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- October 15th, 2022, 9:22 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: EASTERN GHATS 2022 Monsoon Report (several FHF firsts, big post)
- Replies: 7
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Re: EASTERN GHATS 2022 Monsoon Report (several FHF firsts, big post)
Thank you for this great report! As you stated I too love seeing these kind of reports here. Much prefer this to FB or other social sites. Love the photography you did. Really shows the specimens well. And loved all the inweirdabrates you included. I too enjoy finding and photographing them on my he...
- October 14th, 2022, 8:06 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Oregon Salamander ID?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1410
Oregon Salamander ID?
Found this larval salamander near Newport Oregon a couple months back. I couldn't find any photos that are exact and want to be sure I label the photo correctly. I'm thinking Pacific Giant Salamander???
Thank you
Thank you
- April 30th, 2019, 6:03 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: New York snake-cicle
- Replies: 1
- Views: 4026
New York snake-cicle
Was out fossil hunting a couple days ago near Syracuse New York. The weather was 33f and snowing off and on when we flipped a young Eastern Garter snake. The poor thing was all but frozen. Picked it up to prevent it from being smashed when the rock was replaced. It coiled around my fingers and seeme...
- April 28th, 2019, 4:50 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: New York salamander ID help
- Replies: 2
- Views: 4562
Re: New York salamander ID help
Thanks Kfen. Ended up flipping a garter snake (pretty sure) yesterday during a snow storm lol
- April 26th, 2019, 4:49 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: New York salamander ID help
- Replies: 2
- Views: 4562
New York salamander ID help
Had to.make a quick trip to central New York for a family emergency. Was able to get outside for a bit and found a few salamanders (5, all same species by looks). Being a west coast guy I have no idea what I'm looking at. So, some ID help would be appreciated. They were found under rocks alongside a...
- November 28th, 2018, 3:31 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Arizona Toad ID?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 5596
Re: Arizona Toad ID?
Looks good to me. Never considered a baby sonoran. Confirmed with field I'd page. Thanks.Jeroen Speybroeck wrote:Sonoran desert toad (Incilius alvarius)
- November 28th, 2018, 11:48 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Arizona Toad ID?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 5596
Arizona Toad ID?
Found this toad in South Central Arizona, near the Pajarita Wilderness / Mexican border in July. I know I'm missing something but can't find a match in the field guides I usually use. Any help out there?
- May 5th, 2018, 12:15 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Riverside Co. California flipping the past few days
- Replies: 14
- Views: 17518
Re: Riverside Co. California flipping the past few days
Awesome post and pics. Love that King!! Kings are my fav CA snake and never found anything close to that beauty. Never had chance to herp that part of state (used to live by Sacramento) so enjoyed seeing animals I'm still on hunt for.
- May 5th, 2018, 11:43 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: 2 Days in the Central Valley - We Like Snakes
- Replies: 12
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Re: 2 Days in the Central Valley - We Like Snakes
Those were some great days in the valley! Sure miss herping there (the people not so much ;) ). Great finds too. I never found a live ringneck up that way. Did find a dor in Rancho Cordova once. Spent next few years hitting that area hard with no luck. Loved the 2 gators of differnt color. My favori...
- May 3rd, 2018, 2:01 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: First record for Placer county Spea Hammondii
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6331
Re: First record for Placer county Spea Hammondii
Cool find! When I lived in Citrus Heights I loved herping up that way. But I hated the sadness of all the DORs. Just WAY too much traffic around that area anymore.
- May 3rd, 2018, 12:27 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Ruber day ( red diamond rattlesnakes)
- Replies: 3
- Views: 16282
Re: Ruber day ( red diamond rattlesnakes)
Sweet animal!
- January 1st, 2017, 2:56 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Happy New Year and end of year search
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2572
Happy New Year and end of year search
Well, spent 2 weeks in Phoenix during Christmas and was able to get out twice but found what I expected: squat! Saw a few Side-blotched. But did at least lucked into 1 gecko.
Hope you all have a great new year. Hope to make an visit but probably won't be until late Oct.
Steve
Hope you all have a great new year. Hope to make an visit but probably won't be until late Oct.
Steve
- January 1st, 2017, 2:50 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Wickenberg - End of January
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1695
Re: Wickenberg - End of January
I would expect very little BUT, it's all weather dependant. I have had some sucess in Feb. What you need is rain a while before then a spell of warm weather to possibly get stuff moving. There is almost always some lizards at least. It has been a while since I've done anything in Jan/Feb. Was near t...
- November 24th, 2016, 3:35 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: McDowell Sonoran Conservancy Project
- Replies: 309
- Views: 125909
Re: McDowell Sonoran Conservancy Project
Great work Dave. Wish we had more of these programs. Regalringneck: I do know mirrors / lights were used at least a few time (myself) but can't say about other trips. That's how a gila was found on one day trip. And I too would have liked if they would have let Dave place cover. It might not work lo...
- November 24th, 2016, 3:18 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Giving the Chapter Some Love with an EOY Report
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4516
Re: Giving the Chapter Some Love with an EOY Report
Great post and beautiful photos. You've difinetly got the hang of herping AZ. I've done dozens of trips over 20 years and you've got a few I'm still hoping to photograph someday. My next trip sure won't help that though (next month). Glad to see your post.
- April 23rd, 2016, 1:36 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: A Week in Norcal - April 8-16
- Replies: 9
- Views: 7171
Re: A Week in Norcal - April 8-16
Wonderful post with great pics. Makes me miss CA herping. Never did get to herp the S.C. area so seeing these pics is great.
- April 22nd, 2016, 7:00 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: You Know You're a Herper....
- Replies: 36
- Views: 16771
Re: You Know You're a Herper....
