Report a heptile:ONLY DANISH REPORTS ARE ACCEPTED
Much of the knowledge that exists today derived from private people and amateur herpetological hobbyists. A lot of the reported data actually comes from private people - and not only from governmental firms as many might believe. I would appreciate if you wrote a description of which species of reptiles you found in your local area, "but only if you know exactly wich species", otherwise a picture is needed. I won’t abuse your data. I will keep them personal, and place your information in my private location maps. Perhaps ill even go there and take pictures of the animals. You can also write if you find sick or injured herps. Include everything that is important in the report. Thanks for the report:) If you find a species outside its respective area, dead/sick animals, or something else its always a good idea to report it to the local authorities.
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Sick or infected amphibians.
Source: National Veterinary Institute
In Denmark we also felt the effect of the dreaded virus 'Ranavirus' and the fungus Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis in our amphibian species.
DTU stresses that there is currently reason for concern in relation to diseases in Denmark at the moment.
The only thing you can do in addition to help amphibians is preserving the nature in which they live.
What should I do if I encounter sick or dead amphibians in the field?
It may be important to make a report to SNS & DTU if you find dead toads in the wild without immediately being able to see why they died.
Scientists will be happy to get your information and samples.
How I do it, what is necessary?
• Put the dead amphibian in a plastic bag.
• Put the amphibian in the freezer immediately when you get home.
• Report your findings in a questionnaire on sns.dk - and please remember to inform the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) as well.
• Within a week you will be contacted by the researcher
It is not dangerous to collect a dead amphibian - they can’t infect humans, (only other amphibian and some species of fish can be infected).
Contact:
[email protected]
[email protected]
Rana virus and Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis can be reported to:
Contact person: Hans Erik Svart, The Danish Forest and Nature Agency;
phone: +45 72 54 28 29,
email: [email protected]
In Denmark we also felt the effect of the dreaded virus 'Ranavirus' and the fungus Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis in our amphibian species.
DTU stresses that there is currently reason for concern in relation to diseases in Denmark at the moment.
The only thing you can do in addition to help amphibians is preserving the nature in which they live.
What should I do if I encounter sick or dead amphibians in the field?
It may be important to make a report to SNS & DTU if you find dead toads in the wild without immediately being able to see why they died.
Scientists will be happy to get your information and samples.
How I do it, what is necessary?
• Put the dead amphibian in a plastic bag.
• Put the amphibian in the freezer immediately when you get home.
• Report your findings in a questionnaire on sns.dk - and please remember to inform the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) as well.
• Within a week you will be contacted by the researcher
It is not dangerous to collect a dead amphibian - they can’t infect humans, (only other amphibian and some species of fish can be infected).
Contact:
[email protected]
[email protected]
Rana virus and Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis can be reported to:
Contact person: Hans Erik Svart, The Danish Forest and Nature Agency;
phone: +45 72 54 28 29,
email: [email protected]
Want to read more about Rana Virus & Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis?
See/report observations of invasive species
Click here to be redirected to the Danish forest and nature agency's website
More advices: http://www.naturstyrelsen.dk/Naturbeskyttelse/invasivearter/Borger/
Click here to be redirected to the Danish forest and nature agency's website
More advices: http://www.naturstyrelsen.dk/Naturbeskyttelse/invasivearter/Borger/