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by FloridaSerpent
May 7th, 2015, 9:29 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Mostly South Florida... Mostly. (1 of 3)
Replies: 23
Views: 11941

Re: Mostly South Florida... Mostly. (1 of 3)

Awesome post. Really liked the rare birds as well as the exotic lizards, wish I knew some spots for some of those anoles and agamas
by FloridaSerpent
March 20th, 2015, 10:47 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: A little of South Florida and southern Georgia.
Replies: 2
Views: 2044

Re: A little of South Florida and southern Georgia.

Great photography. Love that EDR
by FloridaSerpent
March 20th, 2015, 10:40 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Question for Roadcruising
Replies: 22
Views: 8579

Re: Question for Roadcruising

Yeah I hit a spot that seemed to be scrub on google earth but turned out to be more of a swamp in Hendry County. I'm not one to give up easily so you will eventually see me on here with all of my lifers one way or another.
by FloridaSerpent
March 20th, 2015, 10:36 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Looking for fellow herpers in FL
Replies: 7
Views: 3472

Re: Looking for fellow herpers in FL

captainjack0000- Well if you're ever in my neck of the woods or vice versa feel free to contact me if you're interested in teaming up. Josh Holbrook- You and Josh young, and Jake scott are all legends in my eyes as far as herping goes in FL. You guys have accomplished finding a lot of herps I hope t...
by FloridaSerpent
March 18th, 2015, 9:00 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Question for Roadcruising
Replies: 22
Views: 8579

Re: Question for Roadcruising

chrish- I think I'm gonna have to try early morning because I tried around 11am and didnt see anything but a DOR banded water.
by FloridaSerpent
March 18th, 2015, 8:53 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Looking for fellow herpers in FL
Replies: 7
Views: 3472

Looking for fellow herpers in FL

Hey guys, I went roadcruising yesterday and noticed some fellow herpers flip a rug near JW Corbett Wildlife Management Area. I was in a gold ford taurus and you were in a white blazer. We talked briefly, I wished you guys good luck and continued roadcruising. Anyways I though it'd be cool to herp wi...
by FloridaSerpent
March 16th, 2015, 6:30 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Question for Roadcruising
Replies: 22
Views: 8579

Re: Question for Roadcruising

Thats a nice coachwhip. Hope I'm just as lucky
by FloridaSerpent
March 15th, 2015, 10:58 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Question for Roadcruising
Replies: 22
Views: 8579

Re: Question for Roadcruising

captainjack0000- Thanks you've been a big help as always. Another problem I have with day cruising is traffic. I use google earth to look for roads I think might produce and look far enough from civilization to avoid people ruining my trips but it seems no matter where I go, especially in the day ti...
by FloridaSerpent
March 14th, 2015, 12:28 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Question for Roadcruising
Replies: 22
Views: 8579

Re: Question for Roadcruising

gbin- Thanks I'll have to try that sometime. The rainy season will start pretty soon so wish me luck. And I've had a lot of luck so far this year with night cruising and recently cruised a scarlet and even a couple corals, will have to post soon just been too lazy to post it all. captainjack0000- Wh...
by FloridaSerpent
March 12th, 2015, 9:58 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: SSS - Snake Season Started
Replies: 19
Views: 4672

Re: SSS - Snake Season Started

Wow what a lucky son of a gun. I would freak if I found any of those. Especially the Hognose or Mole King. If you dont mind me asking are these found in the morning or late in the day?
by FloridaSerpent
March 12th, 2015, 9:51 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Question for Roadcruising
Replies: 22
Views: 8579

Re: Question for Roadcruising

simus343- Thanks, your input is helpful. I've had really good luck this year so far I was just curious how people roadcruise during the day. There are some diurnal species I would love to find. Night cruising has always been productive for me, there's just some species I won't see at night. gbin- I ...
by FloridaSerpent
March 12th, 2015, 1:08 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Question for Roadcruising
Replies: 22
Views: 8579

Question for Roadcruising

Hey guys, just had a couple questions regarding roadcruising. My most productive way of finding herps is roadcruising, and I find the best time 30 mins before the sun sets to about an hour after dark. I notice a lot of people on here herp in the day time and was wondering if theres a productive time...
by FloridaSerpent
January 8th, 2015, 10:54 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Help with Gecko I.D
Replies: 5
Views: 2198

