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james4 Senior Member Joined: 13 Nov 2006 No. of posts: 466  View other posts by james4 |
Posted: 05 Feb 2007 is anybody from here,do you know any good sites of these areas,not just for vipera berus but all of our reptiles.cheers. http://ukreptiles.proboards55.com |
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Alex2 Senior Member Joined: 16 Dec 2006 No. of posts: 266  View other posts by Alex2 |
Posted: 05 Feb 2007 [QUOTE=james4]is anybody from here,do you know any good sites of these areas,not just for vipera berus but all of our reptiles.cheers. [/QUOTE] Hi James, I think it's against forum policy to give out specific locations (for obvious reasons), did you have any luck with your local ARG?. Cheers, Alex. |
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james4 Senior Member Joined: 13 Nov 2006 No. of posts: 466 View other posts by james4 |
Posted: 06 Feb 2007 no,no reply. cant you pm them me,i wont disturb them. http://ukreptiles.proboards55.com |
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Alex2 Senior Member Joined: 16 Dec 2006 No. of posts: 266 View other posts by Alex2 |
Posted: 06 Feb 2007 [QUOTE=james4]no,no reply. I'm not familiar with your neck of the woods I'm afraid James, so can't offer help there...Dorset's my stamping ground (for want of a better term on an Adder thread!), so get out and get looking, several species have already shown their faces this year :) |
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james4 Senior Member Joined: 13 Nov 2006 No. of posts: 466 View other posts by james4 |
Posted: 06 Feb 2007 yes i will,but i snowed up here today so they woont be out again for some time. http://ukreptiles.proboards55.com |
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herpetologic2 Senior Member Joined: 15 Jun 2004 No. of posts: 1369  View other posts by herpetologic2 |
Posted: 07 Feb 2007
James where are you and which ARG did you email? Vice Chair of ARG UK - self employed consultant - visit ARG UK & Alresford Wildlife |
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james4 Senior Member Joined: 13 Nov 2006 No. of posts: 466 View other posts by james4 |
Posted: 07 Feb 2007 i emailed the merseyside one,im in merseyside. http://ukreptiles.proboards55.com |
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Judderman62 Member Joined: 31 Jan 2008 No. of posts: 16  View other posts by Judderman62 |
Posted: 31 Jan 2008 [QUOTE=Alex2] [QUOTE=james4]is anybody from here,do you know any good sites of these areas,not just for vipera berus but all of our reptiles.cheers. [/QUOTE] Hi James, I think it's against forum policy to give out specific locations (for obvious reasons), did you have any luck with your local ARG?. Cheers, Alex. [/QUOTE]For obvious reasons ? I'm clearly a bit slow  I imagine it's in case the person reading is interested in harming Adders ? or is there another reason. I also would love to see an adder in the wild (be quite nice to see any snake in the wild really - but an adder would be great). I am in the Northern Part of Greater Manchester - would anyone be happy to give a general pointer/area and pref PM me with more specifics and also give any hints on best times of year/day and other tips for maximising chances of seeing one. I believe some parts of Derbyshire have populations - that's be great as it is such a lovely area too. I also like the idea of Photographing one but being a class 1 wimp wonder how close you can get to one before it gets a tad irritated ? Is it easy enough to get close enough to get the adder filling a reasonable amount of the frame ? Thanks in advance to all and what a great site  Thanks Judderman |
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herpetologic2 Senior Member Joined: 15 Jun 2004 No. of posts: 1369 View other posts by herpetologic2 |
Posted: 01 Feb 2008 Hi Judderman I suggest you contact Chris Monk at Derbyshire ARG or David Orchard at the ARG of South Lancasshire (+Greater Manchester)
I would suggest you link up with these guys as they can show you the sites etc check out www.arguk.org aswell
J Vice Chair of ARG UK - self employed consultant - visit ARG UK & Alresford Wildlife |
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Judderman62 Member Joined: 31 Jan 2008 No. of posts: 16 View other posts by Judderman62 |
Posted: 02 Feb 2008 [QUOTE=herpetologic2] Hi Judderman I suggest you contact Chris Monk at Derbyshire ARG or David Orchard at the ARG of South Lancasshire (+Greater Manchester)
I would suggest you link up with these guys as they can show you the sites etc check out www.arguk.org aswell [/QUOTE]Thanks for that when you say they could show me do you mean as in accompany me and take me there ? Thanks in advance and thanks again for the reply thus far J |
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Suzi Senior Member Joined: 06 Apr 2005 No. of posts: 860 View other posts by Suzi |
Posted: 02 Feb 2008 I think if you search through the forums you will find most of your questions have been answered somewhere already.
