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by polarbearbrad on May 9, 2006
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Hi Mark.
I am a teacher in South Korea and this question has come up several times to which I can not find an adequate answer.
Are there any venomous snakes in South Korea? If so what are their names, descriptions, habitats and so on? This question comes up numerous times a year and for once I would like to reply with something more than "I have no idea."
I have heard there are but of course getting concrete proof through the net is a litte more difficult. This site I trust so if you wouldn't mind addressing these questions or asking a trusted source to do so that would be greatly apprecaited.
Thanking you in advance.
Sincerely,
Bradley Ellis
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by Mark_OShea on May 11, 2006
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Hi Brad, yes there are venomous snakes in South Korea.
There is the rear-fanged, inoffensive-looking keelback known as the yamakagashi which has caused a fatality or two in Japan (Rhabdophis tigrinus) and there are several pitvipers from genus Gloydius ie.
G.blomhoffi - Mamushi
G.saxatilis - Rock mamushi
G.ussuriensis - Ussur pitviper
the taxonomy of this genus is always in a state of flux but one of the best guides would be Gloyd and Conant's magnus-opus Snakes of the Agkistrodon Complex or Gumprecht et al Asian Pitvipers.
You are a little too north for elapids, even the oriental coralsnakes failing to make the peninsular, even though they are in Japan and the Ryukyus.
Another good book would be Stejneger's Herpetology of Japan and adjacent territory.
Happy herping, or avoiding, depending on your disposition !
Mark
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by MasterTurtle on May 12, 2006
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Hello Mark!
I am 16 years old a have been a huge fan of yours for years! I got your name from John Reinsch on the subject of herp related conservation projects in or around Texas. I would like to do several aimed at texas endangered and or threatened herps adn was wondering if you knew or if you were the right person to contact to learn more about them? Also I was wondering if you know of any researchers that might need help on a trip or are looking for or willing to apprentice some one I look foward to your response!
Reed M.
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by Mark_OShea on May 16, 2006
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Hi Reed, I do wish I was able to offer keen budding herpers more cutting-edge advice but if you are looking for herp related fieldwork experience in Texas I have to point out that I have been to the Lone Star State once only, and that was at least five years ago when Winston Card invited me over to open an exhibition at Dallas Zoo.
I did spend a short while in the field with Texan herpers and know there is a very good group of reptile and amphibian enthusiasts and researchers in the state. I visited both Dallas and Forth Worth Zoos and think that either of these collections might be good places to contact to ask about fieldwork projects as well as the museums and universities and the herpetological societies within state. I am sure there will be fieldworkers in your area with projects that would benefit from an extra pair of hands and eyes but I must be honest and say I don't know what they are. Texas is a big and geographically diverse state and you did not mention which part of Texas you hailed from. I am sure there is a Texas Herpetological Soc. and and East Texas Herp Soc. and probably local city based societies too. Visit your local museum or library and ask, or you local zoo to talk to the herpetologist.
Hope this helps
Good luck discovering the jobs of fieldwork
Mark
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by RAINFORESR on May 31, 2006
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hi i keep many venemous snakes myself in the uk and was wondering were i could get midwest tongs and hooks in the uk cause i am desperate for them as the ones i am using at the moment are nowere near as good after using my mates midwest thanks tom
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by CJROY on June 17, 2006
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hi mark,
how r u doing. recently i was bitten by common vine snake (A. nasuta)suffered some effects after the bite. i dont know why it happened but the symtoms were similar to nurotoxic envenomation. first the there was numbness, and then local swelling and pain, now these snakes are regarded as harmless so why all these things happened.
pls explain.
and by the way how is ur feild works going on??
regards
chirag roy
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by Mark_OShea on June 26, 2006
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Hi Tom
As far as I know Midwest does not have an agent in the UK so you may simply have to order direct from Dana Savorelli or ask someone going to a US show to bring back the equipment you require.
Midwest is the best, accept no substitute!
Mark
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by Mark_OShea on June 26, 2006
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Hi Chirag Roy
It is not unusual to feel something following the bite of a small rear-fanged snake, they are venomous, and lethal to lizards afterall, so localised effects would not be rare. I am not aware of any research into the venoms of Ahaetulla species, it just lucky they are not like their African lookalikes Thelotornis.
One wonders how you got bitten, these snakes issue and impressive head-flattening warning before biting and even then the long head means the fangs are a reasonable way back.
The only information I have found was on the excellent Clinical Toxinology Resources site run by Julian White in Adelaide <www.toxinology.com> where this species is reported as capable of cusing local pain and swelling through mild envenoming but other details are lacking, even the venom composition.
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Mark
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by ocreptileguy on July 5, 2006
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Hey Mark how’s it going? I met you once before a show here in southern California at a poorly kept reptile store Called Prehistoric pets. I had assisted you in taking some pictures of V. Griseus. I have been working with venomous for a while now. I have experience in both native and non native exotics because a friend of mine has his permit here in CA. I’m very interested in getting into field studies of venomous reptiles and later venom research to help diseases, Mainly I would like to see what the protein effects would be on Huntington’s disease because it is a genetic disease that runs inn my family and I am about to lose an uncle from it. Are there any schools, businesses, or people that you could recommend that I check out? Any help would be greatly appreciated… My email is Bitisnasicornis1@aol.com if you would like to contact me there privately. Thank you
Zach
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by nymslm on July 7, 2006
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HI Mark,
I dont have Animal Planet so I cant watch your shows yet. However, I am very passionate about reptiles and whenever I research something on the net I always see your name. I have visited your official sites and you seem like a pretty cool guy. I am from Bangladesh but live in Canada and hope one day soon to go back to Bangladesh to observe the reptiles. I especially like lizards. Me and my friend often argue about which is more dangerous, the King Cobra or the Black Mamba. Which is it in your opinion?
I am prestently reading REPTILES AND AMPHIBIANS. I beleive you are one of the authors becuase your name is one the page cover. Good Stuff. I am just curious:
-do you have any pet lizards or venomous snakes
-which is your favourite lizard ( I like calotes)
By the way, have you ever been to Bangladesh? I heard Sundarbans ( mangrove forest, bordering West Bengal ) is the place to be ( for nature lovers).
Take Care
Naja Nayeem
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