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by RatKing on September 6, 2004
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I'm looking to start an over winter project on some southern copperheads. I want to find radio tracking equipment, does anyone have info on where to buy implantable transmitters and an appropriate reciever/
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RatKing
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by paleoherp on September 6, 2004
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i m from england most people on here are american they might be able to help you more on this subject , i ve never been to america so i don t know what you can buy or where. but i m sure you can buy such equipment of the net heres one website i ve been on before:
http://www.atstrack.com/Products/reptile_body_implants.htm
the type of transmitters and recivers they have are things like body implants, glue on , and sub cuteneous. and also ATS data collection devices.
i have nt spent a lot of time on these sites this might help you i m not sure but if you have a good look around the net you ll get a better idea.
this might help at least check out the site and see
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shaun.
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by Snakeman1982 on September 6, 2004
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It is very dangerous to do radio telemetry on snakes if you aren't incredibly skilled. The surgery itself is very difficult and if not done right, you can easily kill or permanently injure the snake.
The equipment for radio telemetry is very expensive too. The transmitters are about $200 each and the recievers are more depending on which ones you buy. Then you have to buy antennas, wires, and GPS equipment. Plus you have to buy the surgical equipment and chemicals. Many of the chemicals previously used to knock out the snakes are no longer used and we use much better chemicals now. I have seen herpetologists inject snakes with a sedative but that isn't what is recommended any more.
Plus you have to come up with permits and permission to do the study. If you don't have state or federal permits on your research you can't publish your work in almost any of the journals. You have to come up with a specific project and define your reason for needing the permits. You also have to have a good background in order to get them.
If you do have the money to do all the work, then I suggest discussing it with someone who does radio telemetry to help you get started. If you are already sure that you can do it, then I would suggest asking the person that trained you how to go about purchasing the equipment and setting up a lab.
I don't know you or your qualifications but I think that if you were prepared to take on a difficult project like this, you would already know where to start. I may be wrong. My advice is to assist another herpetologist who is doing the same type of studies you want and learn from them. They'll show and tell you everything you need to know in order to do the research safely and scientifically.
Good luck with it,
Robert
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by Buzztail1 on September 6, 2004
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Scott,
try contacting Steve Bennett at the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources. He has been involved in an ongoing project with radiotelemetry and Eastern Diamondbacks and may be able to give you some good information.
I have met him and have found him to be very pleasant and helpful.
Karl H. Betz
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by RatKing on September 6, 2004
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Thanks for the reply. I would definitely seek pro help on this, as planting a bug on an animal is far from my expertise. I am trying to put together related cost,to see if this project is within my financial bounds.
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Scott
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