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Application of PIT Tag and Radio Telemetry Research Methods for the Effective Management of Reptiles in Korea National Parks  

Lee, Jung-Hyun (Department of Biology, Kangwon National University)
Lee, Heon-Joo (Department of Biology, Kangwon National University)
Ra, Nam-Yong (Department of Biology, Kangwon National University)
Kim, Ja-Kyeong (Department of Biology, Kangwon National University)
Eom, Jun-Ho (Division of Science Education, Kangwon National University)
Park, Dae-Sik (Division of Science Education, Kangwon National University)
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Korean Journal of Environmental Biology / v.27, no.2, 2009 , pp. 146-154 More about this Journal
Abstract
To suggest effective ways of the management of reptiles in Korea national parks, we applied PIT (passive integrated transponder) tag and radio telemetry research methods in the monitoring of reptiles in Odaesan and Woraksan national parks. We implanted PIT tags into 137 snakes (six species) captured in both the national parks between March 2006 and October 2008 and also radio-tracked two Korean rat snakes (Elaphe schrenckii anomala) from September 2007 to November 2008 in the Woraksan national park. Of total 137 snakes which we had inserted the PIT tag, 17 snakes (12.40%) were recaptured. Based on the PIT tag data of the recapture, we successfully obtained the annual growth rate of Korean cat snakes (Elaphe dione) and Red-tongue pit-viper (Gloydius ussuriensis). Home range of the Korean rat snakes based on the data of radiotracking was estimated as 389,600$m^2$ (MCP: Minimum convex polygon) and 471,800$m^2$ (Kernel 95%) for males and 162,500$m^2$ and 208,700$m^2$ for females. These results suggest that if we apply PIT tag and radio telemetry research methods to manage reptiles in Korea national parks, it could greatly increase our understanding about their basic ecology and as the result, it could allow us to develop better management and conservation ways of reptiles in Korea national parks.
Keywords
reptile; PIT tag; radio telemetry; monitoring;
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