Working with Black Mambas

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BronxZooFrank

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Hi All,
As a small boy, I devoured the books of Messrs.’ Ditmars, Kauffeld, Whittaker, Sanderson and others who sought out snakes in their natural habitats. The formidable Black Mamba, (Dendroaspis polylepis), accorded respect by all, was given a special place of honor by legendary snake man C.J.P. Ionides in Mambas and Maneaters. Although I was eager to expand my snake hunting experiences, these authors convinced me that this longest of Africa’s venomous snakes was better observed than handled. Fate intervened, however, and I wound up working closely with what has been described as “Africa’s deadliest snake”. Accounts of the recent escape of a Black Mamba from the Pretoria Zoo brought an experience of my own back to mind…Read more here http://bit.ly/139lSY6
Please also check out my posts on Twitter http://bitly.com/JP27Nj and Facebook http://on.fb.me/KckP1m

Thanks, Frank
My Bio, with photos of animals I’ve been lucky enough to work with http://bitly.com/LC8Lbp
 
Another great post by Frank.

Should be around more often, Man!
 
it was very interesting to read. Thanks for posting it. :)

Thanks, Akira. I see you are in Kyoto I have some contacts at the Osaka Kyukan Aquarium and other zoos/aquariums there, and have spent some time visiting. Japan's aquariums and insect displays are unrivaled! I hope to return, Enjoy, Frank
 
Another great post by Frank.

Should be around more often, Man!

Much appreciated..I'll try, but deadlines, work, life get in the way. i have hundreds of articles posted on the reptile blog,. some on a related fish blog...let me know if you have specific interests and I'll send links, and pl check out others when you can, best, Frank
 
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