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Tripreport Iran spring 2016

PostPosted: Mon May 16, 2016 3:48 pm
by Bobby Bok
Two weeks in the beautiful Iran together with some dear herping friends. We were able to see almost all our main targets and many interesting species along the way. This trip had many, many highlights but hiking along slippery trails through the ancient Hyrcanian forest to go deep into a cave, crawl half naked through batshit trying to find Gorgan Cave Salamander (Paradactylodon persicus) was definitely one of them. As well as standing in a stream full of Lorestan Newts (Neurergus kaiseri) surrounded by the most stunning rock formations or hiking along hot and arid hillsides at the Iraqi border to see the Spider-tailed Horned Viper (Pseudocerastes urarachnoides). Many dream species to see in the wild!

Click here for my tripreport: http://www.herpsafari.nl/tripreports-ou ... 16-4-iran/

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Paradactylodon persicus

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Pseudocerastes urarachnoides

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Gloydius halys

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Phrynocephalus mystaceus

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Saara loricata

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Salamandra infraimmaculata semenovi

Re: Tripreport Iran spring 2016

PostPosted: Mon May 16, 2016 4:04 pm
by Laura Bok
I can only echo Bobby, but will add some more of my pictures from a different perspective. What a great trip we had!

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Natrix tessellata

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Platyceps najadum

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Paradactylodon persicus

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Phrynocephalus mystaceus

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Sanddune habitat

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Neurergus kaiseri
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Habitat of Neurergus kaiseri

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Stenodactylus doriae

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Eryx jayakari

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Saara loricata

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Pseudocerastes persicus

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Pseudocerastes urarachnoides

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Pseudocerastes urarachnoides

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Salamandra infraimmaculata semenovi

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Salamandra infraimmaculata semenovi

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Neurergus derjugini

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Gloydius halys


Please check my Flickr-Account for the high resolution versions:
https://flic.kr/s/aHskzTxc3z
Thanks and enjoy!

Re: Tripreport Iran spring 2016

PostPosted: Mon May 16, 2016 5:28 pm
by Neil Rowntree
What an impressive array of stunning creatures.
Congrats on the spider-tailed viper, such an amazing creature - that truly is the icing on the cake. Don't suppose it was doing its tail thing when spotted?
Great report & great photos - This really deserves a 'thanks for sharing'!
Neil

Re: Tripreport Iran spring 2016

PostPosted: Mon May 16, 2016 5:59 pm
by Robin Duborget
Waouh ! Awesome !

I'm in love with the Neurergus (of course) but also this big lizard (Saara loricata). Your picture of Phrynocephalus mystaceus is perfect !

Have you some pictures of Iranian Flora ?

How were people ? If I'm asking it's because I'm really tempted with Iran.

Robin

Re: Tripreport Iran spring 2016

PostPosted: Mon May 16, 2016 6:02 pm
by Jürgen Gebhart
Wow, WoW, WOW Don`t find the right words for that!!! Big Congrats!!!!

Re: Tripreport Iran spring 2016

PostPosted: Mon May 16, 2016 7:34 pm
by Jeroen Speybroeck
I'm not ashamed to admit I'm jealous. This has to be one of the most appealling trips I've seen... Intriguing, surprising and beautifully portrayed! Thanks!

Re: Tripreport Iran spring 2016

PostPosted: Mon May 16, 2016 7:50 pm
by Thomas Bader
Unbelievable what you have seen during this short period of time. Congratulations.
We also just came back from our Iran trip and I can just underline everything you wrote about this country.
I am also really jeallous...
Thomas

Re: Tripreport Iran spring 2016

PostPosted: Mon May 16, 2016 8:10 pm
by Thor Hakonsen
This is just amazing, and as stated else where : The word envy just does not cover the feeling, specially not after reading the full report. Great pictures, and a great story!

Re: Tripreport Iran spring 2016

PostPosted: Tue May 17, 2016 4:40 am
by Andre Schmid
Awesome, impressive, wow ! Very unique species there, just beautiful ! Congrats on finding this strange (and beautiful) looking Spider Tail Viper :!:

Re: Tripreport Iran spring 2016

PostPosted: Tue May 17, 2016 8:34 am
by Peter Oefinger
What a great journey! Cool snakes, nice lizards and even the manders look great, I have to admit. These cave salamanders are really big...
Thanks for sharing.