Here is a movie of the famous Spider-tailed Horned Viper (Pseudocerastes urarachnoides), an amazing species observed during our last trip in Iran. This snake use the specialized scales of its tail to attract the preys.
Summary of the trip here! (more…)
On Thursday, September 22, 2016 in Bègles, near Bordeaux, we gave a lecture presenting to the public our trip to Iran. The conference have been organized by Terre & Ocean. Here is the presentation:
Naturalist and photographer, Matthieu Berroneau is fan of nature trips, especially to observe the incredible diversity of Amphibians and Reptiles in the world. For many years, Iran was in his head. In this country there is a very special species of viper who attracts its prey with its tail looking like a small spider … Matthieu realized his dream this spring, with a trip of 15 days, rich in colors, adventures and discoveries. Come and listen to his story illustrated with the pictures and the movies made during the trip in this country at the crossroads of three continents.
It was a great success and it probably made the spectators want to visit this incredible country!
Our next destination is known. It will be Uganda! We have not yet had the chance to visit Central Africa, and we can’t wait for this first visit. This country is rich in emblematic fauna: Lions, Elephants, Gorillas, Chimpanzees … Herpetological fauna is also exceptional and has many remarkable species: the Gaboon Viper, the Jackson’s Chameleon (the famous Trioceros), and of course the arboreal vipers of the genus …Atheris, the emblem of our association!