Herpetological Diaries

Welcome to Midlands Reptiles Photography. David Nixon is a wildlife photographer, specialising in reptiles and amphibians.

David carries out herpetological field-photography expeditions in a number of continents, sometimes spending days/weeks back-packing in remote locations. Based in the heart of the Staffordshire Moorlands, David keeps his own collection of venomous snakes which are scudueld under the Dangerous Wild Animals Act 1976. During the UK's summer months, he dedicates a copious amount of time monitoring and observing British reptiles and amphibians.

Britain’s only venomous snake, the adder, Vipera berus, faces an uncertain future because of poor ‘heathland management’ – follow the site's ‘Adder Diaries’ pages to read updated reports and observations.

British Wildlife Diaries

Britain boasts such an interesting diversity of wildlife. Between field herping and maintaining a large collection of venomous snakes and spiders, David enjoys photographing other British wildlife - owl are a particular favorite. Follow the British Wildlife Diaries link, to read recent reports of David's whereabouts and his woodland adventures.