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by MaartenSFS
April 18th, 2012, 6:56 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Borneo Dispatches #34: Bungarus flaviceps (Red-headed Krait)
Replies: 41
Views: 20147

Re: Borneo Dispatches #34: Bungarus flaviceps (Red-headed Kr

This is a picture of Bungarus flaviceps baluensis , courtesy of Björn Lardner (Lardman). He's having difficulties posting it, so he sent it to me to post it. What an awesome animal: http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a260/Hans_Breuer/New%20Main%20Album%20from%201106/B_flaviceps_baluensis--Copyright_...
by MaartenSFS
April 18th, 2012, 6:53 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Borneo Dispatches #34: Bungarus flaviceps (Red-headed Krait)
Replies: 41
Views: 20147

Re: Borneo Dispatches #34: Bungarus flaviceps (Red-headed Kr

You have my blessing to now juggle B. fasciatus in classrooms around your area. Make sure it's a hands-on experience. LOL, good one! do you have a plan in place in case you get bitten? No. Just do what I teach in the above-mentioned classrooms - seek medical attention as soon as you can, but DO NOT...
by MaartenSFS
April 18th, 2012, 1:54 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Borneo Dispatches #34: Bungarus flaviceps (Red-headed Krait)
Replies: 41
Views: 20147

Re: Borneo Dispatches #34: Bungarus flaviceps (Red-headed Kr

Yep, all are about 20-fold more toxic than fasciatus on average. Does that mean I can now safely play with fasciatus ? I find those all the time...[/quote] You have my blessing to now juggle B. fasciatus in classrooms around your area. Make sure it's a hands-on experience. :lol: ;) Seriously, thoug...
by MaartenSFS
April 17th, 2012, 3:54 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Borneo Dispatches #34: Bungarus flaviceps (Red-headed Krait)
Replies: 41
Views: 20147

Re: Borneo Dispatches #34: Bungarus flaviceps (Red-headed Kr

How about multicinctus? ;) Unfortunately I'm unable to locate any studies in which the lethality of both flaviceps and multicinctus were tested, but by comparing the overlapping results of a couple of studies it looks as though flaviceps and multicinctus venoms are similarly toxic in rodents. My co...
by MaartenSFS
April 17th, 2012, 3:53 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Borneo Dispatches #34: Bungarus flaviceps (Red-headed Krait)
Replies: 41
Views: 20147

Re: Borneo Dispatches #34: Bungarus flaviceps (Red-headed Kr

John - according to LD50 testing in rodents flaviceps is considerably more toxic than fasciatus . How about multicinctus? ;) Oops, multicinctus is the species I meant to query, not fasciatus ... :oops: - multicinctus was Joe Slowinski's undoing, right? Whatever the case Hans, yours is a beautiful s...
by MaartenSFS
April 16th, 2012, 7:04 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Borneo Dispatches #34: Bungarus flaviceps (Red-headed Krait)
Replies: 41
Views: 20147

Re: Borneo Dispatches #34: Bungarus flaviceps (Red-headed Kr

Very cool Hans, a great find and I'm very impressed with your patience. As you know, there are plenty of deaths on record for Bungarus so they certainly do bite in defence from time to time (and I have seen flaviceps have a good chew on a snake bag so they can't be all that reluctant!). John - acco...
by MaartenSFS
April 16th, 2012, 7:02 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Borneo Dispatches #34: Bungarus flaviceps (Red-headed Krait)
Replies: 41
Views: 20147

Re: Borneo Dispatches #34: Bungarus flaviceps (Red-headed Kr

Nice find, Hans! It looks to be a large specimen. There is no mistaking it with the raised ridge on its spine so obvious. I wonder what it would look like after a fresh shed.. :crazyeyes:
by MaartenSFS
April 14th, 2012, 9:29 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Malaysia Natural History Report, March 2012
Replies: 40
Views: 16396

