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by Bold Cub
September 24th, 2012, 8:11 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: 2 Heads... have you seen this?
Replies: 29
Views: 5715

Re: 2 Heads... have you seen this?

I imagine there must be a cloaca towards the middle of the crearure? My first thought was "how does it poop?"
by Bold Cub
September 24th, 2012, 7:47 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: 2 Heads... have you seen this?
Replies: 29
Views: 5715

2 Heads... have you seen this?

by Bold Cub
August 27th, 2012, 6:54 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Madagascar 2012: Lemurs and Langahas
Replies: 23
Views: 8945

Re: Madagascar 2012: Lemurs and Langahas

AWESOME, INCREDIBLE, BEAUTIFUL!!!!! I am blown away. Blooowwwwwnnnn awaaayyyyy!
by Bold Cub
August 24th, 2012, 7:01 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: "Mildy Toxic Saliva"??
Replies: 32
Views: 8717

Re: "Mildy Toxic Saliva"??

My anecdotal two cents: I was bitten by a smallish Eastern Gartersnake, it had me for about 15 seconds or so while I tried to remove it, and the next day the area around the bite was red and a bit swollen and I had a crappy headache. Maybe it was from the snakebite, maybe not. It lasted about a day ...
by Bold Cub
August 13th, 2012, 11:46 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Lifer! Timber Rattlesnake
Replies: 3
Views: 1135

Lifer! Timber Rattlesnake

I am so happy to have finally seen one of these in the wild. I filled up my flickr acct. long ago. https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.475171785835578.116552.100000282835358&type=1&l=9fbdb0bd2f You can see her (I have no reason to think I know the sex of this animal, but that's just wh...
by Bold Cub
August 7th, 2012, 6:21 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: China 2012 photo teaser
Replies: 34
Views: 11444

Re: China 2012 photo teaser

Awesome!
by Bold Cub
August 3rd, 2012, 11:52 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Getting over the wall...
Replies: 21
Views: 3416

Re: Becoming discouraged

Ha ha! No, Boldcub was the name of a cat (The Best Cat Ever, he was sort of like a dog. He would follow me all through the woods, up the mountain and just walk with me all day.) I had when I WAS a young man. I am still a kid at heart, though. I do drive to the places I go, a lot of times I see place...
by Bold Cub
August 3rd, 2012, 6:11 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Getting over the wall...
Replies: 21
Views: 3416

Re: Becoming discouraged

Been going out. Pretty hot these days, not seeing too much. I did find a neonate Gartersnake yesterday in some talus, but it went deeper before I could get my camera ready.
by Bold Cub
August 2nd, 2012, 10:19 am
Forum: Bird Forum
Topic: Bald Cardinals
Replies: 2
Views: 1972

Re: Bald Cardinals

I did see that, but this guy has been bald for two years straight every time I see him, every season. He is always bald. He seems fine otherwise. I suppose it could be different birds, but that would mean that at any given time there is a bald Cardinal living here in the bushes out front. I don't kn...
by Bold Cub
August 2nd, 2012, 6:28 am
Forum: Bird Forum
Topic: Bald Cardinals
Replies: 2
Views: 1972

Bald Cardinals

For two years, there has been a bald (no feathers on the head) male cardinal here at our birdfeeder. Now, this year there is a female who I think is the mate of the male. Does anybody know why this would be happening? Lots of other birds eat from this feeder and I have seen no other bald birds around.
by Bold Cub
July 10th, 2012, 6:59 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Getting over the wall...
Replies: 21
Views: 3416

Re: Becoming discouraged

I apologise if I came off as whining in my first post. I re-read it, and I don't think I really expressed my sentiments right. It's the trash I find that really gets me down. I see plenty of other non-herps to make the outings fun and worthwhile. The pollution and trash just really bums me out. I tr...
by Bold Cub
July 8th, 2012, 8:33 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Getting over the wall...
Replies: 21
Views: 3416

Re: Becoming discouraged

I do find them like that from time to time. Sigh...
by Bold Cub
July 7th, 2012, 7:30 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Getting over the wall...
Replies: 21
Views: 3416

Re: Becoming discouraged

I have realised that there are a few places I have overlooked around here. Next week, I hope to go out and see what I can see.
by Bold Cub
July 6th, 2012, 7:31 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Getting over the wall...
Replies: 21
Views: 3416

Re: Becoming discouraged

All good advice, and I thank you for the responses. I feel like it's not so much "trophy hunting" as a desire for variety. I guess part of it is also all the pollution, trash, and graffiti I see at some of the places I go. Honestly, it really bums me out and sometimes I just have no desire...
by Bold Cub
July 5th, 2012, 11:45 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Getting over the wall...
Replies: 21
Views: 3416

Getting over the wall...

