Bálint Bombay - Natrix-tessalata

Nombre y apellidos: Bálint Bombay

País: Magyarország 

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Título de la obra: Natrix-tessalata

Especie o elemento: Natrix tessalata

Categoría: Ilustración naturalista

Técnicas utilizadas: watercolour, lead pencil

Inteligencia artificial: No.

Tamaño: 294,77 x 407.2 mm

Año de creación: 2024

Descripción: The image shows a dice snake (Natrix tessellata), an even more aquatic species than the grass snake (Natrix natrix), with bulging eyes adapted for underwater vision—a feature I aimed to depict from multiple angles. The bottom image portrays a juvenile specimen, emphasizing the distinct proportions of young animals. This painting was one of my first works for a planned reptile identification guide.
Such scientific publications are valuable not only for the general public but also for experts. Painting and drawing can highlight details that photography may miss, which is why most field guides use illustrations to show species and their morphological differences.
Introducing these vulnerable reptiles—often disliked animals—is especially important. Understanding them is key to sparking curiosity, which in turn leads to awareness and protection.