The "Hoser review" of the genus Thamnophis...

[-MARWOLAETH-]

I bet the book's written in crayon.

[kibakiba]

Nah, maybe in those big crayola markers. To simulate ink, so he can have a big boys book. Not a little kids book. He wants to act like he's older so that mommy will be more proud of his book with lots of made up names and professionalism.

[chris-uk]

Some of the world's great scientists were persecuted and denounced by their peers during their lives - I hope that Hoser doesn't see the criticism he receives as being some kind of prelude to everyone coming around in future centuries and saying, "you know what, that Hoser guy was right, isn't it a shame he wasn't accepted when he posted online".

I still find it incredible that he claims that his work has been peer-reviewed, and yet none of those peers who have reviewed and accepted his work as correct are willing to be named. What does that tell me? Either these peer-reviewers don't exist, or they don't actually agree with what has been "published" in the AJH.

[Stefan-A]

Some of the world's great scientists were persecuted and denounced by their peers during their lives

Yeah. It's worth remembering that so are the worst.

[thesnakeman]

Thanks for the posts people.
Simple question.
Have any of the flamers actually READ AJH Issues 13-15?
All the best

[chris-uk]

Thanks for the posts people.
Simple question.
Have any of the flamers actually READ AJH Issues 13-15?
All the best

Does it matter whether we've read the AJH? The issues I have are about the credibility of said "journal" and the lack of verified peer review of the stuff you write. Get yourself published in a real peer reviewed journal (rather than one where you are the author, editor and publisher) and people may take note - I can't believe that Nature haven't come knocking on your door to get the low down on this huge animal classification story.

[Invisible Snake]

Thanks for the posts people.
Simple question.
Have any of the flamers actually READ AJH Issues 13-15?
All the best

Hey I'm not that familiar with taxonomy and I don't really care to be, with that being said, can you put up some pics of your snake collection?

[guidofatherof5]

Hey I'm not that familiar with taxonomy and I don't really care to be, with that being said, can you put up some pics of your snake collection?

The "Other Pets" thread would be the place for that. Please.

[Stefan-A]

Have any of the flamers actually READ AJH Issues 13-15?

Nope. Not going to, either.

Maybe if someone with even a little credibility starts citing them, but we both know I might as well train my eyes to the sky in anticipation of a flying pig invasion.

[thamneil]

Now that this has been reactivated, why not throw in my two cents? While my comment does not relate to your taxonomic work (which is ridiculous in its own right) I feel that it is an important one to bring up.

I am under the impression that you make extensive use of venomoids in both your demonstrations and in your videos. While this works for you, I feel that you are setting a poor example for others. Venomoids are not something to be taken lightly. While your snakes may be examples of the latest advances in venomoid surgeries, many snakes are not. I feel that other, less experienced people could take this the wrong way when handling a "venomoid" snake. Were the Acanthophis in your photo venomoid? I understand that many Australian keepers will free-handle unaltered death adders due to their calm demeanor, which is also a very bad example to newer keepers. Regardless, if someone wishes to have a snake that they can handle, they should not have to alter it to do so.