Robbie Martin
@britishreptiles.bsky.social
Studying native British reptiles for 30 years and the biology, movement and conservation of specific populations of Adder, Barred Grass Snake & Smooth Snake for the past 10 years. Putting it all in a book.
@themessyecologist.bsky.social just had to say that I simply agree and love your ‘leave nature alone’ philosophy. As a herpetologist, specific populations of Adders which I have been studying for the past 10 years are only good in numbers due to their untidy, wonderful scrub habitat being unmanaged.
May 19, 2025 at 4:10 PM
@themessyecologist.bsky.social just had to say that I simply agree and love your ‘leave nature alone’ philosophy. As a herpetologist, specific populations of Adders which I have been studying for the past 10 years are only good in numbers due to their untidy, wonderful scrub habitat being unmanaged.
My careful capture-study-release of Adders include the undertaking of various body/head scale counts on adults to identify specific population individuals during movement. Fortunate to be experienced in studying/handling venomous snakes in the field (Europe, India) - the only reason why I do this.
May 12, 2025 at 11:53 AM
My careful capture-study-release of Adders include the undertaking of various body/head scale counts on adults to identify specific population individuals during movement. Fortunate to be experienced in studying/handling venomous snakes in the field (Europe, India) - the only reason why I do this.
Various male Adders from one of my study populations, this particular one is in Suffolk.
May 12, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Various male Adders from one of my study populations, this particular one is in Suffolk.
The genus Vipera, of which the Adder belongs to, is unique among the viper family as its members exhibit marked sexual dimorphism in sexes. The Adder (male, left/female, right).
May 12, 2025 at 11:38 AM
The genus Vipera, of which the Adder belongs to, is unique among the viper family as its members exhibit marked sexual dimorphism in sexes. The Adder (male, left/female, right).