Re: Help with Gecko I.D

Thanks john. Appreciate your help. No other species of FL geckos have that right?
by FloridaSerpent
January 7th, 2015, 8:57 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Help with Gecko I.D
Replies: 5
Views: 2198

Re: Help with Gecko I.D

Sorry. Try now I had the video set as private
by FloridaSerpent
January 7th, 2015, 11:56 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Help with Gecko I.D
Replies: 5
Views: 2198

Help with Gecko I.D

Hey guys, been fishing a lot lately so haven't had too much time to herp, but when the sun set after fishing I decided to look around and see what herps I could find. I found this gecko which to me seems to be an Indo-Pacific Gecko (Hemidactylus garnotii)? If you are familar with FL's non-native gec...
by FloridaSerpent
January 2nd, 2015, 10:46 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Brief (but fun) Big Bend Sojourn
Replies: 18
Views: 7678

Re: Brief (but fun) Big Bend Sojourn

Really love the tarantula. Wish more people posted the occasional bad-ass insect. I know I'm not the only one encountering cool inverts worth photographing.
by FloridaSerpent
January 2nd, 2015, 10:38 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: ID needed please
Replies: 26
Views: 14927

Re: ID needed please

Florida watersnakes never get old for me. Gotta love em'!
by FloridaSerpent
January 2nd, 2015, 10:27 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: 2014 in Photography (mainly Northern California)
Replies: 30
Views: 16656

Re: 2014 in Photography (mainly Northern California)

Gorgeous photography. I love the Gartersnakes especially the California Red-Sided Gartersnake, what a beauty! The Northern Rubber Boa and the California Giant Salamander are also interesting.
by FloridaSerpent
December 27th, 2014, 12:54 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: 2014 Anolis Proboscis
Replies: 8
Views: 5361

Re: 2014 Anolis Proboscis

Very interesting looking lizard. What a weird adaptation. Do you know why it evolved such a nose?
by FloridaSerpent
December 6th, 2014, 11:02 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: My curse is over!!
Replies: 12
Views: 3641

Re: My curse is over!!

I felt the same way when I walked up on my first venomous, a cottonmouth about a month ago. It was something I'll never forget. Great post. Short and sweet. ;)
by FloridaSerpent
December 5th, 2014, 12:33 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: The Journey Continues: 2013 in East Texas (UPDATED 1/6/14)
Replies: 48
Views: 26850

Re: The Journey Continues: 2013 in East Texas (UPDATED 1/6/1

This post is overwhelming with beauty. I mean really, there are so many jaw-droppers in here. It's truly not fair. :cry: I'll never understand the term trash snake or trash fish. I think they all have something interesting about them even if some of them are a dime a dozen. Anyways good stuff :thumb:
by FloridaSerpent
December 5th, 2014, 11:50 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: South FL after dark; never a dull moment...
Replies: 40
Views: 13813

Re: South FL after dark; never a dull moment...

Now, before any of you interpret this as simply inhuman arrogance, I must (perhaps meaninglessly) say that I truly am not arrogant. I genuinely despise conceited people and strive to not emulate what I view as one of humanity's worst and most destructive traits.
by FloridaSerpent
December 5th, 2014, 11:26 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: South FL after dark; never a dull moment...
Replies: 40
Views: 13813

Re: South FL after dark; never a dull moment...

captainjack0000- While it's easy to twist my words and make it look like I'm an ego-maniac claiming to know all there is to know about fish, that is not whats going on here. You were claiming what I was saying was invalid because I'm not an expert in your eyes. That doesn't make my points any less v...
by FloridaSerpent
December 5th, 2014, 1:56 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: South FL after dark; never a dull moment...
Replies: 40
Views: 13813

Re: South FL after dark; never a dull moment...

dery- You're jumping too conclusions and not truly understanding what I'm saying here. All I'm saying is just because I didn't go to school and get a degree for biology doesn't make my observations any less valid. To me anyone who knows a lot about any particular subject is a scientist of that subje...
by FloridaSerpent
December 5th, 2014, 1:32 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Summer- I think chilled Jägermeister might be best for this
Replies: 46
Views: 16872

Re: Summer- I think chilled Jägermeister might be best for t

What an outstanding post. I mean really, there so much good stuff in it I can't choose a favorite! I used to live right next the bosque on coors blvd and montano rd. You ever see those trees an artist made wood art out of? Near the rio grande? I saw herps there but I was more into birds when I lived...
by FloridaSerpent
December 5th, 2014, 12:28 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Asia Adventure Part 2: Borneo!
Replies: 45
Views: 20689

Re: Asia Adventure Part 2: Borneo!

