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Comment on Snakes in Cyprus by Janet Sale

Janet Sale — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 11:50:19 +0000

We had a very newly hatched snake appear on our garden path 3 days ago -it is a very wet cold January. Does anyone know if this is a common occurrence? It seems to be the wrong season for baby snakes, have I got it wrong?
Comments from anyone are most welcome.

Comment on The Wreck Of The Demetrios II At Chlorakas, Paphos by Maurice Williams

Maurice Williams — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 20:45:28 +0000

If it is true that there is some thought to sink this ship then I do believe that it will be a very mist site. Many people discuss this ship that stands off the shore and have said that it will be missed if removed.

Comment on What are the most popular beers and wines in Cyprus? by Russ Sanchez

Russ Sanchez — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 08:37:24 +0000

Hi Mike. I enjoyed your incisive analysis of the Cypriot market for beer and wine. I’m a lover of kegged beer rather than packaged beer. How important is kegged beer in Cyprus? Would you know which are the main imported brands for kegged beer? Thanks & Cheers, Russel

Comment on The Fountain of Gerolakkos Restaurant, Tsada by george

george — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 11:21:35 +0000

cool place!!!and the food is perfect,the best grill food i ever had!!

Comment on Snakes in Cyprus by Steve

Steve — Sun, 02 Oct 2011 07:26:37 +0000

Hi Mike.
You were right thanx. Managed to get hold of "snake George" and he confirmed its a black whip snake, it will turn black at about 3 years old and its not poisonous. Very good to have as a friend in the garden so we are trying to encourage it by putting cheese and milk out for it.
Its sad that many snakes are killed because people cant recognise them and most of them are harmless.
Cheers Steve

Comment on Snakes in Cyprus by admin

admin — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 19:16:38 +0000

Hi Steve

We’ve both scratched our heads and we think its a young large whip snake – up to 18 months old. As they get older, they turn darker in colour.

If we’re right, its a non-venomous shy snake that lives off rats and mice it strangles and then eats.

Best, Mike

Comment on Snakes in Cyprus by Steve

Steve — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 16:58:14 +0000

Photographed another snake today up a tree in my garden. I sent you the photos on email and hope you can identify it for me.
I cant find an official site where photos can be sent to identify snakes in Cyprus, there is one for birds and scorpions but not snakes.
Thanx Steve

Comment on Snakes in Cyprus by Lorenzo

Lorenzo — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 11:20:57 +0000

Hi all

I was jogging around Limassol’s hills earlier in June and I literally had to jump over a huge blunt nose viper not to stumble in it as i was running super fast down the hill! I guess my shoes just landed a couple of centimeters next to the snake before jumping another 2 meters away shocked! I thought i was hallucinating as even did not know about snakes in Cyprus. After the initial shock I came back to have a serious look at it. Back to the hotel I went on the web to looked for pictures: it was a blunt nose viper, no doubt about it. I spent 2-3 minutes looking at it: the incredible beast was as large as my arm (upper part) – amazing – but was not able to determine the lenght as it was quietly standing still. An unforgettable experience and probably also a lucky one (to live this and not be bitten)! Wanted to share this with you.

Comment on Snorkelling in Cyprus by admin

admin — Sun, 07 Aug 2011 16:08:23 +0000

A little Kodak Playsport Zx5 – films full HD down to 3m – enough for snorkelling.

Comment on Snorkelling in Cyprus by nick

nick — Sun, 07 Aug 2011 10:54:08 +0000

great post!
what equipment did you use to film under water?