Apart from the 2 snakes I encountered and did not like at all (no matter how far away they were!) there were lots of cute and beautiful creatures around the lake and the guesthouse.
Here’s a few of the less camera-shy ones:
Don’t get too attached – they’ll be on the menu in a few months.
Colorful he may be but the noisy and over aggressive cockerel was also on the dining.table during my stay. And he tasted very good!
This fat little tic got its dinner from the back of my neck before I noticed he was there 
The fluffy ones trying out their paddling skills on the their first venture into the water.
Tiny little fellow (the size of my thumb nail) waiting for me when u went to turn off the light. I had already shooed 5 others put of my room after they got stick in there after sneaking under the door to escape a rainstorm. I went to sleep convinced one would be leaping onto my face during the night!
everyone a delight, apart from the tick – removal tip, cover in wash-up liquid and they let go without risk of leaving bits embedded.
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Thanks for the tip. I’ve now relocated down to Ciralı, so less creatures but equally relaxed. Hope you are both surviving the heat
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just back from UK visit and hibernating
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