Chatting to snake George the other day and he was telling me he has got to find new premises. The owner of the land the Reptile Park is placed on wants the land back to build a house
He was saying he has contacted the Government to ask if a piece of land is available anywhere to relocate the park, but to date has not heard anything, he keeps hoping something will turn up.
What a hugh loss if the park closed and was lost forever, that is his fear at the moment.
For many years he has worked hard to protect the reptiles and educate people on their preservation in the wilderness. I remember many years ago he certainly changed how I perceived snakes and since then have grown to respect them.
As usual, Dave his helper gave me a baby snake to hold, it was only afterwards he told me it was a rear fanged stinger
but I didn't freak I really enjoyed it
If new premises can be found I hope in the future at one of our Taverna nights we can raise a few euros to help him with the start up costs.
Jan