Westley the sad reality is by us bringing these alien plants into the country we have created a problem already and yes I agree biological control has it's faults as has been proven if not done correctly. But by us creating the problem we are obligated to find solutions to it to protect our heritage...

I feel compelled to comment on this as I deal directly with alien plant control. To me this is great news as already mentioned in the previous comment South Africa has one of the best track records for introducing biological control agents. This is definitely not the first and not the last, with the...

Ryan guessing you were helping out with WEI at Welgevonden? some very nice finds there, I was hoping to use your photo of the Psammophis brevirostris ? believe it or not but that's the first photo I've seen of the species on the reserve and that now confirms it occurs here and I'll add it to the gro...

The Snouted Night Adder find was quite a surprise as I've been working on updating and improving the reptile and amphibian list. By first creating a "potential" list using SARCA records and then using the current list and comparing, then trying to confirm as many as the unconfirmed species...

Got this guy last night
Atractaspis bibroni - Stilleto Snake

Hi Andre I did initially identify as Ichnotropis squamulosa not capensis but was revised on ispot check the link: http://www.ispot.org.za/node/186616 let me know your thoughts, that would be one more species for the reserves list

First off I would like to apologise for my inactivity in the year on the forum. As some of you may know I’ve been out in the Waterberg completing my experiential year of studies for a Diploma in Nature Conservation. I’ve been working at a well known reserve called Welgevonden Game Reserve. I’ve been...

Hi Kenny really loving the pictures great stuff some of the species I would love to see :) As for studying at NMMU I'm sure you'll love it and the experience you have already will hold you in good stead. I'm kind of doing it in reverse to you as I'm currently doing my experiential year for my nature...

Wow! is all I can say well done guys! Some awesome photography and some amazing finds may I ask what part of Limpopo you were in? I'm only asking as I'm working in the Waterberg region next year, so looking forward to seeing some new herps. Can pm if you like

Awesome post Mr Ping some awesome photo's once again

Scottish Sungazer I have sent through the paper through to your email Shadowfoot could you PM your email address to me and I'll send it through. I see your also studying Nature Conservation

This is a great cause to be hearing of :) I believe the endangered wildlife trust has/had a initiative going for the Sungazers not sure what's happening with it now. But the aim was to educate farmers who have populations on their properties about the plight as well as sustainable practices in which...

Hi Kennyakagera as Jamster has already mentioned the NMMU Nature Conservation course is a great option. I'm currently in my 2nd year at Saasveld (George Campus) studying the Nature Conservation course. I highly recommend it if nature and the outdoors is your passion. We have very well respected lect...

Yep definitely a Knysna Dwarf Chameleon B.damaranum very common in that area where they prefer forest habitat. The only other species that you'll get close to the distribution of B.damaranum is the little karoo dwarf chameleon B.gutturale which is more dull in colouration and smaller in size compare...

Hi I would reccommend lead free acrylic paint, but before you paint be sure to roughen the melamine as I've found it peels very easily especially if not 100% dry.