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Troidl, S. & Troidl, A. (2023) - Herpetologische und andere Naturbeobachtungen auf der Kykladeninsel Andros (Griechenland). - L@CERTIDAE (Eidechsen online), 2023 [4]: 28-72.
During a stay on the Cyclades island of Andros, in addition to the ubiquitous Erhard’s Wall Lizard (Podarcis erhardii mykonensis), some specimens of the magnificent Cyclades Giant Green Lizard (Lacerta citrovittata) could also be photographed. The exceptionally high variability of coloring and markings in the Erhard’s Wall Lizards is remarkably. Photographs of the accompanying herpetofauna, habitats and landscapes offer further interesting insights into the impressive nature of this island.
Troidl, S. & A. Troidl (2021) - Herpetologische und andere Naturbeobachtungen auf den Inseln Paros und Antiparos (Griechenland). - L@CERTIDAE (Eidechsen online), 2021 [3]: 16–62.
With this photo documentation we give a herpetological insight into three vacation trips to the Greek islands of Paros and Antiparos in the years 2019, 2020 and 2021. The focus of our interest was the search for further occurrences of the Aegean wall lizard (Podarcis erhardii naxensis) and the scarce and very shy Cycladic Green Lizard (Lacerta citrovittata). During our excursions, we always had an eye for the accompanying herpetofauna and nature in general, which allows us to introduce some more interesting species in this article.
Auer, M., F.A. Khudhur, T. Panner & F. Zönnchen (2021) - Observations on distribution, ecology and colouration of the Kurdistan Ocellated lizard Timon kurdistanicus (SUCHOW, 1936) (Squamata: Lacertidae) - L@CERTIDAE (Eidechsen online), 2021 [2]: 5–15
The article describes observations on distribution, population density and social behavior of Timon kurdistanicus in Turkey, Iran and Iraq. The discovery of two different colour morphs in male T. kurdistanicus is noteworthy.
Troidl, S. & A. Troidl (2020) - Eingeschleppte Madeira-Mauereidechsen (Teira dugesii) in Las Palmas auf Gran Canaria. - L@CERTIDAE (Eidechsen online), 2020 [5]: 46–54.
During a stay in Las Palmas (capital of the island of Gran Canaria) in January 2020, we took the opportunity to search for the introduced population of the Madeira wall lizards (Teira dugesii). After initial difficulties, we were able to take some photographs of these shy animals. Furthermore, we give insights into the very limited and extraordinary habitat of these lizards in the middle of this big city.
Troidl, S. & A. Troidl (2020) - Fotoexkursion zu den Eidechsen des Paros-Archipels (Griechenland). - L@CERTIDAE (Eidechsen online), 2020 [1]: 1-14.
During our vacation on the Greek islands Paros and Antiparos in May 2019 (10.5-20.5. on Paros and 21.5.-25.5. on Antiparos) we were able to photograph the Aegean Wall Lizard (Podarcis erhardii) at several places of which some of them are new records for this lizard. Our photographs illustrate the high variability of the subspecies Podarcis erhardii naxensis, which is widespread on these islands. Despite intense search we were unfortunately not able to find any Cyclades Giant Green Lizard (Lacerta citrovittata). Surprisingly, we found a population of the Yellow bellied Toad (Bombina variegata) near Lefkes. This is the first record for Paros.
Passarge, H. (2019) - Island-Idyll and Podarcis erhardii ruthveni (Werner, 1930) on Alonnisos, Northern Sporades, Greece. - L@CERTIDAE (Eidechsen online), 2019 [5]: 24-35.
This article describes Alonnisos as a lovely and idyllic holiday destination for people interested in nature away from the crowd. An extensive series of pictures shows the whole range of variations in the colouring and marking of Podarcis erhardii ruthveni, and as a highlight a Dolichophis caspius is presented. 80% of the lizards observed displayed clearly visible mite infestation. GUNTRAM DEICHSEL comments on this observation in the appendix.
Passarge, H. (2019) - Insel-Idylle und Podarcis erhardii ruthveni (Werner, 1930) auf Alonnisos, nördliche Sporaden, Griechenland. - L@CERTIDAE (Eidechsen online), 2019 [5]: 24-35.
This article describes Alonnisos as a lovely and idyllic holiday destination for people interested in nature away from the crowd. An extensive series of pictures shows the whole range of variations in the colouring and marking of Podarcis erhardii ruthveni, and as a highlight a Dolichophis caspius is presented. 80% of the lizards observed displayed clearly visible mite infestation. Guntram Deichsel comments on this observation in the appendix.
Troidl, S. & Troidl, A. (2017) - Herpetologische und andere Naturbeobachtungen auf La Palma - L@CERTIDAE, 2017 [2]: 13-39.
During two holiday stays (27.9.–11.10.2016 and 05.03.–12.03.2017) on the Canary Island of La Palma we undertook some herpetological photo excursions. The high variability of the lizard Gallotia galloti palmae was particularly impressive. With the following selection of photographs, which also includes pictures from the south of La Palma made in 2005, we would like to present the interesting herpetofauna as well as the landscape of the island that is full of contrast.
Troidl, S. & Troidl, A. (2016) - Herpetologische und andere Naturbeobachtungen auf El Hierro - L@CERTIDAE, 2016 [4]: 71-93.
From 20.4.-26.4.2015 as well as from 14.4.-26.4.2016 we visited the Canary Island of El Hierro. Our particular interest was directed towards the El Hierro giant lizard (Gallotia simonyi) and Boettger’s lizard (Gallotia caesaris caesaris). With our pictures of the Mediterranean Tree Frog (Hyla meridionalis) from the plateau near Tiñor, we are finally able to give proof of its existence on El Hierro.
