We have planted sand daisies in the regenerating habitats of the Hungarian meadow viper
In October, more than 5,000 Sand iris seedlings were planted in Felső-Kiskunság by experts commissioned by the Kiskunság National Park Directorate (KNPD).
Year-end census at the Viper Centre
As winter approaches, the snakes retrieve to their artificial burrows to spend the next few months hibernated underground in the Centre’s outdoor terrariums.
GPS tracking of buzzards at the viper habitats in Kiskunság
The results of our surveys carried out during the Hungarian meadow viper LIFE project have shown that the common buzzard is one of the most important birds of prey hunting for the Hungarian meadow viper.
Record numbers in breeding at the Viper Center
By the end of this spring we finished the rebuilding of outdoor terraria in the Hungarian Meadow Viper Conservation Center, and thanks to the doubled “capacity”, we were able to arrange even more breeding pairs.
Hungarian Meadow Viper Day
First Saturday of September is the Hungarian Meadow Viper Day. As always. After two years break this traditional event was organized again.
Reintroduction of Hungarian meadow vipers in the Kiskunság area
At the end of July we released a total of 50 meadow vipers into two grasslands of the Kiskunság National Park that are – based on previous research – considered to provide suitable habitat conditions for the snakes.
Events in spring
With the arrival of spring, we took part in several events promoting the project and Hungary’s herpetofauna.
First meadow viper of the year
Although February is officially winter, as a result of today’s warm, springlike weather this year’s first viper came out from its burrow on one of the sites in Hanság.
Vipers in winter
Vipers living in the Center currently spend winter hibernated in artificial burrows.
Project Opening Workshop
On the 15th and 16th of October, 2021 the Opening Workshop of the ongoing LIFE project was held with more than 60 participants, although due to the global pandemic it occurred one and a half year later than it was planned.
