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- October 20th, 2013, 10:40 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: NAFHA National Meeting 2014
- Replies: 14
- Views: 4030
Re: NAFHA National Meeting 2014
SW New Mexico Silver City area with Peloncillos south and Gila NF north. -I
- October 2nd, 2013, 11:06 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Member Biographies
- Replies: 44
- Views: 28327
Re: Member Biographies
I'm Isaac originally from Southern California and now living in Las Cruces, NM. I'll be out here for a few years and looking forward to herping the land of enchantment! I have yet to run into anyone down here, so it looks like I have the whole southern section of the Rocky Mtn Ch. to myself!! I'm ho...
- October 2nd, 2013, 10:32 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: NM Herp Book - Hemidactylus? Really?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1710
Re: NM Herp Book - Hemidactylus? Really?
My thoughts exactly! Horrible cover!
- August 14th, 2013, 9:01 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: 2013 Monsoon Outing
- Replies: 24
- Views: 7602
Re: 2013 Monsoon Outing
Sweet pics! It was pleasure meeting you and Bob, the boys and I had a great time and look forward to future outings. Thanks for putting this together. -Isaac p.s. I'm still cracking up about that girl from TX lost out in the middle of AZ desert looking for hoo-ra-caroo-ka city!!! hahahah "her: ...
- December 25th, 2012, 9:18 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Best place to live for herping and every day life
- Replies: 114
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Re: Best place to live for herping and every day life
I'm with Dan on this one, and would pick somewhere in the L.A. basin close to the San Gabes. Rancho Cucamonga, Sierra Madre Pasadena or one of the other foothill communities along the 210 freeway. Less than an hour drive from the beach, 3 hours from Vegas, 7 hours from SE Arizona, 4 hours to NW AZ, ...
- December 25th, 2012, 8:55 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Happy Holidays from Afghanistan
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1021
Re: Happy Holidays from Afghanistan
Merry Christmas to you too!
I'm currently in Afghanistan too at FOB Shank in Logar Province. Any chance you are on this FOB??
-Isaac
I'm currently in Afghanistan too at FOB Shank in Logar Province. Any chance you are on this FOB??
-Isaac
- November 21st, 2012, 5:20 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: 3 Hours In Dubai
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3172
Re: 3 Hours In Dubai
I'm currently in Afghanistan and will be heading home in Dec., I too have a layover in Dubai and was thinking of doing the same! Nice post! -Isaac Here is a snake I found a couple months ago. Logar Province, Afghanistan http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8348/8182911371_5a3b085002_z.jpg AfghanySnake by J...
- July 9th, 2012, 4:30 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: This may or may not be a great question to ask but WTH
- Replies: 23
- Views: 4724
Re: This may or may not be a great question to ask but WTH
i love my fenix tk 35 it works well for cruising or hiking and at 830 lumens it works as a spotlight too. :thumb: I too use the Fenix TK35 and love it. It will run you about $130 with batteries, but well worth the price! I know for a fact I've seen waaaaaaay more snakes this season because of my TK...
- June 18th, 2012, 7:27 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Northwest Arizona, finds, pics from early season..
- Replies: 25
- Views: 3937
Re: Northwest Arizona, finds, pics from early season..
Good stuff! That was a good time, I'm glad my boys and I were able to get out to Bill's ranch this spring! Looking forward to the next trip!
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- April 26th, 2012, 11:10 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: 77 Years To Find A Boa
- Replies: 33
- Views: 4230
Re: 77 Years To Find A Boa
I agree with Michael, Gopher snake.
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- April 23rd, 2012, 8:03 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: one day DFW area, advice?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 844
one day DFW area, advice?
Hey ya'll, My name is Isaac and I normally post in the California chapter where I'm a NAFHA member and reside. I'll be in DFW area for one day only 4/24(tomorrow) where I'll be driving to McKinney from DFW airport for some meetings and will have the afternoon to herp a bit. I then fly back to Los An...