I've shared how I feel on the bagging issue in the thread about it. I really enjoyed the story-telling and the herps involved. You're a lucky son of a gun to be able to travel to such a beautiful place and get to know the culture and animals there. Even if it was only for a few days.
by FloridaSerpent
December 5th, 2014, 12:02 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Arizona 2014
Replies: 12
Views: 3152

Re: Arizona 2014

I was reading an old thread on it, that said the term LECH means lame east coast herper since FL is on the east coast I assume it appies but I could be wrong.
by FloridaSerpent
December 4th, 2014, 11:28 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Arizona 2014
Replies: 12
Views: 3152

Re: Arizona 2014

Now I get where the term LECH came from.:lol: I still love my FL herps even the common ones but Arizona sure has a lot to see. When I used to live in NM I think I used to see some of these herps. I especially find the Green Toad (Anaxyrus debilis) the Skinks and the Whiptails captivating.
by FloridaSerpent
December 4th, 2014, 11:05 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: South FL after dark; never a dull moment...
Replies: 40
Views: 13813

Re: South FL after dark; never a dull moment...

captainjack0000- I could know everything a doctor knows and be able to save your life the same way a doctor would but because I don't have certifications to prove this knowledge does not make me any less a doctor. I may not be certified, but I consider myself an expert in the field. I know a lot abo...
by FloridaSerpent
December 4th, 2014, 9:42 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Bagging snakes for photos?
Replies: 50
Views: 20161

Re: Bagging snakes for photos?

To me the welfare of the animal is more important than getting a good shot. Although I like to handle herps, I try to be as gentle as I can and I try to spend minimal time with them. And as exciting as finding a beautiful specimen may be, I'd much rather it carry on and make more so I can continue t...
by FloridaSerpent
December 4th, 2014, 11:57 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: South FL after dark; never a dull moment...
Replies: 40
Views: 13813

Re: South FL after dark; never a dull moment...

I'm sorry if I sound like some crazy animal rights activist, but I'll never understand how anyone can kill something so beautiful non-native or not. Here in FL, we have so many non-natives that many of them have naturalized and aren't the monsters they are thought to be nor are they doing the damage...
by FloridaSerpent
December 3rd, 2014, 9:54 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Snake ID Help
Replies: 9
Views: 2927

Re: Snake ID Help

NewYorkHerper16- I found the turtle shell in a dried up swamp so maybe it died from lack of water? And you're right, I was thinking that as I was holding it. Though it didn't look like venomous snake to me, it could have been.
by FloridaSerpent
December 3rd, 2014, 12:13 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Snake ID Help
Replies: 9
Views: 2927

Re: Snake ID Help

Thanks guys. Another lifer scratched off the list. I love finding new species!
by FloridaSerpent
December 3rd, 2014, 3:09 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Snake ID Help
Replies: 9
Views: 2927

Re: Snake ID Help

Thanks, I think you might be right. It was small like a ringneck and it was flipped under a rock near water right after it rained. Any help is greatly appreciated.
by FloridaSerpent
December 3rd, 2014, 2:07 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Milos 2014
Replies: 8
Views: 3629

Re: Milos 2014

Those Podarcis milensis are absolutely gorgeous. I also really like the geckos. And it always sucks to find DORs, I've only started roadcruising a few months ago and I've already seen more DORs than I can handle. It's a damn shame.
by FloridaSerpent
December 2nd, 2014, 7:34 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Snake ID Help
Replies: 9
Views: 2927

Snake ID Help

Hey guys, went herping today and found a snake that I'm not sure about. Hopefully someone with more experience on here can help me figure out what it is. Also an update of random stuff while herping recently. It has been rainy and cool lately so not much has been going on as far as herping goes for ...
by FloridaSerpent
December 1st, 2014, 12:51 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Finds from this year-Part 1-South Florida.
Replies: 11
Views: 4721

Re: Finds from this year-Part 1-South Florida.

