Dan Eatherley is a writer, filmmaker, and environmental consultant. He has made natural history documentaries for the BBC, National Geographic, and the Discovery Channel, and worked as an assistant producer on two BBC series hosted by David Attenborough. He currently resides in Exeter, England.
"This is a fascinating book about a fascinating man. Snake people
are special and the greatest of them, like Ditmars, are inspiring
in their devotion to one of the most extraordinary forms of life on
this planet. He describes his respect for snakes as having 'a
religion all his own'and nobody was more devout." Desmond Morris,
writer, artist and filmmaker
"Eatherley offers an intriguing story that’s also packed with
details on the history of the Bronx Zoo, New York, snakebite
treatments, zoology, and the development of the idea that nature
conservation is important." Library Journal, starred review
Bushmaster is a skillful work that combines the author’s own
journey of discovery while shadowing the footsteps of one of the
world’s most celebrated herpetologists and early pioneers for the
conservation of reptiles with a fascinating history of the early
evolution and modernization of the Bronx Zoo and herpetology in
general.” Austin Stevens, herpetologist, author, and adventure
wildlife filmmaker
Bushmaster proves that a passion for all that is wild is
exceptionally contagious. Ditmars’s adventures provided the spark
that fueled Eatherley to write this compelling book. That flame
will ignite a powerful untamed spirit and desire in all who
experience this work of art. Casey Anderson, naturalist and
wildlife filmmaker
"There is perhaps no snake that so captures the imagination as the
bushmaster, creature of myth, a real life dragon in serpent form.
This quest to find one in the wild is a personal odyssey driven by
fascination, and an intriguing read for any herpetologically minded
wildlife fiends." Steve Backshall, naturalist, writer, television
presenter
"The world's greatest snakehunter, his quest for a legendary
serpent, and a modern Boy's Own adventure, three stories elegantly
intertwined in Bushmaster. Beautifully written and meticulously
researched, I'm sure like me you won't be able to put it down."
Nigel Marven, television presenter
"A worth-while tribute. Widely read may it become and long may it
stand to tell the story of this remarkable man." —Well-Read
Naturalist
A considerable number of persons can trace their interest in
herpetology to days reading the many books by Raymond L. Ditmars.
Those of us who have worked with bushmasters feel fortunate to have
had this wonderful opportunity. Dan Eatherley has captured their
essence and the nexus with Ditmarsunearthing a plethora of new
information about one of our famous and most productive
herpetologists.” James B. Murphy, research associate zoologist,
Division of Amphibians & Reptiles, Smithsonian National Museum of
Natural History
When I was a mere stripling my mother bought me Snakes of the
World by Raymond L. Ditmars. My innate fascination for snakes
soared to the skies with this book. But I never did realize what an
incredible character Ditmars was. In Bushmaster Dan Eatherley
brings to life this enigmatic hero to uncounted, obsessed herpers.”
Romulus Whitaker, herpetologist, conservationist, and
filmmaker
"Bushmaster is a wonderful read. Raymond Ditmars's quest for the
elusive snake is chronicled in an easy-to-read format and is a
story that many interested in snakes are familiar with. I highly
recommend it for any naturalist library." Mike Dee, former curator
of the Los Angeles Zoo
"I picked it up and read it from start to finish without putting it
down. I have always admired Ditmars and appreciate all the research
and hard work Eatherley put into this book and he blends nicely the
natural history facts into the story." Marc Morrone, animal
breeder, author and television presenter
"This is a fascinating book about a fascinating man. Snake people
are special and the greatest of them, like Ditmars, are inspiring
in their devotion to one of the most extraordinary forms of life on
this planet. He describes his respect for snakes as having 'a
religion all his own'and nobody was more devout." Desmond Morris,
writer, artist and filmmaker
"Eatherley offers an intriguing story that’s also packed with
details on the history of the Bronx Zoo, New York, snakebite
treatments, zoology, and the development of the idea that nature
conservation is important." Library Journal, starred review
Bushmaster is a skillful work that combines the author’s own
journey of discovery while shadowing the footsteps of one of the
world’s most celebrated herpetologists and early pioneers for the
conservation of reptiles with a fascinating history of the early
evolution and modernization of the Bronx Zoo and herpetology in
general.” Austin Stevens, herpetologist, author, and adventure
wildlife filmmaker
Bushmaster proves that a passion for all that is wild is
exceptionally contagious. Ditmars’s adventures provided the spark
that fueled Eatherley to write this compelling book. That flame
will ignite a powerful untamed spirit and desire in all who
experience this work of art. Casey Anderson, naturalist and
wildlife filmmaker
"There is perhaps no snake that so captures the imagination as the
bushmaster, creature of myth, a real life dragon in serpent form.
This quest to find one in the wild is a personal odyssey driven by
fascination, and an intriguing read for any herpetologically minded
wildlife fiends." Steve Backshall, naturalist, writer, television
presenter
"The world's greatest snakehunter, his quest for a legendary
serpent, and a modern Boy's Own adventure, three stories elegantly
intertwined in Bushmaster. Beautifully written and meticulously
researched, I'm sure like me you won't be able to put it down."
Nigel Marven, television presenter
"A worth-while tribute. Widely read may it become and long may it
stand to tell the story of this remarkable man." —Well-Read
Naturalist
A considerable number of persons can trace their interest in
herpetology to days reading the many books by Raymond L. Ditmars.
Those of us who have worked with bushmasters feel fortunate to have
had this wonderful opportunity. Dan Eatherley has captured their
essence and the nexus with Ditmarsunearthing a plethora of new
information about one of our famous and most productive
herpetologists.” James B. Murphy, research associate zoologist,
Division of Amphibians & Reptiles, Smithsonian National Museum of
Natural History
When I was a mere stripling my mother bought me Snakes of the
World by Raymond L. Ditmars. My innate fascination for snakes
soared to the skies with this book. But I never did realize what an
incredible character Ditmars was. In Bushmaster Dan Eatherley
brings to life this enigmatic hero to uncounted, obsessed herpers.”
Romulus Whitaker, herpetologist, conservationist, and
filmmaker
"Bushmaster is a wonderful read. Raymond Ditmars's quest for the
elusive snake is chronicled in an easy-to-read format and is a
story that many interested in snakes are familiar with. I highly
recommend it for any naturalist library." Mike Dee, former curator
of the Los Angeles Zoo
"I picked it up and read it from start to finish without putting it
down. I have always admired Ditmars and appreciate all the research
and hard work Eatherley put into this book and he blends nicely the
natural history facts into the story." Marc Morrone, animal
breeder, author and television presenter
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