- April 13th, 2012, 2:11 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Los Angeles Kings ....and other snakes
- Replies: 21
- Views: 8196
Re: Los Angeles Kings ....and other snakes
damn you guys killed it, nice work Danny and Matt! I really like that last newporter!
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- April 1st, 2012, 5:15 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Another area lost
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1111
Re: Another area lost
I was there recently too and saw a few animals, really is a bummer to see all the development. -Isaac http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6042/7036831639_13aba16743_b.jpg LBRacer by Judson Heloderma , on Flickr http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7040/6890732138_70e6322a03_b.jpg LBGopher by Judson Heloderma , o...
- March 22nd, 2012, 10:26 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: I'll play the morph game
- Replies: 29
- Views: 6690
Re: I'll play the morph game
Thanks guys! Funny thing is my youngest boy was upset because his older brother found a nicer looking SD gopher snake and all he found was an ugly kingsnake!
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Happy Herpin' -I
- March 21st, 2012, 8:51 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: I'll play the morph game
- Replies: 29
- Views: 6690
I'll play the morph game
Disclaimer: I don't give two $hits about grammar on an open forum talking about herps. If you do, I'd stop reading here. It's been pretty slow up here in L.A. county but I have worked hard and pulled 4-5 Kings this year. This latest king my 7 year found with my 8 year old while I told them to stay p...
- March 17th, 2012, 5:39 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Tubular Trip
- Replies: 27
- Views: 5275
Re: Tubular Trip
That Boa is a beauty! Come on Josh throw up a better pic of that GB Gopher!
-Isaac
-Isaac
- March 9th, 2012, 12:13 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Band count
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2218
Re: Band count
I guess I should have been more specific on the vent location. I added a "X" where the vent started. Thanks for the help.
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O.C. Band count? by Judson Heloderma, on Flickr
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O.C. Band count? by Judson Heloderma, on Flickr
- March 8th, 2012, 6:21 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Band count
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2218
Band count
Can Hubbs' give us a band count lesson? I've counted 36? http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7040/6819604942_8a132c0720_z.jpg O.C. Bands by Judson Heloderma , on Flickr http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7049/6819605212_8f11883173_z.jpg O.C. baby King Closeup by Judson Heloderma , on Flickr Few other finds my ...
- March 6th, 2012, 10:39 pm
- Forum: Herpetoculture Forum
- Topic: My Three Kings
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2535
Re: My Three Kings
Great lookin' animals! thanks for sharing.
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- February 25th, 2012, 9:42 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: I have *spotted* a King!
- Replies: 53
- Views: 11073
Re: I have *spotted* a King!
EPIC! Love that dotted King, what a beauty!
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- February 21st, 2012, 10:36 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Lets Talk Bandeds and "Favorite" Color
- Replies: 68
- Views: 15028
Re: Lets Talk Bandeds and "Favorite" Color
I'm with Fundad on this one. Dark brown/Bright Yellow! Sorry not a full banded it is a little aberrant...
- February 21st, 2012, 10:32 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Moved to California!
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1216
Re: Moved to California!
Welcome to California! Really enjoyed your other posts, great work on the python record! I believe Kent has some future survey working coming up, that would probably be a good time to meet some people. Good luck this season and I'm looking forward to future posts if they are anything like the ones p...
- February 20th, 2012, 1:17 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Ouch! I Had No Idea This Was Happening...
- Replies: 64
- Views: 7887
Re: Ouch! I Had No Idea This Was Happening...
"Hunting generates up to $2 million a year in revenue for the company, with hunters paying up to $20,000 to shoot elk." "Tejon Ranch agreed to pay $100,000 in penalties, $21,500 to the fish and game department to cover the costs of its investigation, and $15,000 in restitution" I...
- February 11th, 2012, 8:17 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Herpin' with Bob
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1307
Re: Herpin' with Bob
5 kitties in one day! what, were you hiking through a bobcat refuge or something?! that's crazy considering I've only ever seen one in 30+ years...love them cats
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- February 9th, 2012, 2:29 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Name that herper
- Replies: 23
- Views: 2288
Re: Name that herper
#4 looks familiar, is it Todd B.?
