"Once time it bite me so stong:) I had to wait approx. 30 minutes.. This beauty is accepted as "holy" by Cypriots. And that many old people believe that each Black Whip snake represent "the spirit of the late son". Thus when they a black whip snake around their home, a dish full up with milk is put on the near of the threshold for its drinking.
http://www.turkherptil.org/MenuDetay.asp?MenuId=28&altMenuId=117"

"Well, Bayram, a few moments after this photo was taken, it did bite ferociously, holding on to my thumb for more than 10 minutes. There was quite some pain. I submerged my hand with the snake hanging and chewing on my thumb in a small pool of water nearby, without any success. Ultimately, I lifted my arm and it did let go."

"You know, you wrote it that good that I have nothing to add, other than Yes I agree. FD apologized to me to and he promised to do something to correct this nonsense, and he has to to that."

"HI Tigran, yes, F. Danielyan already apologized to me about using my photograph of a Turkish specimen under his name, labeling it as an Armenian specimen in the new field guide. Marine told me, that something similar happened to two of your pictures. I feel bad for her, as she is a very nice person, and does not deserve such a downgrading of her efforts. For her sake, I would like things are being corrected, but kept low profile. best greets, Konrad"

"Ohhh... so shame that there are so many thief on internet."