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View other posts by Moderator 		Posted: 06 Nov 2003
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,

Lee


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View other posts by Moderator 		Posted: 06 Nov 2003
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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View other posts by Skywalker 		Posted: 10 Nov 2003
As discussed, they should get someone involved who understands this stuff.

Simon
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