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- May 9th, 2023, 10:22 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: VR 360 reptiles and amphibians!
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Re: VR 360 reptiles and amphibians!
VR 360 three Greek tortoises walking in the dunes https://youtu.be/SpJVrDm90bA [species - Testudo graeca location - Dagestan, Russian Federation date - May 2023] Video is in 4K so don’t forget to check your settings. You can watch VR 360 videos via VR glasses (best experience), smartphone or tablet ...
- April 14th, 2023, 11:41 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: VR 360 reptiles and amphibians!
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1611
Re: VR 360 reptiles and amphibians!
I invite you to the Rana Disco! )))) Rock the party with the dancing European Common Frogs with the full immersion into action ))))
[species - Rana temporaria
location - Moscow, Russian Federation
date - April 2023]
VR 360 the European Common Frog spring dance (part 1)
https://youtu.be/PzfNWDNCExA
[species - Rana temporaria
location - Moscow, Russian Federation
date - April 2023]
VR 360 the European Common Frog spring dance (part 1)
https://youtu.be/PzfNWDNCExA
- April 14th, 2023, 11:40 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: VR 360 reptiles and amphibians!
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1611
VR 360 reptiles and amphibians!
Hello all! I’ve got Insta360 X3 camera and have started filming reptiles and amphibians in VR 360 for the full immersion into Nature. All videos are at least in 4K so don’t forget to check your settings. In this thread I’ll post links to my videos with a description of bird species and locations. Yo...
- March 1st, 2022, 12:53 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Herping the Earth - Field herpetological videos
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3231
Re: Herping the Earth - Field herpetological videos
- March 1st, 2022, 12:53 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Herping the Earth - Field herpetological videos
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3231
Re: Herping the Earth - Field herpetological videos
Thanks ))) there'll be more )))
- February 11th, 2022, 10:17 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Herping the Earth - Field herpetological videos
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3231
Re: Herping the Earth - Field herpetological videos
Let's move on ))))
My next movie is a trip report from herping in Roza Khutor.
Roza Khutor is a very interesting place in South-West European Russia. In winter it is a luxury ski-resort but in summer it turns into a perfect herping spot.
My next movie is a trip report from herping in Roza Khutor.
Roza Khutor is a very interesting place in South-West European Russia. In winter it is a luxury ski-resort but in summer it turns into a perfect herping spot.
- February 11th, 2022, 9:25 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Herping the Earth - Field herpetological videos
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3231
Re: Herping the Earth - Field herpetological videos
Rana temporaria - Original Frog of Lore and Literature! Excellent so enjoyed the homage to this species. There are no common herps, only Classic ones! The dance floor metaphore and its changing seasonal decor. Quite the lovely touch. Kelly Thanks! Tried to bring some poetry into my observation )))
- January 30th, 2022, 5:36 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Herping the Earth - Field herpetological videos
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3231
Herping the Earth - Field herpetological videos
Hello! I'm back to this great forum )))) So, what happened during my absence here: I gave up with field herp photography and started filming field herp videos ! ))) In this topic I will share all my videos about reptiles and amphibians! Let's begin with a video about breeding period of Rana temporar...
- May 16th, 2017, 10:08 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Finally, I've got it :)
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1846
Re: Finally, I've got it :)
You are right, it is Pelobates vespertinus I've updated my postJeroen Speybroeck wrote:Seems like a nice, big female!
(In case you may not be aware and depending on where you're at, this may in fact be Pelobates vespertinus.)
- May 15th, 2017, 12:25 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Finally, I've got it :)
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1846
Finally, I've got it :)
For the last 3 years I've been looking for Pelobates vespertinus, but without any success. This spring I've found it in my garden :) I've digged it out when preparing flower beds. https://evgenykotelevsky.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/pelobates-fuscus-photo-7.jpg https://evgenykotelevsky.files.wordpre...
- May 12th, 2017, 6:15 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Vipera berus nikolskii
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4200
Re: Vipera berus nikolskii
Vipera berus nikolskii from my last herp trip. 7.5.2017, Province of Saratov, Russian Federation https://evgenykotelevsky.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/vipera-berus-nikolskii-photo-9.jpg https://evgenykotelevsky.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/vipera-berus-nikolskii-photo-10.jpg https://evgenykotelevsky.f...
