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Originally Posted by RZL36
Stefan,
Minä ymmärrän
I totally see what you mean by, "Releasing offspring from a few individuals on the other hand would reduce the genetic diversity and place unnecessary pressure on a recovering population."
What if the released snakes were put into multiple areas, so there wouldn't be a particular genetic line taking over? I am thinking more about how useful, selective captive breeding could really help locale.
In any event, I went out herping about 10 times over the summer and found very little. Disturbingly little. So I am desperately trying to figure out what is going on and if there is anything I can do to ensure the survival of snakes in my little area.
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Do anything you can to enrich the environment for them. Encourage the development of mitigation ponds, prairie flower plantings, leaving oldfields un-mowed, placing boards or insulated box hides in areas around water, managing resources in your area to reduce pesticide use and increased habitat for frogs and small fish.
Work with your local land trust to set aside undeveloped lands. Not familiar with land trusts? Go to
APPALACHIAOHIOALLIANCE.ORG for one example. For your own area, go to
The Land Trust Alliance and ask them about your area...