Thamnophis.com World Meeting

[joeysgreen]

I missed most of the middle of this thread. I hope to attend, and have lots of connections in the field herping realm withen North America. I'm sure we'll find lots of garters. Maybe me and Jason can car pool? Anyhow, I don't think this has been suggested; perhaps because it's sooooo obvious. How about meeting at the Narcisse snake dens in the spring. When it comes to thamnophis, it just doesn't get any better than that. The Manitoba Herp Society attends there each year and maybe we could let them know we are coming; I"m sure they'd be able to offer help with accomodations ect. I know of dens from 3 species in western Canada if that becomes an appealing place instead; but my vote is still for Narcisse. Lots of other herps in the area as well.

Ian

[EdgyExoticReptiles]

stefan mention that, but you cant collect there and would we find anything else beside red-sideds?

I missed most of the middle of this thread. I hope to attend, and have lots of connections in the field herping realm withen North America. I'm sure we'll find lots of garters. Maybe me and Jason can car pool? Anyhow, I don't think this has been suggested; perhaps because it's sooooo obvious. How about meeting at the Narcisse snake dens in the spring. When it comes to thamnophis, it just doesn't get any better than that. The Manitoba Herp Society attends there each year and maybe we could let them know we are coming; I"m sure they'd be able to offer help with accomodations ect. I know of dens from 3 species in western Canada if that becomes an appealing place instead; but my vote is still for Narcisse. Lots of other herps in the area as well.

Ian

[adamanteus]

It would also be about three times the cost to fly to Canada from Europe in comparison to NC. It was discussed earlier, but I think it might be a bit optimistic for a first meeting.

[joeysgreen]

It costs more to fly to Canada than the US? I didn't know. Yes, you would find more than red sideds. Radix also frequent the area, as do non-thamnophis species like the smooth green snake, northern ringneck snake, red belly snake, northern water snake, painted turtle, snapping turtle, and a whole plethora of amphibians. But since cost is more prohibitive, this'll have to be a seperate outing

As for collecting, while I realize with some species it's the only route to gaining them into captivity, I hope this doesn't become the main goal of the trip. Perhaps with a meeting of likeminded thamnophytes, a gathering of captive bred offspring for trade could also occur instead. Being premedatated, it might be easier to work out the permits too.

Ian

[joeysgreen]

ooh, I might as well point you towards Field Herp Forum for a wealth of information on the subject. It's mainly a NA forum, and there are many NC members.

Ian

[adamanteus]

With sirtalis being the only Garter species found in NC, I doubt that collecting is likely to become the main reason for us to fly half way round the globe, but it might be nice to bring home a momento.
If the first meeting works out well, Narcisse might be a good target for our second get-together.

[Hannah]

California has some pretty amazing snakes.. California Snakes

[EdgyExoticReptiles]

yes CA has many different snakes i would probaly herp somewhere in the bay area

[adamanteus]

I just thought I'd bump this thread.... two reasons; firstly to let our newest members see it, secondly to ask you all if you've started saving your pennies yet!

[EdgyExoticReptiles]

lol i think im gunna go instead of going to go to england like i do every year

I just thought I'd bump this thread.... two reasons; firstly to let our newest members see it, secondly to ask you all if you've started saving your pennies yet!