DRN did a story some time ago where the Ministry of Tourism was asking the world to vote for the Komodo Islands as a new world wonder. They were hopeful that gaining such a status would help them raise money from tourism on their islands but their own tourism industry as well as Rangers are speaking out saying they are not prepared for such an influx of tourism and it could cause not only a safety risk to visitors but also cause a huge ecological imbalance in an already fragile eco system. Park Rangers say they do NOT have the infrastructure in place to handle a large influx of visitors to the islands. Last year 45,000 people visited Komodo National Park and this year they expect to far pass their goal of 54,000 people.
Category Archives: Reptiles
Yesterday hoax story
A quick note for those who may be wandering. The story involving Newt Gingrich turned out to not be true, thank fully that is. There is no need to go into details for those who did not see it but for those that did just be aware that it was not true which is why the links were all taken down. I wrote a blog post about this last night.
New snake laws?
Posted on
by
Posted in Conservation, Laws, Lizards, Reptiles, Snakes, Turtles, U.S. News
Leave a comment
Posted in Conservation, Laws, Lizards, Reptiles, Snakes, Turtles, U.S. News
Leave a comment
Apparently Nebraska may adopt statewide restrictions on exotic animals including reptiles. Nebraska is one of the few states where reptile keeping is not restricted but Sen Abby Cornett of Bellevue introduced LB 64 After a man was killed by his 9′ Boa last year. The new law would “proposal would restrict pet snake length statewide to 8 feet and prohibit owning venomous snakes. The bill would require that any Nebraskan seeking to own a wild animal first must obtain a permit and $250,000 in exotic animal liability insurance, which may have to be obtained from an insurer other than the person’s homeowner’s insurance provider.” If you keep a native pet snake you will be required to have a warning sign on your property letting the public know a “dangerous animal” lives there. Current owners will be exempt from the rules until they get a new pet/. “The bill doesn’t stop people from having snakes in their home, and that’s where there have been problems,” Ferraro said. “They are not a companion pet, but if the person learns about the animal, they could contribute to conservation.”
Thi man said to be eaten by Crocodile
A Thi man was said to have been eaten by a Crocodile yesterday morning. According to police the incident was reported to police by friends that were fishing with the man at Sungai Damuan, Simpang 41, Ban 6, Jalan Mulaut Kilanas. This has not been the fire problem with a Crocodile in the area. In 2009 2 incidents took place where a child and man were both attacked.
Is it already to late to save our planet?
Posted on
by
Posted in Amphibians, Conservation, Foreign News, Lizards, Reptiles, Snakes, Turtles, U.S. News
Leave a comment
Posted in Amphibians, Conservation, Foreign News, Lizards, Reptiles, Snakes, Turtles, U.S. News
Leave a comment
Scientists at UC Berkley have said that at the current rat 75% of all species will be extinct within the next 300 years. It supposedly is being called a mass extinction the likes of which have only happened a few times in the history of the earth and this one is being blamed on climate change and humans. According to studies of fossils extinctions were far less common in ancient times than they are now. The scientists say that hope is far off as the 2 recommendations to stop what could ultimately lead to the end its to slow human growth or consume far less natural resources, 2 things are are least popular to the majority of human inhabitants on earth.
This brings to mind what Bob Irwin said on Urban Jungles-Radio last Friday night “Animals can live fine without humans but we can not survive with out the animals. I know a lot of people put a lot of effort into conservation all over the planet but it never seems to be enough. I wander what it would take to get more people to move in that direction and or is it even possible before we reach the point of no return?
Gatineau snake gets a new home
Well yesterdays Ball Python that was deemed the mystical drain snake apparently has a new home. Unfortunately I have to give a deadbeat alert and tell you the owner has yet to claim his animal and in fact when asked why he stated that he is not sure he wants it back. Pierre-Paul Trottier may be the next snake owner to abandon his pet with someone ells. The snake has temporarily found a home with an employee of the Outaouais SPCA
The mystical drain snake returns
If you are missing a snake in Gatineau its just been found. Oh by the way, the Police would like to see you as well. A woman wanting to take a bath got the shock of her life when the Python came out of the drain and curled up near the toilet. It appears the drain snake has reared its head again. After the snake was collected by police they stated that it appears to be a Ball Python “Royal to them” and while it is not illegal to keep such as snake there is a bylaw in Gatineau saying you must keep the snake secure. So if you are missing a Ball “Royal” Python and live in or near Gatineau your snake can be found at the SPCA shelter but bring your check book because there could be fines.