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Posted: 17 Apr 2003 Topic: Vanishing Adders



Hi Alan,

I am sure you will understand why I have edited your above post as we are particulary careful not to give too precise a location for some species.

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Posted: 16 May 2003 Topic: Cumbrian natterjacks



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Firstly may I welcome you to the RAUK forum.

It is forum policy that exact sites are NOT posted on here only general locations.

 

I am sure Caleb will be able to provide the information you require either by PM or email

 

 




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Posted: 14 Jun 2003 Topic: 3 Buckets of Frogs (Mervyn.. donĘt look)



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Posted: 27 Jun 2003 Topic: Adders at Sunrise



I spoke to Gemma today

Shes said what does AM mean?




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Posted: 22 Jul 2003 Topic: Another toad found in Hackney



OK folks we are all entitled to our passions and views

But it is now time to calm down


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Posted: 23 Aug 2003 Topic: Brown Snake at Rausham



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Can you clarify where Rausham is please?


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Posted: 06 Nov 2003 Topic: Late adder sightings



Posted By: Tony Phelps

Swanage - coastal population
1130-1345
1 adult male and one large female in VG condition
+ 4 Z.vivs inc one imm plus a male you know what Dave.

Off to Sweden for weekend with Mark O'Shea for the boa group 'conference',

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Posted: 06 Nov 2003 Topic: Translocating Adder



Posted By: calumma

I have just had an email request from a consultant who would like advice on how to translocate adders. Would anybody like to offer comments? Issues raised by the consultant included:

"Are there any restrictions/licensing issues we need to take into account because the Adder is listed on the Dangerous Wild Animals Act? Could you advise on a good technique for moving Adders?"

Now I have my own personal thoughts on this, but in the spirit of fairness, I wondered if anybody would like to share their (printable) views. I also wanted to catch Tony before his trip Big smile.

Thanks,

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Posted: 06 Nov 2003 Topic: Translocating Adder



Posted By: Tony Phelps

Hi Lee,
You have just caught me.
The consultants comments says it all really, why quote the DWA? Something that is bothering me about consultants is that I am a R&A consultant, I have good knowledge of other creatures but would not take a client with regard to any other than R&A. Unless specialised then this problem should be passed on to someone who knows. I could go on again about lack of coordination etc. I think you should reply Lee and state the basic rules about MITIGATION and how animals such as adders should be dealt with on a local basis.
The other thing is that if the local media get hold of a story of adders beeing moved around then watch out.
In the past we have had headlines such as 'Dangerous snakes moved on to local beauty spot'.
But as far as this particular consultant goes get him to 'see the light'.
Sorry not to reply more fully but have to sort out slides for three presentations.

Tony





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Posted: 18 Nov 2003 Topic: westmidland reptiles?



John

We do not give out site locations on this forum.

If you are serious may I suggest you join one of your local ARG's.


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Posted: 07 Dec 2003 Topic: Common lizard colouration



John I think Stu put the question here because he thought he may have seen a Sand Lizard, though the thread seems to have now moved onto vivi lizard variation, but that's discussion for you!

Perhaps we should start a new thread on the subject in the Common Lizard forum



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Posted: 17 Mar 2004 Topic: Early Toad Movements



Estimated 200+ common toads in essex on 16th March. Many in pairs but no toad spawn spotted. 3-4 clumps of newly laid frog spawn but only common frog spotted was in amplexus with a common toad. From observation last season of emerging froglets I would expect a lot more frogs at this site, so maybe for once the toads beat them to it. Should have some pictures of the toads in next few days.


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Posted: 19 Mar 2004 Topic: Bullfrog in kent..



Hi Ajfr0ggy,

The main distinguishing feature between Marsh and Bullfrogs is the presence of a dorsal lateral fold, which is absent in the Bullfrog.

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Marsh Frog (Rana ridibunda)

American Bullfrog (Rana catesbeiana)


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Posted: 19 Mar 2004 Topic: Relocated Ranas



Hi Matt, great stuff! I was suprised at the number of visble common toads I observed in Essex this week, 200+ in a 20ft stretch of water, quite amazing.

You could preserve picture quality by resizing the pictures to get to the upload limit. Taking them down to 700-800 pixel width will not only reduce the file size but also keep the whole picture in view on most monitors.

See this thread for some tips on how to do this

http://www.herpetofauna.co.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=435&PN=1

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Posted: 17 May 2004 Topic: slow worm



Alan

It's all down to Gemma's mad accountant :)



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Posted: 03 Jun 2004 Topic: Adders and dogs



Adders and dogs = application of common, as Wolfgang and Tony have said keep dog under close control on lead and away from danger areas.

Yes I do have a dog and he does come with me in areas where adder may be present.


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Posted: 04 Oct 2004 Topic: Reptiles in Humberside



Hi Danny We do not approve of the posting of exact locations on this forum but I am sure other members can contact you by email if needed


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Posted: 15 Oct 2004 Topic: basking & UT



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Posted: 16 Aug 2005 Topic: Lizard, weird orange vein?



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Posted: 01 Feb 2006 Topic: Forum announcement



It is noted that there is a lot of one-line postings and multiple postings being made.  This fills mailboxes unnecessarily and the forum is being used as a chat room. This is not acceptable and unless it ceases the forum will be closed.




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