- February 8th, 2012, 3:54 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Name that herper
- Replies: 23
- Views: 2288
Re: Name that herper
#1 Paul L.
#2 helli
#3 fundad
#6 Hubbs
#8 Rocky billboa
- February 4th, 2012, 11:34 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Habitat destruction and redemption in L.A.
- Replies: 38
- Views: 6230
Re: Habitat destruction and redemption in L.A.
Redemption indeed.. :thumb: Here's a photo from a gloomy day, that shows interesting contrast.. http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k408/danlaw333/IMG_1208.jpg I was doing some research a while back and found this neat herp write up, from the 40's. The head biologist Jack C.vonbloeker, describes a p...
- February 1st, 2012, 5:28 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Don't noose snakes!
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2680
Re: Don't noose snakes!
good work on the snake!
did you let that kid know that herping around them rocks and tall grass in workout shorts and no socks was a bad idea?!?! hahah
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did you let that kid know that herping around them rocks and tall grass in workout shorts and no socks was a bad idea?!?! hahah
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- February 1st, 2012, 5:22 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: 2011 California Contest Final Results
- Replies: 25
- Views: 4625
Re: 2011 California Contest Final Results
nice hubbs!Brian Hubbs wrote:Well...7 out of 8 lists ain't bad...I'll try to do better this year...
61 cal kings!
87 gopher snakes!
0 zonata??
449 fence lizards
151 side blotched
Your scelops and uta numbers(600) put you in the top 5!
- January 31st, 2012, 6:37 pm
- Forum: Herpetoculture Forum
- Topic: I realized something just now...
- Replies: 28
- Views: 6185
Re: I realized something just now...
hell yeah!! great lookin' bull! that news anchor isn't bad either
- January 31st, 2012, 1:51 pm
- Forum: Herpetoculture Forum
- Topic: Just jani
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3991
Re: Just jani
Brilliant animals! Bummer about your female, I'm glad she has recovered for ya. Love all the babies, keep us updated on their growth!
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- January 31st, 2012, 1:44 pm
- Forum: Herpetoculture Forum
- Topic: Are pinkies really fatty? Nutritional analysis of...
- Replies: 336
- Views: 103746
Re: Are pinkies really fatty? Nutritional analysis of...
psyon wrote:...so I click it again wondering who else contributed to the conversation, and it is just you again.Kelly Mc wrote:psyon! Is it really a problem
- January 24th, 2012, 9:05 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: socal rainfall totals
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1498
Re: socal rainfall totals
What about Ventura County ...is it like I DON'T EXIST? ;) I haven't forgotten about you. :thumb: THE FOLLOWING ARE RAINFALL TOTALS IN INCHES FOR THIS EVENT SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING. VENTURA COUNTY COASTAL CAMARILLO (KCMA).................. 0.69 CSU CHANNEL ISLANDS............... 0.48 LE...
- January 24th, 2012, 10:55 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: socal rainfall totals
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1498
Re: socal rainfall totals
last 24HR 0.68 downtown L.A.Brian Hubbs wrote:You forgot L.A....
- January 23rd, 2012, 7:34 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Ready for Spring (long)
- Replies: 23
- Views: 4560
Re: Ready for Spring (long)
This post may have just motivated me to make a trip over to Kansas while i'm in Colorado later this year!
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- January 23rd, 2012, 7:24 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Last weekend's storm
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1380
Re: Last weekend's storm
Pics look good by my standards
just curious to why a rancher would want to eradicate all the sallys? are they some sort of harm to livestock or crop? what am I missing here?
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just curious to why a rancher would want to eradicate all the sallys? are they some sort of harm to livestock or crop? what am I missing here?
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- January 19th, 2012, 6:49 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: 2012 California Field Research Invite
- Replies: 24
- Views: 4016
Re: 2012 California Field Research Invite
Brad,
We talked a little about this a couple months back. As long as it doesn't fall on the same weekend as my Fantasy Baseball draft/auction in the bay area(SF), count me in!
