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by TJP
April 26th, 2017, 1:29 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Large aggregation of painted turtles
Replies: 3
Views: 3117

Re: Large aggregation of painted turtles

I used to do a reptile census there for the USFWS. The painted turtles are everywhere. Hit it up next month or so and you'll see snapping turtles all over, too. The biggest one I've ever seen in my life was at MNWR.
by TJP
April 26th, 2017, 1:14 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Soliciting for Slimy Salamander locales [research]
Replies: 5
Views: 3503

Re: Soliciting for Slimy Salamander locales [research]

I don't think I've posted more than once or twice on here over the last several years, but I do pop on here every once in awhile and can give you some population info from NY, as well. Unfortunately, the pictures I had are going to be difficult to find. But, I'll see what I can do if you need more l...
by TJP
January 5th, 2015, 10:26 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: costa rica osa peninsula question
Replies: 5
Views: 2431

Re: costa rica osa peninsula question

I can't comment on La Tarde, as I've never stayed there, but Mike is an awesome guy. Very cool, very fun, and very knowledgeable. He's a good choice. If you decide you don't want to stay at La Tarde, I'd suggest Bosque del Rio Tigre Lodge. Abraham and his staff are great and it's a very cool place w...
by TJP
December 18th, 2014, 6:37 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: over a year of herping FL - DUW
Replies: 7
Views: 8268

Re: over a year of herping FL - DUW

One can definitely see a progression in your photography, Bree. And, those two cottonmouth's......what monster's they were.
by TJP
August 6th, 2012, 7:54 am
Forum: Fish Forum
Topic: An enormous Sturgeon caught!
Replies: 5
Views: 3693

Re: An enormous Sturgeon caught!

Awesome! Sturgeon are a species I've been interested in for a long time and had the pleasure of interning for a fish hatchery that bred and raised them to stock in NY. The river I fish weekly and the lake it runs from has Lake Sturgeon in it, but there are usually only a handful caught accidentally ...
by TJP
May 9th, 2012, 10:49 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Any NY herpers wanna meet up
Replies: 19
Views: 4685

Re: Any NY herpers wanna meet up

withalligators wrote:
ugh wrote:I'm feelin' an epic NE chapter gang field trip a-brewin'......NY style 8-)
Maybe if we all pool our resources we could find a couple water snakes and green frogs. It'd be tough trip though.

I know a great place for redback's. :D
by TJP
May 7th, 2012, 5:28 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Any NY herpers wanna meet up
Replies: 19
Views: 4685

Re: Any NY herpers wanna meet up

you realize he never made another post on here. and we are talking to ourselves. :roll: I noticed that too, Doug. Not sure who he is or what his intentions are/were, but I had to chime in for location and animal safety sake. It's an area I know and love. I did fail to mention that the beauty of tha...
by TJP
May 7th, 2012, 2:01 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Cool find in East TN...
Replies: 7
Views: 1487

Re: Cool find in East TN...

Nice. Are they a rare find in that area? It's one of the more common species (especially the eft stage) I find in my area of NY and I never get sick of seeing them. I was just in Sevier County last week. The brief herping I did turned up a single long tailed salamander near Bristol.....it was a life...
by TJP
May 7th, 2012, 1:47 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Some Virginia kings and the worst way to find a rainbow
Replies: 6
Views: 2083

Re: Some Virginia kings and the worst way to find a rainbow

Sorry to hear about that. The one and only rainbow snake I've seen was also DOR. Always a bummer seeing snakes like that. We'll find some live one's this year. :beer:
by TJP
May 7th, 2012, 1:30 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Any NY herpers wanna meet up
Replies: 19
Views: 4685

Re: Any NY herpers wanna meet up

spinifer wrote:
I also got a good lead on a few Timber dens....
Good. Keep it to yourself.

