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06-30-11, 12:01 PM
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Non Carborundum Illegitimi
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We lost one of the good guys :(
Snake researcher’s untimely demise is first death in UK in 150 years
Press Release - Federation of British Herpetologists
For immediate release 29.06.2011
Luke Yeomans, one of the UK’s foremost and most respected venomous snake experts, has sadly passed away whilst administering to one of his beloved animals. Full details of the circumstances of this tragic event are as yet unclear but his family can take comfort in the knowledge that he died, as he had lived, caring for the king cobras which he had dedicated his life to protecting.
Mr Yeomans had established a sanctuary for the king cobra, the world’s largest venomous snake, which is sadly endangered in the wild and he felt passionately that captive-breeding was an imperative safety net in the face of potential species extinction. His enthusiasm and passion for king cobras and his in-depth knowledge, built up over a lifetime of experience, was the focus of his life and it is hoped that the legacy of his contribution to their conservation will live on after his untimely demise.
Whilst this is undoubtedly a great tragedy, Mr Yeomans was a licensed venomous snake keeper who accepted the implicit risks involved and considered this justifiable in the face of his invaluable contribution to science. Like many others at the forefront of their chosen field, Luke pushed boundaries and paid the ultimate price for his work and his death follows many in the fields of sport and human endeavour who have gone before him.
Sadly, Luke was the first snake-keeper in the UK to lose his life whilst pursuing his passion but it is important not to let knee-jerk reactions to a tragic situation lead to a witch hunt against the animals to which he showed so much dedication.
Chris Newman
Chairman Federation of British Herpetologists
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06-30-11, 12:04 PM
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Re: We lost one of the good guys :(
R.I.P. sad news.
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06-30-11, 12:06 PM
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Re: We lost one of the good guys :(
yh R.I.P. at the very sad news.
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06-30-11, 12:13 PM
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Re: We lost one of the good guys :(
Condolences and best wishes to Mr Yeomans friend sand family.
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06-30-11, 12:17 PM
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Re: We lost one of the good guys :(
R.I.P. :[ It's just too bad
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06-30-11, 12:21 PM
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Re: We lost one of the good guys :(
yea, i read it on my local herp forum. sad.
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06-30-11, 12:34 PM
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Re: We lost one of the good guys :(
RIP very traggic
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06-30-11, 12:35 PM
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Re: We lost one of the good guys :(
Yeah the article wss on fark even. Sad news . I loved reading about him. First Bill Haas and now Yeomans. Big losses for the herp community . RIP.
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06-30-11, 01:10 PM
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Re: We lost one of the good guys :(
Always sucks to lose one of the good ones 
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06-30-11, 01:50 PM
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Re: We lost one of the good guys :(
Wow, how sad. R.I.P.
I guess it was a bite that caused his death?
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06-30-11, 02:18 PM
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Re: We lost one of the good guys :(
Sad news... Lets hope people see why he loved the animals and dont look bad on them.
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06-30-11, 02:54 PM
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Re: We lost one of the good guys :(
R.I.P , that sucks
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06-30-11, 03:38 PM
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Re: We lost one of the good guys :(
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Originally Posted by Will0W783
Wow, how sad. R.I.P.
I guess it was a bite that caused his death?
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News over here is that he was found in his snake room already dead, there is no indication of foul play or that any other person was involved. From this i can only presume it was a bite. Am sure they would have announced if it was a heart attack or something like that.
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06-30-11, 06:19 PM
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slainte mhath
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Re: We lost one of the good guys :(
i read in todays paper they thought it was a heart attack due to a snake bite.it also said the snake was secure and the public in no danger.
he was a passionate guy who did some valuable work.
cheers shaun
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07-01-11, 03:25 AM
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Re: We lost one of the good guys :(
Quote:
Originally Posted by shaunyboy
i read in todays paper they thought it was a heart attack due to a snake bite.it also said the snake was secure and the public in no danger.
he was a passionate guy who did some valuable work.
cheers shaun
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Just read the same thing - you beat me to it!
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May you have more good days than bad
You never know how strong you are - until being strong is your only choice
There are no dark clouds - just well hidden silver linings!!
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