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by Snakeman1982 on March 9, 2005
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Most of the photographs that Austin Stevens takes on his show are completely bogus!!! I know his camera equipment very well. The camera he is using is an Elan II, which is good but from the mid-90s, he should try to get better stuff. The camera lens he is using is a Sigma 17-35mm wide angle lens. The minimum focusing distance of that lens is 19.5 inches. This means that all those "close-ups" that he is doing where he is taking a photo an inch or two from the snakes head are bogus. It is just an act because the camera is completely out of focus. No fool takes close-up photos with a wide-angle lens. That is what macro lenses are for.
If he can fake that part of his show, then he can fake the rest of it.
I have a lot of herp books and look through even more and have never seen any of his photos published in anything, herp book or otherwise. If anyone has a reference to where they have seen some of his photos I would be very interested. But I doubt any of us can. Also, anyone seen any publications from this "herpetologist". I guess if you have a pair of sunglasses, an old "professional" camera, and a pair of old snake tongs then that makes you an adventurer, photographer, and herpetologist.
I believe that most of his show is staged and many of the snakes aren't from the wild, especially the big but docile cobras, diamondbacks, retics, green anacondas, etc...
He also doesn't tell accurate information on his show. Unless of course you believe that half the people that get bit by Eastern Diamondbacks die. How amazing that is since Florida averages about than one death or less from snake bite per year.
He is just in it to get a reputation for living on the edge and being joe cool.
Robert
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by Phobos on March 9, 2005
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Hey Robert (Mitchell)..
I see you dislike gutless poster that can't stand by what they write... Good for you! The site rule is NOT to use profanity. This is a family site.
Thanks,
Al
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by Rmitchell on March 9, 2005
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Yeah man can’t stand like you said gutless posters. I’m sorry about the profanity didn’t really think when I wrote it, but it won’t happen again.
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Anonymous post on March 9, 2005
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There are several anonymous posters on this topic. Some of us use that 'tool' as a way to simply not be known. Not because we have slanderous or 'gutless' things to say, yet to remain anonymous for our own reasons. Using anonymity soley to say gutless statements is pretty sad, trust me, If I had any insults to sling, too that, I would add my name.
I did not use the term "average joe" towards you, specifically. Even though I don't understand why being your "average joe" was an insult???
to the rude anonymous, a quick piece of advice for computer behavior. The best rule of thumb is to not say anything on the computer that you wouldn't say to someones face. It keeps you from being jerk.
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by stopgetinpopped on March 9, 2005
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As much as he doesn't like to hear of it. The truth remains that he is one of the few "true" professionals in this field!
Best Regards,
Terry Phillip
Curator of Reptiles
Black Hills Reptile Gardens
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by AquaHerp on March 10, 2005
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I first met Jim Harrison years ago when giving a talk at the Minton Symposium. Jim is a true professional in the field and had handled and care for thousands upon thousands of species. I highly respect his opinions and advice as he shoots strait from the hip and speaks from true experience.
Doug Hotle
General Curator
Abilene Zoo
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by DougW on March 10, 2005
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I was lucky enough to live within an hour of Jims facility, I was even luckier that he let me hang around there an absurd amount through my teenage years. He's a great teacher and a great snake handler, i wont call him an expert though simply because he doesnt seem to like it (but he is). But he was one of the best people to have around as a kid getting into hot herps.
My complaint with Jim is that he has so much to offer to the community at large but doesnt feel as though people are really listening to anyone anymore so he stays out of the "loop". You still have a lot to offer Jim if your reading this, you shared it with me, and now i share it with my younger friends, but a lot of others could benefit from your years of experience too, at least pull a Kaufield man and write down your herping tales, personally i prefer them to the afore mentioned author and herpetologist you have the knack for adding just the right amount of humor to them.
Much love and much respect,
Douglas L. Williams
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by Phobos on March 11, 2005
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Welcome back "Phantom" you have been missed..okay well, maybe not everyone missed you..lol.
How do you like my "new" nickname on this site?
"Diamond Butt Al"
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by AWR on March 30, 2005
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Today, I watched Austin Stevens in action for the first time. It was like reading a bad book and left me with a curious bad taste. His great action adventure in the wilds of Queensland, Autralia included a two hour descent down a cliff-waterfall (this after nearly drowning after being dropped off a helicopter). His primary objective was the breif acquisition of a python (Amethyst). The happy moment arrived during the "last tree he was to climb" with just hours before the deadline and the additional impending doom of disastrous weather. While displaying his gigantic catch high up in a tree, it was evident the snake was a captive. Any respectable herpetologist knows about snakes that rub their noses (abraded rostrum); although healed, it was still quite noticeable. The footage of the habitat was alright. It will be difficult to watch him again, let alone hear him. Although I'm speculating, I have little doubt the animals are mistreated.
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