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Le meraviglie della natura View gallery (36 photos)

Silent predators sent on June 21, 2023 (15:41) by MarcoCoppola. 13 comments, 376 views.

, 1/250 f/16.0, ISO 1000, hand held. Specie: Hierophis viridiflavus

Ieri pomeriggio stavo uscendo da casa per iniziare la mia solita esplorazione ma appena ho aperto la porta, ho incontrato questo bellissimo biacco. Era sdraiato li vicino a prendere il sole e sono rimasto stupito ad osservarlo. Per qualche secondo ci siamo guardati negli occhi a distanza di circa 20cm, poi lui ha iniziato velocemente a scappare, mentre io lo seguivo a distanza. Si e nascosto sotto un cespuglio di gerani, sono riuscito ad avvicinarmi e ho scattato come meglio potevo. La testa purtroppo non si vede perché era a destra nascosta tra i rami, quando ho allungato la mano per spostarli è scappato via velocissimo e non l'ho più visto. Non ho esplorato l'erba nei dintorni per non spaventarlo e farlo allontanare ancora di più, spero di fotografarlo meglio al prossimo incontro. Ho incontrato tante volte il biacco in giardino a distanza molto ravvicinata ma non avevo mai fatto in tempo a fotografarlo, ama nascondersi vicino alla porta tra i vasi con i fiori. Una volta l'ho visto inseguire e catturare una lucertola, lo scorso anno ho potuto osservare anche l'accoppiamento. Anche se non è visibile la testa, questa foto mi piace molto perché documenta il comportamento e le capacita di mimetismo di questa specie. Si nutre di lucertole, topi, anfibi e uova di uccelli; può mangiare anche altre specie di serpenti. Striscia molto velocemente e l'ho osservato anche mentre si arrampicava sugli alberi. Il biacco è di colore giallo o verde scuro con macchie nere sul dorso, questa è la sottospecie Carbonarius, che è tutta nera con delle piccole macchie gialle vicino agli occhi e sotto la testa.

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16 persons like it: Albertopantellini, Alessio Ivaldi, Andnol, Axel1950, Bepi, Diodato Campagna, Gabriele Algranti, Gabriele Bartozzi, Gios, Giovanni e Davide, Luigi Torino, Maryas, PietroSca, Supercecc56, Werner, Zamax

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Werner

sent on June 21, 2023 (15:45) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

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MarcoCoppola

sent on June 21, 2023 (16:18) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Thanks Werner Sorriso

Gabriele Algranti

sent on June 21, 2023 (22:05) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

What a beautiful Marco! It also happens to me in the garden to find them between my feet (literally) and they are beautiful

MarcoCoppola

sent on June 21, 2023 (22:31) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Thank you very much Gabriele :-) I'm glad you liked it
They also pass between my feet and I have to be careful not to hurt them, they are very scary and run away very fast.
Hello

Pietro Papini

sent on June 23, 2023 (1:43) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Beautiful shooting Marco congratulations :-P
Greetings Peter

MarcoCoppola

sent on June 23, 2023 (15:16) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Thanks you so much Pietro Sorriso

cheers

Bepi	sent on June 23, 2023 (18:42) \| This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original) Beautiful capture not easy, they are very fast! Hello

MarcoCoppola

sent on June 23, 2023 (19:46) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Thanks Bepi, as soon as I make a movement they run away.
I hope to photograph it better next time
Hello

Diodato Campagna

sent on June 26, 2023 (1:03) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Beautiful and interesting.
Always very good Marco.
Hello ;-)

MarcoCoppola

sent on June 26, 2023 (13:28) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Thanks you so much Diodato, very kind
cheers

Axel1950

sent on June 26, 2023 (17:01) | This comment has been translated

Beautiful!

MarcoCoppola

sent on June 26, 2023 (22:28) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Thanks Ale!

Gios

sent on June 28, 2023 (14:19) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Creeping beings are often the object of unjustified fear and violence. Every living form covers its role with a precise task. It is we who transgress and destabilize the rules of Creation. Good image is more your experience. Mark Chapeau.
Bye gios ;-)

MarcoCoppola

sent on June 28, 2023 (21:00) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

I agree with what you wrote Gios, unfortunately in this field there is so much ignorance.
Thank you very much for appreciating.
Hello

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