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by Mark_OShea on March 9, 2006
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Hello again Kieron
When my book is completed and published, presumably in 2007, it will come out with New Holland in the UK and I believe at the moment Princeton Univ.Press are still interested in the title for the US.
As for a book on burrowers and blindsnakes, they tend to pop up in general books on herpetology or snakes but do not seem to warrent titles of their own, apart from sand boas I suppose which turn up regularly in the herp magazines. It is worth looking for scientific papers by Van Wallach from MCZ on blindsnakes, Carl Gans on shieldtails etc. but I cannot think of a single all encompassing title.
With regards to OBA, the films were made by YAP Films in the UK and transmitted by Animal Planet in the US, Channel 4 and Animal Planet in the UK and Discovery Europe, Discovery S.America and Discovery Asia elsewhere in the world. It seems the films are not showing in the UK or US anymore and since they decided not to produce DVDs or VHSs of them, they are not available for purchase. So if you did not video them, I am sorry but you will need to find someone who did.
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Mark
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by TeguLove on March 12, 2006
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Hi Mark,
I am the Secretary/Treasurer of the South West Wales Reptile and Amphibian Group.
We are based in Tenby, at a Tourist/Educational establishment, run by a couple whose love of all the creatures in their care is admirable.
We would like to arrange a meeting with you, maybe at the Safari Park, maybe in Tenby.
We would all love to meet you.
Regards,
Tricia
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by SNAKE001 on March 12, 2006
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hi mark i live in England I'm a volunteer for the HCT can you tell me would snake tongs be any good for adders
paul
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by bothrops03 on March 13, 2006
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Hi Mark. I want to know if you will come to Argentina again for a research. I'm from here, and I saw your program when you came to look for Bothrops ammodytoides. Oh, if you could tell me something of that trip I would be very interested!
I'm a Bothrops keeper (I currently have Bothrops alternatus, Bothrops diporus X Bothrops neuwiedi paranaensis hybrid and Bothrops ammodytoides)
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Martin
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by Mark_OShea on March 16, 2006
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Hi Tricia
When you say South West Wales Reptile and Amphibian Group do you mean part of the ARG that conduct studies into our native herps or do you mean a hobbyist club keeping reptiles, or a bit of both ?
I am planning to do some fieldwork with several local ARGs in the Midlands this spring-summer, especially those surveying adders.
I am at the Safari Park most Sundays and some holidays this spring-summer also and if you check their website you should find out more www.wmsp.co.uk
We do get herpers calling by the Reptile House to meet us from time to time but I am not at the Park all the time due to all my other commitments.
The Park does some good rates for parties and you would have a good day out with all our other animals, lions, tigers, leopard, elephants, rhinos, hippos, African hunting dogs, giraffe etc.
Best wishes
Mark
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by Mark_OShea on March 16, 2006
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Dear Paul
I am pleased to hear you are volunteering with HCT, presumable with the worthy 'make adders count project'.
I would question whether you needed to handle or catch adders though. The groups I am planning to work with do not permit their volunteers to handle adders for insurance reasons and also for the safety of the snakes. That is where I can help them, doing any necessary scale counts, weights and measures etc. but I am sure HCT has someone who can do that for you and remove the need for you to actualyl catch the adders yourself. Studying these snakes does not involved hands-on at every opportunity, that disturbs the snakes too much.
What ever, tongs are not designed for sometime like an adder. I use the soft handle of a snake hook (the O'Shea hook from Midwest) or tubes for all small vipers.
Hope this helps but you should be thinking, sometimes is it not better to look than catch.
Also bear in mind that catching reptiles on reserves requires permission from the trust controlling the reserve. The Wildlife and Countryside Act is there to protect our endangered animals from their enemies, but also from well-meaning but over enthusiastic friends.
check out the Make Adder Count project
http://www.herpetofauna.co.uk/make_the_adder_count.htm
best wishes
Mark
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by Mark_OShea on March 16, 2006
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Hi Martin
I have not plans to return to Argentina, although I would like to go back, such a fascinating country and herpetofauna.
You can find more about our trip by checking the Series 1 Americas section on my website www.markoshea.tv
I have not updated this site for reasons I won't go into here, so Series 4 is not on-line yet.
I see you have a hybrid Bothrops, wild or captive ?
I have to say I not keen on hybridization, I much prefer true species. Hybridization of venomous snakes may also produce snakes with rather complicated venoms that may cause problems in the event of a snakebite.
Bothrops alternatus is a very attractive species I must say, nasty bite though eh !!
Don't get tagged Martin, it ruins your weekend (and the rest of the week for that matter)
Regards
Mark
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by SNAKE001 on March 16, 2006
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hi mark yes it is make the adder count i have tailed adders befor for photographic purposes,
im taking on two adder sites that tony phelps used to survey before he went to s/a big shoes to fill but ill do my best any tips
regards
paul smith
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by TeguLove on March 16, 2006
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Hi Mark,
Thanks for taking the time to reply - much appreciated.
S.W.W.R.A.G. is a club catering for the hobbyist reptile keeper.
We are based at Silent World Aquarium & Reptile Collection in Tenby, Pembrokeshire where there are many local and exotic herps and collections of local marine life.
While not related to the ARG's we have undertaken some recreational surveying in the past but are foremost a collection of herp keepers who meet up to share experiences and problems.
In the past there have been trips to various animal collections including Bristol Zoo some time ago. There was a talk recently of a trip soon so West Midlands Safari shall be at the top of the list!!! Having said that, the distance is proving to be an obstacle but we will get it planned soon.
May I send you our club leaflet, together with Silent World's leaflet? C/O the Safari Park ok?
Do your travels around UK ever bring you to Wales?
We will contact you again regarding our visit as we would very much like to meet you.
Cheers,
Tricia
for S.W.W.R.A.G.
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by Pywacket on March 17, 2006
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Hi Mark.
How are the viking battles going?
I dont know if you'll remember me but we met when I lived in Brum back in the early eighties. I play drums with Welsh rock band Budgie. You came to a gig at Dudley town hall where your first aid skills came in very handy when Burke Shelley got zapped by a live microphone. It's always good to see a nice guy get on so well. I've enjoyed following your exploits on tv and would have loved to have travelled the same paths as you. Still I cant grumble about my lot. We have a new guitarist whose from your neck of the woods and usually tour the UK in the autumn. Maybe you'd like to come along to a gig if we play near you later this year, that is if your not up too your knees in mangrove swamp at the time (bring your first aid kit just in case). Anyway all the best.
Steve williams.
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