Aesculapian snakes are found in three locations. There is also a population near Bridgend. European pond turtles got here the same way that the Red Eared Sliders did, and Alligator Snapping turtles have been known to turn up, with the biggest I know of having been pulled from Earlswood Lakes, south of Birmingham.
It's surprising just how many photos I'm seeing of Turtles now, my friend hooked one from an Oxford backwater! I'm guessing these were originally bought as pets, I seem to remember when I was a boy everyone wanted one after watching the cartoon 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles', but I guess they eventually became bored of them and just released them into the wild.
@@Qalmcut no. I found a university study done and recognise the details. Their range is interesting. One of the trackers was located inside another snake! They prey on each other!!!
@@kevinchamberlain7928 oh interesting, damn 😳 i didnt know that aescalapian snakes were cannibalistic. I live somewhat near their range in london and i sure hope to go looking one day!
@@Qalmcut In North Wales their existence is due solely to the huge compost heap of Colwyn Bay Mountain Zoo where they lay their eggs. Yes, they can survive the climate etc but for breeding purposes it seems they need the warmth from a decent-sized compost heap. There are a number of buildings identified that they frequent, especially for hibernating, They habitually use the same locations individually but some may occupy other different buildings? Hope this helps in locating them!
@@kevinchamberlain7928 ahh i see, makes sense considering how cold it gets here sometimes. Thank you! The species itself is quite beautiful which is why i really want to atleast see one someday.
@@Chasingscalesspecieshunt oh I thought they had been officially reintroduced late last year, thank you for the clarification and information it is much appreciated!
Aesculapian snakes are found in three locations. There is also a population near Bridgend.
European pond turtles got here the same way that the Red Eared Sliders did, and Alligator Snapping turtles have been known to turn up, with the biggest I know of having been pulled from Earlswood Lakes, south of Birmingham.
It's surprising just how many photos I'm seeing of Turtles now, my friend hooked one from an Oxford backwater!
I'm guessing these were originally bought as pets, I seem to remember when I was a boy everyone wanted one after watching the cartoon 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles', but I guess they eventually became bored of them and just released them into the wild.
Very cool. I like reptiles.
I live 5 minutes from the aescalapian snakes North Wales and know precisely where they are.
Damn, have you seen any?
@@Qalmcut no. I found a university study done and recognise the details. Their range is interesting. One of the trackers was located inside another snake! They prey on each other!!!
@@kevinchamberlain7928 oh interesting, damn 😳 i didnt know that aescalapian snakes were cannibalistic. I live somewhat near their range in london and i sure hope to go looking one day!
@@Qalmcut In North Wales their existence is due solely to the huge compost heap of Colwyn Bay Mountain Zoo where they lay their eggs. Yes, they can survive the climate etc but for breeding purposes it seems they need the warmth from a decent-sized compost heap. There are a number of buildings identified that they frequent, especially for hibernating, They habitually use the same locations individually but some may occupy other different buildings? Hope this helps in locating them!
@@kevinchamberlain7928 ahh i see, makes sense considering how cold it gets here sometimes. Thank you! The species itself is quite beautiful which is why i really want to atleast see one someday.
Weren't the aesculapian snakes reintroduced recently?
no official reintroduction all have been escapees or deliberate ones
@@Chasingscalesspecieshunt oh I thought they had been officially reintroduced late last year, thank you for the clarification and information it is much appreciated!
isn't there some debate as to whether the isle of white population of wall lizards is native or invasive ? In Ventnor i think
the isle of wights one will be introduced I believe
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