Matt Ellerbeck - The Snake Man's log May 14 2010 'Today I visited the Narcisse Snake Dens in Manitoba. The site has been designated as an Important Amphibian and Reptile Area (IMPARA) by the Canadian Amphibian and Reptile Conservation Network (CARCNET). This is due to the fact that at the dens more snakes can be viewed at a glance then at any other place in the entire world. Some estimates state that the site is home to over 80000 snakes, within a mere 3 square kilometers. The predominant species found at the dens is the Red-Sided Garter Snake (Thamnophis sirtalis parietalis). Although the Plains Garter Snake (Thamnophis radix) is also prevalent, accounting for about 10% of the population. Upon arrival at the site, I quickly encountered many snakes before I even reached the first den entrance. They were crawling across the paths and slithering through the vegetation. Once I reached the entrances there were thousands upon thousands of snakes. They were slithering, basking, climbing, and mating. Some spots were literally carpeted in these reptiles. The ground just moved with activity. The areas adjacent to the entrances were also covered in snakes. Literally every step taken there were more snakes encountered. They covered the ground! I had to watch and make sure I didn't step on them. I spent hours at the sites just observing the masses of reptiles. On the way back from the dens I stopped in the town of Inwood to get a picture of the town's giant snake statue. As I ...
Snake Advocate & Conservationist Matt Ellerbeck (AKA The Snake Man) encounters a Red-Bellied Snake. For more information on snake conservation, please see: www.the-snake-man.com
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Snake Advocate & Conservationist Matt Ellerbeck (AKA The Snake Man) talking about the US snake ban on CKWS News. All footage is property of Corus Entertainment Inc. www.corusent.com
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Snake Advocate & Conservationist Matt Ellerbeck (AKA The Snake Man) encounters a Smooth Green Snake. This snake species is listed as a specially protected reptile under the Ontario Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act. Under this act snakes are protected from being harassed, killed, captured, bought, or sold. Violations of this act can result in a maximum fine of $25000 and/or imprisonment. For more information on snake conservation, please see: www.the-snake-man.com
Segment about Snake Advocate & Conservationist Matt Ellerbeck (AKA The Snake Man) that aired on CKWS News. All footage is property of Corus Entertainment Inc. www.corusent.com For more information on snake conservation please see: www.the-snake-man.com
Snake Advocate & Conservationist Matt Ellerbeck (AKA The Snake Man) talks about the conservation and welfare of snakes.
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Snake Advocate & Conservationist Matt Ellerbeck (AKA The Snake Man) encounters a Northern Brown Snake. For more information on snake conservation, please see: www.the-snake-man.com