- April 23rd, 2017, 9:25 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: A lizard with a blue spot
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2808
A lizard with a blue spot
I encountered a Acanthodactylus boskianus lizard with an unusual blue spot in Nahal Lavan (Negev Desert, Israel). Does anybody have any ideas about what could cause the apperiance of this spot? Injury? Genetic disorder? Or something else? https://evgenykotelevsky.files.wordpress.com/2017/03/acanthod...
- March 27th, 2017, 11:03 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Unusual behavior of amphibians
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5259
Re: Unusual behavior of amphibians
It is the same salamander from my previous photos we rid her of the frogrpecora wrote:It's a male thing.
Interestingly, that looks like the same Salamandra infraimmaculata you posted on March 5th from your trip in Feb.
- March 27th, 2017, 10:58 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Unusual behavior of amphibians
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5259
Re: Unusual behavior of amphibians
Great observations/explanations from Kelly MC and mfb. My thought is that the salamander came within 'courting' proximity to the calling frog and ended up being amplexed for some time. Mfb referenced wood frogs, they are explosive breeders and males will amplex anything that moves (and even sticks ...
- March 27th, 2017, 10:56 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Unusual behavior of amphibians
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5259
Re: Unusual behavior of amphibians
Thanks guys for your comments and explanations
- March 25th, 2017, 9:58 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Unusual behavior of amphibians
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5259
Unusual behavior of amphibians
During my herp trip to Israel I came across something strange that I can't understand. In one of the ponds on Mount Carmel I found Hyla savignyi in amplexus with Salamandra infraimmaculata. I've never seen anything like this before and I can't understand why it happened. Salamanders have poison glan...
- March 19th, 2017, 9:45 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Israel. February 2017. Brief summary
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2855
Israel. February 2017. Brief summary
Here is a brief summary of my herp trip to Israel in February 2017 with highlights on all species I've encountered. During my trip I've taken photos of 11 species. Amphibians - 2 species: family Salamandridae Salamandra infraimmaculata https://evgenykotelevsky.files.wordpress.com/2017/03/salamandra-...
- March 13th, 2017, 12:27 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Acanthodactylus boskianus
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- Views: 2590
Acanthodactylus boskianus
In Nahal Lavan (Israel) I was lucky to take photos of 3 species of Acanthodactylus lizards. Here are some pictures of Acanthodactylus boskianus: https://evgenykotelevsky.files.wordpress.com/2017/03/acanthodactylus-boskianus-photo-1.jpg https://evgenykotelevsky.files.wordpress.com/2017/03/acanthodact...
- March 9th, 2017, 12:57 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Stellagama stellio
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2473
Stellagama stellio
Stellagama stellio This diurnal lizard is one of the most abundant species in Israel. I found them almost everywhere taking sun bathes on rocks or ruins of ancient cities. Here are some photos from several places Arbel National Park https://evgenykotelevsky.files.wordpress.com/2017/03/stellagama-st...
- March 5th, 2017, 10:08 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Salamandra infraimmaculata
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1671
Re: Salamandra infraimmaculata
Those are pretty sweet! We don't get a lot of Middle East stuff posted here - thanks. Got anything to share regarding their life history (e.g., how fast do the larvae leave the water), or the place they live (is that Mt Carmel area a protected nature reserve, or just normally-used as in for grazing...
- March 5th, 2017, 6:20 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Salamandra infraimmaculata
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1671
Salamandra infraimmaculata
Salamandra infraimmaculata from Carmel mountain, Israel Adult salamanders: https://evgenykotelevsky.files.wordpress.com/2017/03/salamandra-infraimmaculata-photo-1.jpg https://evgenykotelevsky.files.wordpress.com/2017/03/salamandra-infraimmaculata-photo-2.jpg https://evgenykotelevsky.files.wordpress...
- February 5th, 2017, 1:50 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Geckos with prey
- Replies: 2
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Geckos with prey
Here are some photos of geckoes with prey :) Hemidactylus frenatus from Sepilok (Sabah, Borneo) https://evgenykotelevsky.files.wordpress.com/2017/02/hemidactylus-frenatus-photo-8.jpg Hemidactylus platyurus from Cat Tien National Park (Vietnam) https://evgenykotelevsky.files.wordpress.com/2016/08/hem...
- January 19th, 2017, 10:14 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Eutropis multifasciata
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1792
Re: Eutropis multifasciata
Beautiful skink. I love the bottom set. The individuals with the red stripe are beautiful. Thanks :) Here are more photos from Vietnam: https://evgenykotelevsky.files.wordpress.com/2017/01/eutropis-multifasciata-photo-9.jpg https://evgenykotelevsky.files.wordpress.com/2017/01/eutropis-multifasciata...