Re: Malaysia Natural History Report, March 2012

It seems like you are finding a lot during these trips! Draco is high on my list. If only I had your luck (or skill??). Keep up the wonderful posts.
by MaartenSFS
April 14th, 2012, 9:28 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Chinese Cobra (Naja atra)
Replies: 9
Views: 2035

Re: Chinese Cobra (Naja atra)

很好。我一直在找眼镜蛇。 :thumb: 我前三四年找到了一条但是它比我快和我在路边小便,没准备好我的相机。 :oops:
by MaartenSFS
April 14th, 2012, 5:28 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Malaysia Natural History Report, March 2012
Replies: 40
Views: 16396

Re: Malaysia Natural History Report, March 2012

I was thinking to myself that it didn't look all that different from here until the trapdoors.. I have been wanting to see Liphistius for YEARS!
by MaartenSFS
April 12th, 2012, 9:39 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: HERPING IN THE TROPICS – ECSTASY OR NIGHTMARE?
Replies: 43
Views: 13406

Re: HERPING IN THE TROPICS – ECSTASY OR NIGHTMARE?

My experience after having some of the same frustrations in Thailand is that the tropics just have such ideal habitat everywhere, it's too difficult to narrow down exactly where a creature will be. In a dry climate you can search for the moist spots, in a cool climate you can search for the warm sp...
by MaartenSFS
April 11th, 2012, 6:32 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: HERPING IN THE TROPICS – ECSTASY OR NIGHTMARE?
Replies: 43
Views: 13406

Re: HERPING IN THE TROPICS – ECSTASY OR NIGHTMARE?

Very interesting read, Hans! I am having the same experience in the subtropics, without the benefit of hot weather all year round.. I have also found flipping to be futile, though I still can't resist the urge somehow. =S
by MaartenSFS
April 11th, 2012, 6:20 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: My first couple of months living in herp paradise, SE Qld
Replies: 41
Views: 18789

Re: My first couple of months living in herp paradise, SE Ql

TNWJackson wrote:Thanks Maarten - definitely agree there's more to life (and nature) than herps. When I get a decent macro lens I'll spend a lot more time photographing inverts I'm sure.
I look forward to it. ;)
by MaartenSFS
April 8th, 2012, 11:00 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: My first couple of months living in herp paradise, SE Qld
Replies: 41
Views: 18789

Re: My first couple of months living in herp paradise, SE Ql

Stunning.. the only problem is that I'm not there. It certainly is a paradise. Love the invertebrate shots as well. There are more than just herps out there. Keep up the good work. ;)
by MaartenSFS
April 4th, 2012, 10:31 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: 2012 King Cobra Hunt???
Replies: 13
Views: 3231

Re: 2012 King Cobra Hunt???

BUMP. Going to move the date to mid-August, as a fellow herper won't be free after that. Perhaps between 20 and 22 August or so.
by MaartenSFS
April 3rd, 2012, 6:09 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Borneo Dispatches #33: Cultural Stuff
Replies: 5
Views: 2261

Re: Borneo Dispatches #33: Cultural Stuff

I may as well reply here, as you were so quick in getting this up! I really enjoyed your view of daily life on Borneo. It looks like there are absolutely stunning places left, there. That being said, I demand to see a photo of you in a traditional headdress! Some beautiful waterfalls as well. I'll b...
by MaartenSFS
April 2nd, 2012, 5:20 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Borneo Dispatches #32: Less Talk. More Kraits.
Replies: 7
Views: 2552

Re: Borneo Dispatches #32: Less Talk. More Kraits.

Psh.. your "bad" posts have more snakes than my "good" posts. I have only found lots of DOR kraits so far.. :? You should post more cultural scenes as well. I for one am very interested in those. Show us the whole picture of what it's like to live and travel on Borneo.
by MaartenSFS
March 29th, 2012, 9:31 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: 2011/2012: Texas and the Tropics
Replies: 18
Views: 5459

Re: 2011/2012: Texas and the Tropics

Gadverdamme.. :shock:
by MaartenSFS
March 29th, 2012, 3:15 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: How to photograph wild retics - HELP PLEASE!!!!
Replies: 23
Views: 3938

Re: How to photograph wild retics - HELP PLEASE!!!!

