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jhanlon
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I've only just found this thread and after being told about these London snakes last year by someone who went to see the Welsh ones I'd like to check them out. Guess they'll be coming out about now? Does anyone fancy a trip or can they give me directions to the best spot? I knew about the Welsh ones when i was studying at Bangor in the nineties but thought they would be impossible to find (I read there were 1 or 2 sightings a year). Also, I had my hands full with polecats at the time... |
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st rick
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I have only made one trip down to Regents Canal this year and had no luck spotting snakes. I thought I might get lucky as it was very early on during one of the days that proved to be pretty hot last week.
Anyone else had any luck on the Aesculapian front this year? |
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will
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Hi Edited by GemmaJF |
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will
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That's reassuring David; thanks. I think someone at ZSL was going to do a survey of them but Richard Gibson who was the curator of herpetology has left and I have lost my contacts there.
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AGILIS
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Id would like to know how eu law on catching aesculapian snakes can be applied here as they aint natural species from here and who would enforce it pc plod who can just about issue motoring offencess, I would think the only crime would be some stupid byelaw as trespassing or some loitering importuning offence on crownland or British waterways enbankments within the regents park areas of left wing Camden towns last bastion of the Blairite polit bureau enclave in England keith Edited by AGILIS |
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Will to get the piccies vertically Do it like this (space) (hit the enter key to make another blank line) etc |
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will
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Thanks Gemma I'm so useless with technology ! |
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st rick
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Will, the pics were great.
I went to the park today and had a good snoop round, but outside the Zoo. No joy. I am starting to think I had beginner's luck on finding that original juvenile. Are you of the opinion that the majority of animals are inside the zoo grounds? Do you find them north or south of the canal? I still find it odd that mine was on the south bank, which receives very little sun. I am going to the zoo probably next week and could do with a couple of pointers. Thanks Rick |
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will
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Thanks Rick
I have indeed found the majority of snakes within the zoo grounds, on the sunny north bank (south facing, of course). I have a success rate of 0.5 snakes per visit, if you see what I mean - they're not easy to spot. Also some of the best habitat is 'off limits' to the public, unfortunately ! Good hunting Will |
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jhanlon
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I'm planning a trip soon for these and I'd be grateful for any tips regarding seeing the snakes. From what I've read they can be on the ground or in the trees/ bushes and the N bank of the canal within the zoo grounds is best. Any time of day? Is mid summer a good time to look and is there any particular method in locating them? If anyone is going to look outside the grounds and wants an extra pair of eyes PM me and I'll try to join you if I'm available.
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