Professor of Herpetology, Uni of Wolverhampton, Venomous snake specialist, Global field experience, TV Presenter, Lecturer, Author 10 books, 12 new snake spp.
Shropshire, UK
Joined May 2009
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🗣️ “As a 25 year old snake enthusiast embarking on my journey at Wolverhampton Polytechnic in 1981, I could never have envisaged the journey I would take to where I am today. "
Professor Mark O’Shea MBE reflects on his career both as a student and academic at the University.
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Standing in front of the zap stands I designed for 22 European Congress Herpetology we’re hosting at University Wolverhampton 4-8 September 2023. It should be an excellent week, with three parallel sessions and almost 200 delegates from 26 countries on four continents.
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Thanks to all who voted for the official SEH conference t-shirt. We are very excited to launch the official t-shirt design today. The t-shirt will be available to order during registration for an additional £15.
Special thanks to Jan-Hendrik Marais and @DeepakVeerappan
#SEH2023
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Another regional meeting for our @IUCN Snake Specialist Group! We discussed upcoming conferences, priority snake species for research, updates for conservation listing of species, discussed new membership, and connected people with experts on the ground in the field.
Biology Week 2022. #IAmABiologist Prof of Herpetology @ Uni of Wolverhampton, my work is diverse, i.e. A. tropical fieldwork, B. museum research describing new species, C. catching medically important snakes for antivenom & D. disseminating info via lectures, books, papers & tv.
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@CarranzaLab is already in belgrade!! Nice meeting @Micropechis and Milos!! Great meeting (hidden) Fernando again!! Missing lab members @Salvicarranza @mariaesterillas and @zikkeh
There is a job opportunity as an Animal Attendant/Reptile Keeper at the Hoedspruit Reptile Centre. Applications close 15th August. Venomous snake experience is expected.
Excited to announce that I will be speaking on a panel during the @cabinetoffice inaugural #honoursweek (10am - 11am, 16th June 2022) to share my experience of receiving an MBE and how we can increase nominations across the Science sector. Register here: bit.ly/3ym8Vnl.
On Tuesday 30th November I was presented with an MBE for services to Higher Education, Zoology, Reptile Conservation, and Snakebite Research, by HRH the Princess Royal, Princess Anne, at an investiture at Windsor Castle. It was a great and unexpected honour.
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This is a reminder about the upcoming BioScience Seminar Series on Mon 6th Dec, where @Simon_Maddock and Rémi Martin will be discussing "Unlocking the Vault: Snakes, Toads and Hidden DNA". The event will be in @Arena_Theatre. Free tickets available from eventbrite.co.uk/e/bioscienc…
Our important paper on taxonomic vandalism is now published in the Biological Journal of the Linnean Society. It also lists 464 academics from 53 countries who supported our efforts. Open access and can be downloaded & shared freely. doi.org/10.1093/biolinnean/b…
Published last week, my 7th book LIZARDS OF THE WORLD (UK edition), signed copies available from the author. Also available, 2nd revised reprint of THE BOOK OF SNAKES (UK edition). Copies are flying out to UK, Europe, USA, Asia, and Australia. Contact me for details.
Early start tomorrow to present "In Search of the Lake Serpent" at the East African Snakebite Conference (30-31 Oct. 2020), esp. as Kenya is GMT+3. eventbrite.com/e/east-africa…
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We are so #proud of alumnus @Micropechis - congratulations 🎉👏
NEWS: Leading snake researcher awarded MBE
A University of Wolverhampton academic has been awarded an MBE in the Birthday Honours List 2020, which have been delayed since June because of Covid-19.
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We are delighted to announce that leading snake and reptile expert, Mark O’Shea, has been awarded an MBE for services to Higher Education, Zoology, Reptile Conservation and Snakebite Research. Congratulations! @Micropechis dfmanagement.tv/mark-oshea/
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@Micropechis Hi Mark. I just wondered if you'd mind giving us a quick RT please to help max achieve his goal. Many thanks and stay safe. Steve. xitter.cf/rev205/status/12697595…
@CrocsOfTheWorld My son Max is planning a sponsored bike ride to raise funds for COTW so we'd love it if you could have a look at his crowdfunder page and RT. Thanks.
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#caecelian office mate doing something...odd? Burp? Stretch? (Watch till end)