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Robert V Senior Member Joined: 06 Aug 2004 No. of posts: 717  View other posts by Robert V |
Posted: 08 May 2008
Saw this smoothie in lyndhurst - it was climbing the walls - is this normal behaviour? RobV |
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Robert V Senior Member Joined: 06 Aug 2004 No. of posts: 717 View other posts by Robert V |
Posted: 08 May 2008 RobV |
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arvensis Senior Member Joined: 15 Mar 2006 No. of posts: 445 View other posts by arvensis |
Posted: 09 May 2008 I'm a Smoothie - get me out of here! Interestingly, when I was there a couple of years, I saw a Adder do the same sort of thing. Is that a male smoothie? Cheers, Mark Hampshire Amphibian and Reptile Group. |
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Robert V Senior Member Joined: 06 Aug 2004 No. of posts: 717 View other posts by Robert V |
Posted: 10 May 2008 Mark, haven't a clue, as i wouldn't know how to tell the difference, but maybe Steve or Tony might know? Cheers Rob RobV |
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David Bird Forum Specialist Joined: 17 Feb 2003 No. of posts: 515 View other posts by David Bird |
Posted: 10 May 2008 Cannot really sex them from the view shown, there is such a variability in the markings and colours. One gets used to the slightly yellow, orange or red tinged ones being males but then when surveying you find a few females that have the same colours so I would never identify the sex from anything other than the length and shape of the tail. Ventral colour is also variable with about 1/4 to 1/3 of the specimens showing the opposite of what the majority show. British Herpetological Society Librarian and member of B.H.S Conservation Committee. Self employed Herpetological Consultant and Field Worker. |
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armata Forum Specialist Joined: 05 Apr 2006 No. of posts: 928 View other posts by armata |
Posted: 10 May 2008 Like Dave says the ones with orange or reddish tinge are usually males, females more greyish. But not set in stone, you really need to see the tail. 'I get my kicks on Route 62' |
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arvensis Senior Member Joined: 15 Mar 2006 No. of posts: 445 View other posts by arvensis |
Posted: 10 May 2008 True, it's always easier when seen in the flesh so to speak - except when they're extremely bitey like a female I ecountered earlier in the week in Dorset. Tony, Do you still need any pics for your book? Cheers, Mark Hampshire Amphibian and Reptile Group. |
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armata Forum Specialist Joined: 05 Apr 2006 No. of posts: 928 View other posts by armata |
Posted: 10 May 2008 If you mean the adder book then yes need habitat photos from various parts of the country and also Europe inc habitat of V.b.bosniensis. (Dave?) Also any good behaviour shots. Am also tring to source various aerial photos that cover my study areas in Wareham/Purbeck and also Surrey. Contributors would at least get a copy of the book. 'I get my kicks on Route 62' |
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armata Forum Specialist Joined: 05 Apr 2006 No. of posts: 928 View other posts by armata |
Posted: 10 May 2008 Should have included pics of management plus notes on same. BTW off topic did someone mention that Chris GO has left HCT, if so where is he now? 'I get my kicks on Route 62' |
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Alan Hyde Senior Member Joined: 17 Apr 2003 No. of posts: 1416 View other posts by Alan Hyde |
Posted: 10 May 2008 Hi Tony, Yup, It was me, and I have no idea what he's doing. I do have his contact phone number though. O-> O+> |
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Vicar Senior Member Joined: 02 Sep 2004 No. of posts: 1181 View other posts by Vicar |
Posted: 10 May 2008 Hi Tony, Chris has left, John Wilkinson has replaced him at HCT. Chris was intending doing some independent ecology work to earn some pennies before getting into Humanitarian charity work. That was the plan a few weeks ago. I'm overdue to contact him for a chat/beer. Steve Langham - Chairman 
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armata Forum Specialist Joined: 05 Apr 2006 No. of posts: 928 View other posts by armata |
Posted: 10 May 2008 It Looks like I am a bit behind re whos who at HCT, don't think I know John, I had better start playing catchup. 'I get my kicks on Route 62' |
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herpetologic2 Senior Member Joined: 15 Jun 2004 No. of posts: 1369  View other posts by herpetologic2 |
Posted: 14 May 2008 The snake would probably have a go at getting out the reptiliary. I was there today the adders were out and showing the same behaivour. Chris has joined the dark and murky world of ecological consultancy - as CGO Ecology Ltd...... Still he went to a site for me yesterday doing what he does best, which is great I am glad I can help him out getting out to those needy countries J Vice Chair of ARG UK - self employed consultant - visit ARG UK & Alresford Wildlife |
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armata Forum Specialist Joined: 05 Apr 2006 No. of posts: 928 View other posts by armata |
Posted: 14 May 2008 Jon, if you have an e mail for CGO perhaps you could pm me. Cheers 'I get my kicks on Route 62' |
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