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- 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_...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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..
- 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.
- 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。 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。
- 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!
- 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...
- 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
- 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
I look forward to it.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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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...
- 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.
- 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..
- 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!!!!
Haha.Warren wrote:I suggest you start ranting about Malaysian politics. It will either fall asleep or literally explode with fury. Either way - neat photos.
- 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...
- 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...
- 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.
Love the feet on the Rhacophorus as well.
- 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...
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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...
- 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.
- 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..
- 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...
- 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..
- 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...
- 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.
- 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 ...
- 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&...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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.
- 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...
- 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. ...
- 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.
What species of frog is that under "Some other species:"? Reminds me of a grey tree frog in some ways.
- 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.
- 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. PM me for details, if you are interested.
- 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.
- 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!"
- 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.
- 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?? You, or others, may piss on your wound if it pleases, but it will not end the suffering.