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 endangered
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.
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
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 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.
Less than 20? Wow, I hope it survives!
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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
ReplyDeleteThe Liechtenstein stamp makes the grass snake look jewel like.
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So sad to read how few of the St. Lucia racers are left.
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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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