Yes, please keep it to yourself. That area has been hit hard by poachers over the last number of years.
by TJP
April 25th, 2012, 12:12 pm
Forum: Fish Forum
Topic: muskie size limits
Replies: 18
Views: 7520

Re: muskie size limits

In NY both muskies and tiger muskies have a one a day 30 inch minimum. Tiger muskies are reproducing and aren't uncommon in the lakes they inhabit, but muskies aren't nearly as common as they used to be and you don't really hear about the 50 lb fish you used to. I personally think the minimum shoul...
by TJP
April 18th, 2012, 1:31 pm
Forum: Fish Forum
Topic: muskie size limits
Replies: 18
Views: 7520

Re: muskie size limits

In NY both muskies and tiger muskies have a one a day 30 inch minimum. Tiger muskies are reproducing and aren't uncommon in the lakes they inhabit, but muskies aren't nearly as common as they used to be and you don't really hear about the 50 lb fish you used to. I personally think the minimum should...
by TJP
April 18th, 2012, 1:11 pm
Forum: Fish Forum
Topic: First post over here
Replies: 12
Views: 6022

Re: First post over here

Strange the pictures stopped showing up. They worked fine when I posted them. How's this? http://i746.photobucket.com/albums/xx105/talaba13/100_2703.jpg http://i746.photobucket.com/albums/xx105/talaba13/100_2705.jpg Kind of forgot about this thread. Sorry guys. Now they showed up and DAMN! Those ar...
by TJP
April 18th, 2012, 12:45 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Anyone in Tennesee or Maryland wanna get out?
Replies: 0
Views: 539

Anyone in Tennesee or Maryland wanna get out?

I'm going to be in Nashville tomorrow until Sunday. I'll likely be spending a day or so in the Eastern part of TN Sunday and Monday, then drive to Pasadena, MD for possibly a week. If anyone wants to get out, feel free to PM me. I don't collect and I'll gladly help anyone out with county records.
by TJP
April 18th, 2012, 12:24 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Which Snake has the worst smelling musk?
Replies: 32
Views: 8330

Re: Which Snake has the worst smelling musk?

I've always found northern ringneck's to be really pungent, especially the monsters we have in NY. They seem to be way bigger and more aromatic than the northern's I've found in other states or the southern's I've found. Water snakes and garter's can be pretty stanky, too. The worst was a large, wil...
by TJP
April 17th, 2012, 9:26 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Advise on Black Rat Snakes please
Replies: 12
Views: 1844

Re: Advise on Black Rat Snakes please

John Vanek wrote:Look up.
Exactly what I was going to say. Basking on fallen trees seems to produce, as well as berry bushes. They like birds, so go to where the birds will feed or keep their young and eggs.
by TJP
April 12th, 2012, 3:49 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: A letter to my parents
Replies: 20
Views: 3534

Re: A letter to my parents

If you want to go out herping with people, maybe look into hiking/naturalist/audubon groups close to your home. Could help with real-world networking, and maybe your parents could join in on some hikes also. This right here. Get your parents out with you and meet some of the people. They may be app...
by TJP
April 1st, 2012, 11:32 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: 1.2 million dollar missle to kill one python, even sillier
Replies: 9
Views: 1794

Re: 1.2 million dollar missle to kill one python, even silli

He's not thinking anything.....but, the person who made the article is probably thinking it's April 1st.
by TJP
March 31st, 2012, 8:44 pm
Forum: Fish Forum
Topic: First post over here
Replies: 12
Views: 6022

Re: First post over here

muskiemagnet wrote:i want to see i want to see.


sorry, i'm not getting the pics, and i really love pike.