Warren wrote:I suggest you start ranting about Malaysian politics. It will either fall asleep or literally explode with fury. Either way - neat photos.
Haha. :D
by MaartenSFS
March 28th, 2012, 5:52 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Trip to the Borders (Guangxi/Hunan)
Replies: 0
Views: 1327

Trip to the Borders (Guangxi/Hunan)

See my first 2012 China Report here: http://www.fieldherpforum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=9944 Spring is finally here in South China and I went out for my first real trip of the year with several friends. Our destination was to an area that I had not previously explored on the border of Guang...
by MaartenSFS
March 28th, 2012, 6:15 am
Forum: Image Lab
Topic: Panasonic FZ150
Replies: 4
Views: 5571

Re: Panasonic FZ150

After two months of using the camera I bring you images: http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1033&message=40760034 (the second half) http://www.fieldherpforum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=10927 I find that the camera takes very detailled, well-exposed photos and has a myriad of...
by MaartenSFS
March 27th, 2012, 5:58 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Borneo Dispatches #30: Two Horned, One Flying
Replies: 18
Views: 4702

Re: Borneo Dispatches #30: Two Horned, One Flying

I really like the second photo, Hans. It has such a Clint Eastwood attitude. "Go ahead. Make my day." I was surprised at how big it got. You've inspired me to look for Megophrys this year (but not in that genus - we have Xenophrys)!

Love the feet on the Rhacophorus as well.
by MaartenSFS
March 21st, 2012, 7:49 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Should the location of newly discovered species be hidden?
Replies: 3
Views: 1296

Re: Should the location of newly discovered species be hidde

The solution has already been found. When Atheris matildae was discovered, specimens were immediately given to well-known and responsible breeders to create a captive-bred population. ;) Edit: Also, this is absolutely going on and a very serious problem, besides the animals already being consumed as...
by MaartenSFS
March 20th, 2012, 5:19 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: QLD, SA, WA, Australia
Replies: 15
Views: 4988

Re: QLD, SA, WA, Australia

Never get tired of Aussie posts.. best photography I've seen in a while.
by MaartenSFS
March 19th, 2012, 4:24 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: My wife's pregnant
Replies: 19
Views: 2744

Re: My wife's pregnant

Congratulations. mate. I'm in the same boat, though I will still be herping as much as I can since my wife's mum is staying with us and I can sneak out. ;)
by MaartenSFS
March 18th, 2012, 6:42 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: 2012 King Cobra Hunt???
Replies: 13
Views: 3231

Re: 2012 King Cobra Hunt???

The monsoon rains have just begun and I just saw toads mating yesterday.. soon the king will emerge to rule its kingdom. BUMP.
by MaartenSFS
March 15th, 2012, 6:59 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Borneo Dispatches #29: New HerpMobile
Replies: 12
Views: 3137

Re: Borneo Dispatches #29: New HerpMobile

O, that's smaller than I though. The one over here is thousands of kilometres. Still, Borneo and year-round "summer". Those roads look to die for, especially in your new car. I appreciate and hope to accept said invitation in the next several years. ;)
by MaartenSFS
March 15th, 2012, 6:57 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Herping in Taiwan - The Book - PRICING POLL, PLEASE HELP!
Replies: 24
Views: 3754

Re: Herping in Taiwan - The Book - PRICING POLL, PLEASE HELP

When I do eventually get my hands on it I'll want option two! Good luck. I am watching from the sidelines, as I plan to do a book as well. You could also try publishing it in E-book form.
by MaartenSFS
March 14th, 2012, 6:09 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: One fewer guy killing herps on TV
Replies: 24
Views: 5376