- January 16th, 2017, 11:27 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Eutropis multifasciata
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1792
Eutropis multifasciata
Eutropis multifasciata This skink is abundant in South-East Asia. I encountered it almost everywhere in Sepilok (Borneo) and in Cat Tien National Park (Vietnam). Here are two sets of photos of this beautiful skink from both places. Sepilok (Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia) https://evgenykotelevsky.files.wo...
- January 12th, 2017, 11:27 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Summer South Africa, a month in review.
- Replies: 15
- Views: 7771
Re: Summer South Africa, a month in review.
Cool photos!
Does that lizard bite painfully?
Does that lizard bite painfully?
- January 11th, 2017, 9:22 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Microhyla picta - Endemic frog from Vietnam
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2500
Microhyla picta - Endemic frog from Vietnam
In June 2016 me and my wife visited Vietnam for two weeks. Last days of our trip we spent in Phan Thiet. We used to take a walk along the beach each night before going to sleep. One night I found what I'd never expected to find - Microhyla picta. This frog is not only endemic, but it is also very ra...
- January 11th, 2017, 8:06 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: ID for snake from Borneo, please!
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5360
Re: ID for snake from Borneo, please!
It looks similar to Lycodon albofuscus for me. But I can be mistaken
- January 10th, 2017, 11:27 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Borneo 2016, some agamidae
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2183
Re: Borneo 2016, some agamidae
Very nice set of Bornean agamids!
- January 9th, 2017, 8:18 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Lizarding across Australia: Part 2 The Red Centre
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5121
Re: Lizarding across Australia: Part 2 The Red Centre
Amazing geckos
Thorny devil is my favorite among all Australian lizards
Thorny devil is my favorite among all Australian lizards
- January 9th, 2017, 7:59 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Lizarding across Australia: Part 1 South Austtralia
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3420
Re: Lizarding across Australia: Part 1 South Austtralia
Excellent set of photos!
- January 9th, 2017, 7:54 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Madagascar 16
- Replies: 11
- Views: 6312
Re: Madagascar 16
I love your photo of chameleon catching a cricket!
- January 9th, 2017, 7:49 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Borneo 2016, some snakes
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3579
Re: Borneo 2016, some snakes
Wonderful photos!!!
- January 8th, 2017, 9:46 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Bufotes viridis
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2475
Bufotes viridis
In my collection I have photos of Bufotes viridis of different years :) Province of Saratov, Russian Federation Bufotes viridis Photos from 2010 https://evgenykotelevsky.files.wordpress.com/2016/08/bufotes-viridis-photo-7.jpg https://evgenykotelevsky.files.wordpress.com/2016/08/bufotes-viridis-photo...
- December 27th, 2016, 9:28 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Taiwan herps from the second half of 2016
- Replies: 11
- Views: 5594
Re: Taiwan herps from the second half of 2016
Awesome photos!
- December 27th, 2016, 9:25 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Natrix natrix
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2543
Re: Natrix natrix
In Spain we have Natrix natrix and also Natrix astreptophora. The latter has only collar in juvenile and subadult individuals: https://flic.kr/p/6wrTdz Some adults are really amazing with emerald coloration! (for me the nicest snakes in genus Natrix indeed) https://flic.kr/p/9rW5cQ (sorry I tried b...
- December 26th, 2016, 10:24 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Gekko gecko
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2437
Re: Gekko gecko
ThanksFieldnotes wrote:Nice shots of one of the coolest geckos in the world, IMO.
- December 25th, 2016, 10:11 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Gekko gecko
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2437
Gekko gecko
I encountered this beautiful gecko in Cat Tien National Park (Vietnam). It was roaming the walls of our bungalow at nights hunting on insects. During the day it was hiding in our bathroom :) Gekko gecko https://evgenykotelevsky.files.wordpress.com/2016/09/gekko-gecko-photo-5.jpg https://evgenykotele...
- December 22nd, 2016, 10:47 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Natrix natrix
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2543
Re: Natrix natrix
We have N. n. natrix here and all specimen have yellow or orange collar. I think it is a distinctive feature of this subspeciesBrian Hubbs wrote:I've never seen natrix natrix with a yellow collar before. thanks for sharing.