-ben
Same for me.....only boxes with an X. Damn. I haven't been to this side of the forum in awhile and, of course, there has to be a giant pike post from a fellow NY'er....
by TJP
March 31st, 2012, 4:25 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Carpooling to the Hognose Ho-down 2012
Replies: 8
Views: 2232

Re: Carpooling to the Hognose Ho-down 2012

I was going to post something similar to see if anyone wanted or needed a ride, but I'm so far North and West of everyone, I'm not gonna be able to help. Sorry.
by TJP
March 27th, 2012, 8:56 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: East TN Herping
Replies: 8
Views: 4108

Re: East TN Herping

Just some friendly advice, but posting "I just ordered a pair of midwest tongs and a hook", hoping to find a timber rattlesnake, and "any advice/tips for a newbie that I could find of use" in the same paragraph is likely not going to get you any bonus points with some or any help...
by TJP
March 23rd, 2012, 9:06 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Hognose Hunt 2012!
Replies: 25
Views: 4645

Re: Hognose Hunt 2012!

ugh wrote:Doubt you'll get much interest without saying what you plan on DOING with the little hoggies....
Actually, DOCTOR Wasko received ALOT of interest AND did say what he was planning on doing with the "little hoggies"......
by TJP
March 23rd, 2012, 8:39 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: What herps have you eaten?
Replies: 49
Views: 7801

Re: What herps have you eaten?

I once ate a 110 lb hippie that tried picking a fistfight with me over a lizard I was about to eat. The lizard tasted better.....
by TJP
March 21st, 2012, 9:30 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: What herps have you eaten?
Replies: 49
Views: 7801

Re: What herps have you eaten?

"It seems to me that every time I've had gator to eat, it was so battered and the batter was so heavily seasoned that I couldn't really tell what the meat tasted like. I'd sure like to try some that was nicely prepared sometime." Gerry, if you ever find them, get gator ribs.....very good a...
by TJP
March 20th, 2012, 5:43 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: feathered reptiles
Replies: 3
Views: 1549

Re: feathered reptiles

If you ever do get riled about about feathered reptiles, I'd suggest taking a ride to Montezuma NWR. It's about 35 mins from you and is a haven for raptors and probably 150 other bird species. Osprey, hawks, heron, and eagle's are quite common. Not bad for amphibian's, too.....
by TJP
March 13th, 2012, 9:23 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: For those who keep...
Replies: 23
Views: 3912

Re: For those who keep...

I don't have any problems with people keeping venomous, but I do think it needs to be strictly regulated in keeping and in selling. When I was keeping, there were only 68 or 69 total licensed keeper's in NY at the time. Now, it's even less. I learned how to handle from a friend who had been keeping ...
by TJP
March 9th, 2012, 10:46 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Ithaca, NY checking in: we have Ambystomas!
Replies: 6
Views: 1528

Re: Ithaca, NY checking in: we have Ambystomas!

Joe Farah wrote:That's where my parents live. They said it was a "weird" winter... apparently not much snow

Weird is an understatement........~40 inches of snow this year compared to ~175 last year. Good for driving, bad for bidness.....
by TJP
March 9th, 2012, 10:25 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Ithaca, NY checking in: we have Ambystomas!
Replies: 6
Views: 1528

Re: Ithaca, NY checking in: we have Ambystomas!

Thanks for sharing! I'm surprised you still have ice in the wooded areas. I'm not far from you and there's little to none. I heard last night was "productive" for some in Central and other parts of NY. Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday should be very good around here next week.
by TJP
March 9th, 2012, 5:21 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: For those who keep...
Replies: 23
Views: 3912

Re: For those who keep...

I am for tighter control at shows, but this bill looks like a bandwagon jumping, knee jerk reaction by officials who dont know what they are talking about except what they've read about from Fla. (Imo) I couldn't agree more. But, it's what's happening and will continue to happen until there's a nic...
by TJP
March 8th, 2012, 8:35 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: For those who keep...
Replies: 23
Views: 3912

Re: For those who keep...

I have sold hots at shows and NEVER sold to anyone that did not know what they were doing or under age. I never let snakes alone to die or dropped a gator out a window. I cant be responsable for anothers actions but I can have my animals taken for their actions. Punish the mass for the action of a ...
by TJP
March 7th, 2012, 5:08 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: For those who keep...
Replies: 23
Views: 3912

Re: For those who keep...

