing your rondavel and toilet with a scorpion!! Have done that in the past!
xxx |
