Thamnophis.com UK Meeting 2009

[adamanteus]

So, who in the UK (or Europe) is up for another camping trip/meeting this Spring?
Those of us who went to Wainlode Cliff last year had a good time.... although not a single herp was found!
I just thought, as a run up to 'The Big One' in July, some of us could get together for a snake hunt and to raise a glass or two. I know a few members were disappointed last year because they weren't able to attend..... so here's another opportunity!

[Lulu Bennett]

I think it is an awesome idea but what dates are you thinking because by that time i will be finishing up with college work and taking my English exams.

[adamanteus]

I think it is an awesome idea but what dates are you thinking.

I was thinking quite early in the year... maybe April after the Spring term (well before exam time).... and not too close to The World Meeting.

[Garterprincess]

Sounds like fun, wud be up for meeting everyone!!

[adamanteus]

Sounds like fun, wud be up for meeting everyone!!

It would be great to meet you too, Claire.

[Garterprincess]

Thanks James, any ideas where u were thinking of??

[Lulu Bennett]

Would the south not be the best idea, then we get the pleasure of seeing the adder and grass snake both and maybe the lizzards too.
It appears that i am off from 19th March till 7th April roughly but will defo need to consider money issues too but will definatly consider it. i had lots of fun last time

[snakecharmer]

Apparantly Thetford forest is very good for snaking atm, a freind of mine counted 10 or so adders there this week!! The BBC Wildlife mag is also saying the New Forest for adders, and chances of smooth snakes this time of year, though I've spent years of holidays turning over logs in the NF and never found a thing!

[Sputnik]

Please could we revive this idea? James and I were going to go camping by ourselves if no-one else was to join us but I'm still hoping that a few others might be interested? It won't be this weekend now, obviously, which is probably just aswell as so far the weather does not look great.

What do you think? Give it another shot?

[adamanteus]

I was thinking maybe North Wales? I know some good Adder spots there.... plus we have quite a few members from North Wales.... but if you have other suggestions, let's hear them!