On Line Petition Presented to Cyprus Minister
January 11, 2011 by Cyprus Reptiles Editor · 2 Comments
Snake George has presented the Petition to the Cyprus Government . With over 1,400 signatures from supporters in Cyprus, Europe and Worldwide it should be listened to and action urgently taken to safeguard The Cyprus Grass Snake in its broken habitats on the island. Please read the Article in the Cyprus Mail below plus Comments. http://www.cypruspetitions.com/petition_details.php?petition_id=25
847 Signatures Now on Petition to save the Cyprus Grass Snake
December 12, 2010 by Cyprus Reptiles Editor · Leave a Comment
The petition says: “Snake George is desperately worried about the high risk that the endemic Cyprus Grass Snake will become extinct and realises that the Republic of Cyprus is simply not taking the necessary action to give it a real chance of survival.” Snake George, whose name is Hans-George Wiedl is a conservationist whose speciality [...]
Snakes in Cyprus
February 9, 2010 by Cyprus Reptiles Editor · Leave a Comment
George is writing a replacement for this temporary page which will be published as soon as it available (10/2010) With drought and thousands of acres of agricultural land being developed into housing estates, snakes are becoming a more common sight in our gardens and in urban areas of Cyprus. The snakes seek food, water and [...]
EU Legal Action
February 8, 2010 by Cyprus Reptiles Editor · Leave a Comment
EU Legal Action The European Commission will take the Cypriot Government to court for failing to protect the Cypriot grass snake. Statement This case concerns the lack of protection of the Cypriot grass snake (Natrix natrix cypriaca) which is an endemic priority species, listed at Annexes II and IV of Directive 92/43 and needs [...]
