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WATCH: TV reptile expert Mark O'Shea to star at Telford zoo for Halloween

Telford's Exotic Zoo will play host to a renowned snake and reptile expert as part of its Halloween plans.

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Mark O'Shea, left, with Exotic Zoo owner Scott Adams

Herpetologist, photographer and television personality Mark O'Shea MBE will be paying a visit to the Exotic Zoo for Halloween.

The former curator of reptiles at the West Midland Safari Park became known around the world for his Animal Planet and Discovery Channel adventures.

Filmed between 1999 and 2003, O'Shea's Dangerous Reptiles - known as O'Shea's Big Adventure outside the UK - have aired worldwide, documenting Mark's excursions finding reptiles around the world.

Clocking up dozens of accolades along the way, Mark has several book publications and an honorary Doctor of Science degree from the University of Wolverhampton.