Mark O’Shea
Professor of herpetology at the University of Wolverhampton and scientific associate at the Natural History Museum, known for fieldwork with venomous snakes, advising on antivenom research, and presenting natural history programmes.
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Oct 7, 2025 • 28min
Mark O'Shea on close encounters with venomous snakes
Mark O'Shea, a herpetologist and venomous snake expert, shares thrilling tales of his close encounters with deadly reptiles. He discusses the challenges of antivenom production and the ecological importance of snakes in controlling rodent populations. Mark recounts a dramatic rattlesnake bite and the difficulties faced in rural healthcare access for snakebite victims. He also reflects on his journey from a disinterested student to an esteemed professor, and the personal joy of having a new species named after him.
Jul 5, 2024 • 27min
How does a snake climb a tree?
Snake expert Mark O’Shea and host Caroline Steel explore how snakes climb trees using various movement styles like lateral undulation and concertina. They visit the Everglades to track pythons and discuss the importance of understanding snake locomotion for conservation efforts.
