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yorky Member Joined: 15 Jul 2005 No. of posts: 9  View other posts in this topic |
Posted: 15 Jul 2005
Topic: South yorkshire reptiles
I am interested in spotting local reptiles around the Sheffield area. Can anyone tell me if they know of a local Herp club/individual around my area who may be able to point me in the right direction? I am mainly intersted in the study of reptiles especially snakes.
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yorky Member Joined: 15 Jul 2005 No. of posts: 9 View other posts in this topic |
Posted: 16 Jul 2005
Topic: South yorkshire reptiles
Many thanks Chris, I will have a good look at their website and hopefully look forward to hearing from that person. This is just the thing I needed Cheers Yorky
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yorky Member Joined: 15 Jul 2005 No. of posts: 9 View other posts in this topic |
Posted: 17 Jul 2005
Topic: Grass snake habitat
I have just returned from an afternoon of trying to spot a grass snake on a local heath. The heath has an information board describing the different wildlife that exists there, it mentions Vivaporus lizards and Grass snakes. Call me old fashioned but I always thought that Grass snakes preffered dry sunny well vegetated banks near water. The above mentioned heathland is void of any water, and although I did manage to see around five vivap lizards, I saw nothing that rezembled anything like Grass snake territory, if anything it screamed Adder country. The majority of the heath is typical heather and rocks mixed with an abundance of bracken. Can anyone tell me if this is a rarity or is it common for Grass snakes to be far away from water in the middle of a heath around 300 mts above sea level? Please help  |
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yorky Member Joined: 15 Jul 2005 No. of posts: 9 View other posts in this topic |
Posted: 17 Jul 2005
Topic: Grass snake habitat
Many thanks Gemma, like you say I'd probably be better off concentrating my efforts elsewhere. I'll stick near the ponds next time.  |
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yorky Member Joined: 15 Jul 2005 No. of posts: 9 View other posts in this topic |
Posted: 19 Jul 2005
Topic: Grass snake habitat
Many thanks John I was looking around the Wharncliffe heath area. I will persevere in the north of Sheffield as the south is a bit too far to go on my bike.
Regards Yorky |
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yorky Member Joined: 15 Jul 2005 No. of posts: 9 View other posts in this topic |
Posted: 20 Jul 2005
Topic: Grass snake habitat
John Do you know if these recordings been literally at the side of the river? I shall be going this weekend with my fingers crossed and my eyes peeled I will let you know if I have been succesful. Many thanks Yorky |
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yorky Member Joined: 15 Jul 2005 No. of posts: 9 View other posts in this topic |
Posted: 20 Jul 2005
Topic: Grass snake habitat
Good thinking Gemma Regards Yorky |
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yorky Member Joined: 15 Jul 2005 No. of posts: 9 View other posts in this topic |
Posted: 20 Jul 2005
Topic: Grass snake habitat
Have just returned from an evening session and I've finally struck gold! Whilst investigating around a woodland fire pond for newts, frogs etc, my partner shouted "grass snake in the water", I imediately dashed over to investigate and saw a young grass snake fully submerged in the edge of the pond. I managed to lift him out of the water and it was a young male (long tale?) around 20" in length. You can imagine my delight! After having a good look at him for a few minutes I returned him back into the water where he immediately began foraging for food again. I have seen grass snakes in the past swimming over the surface of the water, but never submerged for any period of time hunting for their pray. So this experience felt extra special to me, just wish I'd had my camera with me!! This happened at 7.30 tonight. I'll report my sighting to the Sorby society via e-mail. Can't wait while this weekend for a good spotting session!! Is it just me or does anyone else get excited when they see a reptile in the wild?
Yorky
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yorky Member Joined: 15 Jul 2005 No. of posts: 9 View other posts in this topic |
Posted: 21 Jul 2005
Topic: Grass snake habitat
I sure hope so Gemma
Regards Yorky |
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