I feel somewhat as if I have hit a wall with my herping. I don't really get to cover a large area, so I pretty much see the same things over and over and over again. Nothing against gartersnakes, watersnakes, ringnecks, and the occasional milksnake, but that seems to be all I can find. I would reall...
by Bold Cub
June 12th, 2012, 8:10 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: King eats Red Bellied Watersnake
Replies: 5
Views: 1503

Re: King eats Red Bellied Watersnake

Interesting question. I have no input other than to say that it is an interesting question, and I am interested in the answer.
by Bold Cub
May 31st, 2012, 6:20 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: My two cents
Replies: 0
Views: 546

My two cents

Just my (nearly literal) two cents: I have only found two E. Hognoses, one played dead after just picking it up, looking at it, and putting it back down. The other one hooded, but did not play dead at all, didn't really seem to mind being handled as far as I could tell. Very calm and docile. That is...
by Bold Cub
September 27th, 2011, 6:57 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: username origination-per request
Replies: 121
Views: 13355

Re: username origination-per request

Wonderful dog up there! I got my name from my first, and the best ever cat, Bold Cub. He was a black and white tuxedo cat and he would go for walks with me in the woods and follow me. Bold Cub was awesome. He used to catch rabbits that were bigger than he was. Sadly, he was poisoned by an ignorant n...
by Bold Cub
September 22nd, 2011, 1:15 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: The Camping Trip
Replies: 1
Views: 700

The Camping Trip

We (my wife and I) went camping in Delaware last weekend. I flipped a Black Racer and Black Ratsnake (and a toad) under one piece of AC. I saw my first N. Leopard frog and my first S. Ringneck. Lots of turtles and toads, probably some Fowler's, but I need to work on my amphibian skills as I tend to ...
by Bold Cub
September 9th, 2011, 8:51 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Box on Box
Replies: 10
Views: 1491

Re: Box on Box

The yellower shots were indeed with flash. I think they show the truer color of the turtle. I usually prefer no flash, but the lighting was a bit low. We drove by and I told my wife to stop and back up. I took the actual mating photos with our camcorder's picture function (as our digital camera no l...
by Bold Cub
September 7th, 2011, 11:06 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Box on Box
Replies: 10
Views: 1491

Box on Box

Here is a set of pics of two Eastern Box Turtles mating that my wife and I came across.

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set= ... 2c3&type=1

The orange on the male was very striking. It was a cool thing to see.
by Bold Cub
August 26th, 2011, 6:42 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Will I be considered a non-lurker now?
Replies: 19
Views: 3578

Re: Will I be considered a non-lurker now?

I still call 'em Dekay's Snakes!
by Bold Cub
August 25th, 2011, 7:19 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Ever seen a Northern watersnake this size?
Replies: 5
Views: 961

Re: Ever seen a Northern watersnake this size?

Earlier this year I saw the biggest one I've ever seen and it was right around that size. I couldn't get to it to catch it, but yeah, it was huge. I do have some pics, but you can't tell how big it was from them.
by Bold Cub
August 25th, 2011, 7:15 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Pocono's with the Brady Bunch
Replies: 16
Views: 2800

Re: Pocono's with the Brady Bunch

Nice! I have been to that lake in the SGL, I recognise the leaning tree at the edge. My wife and I spent an anniversary there. Biggest bear I ever saw was right nearby. Only thing I found was a 5 Lined Skink, but I didn't really get to do much looking.
by Bold Cub
August 24th, 2011, 7:02 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: The Quake: Will they be on the move?
Replies: 14
Views: 1842

Re: The Quake: Will they be on the move?

