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[Mikhail F. Bagaturov]

Hi again All!

Hope You enjoy this great snake.
Here You will see endemic of Russia, sand boa, subspecies of which living only in small locality in Kalmikia, Southern Russia - in Steppe of Nogai.
They name is Eryx miliaris nogaiorum - they're secretive, rare and considering endengered here.
Subadults

Adult pair

 

[Geckos and Goannas]

Thats awsome! yhou get some really cool stuff!

 

[Mikhail F. Bagaturov]

Thank You. Yes, they're very nice indeed.
I have other one for those who love hot snakes
Will post pic soon.

 

[Mikhail F. Bagaturov]

Here it is.
Anyone wanna guess the id?

 

[SarkkaS]

Vipera berus?


-Sale

 

[tanala]

I'd say Vipera kaznakovi.

 

[Mikhail F. Bagaturov]

Sebastian, You are very close to the ID. Just a bit off - this species live higher in mountains than Kaznakovi, which is found at a lower elevation.

 

[tanala]

Vipera orlovi? Or dinniki?
No matter what it is, it is so beautiful!

 

[Mikhail F. Bagaturov]

It's Vipera dinniki, yes.

 

[tanala]

are they always that colourful?

 

[Mikhail F. Bagaturov]

Yes, they're always yellow patterned in different ways. As opposite V. kaznakowi more reddish in color.

 

[tanala]

are you breeding them?

 

[Mikhail F. Bagaturov]

Hello Sebastian!

No, I'm not a breeder of any venomous snakes.
I just keep permanently a couple of species of my favs - Eryx pictured above and Rhynchophis boulengeri.
This viper is living now at my place but I believe it will be exchanged for other animal I'm interesting in.

 

[tanala]

Hello Mikhail,
generally, im not a snake guy but i like that picture. Its a very attractive viper. Rhynchophis are also great looking animals. They are here in germany, but prices are high.
Again, thanks for your input here!