Comments on: Warning – this blog contains snakes!

By: the muzungu

the muzungu — Mon, 10 Apr 2023 07:01:22 +0000

In reply to Dan.

OMG I can imagine your fright!
Yikes, a Gaboon Viper is a serious creature!
I must revisit Reptile Village. Does it look much different from my photos?
Greetings from Kibale Forest: home to Forest Cobra, Jameson’s Mamba and the fabulously pretty Rhinocerous Viper.

By: Dan

Dan — Sun, 09 Apr 2023 08:30:59 +0000

The last time I was at Reptile Village, the Gaboon Vipers were in a chicken wire cage instead of glass. My nephew was quite little and poked his fingers inside to try pull himself closer. He was fine, but I almost died from fright.

By: the muzungu

the muzungu — Tue, 09 Jun 2020 12:02:49 +0000

In reply to Snake lover. I'm writing a book... but it's not about snakes... I might be able to connect you with someone who is writing about Uganda's snakes and other reptiles though...?

By: Snake lover

Snake lover — Sat, 06 Jun 2020 12:23:55 +0000

In reply to the muzungu. You're writing a book! It would be great if I had a custom snake book!

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By: the muzungu

the muzungu — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 00:48:33 +0000

In reply to lizziema.

Oh no I haven’t Ma! That was a CLASSIC safari moment – I’m saving that story for the book!

By: lizziema

lizziema — Sun, 02 Sep 2012 18:22:54 +0000

You’ve forgotten the one that jumped off the roof and nearly came into the doorless pit latrine when I was in a very squatty position.

By: the muzungu

the muzungu — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 10:28:43 +0000

In reply to chs. Hi CHS tx for your comment but which zoo are you refering to? They do not keep primates at the Reptiles Village in Entebbe and I don't believe there is a Potto at UWEC either. Animals are well looked after at both places. All the animals at both institutions have been rescued: from poachers and bushmeat smugglers, and from people who were scared or ignorant and wanted to kill the animals. As for being businesses, both institutions really struggle to find the money to operate. Receipts from visitors are what keeps them going - and help educate people (kids in particular) about the natural world.