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Acacia
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13 Oct 2009, 1:02 pm

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Your place to discuss and celebrate all things Reptilian!

They're probably my favorite class of animal.
I've always identified with reptiles... particularly Turtles and Lizards.
Especially those that live in desert climates.

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13 Oct 2009, 1:06 pm

I used to have a snake. :)



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15 Oct 2009, 2:35 am

They are my favourite, too. Especially turtles. They're so beautiful and fascinating and I've always loved them and collected turtle things. My dream is to work with them (which will never happen until we join the EU, since reptiles are prohibited here).
I even identify with turtles, their surrounding shell and tendency to withdraw.



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15 Oct 2009, 10:36 am

Always been a big fan of reptiles but never owned on. I've no idea why they interest me to be honest.


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15 Oct 2009, 12:59 pm

reptiles are sweet

ive only seen one wild one only once in norway:

crossed viper, vipera berus

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in norwegian "orm" means both "worm" and "snake" slange means "snake", but snake names here go by "worm" or "snok" (which is the same as english "snoop")
the crossed viper is known as "strike worm"
one of a total of 3 snakes encounterable here, +1 leg-less lizard (we call it "steel worm" :D)

Imagethis is the 2nd most common snake, considered harmless, this one exists in southern norway, never seen it :(

we also have lizards, but im ashamed to admit i dunno which species :(

theyre all able to hibernate


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15 Oct 2009, 1:15 pm

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qI-Takf76RY&NR=1[/youtube]
Not the same sort of reptile but a fitting tribute nonetheless. One of the greatest tracks ever made, in my humble opinion.

P.S. if you feel nothing but bemusement/confusion, just ignore.


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15 Oct 2009, 7:30 pm

The biggest and most badass reptile on Earth today, the Saltwater Crocodile

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16 Oct 2009, 4:37 am

Reptiles in norwegian fauna:

Snakes
Grass snake (Natrix natrix)
Smooth snake (Coronella austriaca)
Adder/ viper (Vipera berus)

Lizards
Viviparous lizard/ common lizard (Lacerta vivipara or Zootoca vivipara)
Slow-worm (Anguis fragilis)

No turtles or crocodiles/alligators/caymans.

The only one I've actually seen is the slow-worm.



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12 Mar 2012, 4:51 pm

http://www.fox17online.com/news/morningnews/emily/

Not actually a youtube video, so to see, I think you have to copy and paste to the address box. I volunteer at this zoo. shot this morning, right before I got there. Funny because the Gray Treefrog actually lands on the woman's hand. Also, shots with a Ball Python, Komodo Dragon, and Poison Dart Frogs. (See all four clips from 3.12.12.)

Edit: Just click on it--at least in my browser that worked.



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12 Mar 2012, 6:44 pm

I like Ball Pythons. They seem so cuddly for a snake. I also like Cornsilks and Cobras.


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12 Mar 2012, 6:48 pm

oppositedirection wrote:
Always been a big fan of reptiles but never owned on. I've no idea why they interest me to be honest.


same here. and i feel some kind of affinity with them too


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12 Mar 2012, 8:00 pm

I'm mildly decent at drawing reptilian heads.


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12 Mar 2012, 8:17 pm

[img][800:720]http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/396639_2875901491864_1089757020_33082903_1419013063_n.jpg[/img]

Meet Draco, my bearded dragon. :D


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12 Mar 2012, 9:11 pm

I've aways loved reptiles for some reason. Snakes are my favorite.


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13 Mar 2012, 4:56 am

TeaEarlGreyHot wrote:
[img][800:720]http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/396639_2875901491864_1089757020_33082903_1419013063_n.jpg[/img]

Meet Draco, my bearded dragon. :D


Awww!! ! He (?) is gorgeous! :D



Albirea wrote:
I'm mildly decent at drawing reptilian heads.

Yeah? I'd love to see any turtle you've drawn! :) I really wish I was good at drawing...


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13 Mar 2012, 5:24 am

i have got a pet snake :D