vintage and contemporary postcards and stamps from around the world
welcoming year of the snake
of least concern
the common grass snake is 7" at birth and can grow to more than 3'. It is protected in Denmark and in some Baltic countries is considered sacred with the myth that killing one might bring misfortune.
to a snake that is critically endangeredthe ornate ground snake, or St Lucia racer, an endemic snake that was once found all over St Lucia, but now is the rarest with fewer than 20 individuals.
the ornate ground snake, or St Lucia racer, an endemic snake that was once found all over St Lucia, but now is the rarest with fewer than 20 individuals.
6 comments:
Less than 20? Wow, I hope it survives!
See my snakes on this post.
That is sad about the St Lucia Racer, hopefully conservation efforts will succeed. My snake is here: https://envelope100.blogspot.com/2025/02/celebrations.html
The Liechtenstein stamp makes the grass snake look jewel like.
My snakes are here
My Contribution:
https://viridianpostcard.blogspot.com/2025/02/sunday-stamps-reptilessnakes.html
So sad to read how few of the St. Lucia racers are left.
My reptiles, including some snakes:
https://lisasgardenadventureinoregon.blogspot.com/2025/02/sunday-stamps-february-2-2025.html
The Liechtenstein stamp is very attractive, and I dont like snakes :-)
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