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Geraint Wyn Hopkins, otherwise known as Geraint the Snakeman, is a television personality known for his work with reptiles. He has presented programmes on exotic pets in the UK and appeared on a number of programmes on animals, pets, ghosts and local affairs. He also runs Ghost Watch Wales, a paranormal investigation business, and is credited with inviting Most Haunted to a number of locations in Llanelli, Carmarthenshire and Port Talbot. Hopkins was born in Hendy, Wales, and has lived in Llanelli most of his life. He was named the snakeman after his charity work, raising funds for various charities through his shows with reptiles. Since the 1990s Hopkins has been more involved with conservation of British species and husbandry of tropical species of reptiles and amphibians. He visits schools and collages giving educational talks and displays on reptiles and advises veterinarians on reptile diseases. Hopkins has been a controversial figure politically standing up for local causes including the fight to save the Prince Phillip Hospital A&E department and the neurosurgery at Morriston Hospital. Over the years, Hopkins has raised almost one million pounds for various charities and good causes. Hopkins has given private showings and talks to a number of celebrities including Anthony Hopkins〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Sir Anthony meets a Hopkins with a snake )〕 and frequently gives educational talks at Margam Country Park near Port Talbot. ==References== 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Geraint the Snakeman」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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