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Posted: Thu Jan 03, 2008 9:56 pm Post subject: |
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You're a sod James
Amazing trip by the sounds of it man you're a lucky guy look forward to seeing more pics! _________________ Paul
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Thomas Shanta CaptiveBred Addict!
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Posted: Fri Jan 04, 2008 12:14 am Post subject: |
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Sounds amazing,look forward to hearing more |
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Drymarchon32 Key Member
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Posted: Fri Jan 04, 2008 12:11 pm Post subject: |
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The trip to Oz was a 3 week mission, it was a holiday where I landed in Sydney and had to ge to Perth for Xmas, meeting up with my Bro and my Dad. I also had the GF as a passanger, co-pilot and navigator, which made the trip somewhat easier than I had originally planned as I was going to do it all solo
We covered 5,500km in just under 10 days so you can imagine we weren't exactly hanging about or spending hours looking for herps. Like any field herping, unless you already know the area, it takes a few days to find out where they are, and I just didn't have the time, until we got to Perth and then I was up at 5:30 the first morning and off looking for Tigers. This was before I found out that there was no point looking before 7:55am
I was able to stop off in Victoria at Healesville Animal Sanctuary for a few hours and met up with the senior keeper on herps who took the time to show me the collection. Healesville is an exceptional place, set in the bush, with excellent enclosures and I would recommend a visit if you are ever able to. They even have Death Adders on display in vivs along the trails, which goes to show the advantages of keeping native species(just stick 'em outside and no more fuss!)
The other stop off was Venom Supplies. Just a few units nestled in amongst the vineyards, but also Australias largest venom production facility. Unfortunately I arrived later than expected, had driven more than 500km that day and got caught in traffic in Adelaide. Bummer, so time was limited and the guys stayed well after knocking off time to show me the collection. Which is simply amazing, and left me totally in awe.
One of the building holds nothing but Coastal Taipan, and the first three pictures are just the Coastals( I wish I could remember how many exactly but take my word for it, there are alot!). Animals were just in perfect condition and the place was spotless. I was wearing flip flops rather than my usual sturdy boots and just standing in the building with that many Taipan made my ankles feel very exposed for some reason. _________________ Complacency killed the keeper |
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Drymarchon32 Key Member
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Posted: Fri Jan 04, 2008 12:45 pm Post subject: |
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Another Unit contains a mixture of species. I've identified them as near as I can but it was a little rushed and my brain was melting
Is there any way I can submit more than 3 pictures in a post?
Al _________________ Complacency killed the keeper |
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zarozinia CaptiveBred Addict!
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Posted: Fri Jan 04, 2008 6:15 pm Post subject: |
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Wow, I bet the venom place was an amazing experience. _________________ Cheers Angi
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Drymarchon32 Key Member
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Posted: Fri Jan 04, 2008 6:54 pm Post subject: |
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A few more.
To be honest I wasn't looking at the inland taipan that closely, I was watching how it was handled, mad skills. It really was impressive seeing how the animals were handled, but I guess when you get that much practice it becomes second nature. What a job!
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Drymarchon32 Key Member
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Posted: Sat Jan 05, 2008 7:43 pm Post subject: |
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Last of the batch, a few of my favorites
Bitis arietans
Pseudonaja textilis
Pseudechis colletti
My personal Favorite-Pseudechis porphyriacus
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Cluster of chaos Contributing Member
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Posted: Wed Jan 09, 2008 1:44 pm Post subject: |
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Wow Al!! It looks like you had an ausum trip and I wish I coulda come with you!!! Photos are fantastic and I especially like the Agkistrodon bilineatus Nice looking snake! Looking forward to seeing the rest of your pics and hearing more of your travels over a takeaway!!
Soraya x _________________ Soraya
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trueviper_UK CaptiveBred Addict!
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Posted: Wed Jan 09, 2008 9:40 pm Post subject: |
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Looks like you had a very enjoyable trip and they're some great shots you posted up
Whats the common name of Elapid in the last photo?
Drop dead gorgeous mate! _________________ You can't trust the snake......but you can always trust the snake to be a snake. |
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