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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) visits Pelee Island. The island is home to several Threatened and Endangered Species and has been designated an Important Amphibian and Reptile Area (IMPARA). Featured in this video is the Eastern Fox Snake (Pantherophis gloydi). The Fox Snake is federally listed as a Threatened Species. Due to this it now receives protection under the Federal Species At Risk Act. The Fox Snake is also listed as a Specially protected Reptile under the Ontario Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act. Also featured is the Lake Erie Water Snake (Nerodia sipedon insularum). The Water Snake is federally listed as an Endangered Species and as a Specially protected Reptile. The Lake Erie Water Snake has one of the smallest distributions of any snake on the continent (Campbell et al. 1991), having a global range of less than 40 km in diameter (King 1998). Globally, NatureServe lists the Lake Erie Water Snake as imperiled. An all Black (melanistic) Garter Snake (Thamnophis) is also seen. For more information on snake conservation, please visit: www.the-snake-man.com
Snake Advocate Matt Ellerbeck (aka the Snake Man) appearing on the television show Ktown Source.
Snake Advocate & Conservationist Matt Ellerbeck (AKA The Snake Man) encounters a Northern Water Snake. The Northern Water Snake 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
Video of Snake Advocate - Matt Ellerbeck (aka Snake Man) appearing on the Talk Show/Variety Show The Lounge. Matt talks about the threat of extinction that hundreds of snake species face, as confirmed by the appearance of hundreds of snakes listed on the International Union for Conservation of Nature's Redlist of Threatened Species. He also talks about the extinction (extirpation) of the Timber Rattlesnake from Ontario, and about his efforts on behalf of snakes in general. Also, note the website address that is posted in the interview is incorrect. Matt's website can be viewed here: snakeconserve101.weebly.com
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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) visits Pelee Island. The island is home to several Threatened and Endangered Species and has been designated an Important Amphibian and Reptile Area (IMPARA). Featured in this video is the Eastern Fox Snake (Pantherophis gloydi). The Fox Snake is federally listed as a Threatened Species. Due to this it now receives protection under the Federal Species At Risk Act. The Fox Snake is also listed as a Specially protected Reptile under the Ontario Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act. Also featured is the Lake Erie Water Snake (Nerodia sipedon insularum). The Water Snake is federally listed as an Endangered Species and as a Specially protected Reptile. The Lake Erie Water Snake has one of the smallest distributions of any snake on the continent (Campbell et al. 1991), having a global range of less than 40 km in diameter (King 1998). Globally, NatureServe lists the Lake Erie Water Snake as imperiled. An all Black (melanistic) Garter Snake (Thamnophis) is also seen. For more information on snake conservation, please visit: www.the-snake-man.com
Snake Advocate & Conservationist Matt Ellerbeck (AKA The Snake Man) encounters a Northern Water Snake. The Northern Water Snake 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
Snake Advocate Matt Ellerbeck (aka the Snake Man) appearing on the television show Ktown Source.
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