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Vicar
Senior Member Joined: 02 Sep 2004 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 1184 |
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Mark,
I was going to suggest the same thing, as rail links to the area are excellent. Don't make the same mistake I did and drive ! I'm not sure about my availability in September yet, but a few people looking in good weather might just give an idea of how widespread they are ! |
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arvensis
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Well I have the w/c Sunday 9th and w/c Sunday 30th off so plenty of options. October maybe getting a little late but considering how variable the weather has been, anything is possible!
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Danial
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I went with Steve to see the site and the snake, and am also keen to return in better weather.
The habitat on one side of the canal is woodland with a ground cover of ivy, and at the time quite cool and dark. There are plenty of holes in the bank, probably rat, so lots of places to hide along with log piles, and possibly tree holes. Some pics follow Danial Edited by Alan Hyde |
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Alan Hyde
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Hi Daniel,
Nice pics mate. Hope you don't mind , I edited your post as the pics were side by side and difficult to view Cheers, Al |
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st rick
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My availability is not great in September, but I could possibly manage Sunday 9th. Not to worry - I live very close to the site and might even get down there tomorrow. I feel a warm day is important as I think these reptiles enjoy a bit of heat. Here is another pic. Thanks to Paul for these pics - my camera out of action. I hope he won't mind me posting these |
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Deano
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I'd be up for this trip. St Rick, when I found the bigger one it was 6-7 years ago. Wether this one is it's offspring I couldn't say. But, it was a lot bigger than this recent find. So maybe there is atleast a couple/pair. Someone pick a date. |
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Better to be lucky than good looking. |
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Danial
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Hi Alan
Glad you liked the pics and thanks for editing them. Danial |
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AGILIS
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HI daniel like the photos great shots its amazing to be able to jump of bus or tube in almost central London and get straight into a snake safari.no doubt in the future some one will pass a by law to have special licence . has there been any thought as to what else may have estabilished itself lurking in the undergrowth maybe a friendly Cobra or a nice black mamba who knows ?. keith
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st rick
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It's occurred to me that a 7 foot Aesculapian (they go olive all over when adult) would not look unlike a Black Mamba, they're quick too, especially if encountered in the environs of London Zoo! |
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herpetologic2
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Heres my mates mamba Just a warning (I am sure everyone knows this) but you do need a license to release any animals captured at Regents..... I would be up for a trip in September I was going to Jersey but I am delaying that until next spring. Let me know and I would like to come along Unofficial RAUK trip 3 or is it 4? Jon
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