-Isaac
We talked a little about this a couple months back. As long as it doesn't fall on the same weekend as my Fantasy Baseball draft/auction in the bay area(SF), count me in!
-Isaac
- January 17th, 2012, 4:45 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Some recent San Diego fun
- Replies: 34
- Views: 6675
Re: Some recent San Diego fun
Hey Jeff, The pictures really came out nice! The boys and I had a great time Saturday and it was defiantly one of my herping greatest moments when we found them specks! On the drive home that night, Jude was asking for "snake guards for his legs" gaiters, a hook and a backpack with a water...
- January 6th, 2012, 7:58 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: A few of my favorite milk entries...
- Replies: 87
- Views: 11728
Re: A few of my favorite milk entries...
That's very nice ...but don't forget where it all started ... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NRw00jaFgo4&feature=results_main&playnext=1&list=PL9B5DD4DEFA15714C So, who would be the good, who the bad and who the ugly? Fundad, Waters, and Hubbs? ...of course the gold is just a metaphor f...
- January 6th, 2012, 7:41 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: does this remind you of anyone?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1130
Re: does this remind you of anyone?
Defiantly Rocky Billboa! great drawing
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- January 2nd, 2012, 11:18 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Horned Lizards of 2011
- Replies: 25
- Views: 6067
Re: Horned Lizards of 2011
Brilliant! I love the Phrynos! they have the best little faces and remind me of my Boston Terrier! hahah
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- December 29th, 2011, 11:20 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Work and Play 2011
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2046
Re: Work and Play 2011
what a year! That old farm house looks like a great spot to do some herping. from the looks of your whitney trip you ran into the same storm that hit me on my backpacking trip in early September. I got caught in a bad storm on the High Sierra Trail at Kaweah Pass and turned around back to Lodgepole....
- December 29th, 2011, 11:04 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: A few of my favorite milk entries...
- Replies: 87
- Views: 11728
Re: A few of my favorite milk entries...
I heard he is pushin' 8ft and close to 400lbs, basically a living giant. any truth to this?captain uta wrote:...he thinks hes the biggest guy on the forum
- December 24th, 2011, 2:06 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: thank you!
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2408
Re: thank you!
the boys and I had a blast and are looking forward to getting out with you next year! Happy Holidays!
Isaac, Jude and Sonny
Josh, boys and chuckwalla. by Judson Heloderma, on Flickr
Isaac, Jude and Sonny
Josh, boys and chuckwalla. by Judson Heloderma, on Flickr
- December 20th, 2011, 8:58 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: An ophidian for every month of 2011
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2402
Re: An ophidian for every month of 2011
I hope I can do this next year, something for every month! That weird rock formation looks like a human skull or sorts. Love them banded geckos!
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- December 15th, 2011, 11:36 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: for the gopher guys
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1387
Re: for the gopher guys
I'm one of them gopher guys and I approve this message! beauty!
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- December 14th, 2011, 12:16 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Fish and Game Press Release.. Way to Go CDFG
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1912
Re: Fish and Game Press Release.. Way to Go CDFG
Looks like some nice funding for northern california, anything for southern california??
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- December 14th, 2011, 12:13 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Ringtail Cats
- Replies: 131
- Views: 28128
Re: Ringtail Cats
love them bobcat shots! I've only ever seen one bobcat and it was last spring near Big Sur. I guess I need to get out more.
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- December 14th, 2011, 12:39 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Cleaning up the database: Imperial County
- Replies: 37
- Views: 3014
Re: Cleaning up the database: Imperial County
no one biting on the baja rat found only 3 miles off higway 2 in mexi or the mnt springs dor would like to hear peoples thoughts on those? I'd like to believe they are there and to me it makes sense that they would be there since some of the other baja species make it up into california along the p...
- December 9th, 2011, 4:25 pm
- Forum: Herpetoculture Forum
- Topic: Questions about building a rack and heat tape.
- Replies: 16
- Views: 4998
Re: Questions about building a rack and heat tape.
psyon, that is nice. If I add more snakes I'll probably build yours. The one I built is heavy, so If it has to be moved that would be the only downside.
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