Snakes of Cyprus coming out of hibernation

joef55


Joined: 12/09/2009
Posts: 198

Message Posted:
27/03/2012 11:32

For information on the 8 species of snakes resident in Cyprus and for details on how to prevent snakes bites go to

http://cyprusgardener.blogspot.com/2012/03/snakes-of-cyprus-coming-out-of.html

joef55


Joined: 12/09/2009
Posts: 198

Message Posted:
27/03/2012 11:34

Saw a whip snake a few days ago

slatnumber7


Joined: 25/08/2010
Posts: 299

Message Posted:
27/03/2012 12:15

Good post joeff55 and timely, well done.

Poodledog


Joined: 20/11/2009
Posts: 158

Message Posted:
27/03/2012 14:34

Thanks, that is the clearest and best piece of information I have found about snakes here. Is there any way you can repost it in a printable format or could you email it to me if I send you my email address?

HarryL


Joined: 24/02/2012
Posts: 7

Message Posted:
27/03/2012 15:56

Does anyone know if there is a safe (or as safe as possible) way to view the indigenous snakes, ie organised nature walks etc?

joef55


Joined: 12/09/2009
Posts: 198

Message Posted:
27/03/2012 18:01

Hi Poodledog send me your email and I will forward the article to you.

DianeY


Joined: 28/11/2010
Posts: 21

Message Posted:
28/03/2012 07:43

Great article and very informative - thanks

slatnumber7


Joined: 25/08/2010
Posts: 299

Message Posted:
28/03/2012 11:26

HarryL I don't know of any organised walks, the sound/vibration of footsteps would send them on their way and to go looking for them is, as you suggest is a bit risky.



They are beginning to emerge at this time of the year and bask on warm rock and tracks in the sun. You may find some in that manner but it's not something I'd recommend.



Good luck, keep safe!