Thought I'd better find the time to introduce myself to the group at large.
The name is Stu, originally from Aberdeen, Scotland but been living in Namibia now for the past 2 years. I am a wildlife biologist and am just awaiting final approval from the MET for my research permit to start a tracking program for puff adders removed from areas of snake-human conflict. I will be attaching small VHF transmitters (externally - NOT doing internal surgical implantation) then following their movements to monitor any homing instinct and survival post-translocation.
This will be the initial foray into herp research in central Namibia, with other exciting project proposals in the pipeline if all goes well. Watch this space
P.S. any other herp researchers out there that are willing to share their thoughts and experiences please give me a shout.
Stu