Snake in the pool

[KKOB]

Most horrible thing we saw was a bat moth... Really big thing flying about on our balcony one night..

What you probably saw was an Oleander Hawk Moth.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daphnis_nerii

[ceni]

I lived in Kayakoyu full time for over 6 years and I've only ever seen one snake, I wouldn't worry yourself silly if you're frightened of them.

[Menthol]

My apologies to Sue on behalf of my husband. We met Sue at Calis market today and he says he's sorry for scaring you even more and talking about man eating snakes.

[mercury]

What ever it was I am pleased that I may never see one again

[Susiepink]

My apologies to Sue on behalf of my husband. We met Sue at Calis market today and he says he's sorry for scaring you even more and talking about man eating snakes.

Haha, I didn't sleep last night thinking about what Jav was telling me ! He's a delight your husband!

[angela]

I'm not keen on the scorpion even if he is called  Kei   Scunner, but I must say I revert to childhood and have a fascination for all things creepy crawly when I am over there. Most of the snakes I've seen have been dead, but we met a massive one warming himself in the sun in Dalyan early one morning.

[Menthol]

My apologies to Sue on behalf of my husband. We met Sue at Calis market today and he says he's sorry for scaring you even more and talking about man eating snakes.

Haha, I didn't sleep last night thinking about what Jav was telling me ! He's a delight your husband!

Jav says he gave you the advice not to scare you but as a survival tip - 'always carry a knife in your back pocket so that you can cut your way out of a snake when it swallows you'. Courtesy of the film, 'Anaconda'.

[sadler]

Ha ha with friends like you Menthol ................ love it.   

[paz]

I am a snake lover and current owner of five, including 2 boa constrictors, the largest being 8 foot and 48 pounds in weight. I understand many are frightened of them, but believe me, this is no reason to harm them as they are more frightened of us. I lived and walked in California rattlesnake territory purposely looking for snakes and when confronted even those will only shy away unless provoked. I feel totally deprived if I holiday in Turkey and don't see a snake. I look for them, see the water snakes every day and have been lucky enough to see the "big black ones" just darting away as I approach. I have gone out of my way to catch snakes abroad not even knowing their species, and being bitten, very stupid!!!. But most snakes are harmless and it upsets me terribly that people kill them through fear and lack of knowledge. I am proud to say that I have brought many friends and family round to learn to tolerate and even admire snakes. Knowledge is the key. If there are snakes in your area, find out what kind they are and give them respect.  Deb

[chris35]

What you probably saw was an Oleander Hawk Moth.




Totally fascinated by these small creatures. First time I saw one I thought it was a hummingbird. I remember a few years ago they turned up in our town just outside Manchester, someone phoned the local radio station to report it. We are spoiled for wildlife over in Turkey.