I was inside when it started and outside when it ended. I felt it inside and outside. I live near Reading, PA and I am surprised that so many people felt nothing. It was crazy here. The whole building was literally moving up and down a good 2 inches. Not violently, like you see in videos of the bigg...
by Bold Cub
August 23rd, 2011, 12:50 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: The Quake: Will they be on the move?
Replies: 14
Views: 1842

Re: The Quake: Will they be on the move?

You know, I don't know why I didn't think of that. (The Cali chapter). Good call.
by Bold Cub
August 23rd, 2011, 12:26 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: The Quake: Will they be on the move?
Replies: 14
Views: 1842

The Quake: Will they be on the move?

I am curious, will the quake have herps on the move? It seems like it might be a good time for roadcruising. Unfortunately, I sprained my ankle yesterday tripping over a branch as I ran from a hornets nest I flipped. One got me on the back of the head. Anyway, I can't go out to check. It's an intere...
by Bold Cub
August 9th, 2011, 8:21 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Severe(??) Garter Snake Bite
Replies: 39
Views: 20855

Re: Severe(??) Garter Snake Bite

This is an interesting topic. Last year I received a pretty long, chewy bite from one last year and although my hand did not swell, it did get very itchy and a bit puffy around the bitten area (meat of the thumb). In a few hours I developed a weird headache that went away the next day. I have no pro...
by Bold Cub
July 24th, 2011, 9:08 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Tracking snakes by scent
Replies: 29
Views: 4738

Re: Tracking snakes by scent

I have found garters and watersnakes. My dog sniff out critters for me.
by Bold Cub
June 13th, 2011, 8:10 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: off topic....eastern cougar extinct
Replies: 75
Views: 15361

Re: off topic....eastern cougar extinct

There is at least one in the Tuscarora state forest. I had a close encounter last month.
by Bold Cub
June 10th, 2011, 12:33 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: I call a random for tomorrow.
Replies: 6
Views: 954

Re: I call a random for tomorrow.

I saw about 15 Eastern Gartersnakes, and one Northern Ringneck. I was suprised at the Ringneck, as I have only ever seen Garters there before. I'll post pics later. I went herping today too, and saw a few cool things. That will also be another post.
by Bold Cub
June 10th, 2011, 12:30 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Annoying people
Replies: 16
Views: 2468

Re: Annoying people

I usually tell them they are a wuss for killing a snake, even a venomous one. They don't like it. Screw 'em. They seem so proud of themselves until I say it.
by Bold Cub
June 8th, 2011, 7:22 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: I call a random for tomorrow.
Replies: 6
Views: 954

I call a random for tomorrow.

There is a board line (tin line, actually) from when I was a kid that I visited last summer to see if it was still there. It was. Tomorrow I will go check it out and see what I can see. Historically, I have only ever found Gartersnakes there. My luck has improved dramatically in the past 2 or 3 year...
by Bold Cub
June 8th, 2011, 6:05 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Spring in the Northeast.
Replies: 15
Views: 2208

Re: Spring in the Northeast.

I really enjoyed these pictures. The composition of them really appeals to me. Awesome!
by Bold Cub
June 7th, 2011, 8:49 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Random... 6/5/11 - UPDATED WITH PICS
Replies: 9
Views: 1974

Re: Random... 6/5/11

:shock: Nice! :thumb:
by Bold Cub
June 7th, 2011, 6:41 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: SNAKE ID
Replies: 38
Views: 4434

Re: SNAKE ID

I saw that you posted and though maybe you would put the mystery to rest. Could it have been a Rattlesnake? I mean, I know it COULD have, but was it?
by Bold Cub
June 7th, 2011, 6:38 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: 30 year lifers.
Replies: 3
Views: 695

Re: 30 year lifers.

Well, I didn't exactly spend the ENTIRE 30 years looking for them! It has been 30 years, however, that I have known they should be around and wanted to see one. After getting to the area I was told I may be able to find one, it only took about 1/2 an hour. I heard a tell-tale buzzing in these leaves...
by Bold Cub
June 7th, 2011, 6:26 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: SNAKE ID
Replies: 38
Views: 4434

Re: SNAKE ID

I would guess a watersnake. Maybe a Black Rat?
by Bold Cub
June 6th, 2011, 7:04 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: 30 year lifers.
Replies: 3
Views: 695

30 year lifers.

