Bulgarian snake ID please! (1 Viewer)

[Scridifer]

Seen this afternoon near the Black Sea coast. I'm thinking Caspian Whip or Aesculapian. It was about three feet long. A positive ID would be great (and also any pointers for future sightings).

TIA

Chris

 

[vipersgarden]

Large (Caspian) Whipsnake, Dolichophis caspius

 

[Scridifer]

Large (Caspian) Whipsnake, Dolichophis caspius

Many thanks indeed Mario! May I ask are there any features that are diagnostic?

Chris

 

[Scridifer]

By the way, I've been checking out your website - what a great resource! I've bookmarked it for future reference!

Chris

 

[vipersgarden]

Hi,

it is the only snake with smooth scales, no blotches and this size in your area
in contrast to Zamenis longissimus, every scale has a light longitudinal stripe, giving the snake a thin-striped appearance.

 

[Scridifer]

Hi,

it is the only snake with smooth scales, no blotches and this size in your area
in contrast to Zamenis longissimus, every scale has a light longitudinal stripe, giving the snake a thin-striped appearance.

Perfect Mario - just the kind of information I was looking for! Many thanks indeed!

Chris