Re: One fewer guy killing herps on TV

I know that he killed (and ate herps), but we have mutual friends (they served together) and he is the real deal. He's far from the only or the best, but he is an amazing climber. I doubt that the actions of this man or most people watching his programme impacts snake populations.. I actually prefer...
by MaartenSFS
March 14th, 2012, 6:00 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Borneo Dispatches #29: New HerpMobile
Replies: 12
Views: 3137

Re: Borneo Dispatches #29: New HerpMobile

How large is the area that those karsts occupy? Quite beautiful. I wish there were more karst rainforest left here. I really need to visit you some day. ;)
by MaartenSFS
March 14th, 2012, 4:09 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Borneo Dispatches #29: New HerpMobile
Replies: 12
Views: 3137

Re: Borneo Dispatches #29: New HerpMobile

Nice ride, Hans.. Are those karst peaks that I see in the background? I would stay there forever.. ;)
by MaartenSFS
March 10th, 2012, 6:35 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Borneo Dispatches #28: Krait Road
Replies: 10
Views: 3011

Re: Borneo Dispatches #28: Krait Road

Nice area, Hans! The snake certainly looks harmless, doesn't it? Beady little eyes, surely not capable of ending a life?? I can see why you moved down there, despite Taiwan already having some great herping habitat. Even the slightest hint of a winter for several months dampens the spirit.. :cry: Bu...
by MaartenSFS
March 10th, 2012, 6:27 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: 2012 King Cobra Hunt???
Replies: 13
Views: 3231

Re: 2012 King Cobra Hunt???

I actually agree with that statement..
by MaartenSFS
March 9th, 2012, 6:23 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: 2012 King Cobra Hunt???
Replies: 13
Views: 3231

Re: 2012 King Cobra Hunt???

O, nice.. Have you herped in China before? I hope to reach southern Yunnan and northern Vietnam in the years to come. There are still a lot of places to explore in Guangxi first, though, and Hainan has been on my list for a long time. I doubt they will be easy to find, but I think this location is t...
by MaartenSFS
March 9th, 2012, 6:00 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: 2012 King Cobra Hunt???
Replies: 13
Views: 3231

Re: 2012 King Cobra Hunt???

Beautiful specimen you've got there. I assume this is not your personal pet, but part of your work?? Other than a trip to Hainan I should be around from June to September. Let me know when your plans solidify. ;)
by MaartenSFS
March 9th, 2012, 2:54 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: 2012 King Cobra Hunt???
Replies: 13
Views: 3231

2012 King Cobra Hunt???

Dear forum-goers, 2012 marks the year of the dragon in China. Although that serpent is thought to have mythological origins, another lurks in the subtropical rainforests of the south. I have uncovered several locations where Ophiophagus hannah was found in surveys by well-known Hongkong and Chinese ...
by MaartenSFS
March 4th, 2012, 2:10 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Mas Panama
Replies: 14
Views: 5329

Re: Mas Panama

I have never been too excited about Central American posts until I saw this one. To paraphrase my Kiwi college roommate: "There's three things I hate: warm beer, cold pie, and Asian herp snobs" :-) @Hans: What are you talking about vacation?? I didn't say "me", I said "you&...
by MaartenSFS
March 2nd, 2012, 3:16 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Mas Panama
Replies: 14
Views: 5329

Re: Mas Panama

I have never been too excited about Central American posts until I saw this one. I really like the habitat shots and it looks like you found a variety of herps. I laughed when I saw that sign and your "ripped kids" caption. :lol: @Hans: What are you talking about vacation?? You live in a n...
by MaartenSFS
March 2nd, 2012, 2:45 am
Forum: Image Lab
Topic: High quality point and shoot, which one?
Replies: 17
Views: 6773

Re: High quality point and shoot, which one?

Whatever you decide to get, do some research. I have been hearing some names getting thrown around that are definitely not the top of their class. I know this from researching my next camera for about six months before I had saved enough to buy it. Image quality should be high up on the list, as sho...
by MaartenSFS
March 2nd, 2012, 2:35 am
Forum: Image Lab
Topic: High quality point and shoot, which one?
Replies: 17
Views: 6773

Re: High quality point and shoot, which one?

