A REPTILE expert is to give a talk.

Mark O'Shea, the author of several books on reptiles, and creator of O'Shea's Big Adventure TV series, will speak on Wednesday, October 23, at County Hall, Durham City.

Doors open at 7pm and tickets are £5, available from Durham Wildlife Trust, Rainton Meadows, Chilton Moor, Houghton-le-Spring, Wearside, DH4 6PU, or 0191-584 3112.