Troidl, S. & Troidl, A. (2014) - Herpetologische Fotoreisen nach Teneriffa mit besonderer Betrachtung von Gallotia intermedia - L@CERTIDAE, 2014 [7]: 101-131.
areas in different landscapes and climatic zones. Our special interest was the herpetofauna of this island that is poor in species numbers but nonetheless very interesting. One focus was the search for the Tenerife Speckled Lizard (Gallotia intermedia) in the South and Southwest of the island.
Hahnemann, S. (2014) - Der Steinbruch bei Gyenesdias (Westbalaton) – eine kleine herpetologische Exkursion. - L@CERTIDAE, 2014 [5]: 48-52.
During a herpetological field trip in a quarry on the edge of Gyenesdias (western Lake Balaton, Hungary) I observed more than twenty Common Wall Lizards (Podarcis muralis muralis) as well as a good dozen of European Green Lizards (Lacerta viridis viridis) within a period of about 45 minutes. The Green lizards had a remarkable low flight distance.
Böckl, W. & Zauner, J. (2014) - Zum „König“ der Provence – eine herpetologische Fotoreise in den Süden Frankreichs - L@CERTIDAE, 2014 [4]: 35-47.
From 10/05/2014 to 05/17/2014 we traveled some selected areas in the south of France together with two terrarium friends. We have already known the lizards that occur in this area from former trips to other countries in southern Europe. Thus, our interest was in the following landscapes, outstanding by their particular circumstances, such as substrate, vegetation, moisture and color. Of course we also wanted to observe and photograph the resident reptiles and amphibians and in particular the „king“ of the Provence – the Ocellated lizard (Timon lepidus lepidus).
Gebhart, J. (2013) - Oman, quer durch`s Weihrauchland - ein Reisetagebuch - L@CERTIDAE, 2013 [8]: 142-159.
From the 26th of April until the 3rd of May I had a herpetological trip to Oman together with Javier Aznar, Javier Gallego and Gabriel Martinez. During these eight days we were able to find and photograph 48 reptile- and 2 amphibian species. The trip started in Maskat and took us by Al-Qabil, Thumrait to Salalah and back by Al-Qabil, Nizwa, Ibri, Barka to Maskat. The course of this journey is presented in chronological order.
Deichsel, G. (2013) - Herpetological and other encounters near Bodrum, SW Turkey. - L@CERTIDAE, 2013 [2]: 7-16.
Zauneidechsen Lacerta agilis argus im Naturschutzgebiet „Charlottenhöhe“ in der Uckermark (Brandenburg)© 2015 GUNTRAM DEICHSEL
Beobachtungen an Mauereidechsen auf der Insel Elba© 2015 JÜRGEN GEBHART
Reptilien am Trockenmauerrundweg Niedereggenen (Landkreis Lörrach)Reptiles on the Dry Wall Circular Trail of Niedereggenen (Lörrach cty., extreme SW Germany)© 2014 GUNTRAM DEICHSEL
Herpetologischer Spätsommer im Großen Moor und im Stadtforst von Ribnitz (Mecklenburg-Vorpommern)© 2013 GUNTRAM DEICHSEL
Herpetologische und andere Funde bei Bodrum, SW-Türkei© 2013 GUNTRAM DEICHSEL
Herpetological and other encounters near Bodrum, SW Turkey© 2013 GUNTRAM DEICHSEL
Herpetologische und andere Naturbeobachtungen auf Fuerteventura© 2011 ANGELIKA und SIEGFRIED TROIDL
Herpetologische Eindrücke von Rhodos im Mai 2010© 2010 JOACHIM RUTSCHKE und DORIT KOEPE
Fotoexkursion auf die Insel Krk© 2010 WOLFGANG BÖCKL, JOCHEN ZAUNER, MICHAEL ZILL
Herpetologische und andere Naturbeobachtungen auf Madeira, Porto Santo und Deserta Grande© 2009 ANGELIKA und SIEGFRIED TROIDL
Herpetologische und andere Naturbeobachtungen auf Lanzarote© 2009 ANGELIKA und SIEGFRIED TROIDL
Herpetologische und andere Naturbeobachtungen bei Side und Manavgat sowie bei Ausflügen zu den Sehenswürdikeiten der Region© 2007 ANGELIKA und SIEGFRIED TROIDL
Eine herpetologische Fotoreise zur Kykladeninsel Tinos (Griechenland)© 2006 ANGELIKA und SIEGFRIED TROIDL
Eine herpetologische Fotoreise zur Insel Ischia (Italien)© 2005 ANGELIKA und SIEGFRIED TROIDL
Herpetologische Fotoexkursion nach La Palma© 2005 ANGELIKA und SIEGFRIED TROIDL
Fotoexkursion zu den Reptilien und Amphibien La Gomeras© 2004 ANGELIKA und SIEGFRIED TROIDL (07.05 - 21.05.2003 und 05.05. - 19.05.2004)
Fotoexkursion zu den Eidechsen am Kaiserstuhl© 2002 ANGELIKA und SIEGFRIED TROIDL
Herpetologische und andere Naturbeobachtungen auf Zypern© 2002 GUNTRAM DEICHSEL, JOACHIM RUTSCHKE, DORIT KOEPE, PETER UND BIRGIT OEFINGER
Fotoexkursion zu den Eidechsen Teneriffas© 2001 ANGELIKA und SIEGFRIED TROIDL
Die Wachau- ein Paradies für Smaragdeidechsen© 2000 ANGELIKA und SIEGFRIED TROIDL
Fotoexkursion zu den Rieseneidechsen auf Gran Canaria© 2000 ANGELIKA und SIEGFRIED TROIDL
Lacerta sicula coerulea, die blaue Eidechse von Capri© 1954 Dr. ERICH ABEL