Matt Wilson, Suzanne and Kevin Byrnes (right to left) were the first serious herpetologists of the year and it was a pleasure to meet with them and trade information. Matt has set up a great web site on herping in Europe - http://www.euroherp.com/ - well worth a look!
In May the big surprise was a call from one of the local hotels saying that they had a fish which had grown too big for their 1.50m aquarium - would we please give it a home? If our tentative identification is correct, we now possess an alligator gar - the largest purely freshwater fish in North America - and at a maximum of about 3.0m, it would certainly have outgrown its welcome in its old home...
So, the season is now well and truely under way and, if you're coming to see us at Aquaworld, we've got more than ever for you to get up close and personal to.
By the way, we now have a FaceBook page at http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/group.php?gid=59402679869&ref=mf where you can upload photos/videos etc - or just drop in to say hello to the other 150 or so members.
If you've visited Aquaworld and would like to write a review for everyone else to read, you can do so at http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g503710-d668754-Reviews-Aquaworld_Aquarium-Hersonissos_Crete.html
We look forward to seeing you all soon,
Judith & John