- December 22nd, 2016, 1:50 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Natrix natrix
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2543
Re: Natrix natrix
Thanks Province of Saratov, Russian FederationBrian Hubbs wrote:Nice pics and beautiful snakes. Where is your "region"?
- December 21st, 2016, 10:26 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Natrix natrix
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2543
Natrix natrix
The most common snake in our region :) Natrix natrix https://evgenykotelevsky.files.wordpress.com/2016/08/natrix-natrix-photo-2.jpg https://evgenykotelevsky.files.wordpress.com/2016/08/natrix-natrix-photo-3.jpg https://evgenykotelevsky.files.wordpress.com/2016/08/natrix-natrix-photo-1.jpg https://ev...
- December 19th, 2016, 4:53 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Calotes versicolor
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- Views: 2391
Calotes versicolor
I encountered 2 Calotes species in Cat Tien National Park: C. bachae and C. versicolor. I uploaded photos of Calotes bachae earlier. You can find them here . Now time is for Calotes versicolor photos :) Calotes versicolor https://evgenykotelevsky.files.wordpress.com/2016/08/calotes-versicolor-photo-...
- December 15th, 2016, 6:45 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Xenochrophis flavipunctatus
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- Views: 5690
Xenochrophis flavipunctatus
After a heavy rain I went out to look for frogs and unexpectedly found this guy in the drain :) Cat Tien National Park, Vietnam Xenochrophis flavipunctatus https://evgenykotelevsky.files.wordpress.com/2016/08/xenochrophis-flavipunctatus-photo-1.jpg https://evgenykotelevsky.files.wordpress.com/2016/0...
- December 13th, 2016, 2:17 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Calotes bachae
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5463
Re: Calotes bachae
Thanks, John!Ribbit wrote:I look forward to the day when some Calotes fall on my head. Beautiful lizards!
John
Plan your trip to Vietnam, book this hotel http://www.booking.com/hotel/vn/cat-tien-xanh.html and enjoy 2 Calotes species just around your bungalow as well as skinks, frogs and snakes
- December 11th, 2016, 12:03 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Sweet '16: Year in Review (TX, LA, NM, UT, MT)
- Replies: 20
- Views: 13907
Re: Sweet '16: Year in Review (TX, LA, NM, UT, MT)
Your 2016 year was successful! Wish your next year be even better!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
- December 10th, 2016, 11:06 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Polypedates megacephalus
- Replies: 0
- Views: 5231
Polypedates megacephalus
Cat Tien National Park, Vietnam Polypedates megacephalus https://evgenykotelevsky.files.wordpress.com/2016/08/polypedates-megacephalus-photo-3.jpg https://evgenykotelevsky.files.wordpress.com/2016/08/polypedates-megacephalus-photo-1.jpg https://evgenykotelevsky.files.wordpress.com/2016/08/polypedate...
- December 10th, 2016, 7:01 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Calotes bachae
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5463
Re: Calotes bachae
Evgeny Those are spectacular male colors. They seem to be mirrored in North America by members of the Sceloporus formosus group - bright blue and green males and gray females with transverse markings, and I suppose also with African Agama agama. Jeff Interesting :) Jeff, do you have some photos of ...
- December 9th, 2016, 2:44 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Calotes bachae
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5463
Calotes bachae
Abundant species in Cat Tien. Several times they fall on me from branches above :) Cat Tien National Park, Vietnam Calotes bachae https://evgenykotelevsky.files.wordpress.com/2016/08/calotes-bachae-photo-3.jpg https://evgenykotelevsky.files.wordpress.com/2016/08/calotes-bachae-photo-2.jpg https://ev...
- December 7th, 2016, 10:25 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Vipera berus nikolskii
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4200
Re: Vipera berus nikolskii
Evgeny The black morph really contrasts the red eyes. Do you have a picture of the habitat? Jeff Jeff I have no photos of the habitat but I can describe it: mixed forest growing on sandy soil; primary wood species: Quercus robur, Pinus sylvestris, Acer platanoides and Populus tremula; mostly steppe...
- December 7th, 2016, 12:54 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Vipera berus nikolskii
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4200
Vipera berus nikolskii
I encountered this venomous snake during a walk in the wood in the middle of May Province of Saratov, Russian Federation Vipera berus nikolskii https://evgenykotelevsky.files.wordpress.com/2016/08/vipera-berus-nikolskii-photo-1.jpg https://evgenykotelevsky.files.wordpress.com/2016/08/vipera-berus-ni...
Re: 2016
Nice set of pictures