Through the ages , different civilizations around the world have used Crocodiles as mythological fodder. Killing machines that destroy anything they can lay their jaws on. Primeval animals regarded to have little intelligence and a next to nothing ability to co-exist with humans.
The Madras Crocodile Bank Trust (MCBT) and Centre for herpetology is redefining the way we perceive these beautiful animals that have changed little since the time of the dinosaurs. So, while at the Croc Bank, if you hear someone yelling out ‘Ally’ or ‘Pintoo’, be assured they are not the names of friendly neighborhood mutts!
MCBT was founded in 1976 initially for the conservation of the 3 native croc species in
The Gerry Martin Project will conduct a 3 day workshop at MCBT, Ch
ennai this July for keen reptile enthusiasts. The program will cover the different aspects of reptile husbandry and reptile biology. P
articipants will get a unique chance to live the life of a reptile keeper by helping out with some of their day to day husbandry work with Crocs and Turtles.
Herpetologists and experts in reptile husbandry at the Croc Bank will run this program through a set of carefully designed activities. Partic
ipants will also get to meet and interact with the Irula people and walk with them in search of any of the big-4 medically important species of snakes in
Activities :
- Introduction to various reptile species at the Croc Bank
- Assisting in research and husbandry work, currently carried out at MCBT
- Understanding reptile taxonomy
- Night Safari
- Morning walk with the Irulas in search of snakes
- Birding at the Croc Bank
- Well…theres the
- Safe protocol while working with crocodiles
Dates : 16th July
For further information or to register for this workshop, please get in touch with Chaitanya on 9886285988 (chaitanya@gerrymartin.in)
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