I've never heard of pa having a problem with exotic reptiles and amphibians. So why make us have to go through the trouble for all these permits and licenses? This is ridiculous. If it was down south i'd understand, but up here? Doesn't make any sense to me. This has nothing to do with problematic ...
by TJP
February 28th, 2012, 11:37 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Calling all Eastern Hognose anecdotes!
Replies: 10
Views: 2003

Re: Calling all Eastern Hognose anecdotes!

Matt J wrote:I've only seen a single hognose, in Western MD. Mid-70s, found crossing a road.
Mid 70's? You definitely don't look that old, Matt. :D
by TJP
February 24th, 2012, 8:04 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Minimum temp for migration?
Replies: 7
Views: 1129

Re: Minimum temp for migration?

I think it depends. 35 to 40 and rain would be great conditions where I'm currently at in NY. I've been out in early March and it's been 25 with snow and spotted's and newt's have been moving. We get a night here and it's high 30's and rainy, I'll be out..... I think any rainy night would be a good...
by TJP
February 24th, 2012, 3:56 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Minimum temp for migration?
Replies: 7
Views: 1129

Re: Minimum temp for migration?

I think it depends. 35 to 40 and rain would be great conditions where I'm currently at in NY. I've been out in early March and it's been 25 with snow and spotted's and newt's have been moving. We get a night here and it's high 30's and rainy, I'll be out..... I think any rainy night would be a good ...
by TJP
February 23rd, 2012, 11:21 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: NAFHA Trip
Replies: 62
Views: 19814

Re: NAFHA Trip

Yeah, the Hudson Valley would be a skunk-fest unless pickerel frogs excite you. :lol: Western MD looks like the best bet with the possibility of some VA action. Not that my vote counts, but Western MD or VA sound good. I can probably make this trip and would be more than willing to drive as many as...
by TJP
February 17th, 2012, 8:23 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Tiger hunt
Replies: 26
Views: 3731

Re: Tiger hunt

Congrats on the find, BTW. And, I agree with Bob. Ignore your PM's.....especially from the "biologists" with 1 total posts.
by TJP
February 17th, 2012, 8:20 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Tiger hunt
Replies: 26
Views: 3731

Re: Tiger hunt

" Hopefully people can just appreciate the picture and not harass him for info for personal gain. "

:lol: Good luck with that.
by TJP
February 7th, 2012, 6:31 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: What To Do When You Retire
Replies: 9
Views: 1983

Re: What To Do When You Retire

monklet wrote:Retire? What's that?
Something the baby boomer's will get to do. :lol:
by TJP
February 7th, 2012, 6:29 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: and you folks say that the turtleman is a bad guy
Replies: 19
Views: 4553

Re: and you folks say that the turtleman is a bad guy

It's also quite possible that the whole Turtleman-visiting-the-sick-kid thing was an attention-seeking ploy in order to promote his TV ventures. I was kinda thinking the same thing, but would like to think he's a decent guy and it's not a publicity stunt. Bad practices aside, I gotta give him the b...
by TJP
February 7th, 2012, 11:15 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: and you folks say that the turtleman is a bad guy
Replies: 19
Views: 4553

Re: and you folks say that the turtleman is a bad guy

Not really sure what a guy helping a sick kid has to do with his field herping skills and ethics... Andy Neil took me over to the side and said, ‘If he gets down and out, just tell him to stay strong, ‘cause were taking him turtle hunting this summer.’” Clear things up?! Not really.......it disprov...
by TJP
January 22nd, 2012, 7:08 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Everglades 2012/Burm Bash (Detailed report)
Replies: 28
Views: 7773

Re: Everglades 2012/Burm Bash (Detailed report)

Great trip accounts. Glad you guys did well. The python debate is bittersweet with me. While I do think it's exciting to see one and rather impressive seeing an adult stretched across the road, the one's we find usually meet their demise, unless it's captured and used for research or educational pur...
by TJP
January 17th, 2012, 11:51 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Virginia's canebrakes - innocent I promise!
Replies: 38
Views: 7070

Re: Virginia's canebrakes - innocent I promise!