I have been looking for these for 30 years. Eastern Hognose http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3651/5803973557_0a409ba04f.jpg DSC03480 by Bold Cub , on Flickr http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3341/5804531200_6a482757de.jpg DSC03482 by Bold Cub , on Flickr http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3619/5803971803_914...
by Bold Cub
June 4th, 2011, 5:41 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: NEW to the forum i live in TEXAS.
Replies: 14
Views: 3018

Re: NEW to the forum i live in TEXAS.

Welcome to the forums. This is indeed a cool place.
by Bold Cub
June 3rd, 2011, 9:41 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Some eastern milk snakes and a trend in my herping...
Replies: 24
Views: 4192

Re: Some eastern milk snakes and a trend in my herping...

For years, all I ever saw were Gartersnakes and Watersnakes, and one single Eastern Black Rat. Flipped my first Milk and Ringneck under adjacent rocks, and now I see more of those two than Garters or Watersnakes. Go figure.
by Bold Cub
June 3rd, 2011, 9:39 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Random... 6/5/11 - UPDATED WITH PICS
Replies: 9
Views: 1974

Re: Random... 6/5/11

That's my name! I am a bit older though. Like probably 30 years or so.
by Bold Cub
May 31st, 2011, 1:59 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Arizona Nature and Herp
Replies: 15
Views: 2675

Re: Arizona Nature and Herp

Although it's not a herp, the Great Horned Owl shot is my favorite. I like the rest too.
by Bold Cub
May 31st, 2011, 8:55 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: A few things from a few days
Replies: 1
Views: 447

A few things from a few days

I found this nice looking Box Turtle. Check out that orange! http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5263/5781973988_57d1baf997.jpg DSC02362 by Bold Cub , on Flickr Flipped a Slimy Salamander http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3366/5781424139_05be5f1658.jpg DSC02406 by Bold Cub , on Flickr I find a lot of Ringne...
by Bold Cub
May 23rd, 2011, 11:46 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Berks County today.
Replies: 4
Views: 989

Re: Berks County today.

Wow! I live in Berks and all I ever find are Ringnecks, Milksnakes, Gartersnakes, Watersnakes, and the VERY occasional Brown Snake. I can not find any of the other ones.
by Bold Cub
May 16th, 2011, 9:20 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Harrisburg, PA May 18-19
Replies: 1
Views: 616

Harrisburg, PA May 18-19

I will be in Harrisburg on Wednesday and Thursday. If any of you are from the area, would anybody care to take me around the area for some herping? I only have a limited time available, as I will be in town with my wife who, has some work training from about 9:00 to 4:00 or so. I could probably swin...
by Bold Cub
May 5th, 2011, 1:09 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Turtles and Frogs and Snakes, oh my!
Replies: 1
Views: 580

Turtles and Frogs and Snakes, oh my!

Here is a link to a set of pictures of some herps I found monday.

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set ... bbde0377f

The Boxie has some of the most vibrant orange I've ever seen on one.

Edit: I don't know why the link isn't html.
by Bold Cub
May 4th, 2011, 8:34 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Mountains to the Pines
Replies: 11
Views: 1340

Re: Mountains to the Pines

Me=Extremely envious

Wherever that is, I want to go. I have wanted to find a Hognose for about 25 years.
by Bold Cub
May 3rd, 2011, 9:36 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: No Copperheads
Replies: 2
Views: 702

No Copperheads

I must not be looking in the right habitat. Any pointers? Not looking for locations, just habitat and stuff like that. I know they are around.
by Bold Cub
April 27th, 2011, 9:03 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Lyme Disease and herping questions (feedback wanted)
Replies: 56
Views: 11004

Re: Lyme Disease and herping questions (feedback wanted)

Had it, got some meds, got rid of it. I felt shitty for 2 or 3 days, then it was as if it never happened. I haven't really had much success with DEET for ticks, plus I'd rather not handle animals with that stuff on me, especially amphibians. Mostly, I just check myself pretty thoroughly every 30 min...