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Oxyuranus microlepidotus
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by Frawgg on August 30, 2005
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I was wondering due to O. microlepidotus naturally restricted geographical range, whay is their status (protected,threatened,endangered)? Are there any reliable estimates as to how many exist in the wild?
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by tj on August 30, 2005
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Frawgg, you answered your own question. The reason they are protected is because of their location, they aren't found anywhere but there. Many snakes that are specific to only one or two geographical locations, aruba island rattlesnakes and bothrops insularis for example, are more than likely protected due to their exclusitivity. As far as approximate numbers, I don't have a clue, sorry.
-TJP
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by tj on August 30, 2005
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Sorry, I read your post wrong. I thought you were asking why their status is the way it is, not what their status is. It's considered "rare" by Queensland's legislation, listed as regionally extinct, and is protected. Specimens can only be taken if they show that it will somehow be beneficial to wild populations, without the chance having a negative effect.
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by Frawgg on August 30, 2005
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I appreciate the reply. I figured I was answering my own question. I truly find it fascinating how evelotution has endowed extreme venom potency to species that have become geographically isolated (fierce, golden lancehead). Thanks!
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