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Judderman62 Member Joined: 31 Jan 2008 No. of posts: 16 View other posts by Judderman62 |
Posted: 02 Feb 2008 Is that what passes as a helpful reply in your book ?   |
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Suzi Senior Member Joined: 06 Apr 2005 No. of posts: 860 View other posts by Suzi |
Posted: 03 Feb 2008 OK. Not trying to be unhelpful just saying there is lots of good stuff here you just have to do the searching. Time of year for adders is generally from Feb. onwards (although someone saw an adder the other week in Jan.). At the other end of the year the time varies with when they disappear to hibernate but October is getting on in their season. Time of day for best chances of seeing them is very weather/temperature dependent and also the month of the year. Generally speaking a dull cooler day with fleeting sunshine is best for seeing adders lying out as they are trying to warm up. On very hot days they can warm up more quickly and move off to hunt. As the season moves on the ground is warmer and the adders are not starting from cold, as it were, and so bask for a shorter time to get up to speed. I don't find very early in the morning much use but I know others do. 10am on a spring day ought to be a good time to start right up to lunchtime. Walks around teatime on a nice summer day in August often produce adders that are out warming up again. A bit of a thing you'll find with adders is that really there are no rules! I have seen many adders lying out in the middle of a scorching hot day when technically they ought to have moved off. After you've seen a few and had a season or two at it you will know more what to expect. Accompanying someone with experience and an eye for adders will really be a great help and you can then go off and find your own. Good luck. Suz |
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Judderman62 Member Joined: 31 Jan 2008 No. of posts: 16 View other posts by Judderman62 |
Posted: 03 Feb 2008 Awww thanks for that Suzi Much appreciated  |
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tim hamlett Senior Member Joined: 17 Dec 2006 No. of posts: 572  View other posts by tim hamlett |
Posted: 03 Feb 2008 hi i reckon suzi's just about covered everything but the following link will take you to the narrs site. they have downloadable reptile survey information packs which have graphics and pictures which i have found really helpful. http://www.narrs.org.uk/nrspack.htm cheers tim ps i've been a member of this site for just over a year and i can assure you that suzi is one of it's most dedicated and helpful members. it really is good advice to have a trawl through the site... there's absolutely loads of brilliant stuff for beginners and experts alike. good luck and keep everyone informed of your progress...especially when you get your first pictures. |
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Judderman62 Member Joined: 31 Jan 2008 No. of posts: 16 View other posts by Judderman62 |
Posted: 03 Feb 2008 Thank you to you too 
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phillip Member Joined: 08 Sep 2007 No. of posts: 29 View other posts by phillip |
Posted: 04 Feb 2008 hey judderman maybe we could get together as im only in liverpool,so not far. |
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Judderman62 Member Joined: 31 Jan 2008 No. of posts: 16 View other posts by Judderman62 |
Posted: 05 Feb 2008 [QUOTE=herpetologic2] Hi Judderman I suggest you contact Chris Monk at Derbyshire ARG or David Orchard at the ARG of South Lancasshire (+Greater Manchester)
I would suggest you link up with these guys as they can show you the sites etc check out www.arguk.org aswell
J [/QUOTE]I emailed Chris Monk 48 hours ago and not heard a thing from him Maybe he's just away / on hols or somesuch Might try the other chappy if I hear nothing in a few days Thanks again j |
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Judderman62 Member Joined: 31 Jan 2008 No. of posts: 16 View other posts by Judderman62 |
Posted: 25 Feb 2008 Should update I have heard from Chris and he has been most helpful including to meet up with me at some point when he is doing a survey Thanks for pointing me in his direction - much appreciated |
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Judderman62 Member Joined: 31 Jan 2008 No. of posts: 16 View other posts by Judderman62 |
Posted: 04 Apr 2009 Well last year it didn't happen as my father passed away in March and so I was somewhat busy grieving and dealing with all the aftermath one has to when a family member passes away. However last Sunday 29 March I did meet up with Chris and we saw 10 adders I was very, very happy - been so very much wanting to see some since beginning of 2008 and so was fantastic to at least achieve it last week.Many thanks to Chris for meeting up with me and showing me around - very much appreciated. Here's one of the pictures I took  |
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