Unless I'm breaking rules here, I don't see why commenting on post from the past is such a problem. I'm not here to cause problems, just chiming in and letting people know that their post was something I enjoyed. You are the only person who seems to have a problem with it.
by FloridaSerpent
November 30th, 2014, 11:36 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Always check those roadkills!
Replies: 18
Views: 6991

Re: Always check those roadkills!

I get so in the zone sometimes I get out a the car for a leaf.
by FloridaSerpent
November 29th, 2014, 10:28 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Lightning can strike twice.... (GA simus)
Replies: 11
Views: 4752

Re: Lightning can strike twice.... (GA simus)

Wow that ratsnake is gigantic.
by FloridaSerpent
November 29th, 2014, 12:51 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: From central to Southern Florida...
Replies: 14
Views: 5243

Re: From central to Southern Florida...

Great post man. I really like the black vulture shots.
by FloridaSerpent
November 28th, 2014, 11:08 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: A Tale of Two Lakes: A Spring Break Odyssey
Replies: 4
Views: 3242

Re: A Tale of Two Lakes: A Spring Break Odyssey

Really liked the narration. How the heck did you catch that racerunner!??
by FloridaSerpent
November 28th, 2014, 10:06 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Finds from this year-Part 1-South Florida.
Replies: 11
Views: 4721

Re: Finds from this year-Part 1-South Florida.

Boy do I have a lot of catching up to do... :). Seeing the coral get hit right in front of your very eyes must of really sucked. Yesterday I went roadcruising and every single snake I saw was dead. 2 ribbon snakes, 2 banded water snakes, 1 ringneck, 1 corn snake and 1 garter which was a lifer and ex...
by FloridaSerpent
November 28th, 2014, 12:36 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: over a year of herping FL - DUW
Replies: 7
Views: 8268

Re: over a year of herping FL - DUW

Those canebrakes are absolutely gorgeous. I wish we had those in South FL
by FloridaSerpent
November 28th, 2014, 12:29 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Rebuild? I'm in...
Replies: 12
Views: 5515

Re: Rebuild? I'm in...

Tim Borski wrote: My "new forum resolution": I vow to not press "send" while in a bad mood and/or drinking heavily and completely hammered
Hahaha.
by FloridaSerpent
November 28th, 2014, 12:25 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: FHF Jump-start: Part I - Herping infancy
Replies: 4
Views: 3704

Re: FHF Jump-start: Part I - Herping infancy

Awesome finds josh, even in the beginning you still found some awesome stuff. I mean who else can say they saw wild florida panthers on here.
by FloridaSerpent
November 28th, 2014, 12:11 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: My Year
Replies: 10
Views: 3660

Re: My Year

When you say "dispatched" do you mean bullfrogs you killed?
by FloridaSerpent
November 27th, 2014, 11:48 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Snakes of 2014-Florida and Georgia - Part 1
Replies: 14
Views: 8275

Re: Snakes of 2014-Florida and Georgia - Part 1

You should have just titled this "Be jealous". So many great shots and lifers. Ughh its not even fair!! Haha.
by FloridaSerpent
November 26th, 2014, 1:00 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Six-lined racerunners and racers
Replies: 12
Views: 5451

Re: Six-lined racerunners and racers

simus343- Yeah, I'm not worried about getting bit. I don't mind, nippy snakes unless it's venomous which I don't handle anyway because at the moment I'm not experienced enough. NewYorkHerper16- Yeah I'm starting to think this might be the best time to try since they'll probably be slower before warm...
by FloridaSerpent
November 26th, 2014, 12:49 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Fall in Sewanee
Replies: 8
Views: 3954

Re: Fall in Sewanee

I'm envious. A coachwhip and a hognose. I can only imagine the excitement I'll feel when I get my hands of on one those.
by FloridaSerpent
November 26th, 2014, 12:42 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Spring 2014: Working the Iberian Peninsula
Replies: 17
Views: 8232

Re: Spring 2014: Working the Iberian Peninsula

Really awesome herps in Iberian, especially the Anguis fragilis (Slow Worm), the European Coachwhip (Malpolon monspessalanus) and Vipera seoanei (Baskian Viper) although all of them are gorgeous.