What camera are you referring to? I checked the panasonic lumix (you seem like a fan) zs20, due in march, but it has neither a movable LCD nor an optical viewfinder. Sorry for the late reply. I was refering the the Panasonic FZ150: http://www.cameralabs.com/reviews/Panasonic_Lumix_DMC_FZ150/ I woul...
by MaartenSFS
March 1st, 2012, 4:38 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Snake Hook?
Replies: 27
Views: 12714

Re: Snake Hook?

I third the John Zegel. I brought two of his collapsible hooks with me to China and they have been amazingly light and portable, yet strong enough to flip most things.
by MaartenSFS
February 27th, 2012, 7:01 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: AL herping 2012, capito et al
Replies: 20
Views: 5110

Re: AL herping 2012, capito et al

Maarten, yep, still a treefrog. It was kinda dark for a barker, they get WAY prettier than those. Probably since this is the first time they came out and it was still kinda cool compared to what they really like is why they were so dull in color. All that rain you speak of should certainly get a lo...
by MaartenSFS
February 27th, 2012, 3:33 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: AL herping 2012, capito et al
Replies: 20
Views: 5110

Re: AL herping 2012, capito et al

it was 73 degrees the whole night (23 C), obviously warmer that day. The first frog under "the other species" is a Barking Treefrog ( Hyla gratiosa ) A, same genus, no wonder. Lovely specimen. That's some good weather you have got there. Currently unseasonally cold in the south of China. ...
by MaartenSFS
February 26th, 2012, 7:00 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: AL herping 2012, capito et al
Replies: 20
Views: 5110

Re: AL herping 2012, capito et al

Nice shots, Kevin. It still looks cold there. What was the temperature? I hope it will be warm enough to ride out in a month or so, here.

What species of frog is that under "Some other species:"? Reminds me of a grey tree frog in some ways.
by MaartenSFS
February 16th, 2012, 10:00 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Herping in Taiwan - The Book - DONE!
Replies: 52
Views: 50413

Re: Herping in Taiwan - The Book - DONE!

I don't know about that, but I stopped my credit card before I returned here and the prices here are ridiculous. :?
by MaartenSFS
February 15th, 2012, 8:23 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: God Hates Checkered Whiptail Lizards!!!
Replies: 17
Views: 5292

Re: God Hates Checkered Whiptail Lizards!!!

Never overestimate the education system, Hans. :D PM me for details, if you are interested.
by MaartenSFS
February 15th, 2012, 8:22 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Herping in Taiwan - The Book - DONE!
Replies: 52
Views: 50413

Re: Herping in Taiwan - The Book - DONE!

I can't help you, but I wish you the best of luck. If it goes well for you (which it will!), I may try my hand some day. ;) If I ever leave China I will get myself a copy. Until then I will continue to enjoy your excellent posts.
by MaartenSFS
February 15th, 2012, 4:13 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: God Hates Checkered Whiptail Lizards!!!
Replies: 17
Views: 5292

Re: God Hates Checkered Whiptail Lizards!!!

Nice find, Hans! It's obvious that this wasn't written by a Mid-Western religious nut, as it uses words with more than two syllables. "Momma, he ain't from around here. He usin' strange words. Make it stop!"
by MaartenSFS
February 14th, 2012, 6:14 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: The Snake That Can Send You Back Through Puberty
Replies: 9
Views: 2097

Re: The Snake That Can Send You Back Through Puberty

I have been wanting to find this species.. and preferably not get bitten by it. I believe their range in China is severely reduced now.
by MaartenSFS
February 14th, 2012, 4:14 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China 2005-2009 REDUX
Replies: 93
Views: 21105

Re: Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China 2005-2009 REDUX

Just how hot can a German man's sweat towel get?? :P You, or others, may piss on your wound if it pleases, but it will not end the suffering. :lol: