BLACKSNAKE on 2003-07-06

Rob,

I am in Australia, and I keep a a fairly large collection of elapids, Taipans, Tigers, Browns, Blacks, Mulgas, adders, Copperheads etc as well as a Freshie and some pythons.

I am after some Atherton Tableland Red Bellies, a while back I saw you with one. Any chance of getting some.

Regards,

Scott Eipper

Melbourne, Victoria (0419 328 251)

Scott,

Most interested to hear about your collection of elapids. Are you breeding any Taipans yet? I am chasing some young ones myself. With regards to the Tablelands Red Bellies, I do not know of any in captivity and the chances of getting a permit to take from the wild in QLD are almost impossible. I will however try to find out if any of the northern zoos keep any.

Regards ROB

BanffshireBushman on 2003-07-06

G'day Robbie, Hope your working hard and not sunning it up too much!

Spoke to Leslie a couple of weeks back, and you MUST bring her back something nice - I would suggest me, but, I'm sure you'll find something else?

D'you reckon Timmys still studying whilst you're away?? Possibly done a runner and taken up work in The Big Shed at Wanaaring?

Can you give Joe a bit of a nudge when you next see him?, remind him about the "Aberdeen Angus" and that should jog the old grey cells. He's been going hard at it, and was down seeing Peter - Tried 'phoning but got no answer.

Stay safe, and have a good flight home.

Regards,

David Gerrard.

DEVERON REPTILE RESCUE

BANFF.ABERDEENSHIRE

As you know Dave, it's bloody hard up here, great one day, perfect the next. Yeah when I think about it, where is Tim? Haven't seen him around for a while (since this morning) I'd better go and check if the little “B's” gone fishing. Will definitely give Joe a BIG NUDGE for you next time I see him, won't be back till August though. He's still down south so try again. Stay safe HA HA you know me!

Best wishes from Rob & the Mob.

mekila on 2003-07-06

Aloha,

In the mid 70's a family friend was shopping in a mall on Long Island when her friend complained of scratches or pricks when she tried on a leather jacket made in Brazil. Within an hour she was on life support and died before doctors diagnosed her as snakebit. Venomous snake hatchlings were found in the lining of the jacket. Our community was devastated and horrified by the news, as was our family friend who witnessed the event. I was a young teenager and cannot remember the species name of the snakes, however I am currently writing a story on the tragedy and need to know if it could have been baby bushmasters? Your thoughts on what species it might have been? Mahalo from Hawai'i, where we have no snakes.

Well Mekila, I would very much like to be kept informed on this unusual event. Can you get hold of any medical information regarding this tragedy? How they (Baby Snakes) got into the leather coat would be a real mystery. One would think they would have had to be put into the lining, because Bushmasters have living young. It's not as if a snake laid eggs in the coat and they hatched later when the coat was put on. Please keep me informed of your findings.

ROB

Snakeskin on 2003-07-04

Hey Mr Bredl, Great show!

Just wondering, aren't you afraid to get bitten on the leg(s) by a snake that you step on by accident?

If you ever come over to Holland just send an E mail, we'll arrange a sleeping place

Bye

Peter

SNAKESKIN! Peter thank for writing. When I go bush I really watch where I put my feet and try not to step on any snakes, in fact I have never stepped on a snake YET! (touch wood). Yes I have been pretty close at times but my keen eyes have always seen them in time. Walking barefoot one really has to watch where one puts his feet. Thorns and glass are a few things that can make walking this way uncomfortable.

Regards Rob

KingCobraFan on 2003-07-03

Hi, Rob---

Just want to say that your shows are excellent and keep up the good work!

Sincerely,

Bill Huseth

P.S. Any chance of apparel such as ball caps or t-shirts? I can't imagine them not selling once the general herping community found out about it.

Hey King Cobra Fan! Thanks, keep watching. There are more great episodes coming. Caps and T-shirts, yes soon hopefully. I do have a few books in the pipeline too. SO KEEP ALERT. We will advise you as soon as they become available

Hiss to you, ROB

zipper on 2003-07-03

hey rob i have a question, i am 14 years old and i want to start with venomous snakes, how should i start? is there any kind of camp or classes that can teach me how to handle venomous snakes and stuff like that? Please email me at nonarky@yahoo.com

Hey Zipper, tell you what. Start on non venomous snakes first. Some of the more nasty ones like Coach Whips, that act like venomous snakes. No I don't know of any camps or classes that teach that kind of stuff! Maybe in the future I should start such a camp, what do you reckon?

greasemonkey on 2003-07-03

Hey Rob great show I find it interesting when you tell the stories of how your dad brought all kinds of reptiles home and how your family delt with them I find your show realistic and educational keep up the good work.

Thanks Grease monkey, keep watching there are more great episodes coming. Our motto is “KEEP IT REAL!”

Regards Rob, “Barefoot Bushman”

txcerb on 2003-07-02

Mr. Bredl,your show is great. I too am wondering if you're considering filming in the deserts of the U.S..Again great show and thanks.....

Glad to hear you like the shows, we have just recently filmed a series of U.S. desert shows and yes we are definitely coming back to the deserts of the U.S. We have much more to film I assure you. “Never know might see you over there”

Cheers Rob

Nakita on 2003-07-02

Mr Bredl,

First let me say that I consider Killer Instinct among the best of all the herp shows being produced!

I have seen the majority of the shows you have produced to date and am anxiously awaiting new episodes.

Do you plan on coming to the U.S. to make any of your future episodes?

Thanks

Jackie Lapradd

Most welcome comments! We do try to “Keep it Real”, that is my motto. We have just returned from the U.S. where we filmed some new episodes with Rattlesnakes, Gators and lots more, keep watching they will be on air pretty soon. We will also be returning soon to do further filming of your great country. So Jackie, keep watching.

Regards ROB