" Even though Virginia doesnt recongnize any subspecies of horridus, the southern population near us is still protected as an endangered species. " Dane, any idea when the state decided to drop atricaudatus? I believe it was in the 1970's No, it was on the Virginia State website within th...
by TJP
January 16th, 2012, 11:16 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Virginia's canebrakes - innocent I promise!
Replies: 38
Views: 7070

Re: Virginia's canebrakes - innocent I promise!

" Even though Virginia doesnt recongnize any subspecies of horridus, the southern population near us is still protected as an endangered species. "

Dane, any idea when the state decided to drop atricaudatus?
by TJP
January 15th, 2012, 3:42 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Virginia's canebrakes - innocent I promise!
Replies: 38
Views: 7070

Re: Virginia's canebrakes - innocent I promise!

Draco lives in a state that DOES have the separation of timber's/canebrake's and recognizes atricaudatus as a sub-species. Whether correct or not, it's pretty typical for Southeastern herpers to refer to horridus as "canebrakes" and I would especially think so from a young, hopeful, enthus...
by TJP
January 14th, 2012, 1:41 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: My first epic post - Virginia and WV 2011
Replies: 16
Views: 4097

Re: My first epic post - Virginia and WV 2011

I can definitely agree with what you're saying, Draco. In the last 20 years I've been going to SE VA and the Virginia Beach area, there's constant development going on. It's grown leaps and bounds over the past 10 years. Every year there's a new shopping center and more housing communities than I ca...
by TJP
January 14th, 2012, 11:19 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake
Replies: 19
Views: 4367

Re: Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake

Nice. Saw a wild specimen 30 years ago in one of the VERY small locales in Western NY. In NY the habitat is extremely specific (spaghnum bogs) and fragile. I'm aware of only two sites where they exist. I'd love to see another someday. They are great snakes. Lucky. I've seen them in the "other&...
by TJP
January 14th, 2012, 10:57 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: My first epic post - Virginia and WV 2011
Replies: 16
Views: 4097

Re: My first epic post - Virginia and WV 2011

We've always brought kayaks with us, so I've never rented one. There is a place on the main road to Sandbridge that rents and sells them. It's called surfadventures, I think.
by TJP
January 13th, 2012, 8:55 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: My first epic post - Virginia and WV 2011
Replies: 16
Views: 4097

Re: My first epic post - Virginia and WV 2011

Nice post. I herp VA Beach (Bay Bay, specifically) every year and also think it's a great place to go. Lots of cotton's and water snakes to be found, along with plenty of turtles and green tree frogs. If you haven't been on Back Bay in a kayak, I highly suggest it. I also had a chance to herp Fairfa...
by TJP
January 6th, 2012, 9:21 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: 2012 goals?
Replies: 40
Views: 4626

Re: 2012 goals?

Thanks, Jason. I'm gonna need a little luck with the rainbow snake, tiger salamander (I know where they're found, just never herped the area) and coral snake (not uncommon where I herp, they just elude me). If you're ever in NY, perhaps the Syracuse or Rochester area and I'm in the state, please con...
by TJP
December 29th, 2011, 3:17 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: 2012 goals?
Replies: 40
Views: 4626

Re: 2012 goals?

NY: Tiger salamander Eastern massasauga. The last one I found I didn't get very good pictures of it. Timber Rattlesnake. Solid black phase. Eastern Hognose snake Wehrle's salamander Hellbender FL: Coral snake Live blue garter snake Scarlet kingsnake Florida kingsnake Crowned snake....any MD: Live ra...