You know your a herper when... even living in Alaska, every time you see something laying on a road your first reaction is to slow down and see what kind of snake it is.
- April 3rd, 2015, 11:03 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Unusual Cal King colorization - at least for around here...
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2365
Re: Unusual Cal King colorization - at least for around here
Sounds like a great spot and good neighbors. I've been able to hit the southern part of CA a couple of times and still never found a So Pacific.
- April 3rd, 2015, 7:31 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Campo boa on the crawl
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2510
Re: Campo boa on the crawl
Great way to start a great hike, unless your scared of them!
That's a trip I'd love to do if my body could handle it. Well, guess I could but would take me like 2 years
That's a trip I'd love to do if my body could handle it. Well, guess I could but would take me like 2 years
- April 3rd, 2015, 7:12 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Unusual Cal King colorization - at least for around here...
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2365
Re: Unusual Cal King colorization - at least for around here
Love chocolate kings. Which part of the state ( N S central)? Your description of king colors sounds a lot like what I used to get in an area of the E Sac valley. The lighter phase were few but beautiful. Had a long term captive / breeder named Hershy.
- April 2nd, 2015, 12:44 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Lifer Z 'cincta
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4590
Re: Lifer Z 'cincta
Gotta love when a lifer is also such a stunning animal.
And it is amazing how often it's the last rock flipped.
Congrats
And it is amazing how often it's the last rock flipped.
Congrats
- April 2nd, 2015, 12:39 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: A life long lifer!
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4387
Re: A life long lifer!
Congrats! Z's are a great find any time. That is a large beauty. Always great when a trip turns out a such a find.
I too love the Sierra Z's.
I too love the Sierra Z's.
- March 27th, 2015, 2:22 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Good rubber boa weather
- Replies: 17
- Views: 6889
Re: Good rubber boa weather
Sure wish I was more into actually field herping back when I was a teen. I love finding boas (lots in CA) and would love to find a milk or UT mtn king. I used to live in Fairview / Mt Pleasant UT. Did find lots of garters and one rattlesnake by my place. Oh how I loved it there.
- March 16th, 2015, 11:47 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: CDFW Data Request for California releases 47,741 Records
- Replies: 26
- Views: 5785
Re: CDFW Data Request for All California Records is HERE..
I'm all in. That's why this was started right?
- March 7th, 2015, 7:57 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Norcal in June, What Sallies?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1677
Re: Norcal in June, What Sallies?
Lassen area probably too dry by then. You could check north facing hillsides but with Ca's drought don't know if even that will work this year. Eureka, it all depends on rain and fog. Along the coast range, sea side, all locally available species could be found if enough moisture present. If too dry...
- March 6th, 2015, 10:36 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: A look back at my 2014 AZ trips
- Replies: 2
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A look back at my 2014 AZ trips
Well, I didn't get to spent as much time in the field as I would have liked but AZ is so far from home that I enjoy every minute I can get. Here are a few of my pics from my world of adventure: http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll46/sjfriend01/AZ2014spade_17_zpscmepjiol.jpg Couch's Spadefoot. Love ...
- October 24th, 2014, 4:54 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: New Game-Name That Herp...
- Replies: 24
- Views: 7383
Re: New Game-Name That Herp...
I would think Chir leopard frog based on color and high eyes but I wouldn't bet money on it from that pic.
- October 16th, 2014, 5:11 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Alaska snakes?? Soooo close!
- Replies: 2
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Alaska snakes?? Soooo close!
Well, you hear news once in a great while about snakes making it to Alaska and I am not sure myself. Not much habitat and a lot of ice / snow in the way. BUT I got pretty close by accident this spring. Was driving through BC Canada and stopped to take some photos along a river when I spotted movemen...
- October 16th, 2014, 9:09 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: HERP Records Entered This Year vs previous years.
- Replies: 9
- Views: 6242
Re: HERP Records Entered This Year vs previous years.
Volunteering??captainjack0000 wrote:Unpaid intern to enter data.
Just kidding.
- October 16th, 2014, 8:28 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Alaska Frawgs
- Replies: 18
- Views: 7657
Re: Alaska Frawgs
Yes, their breeding season is measured in days. Maybe a couple of weeks at most. As for habitat, they can be found just about anywhere. Forested and much more opened is utilized. One thing around here is there is no short supply of water for breeding and they will start early. I have found them call...
- October 13th, 2014, 9:46 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: A short trip to AZ
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1985
A short trip to AZ
I was able to spend a few weeks in AZ in late spring and got a few days / nights afield. Nothing life changing but a few great finds. Below in no particular order are just some of the highlights. I love spending time out looking, even for the common stuff because you never know when something new / ...
- October 13th, 2014, 9:46 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: A short trip to AZ
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1186
A short trip to AZ
I was able to spend a few weeks in AZ in late spring and got a few days / nights afield. Nothing life changing but a few great finds. Below in no particular order are just some of the highlights. I love spending time out looking, even for the common stuff because you never know when something new / ...
- July 10th, 2014, 4:34 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Cool looking Ratsnake
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3304
Re: Cool looking Ratsnake
I am not a Rat snake junkie but still, that is gorgeous! That is why some still collect WC.
- May 9th, 2014, 8:31 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Bay Area Green Rattlesnake?!
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3396
Re: Bay Area Green Rattlesnake?!
Nor Pac for sure. Up above Placerville that color is common as well as a deeper green. They look quite beautiful. Congrats on a beautiful snake. I never did find one when I lived in the north bay (Novato)
- May 8th, 2014, 8:21 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: a few Zion National Park backcountry herps
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2130
Re: a few Zion National Park backcountry herps
Beautiful post. Love how light the garters are. And the scenery isn't bad either.
Hope I am half as lucky when I pass through in 2 weeks (will be spending most time in Bryce)
Hope I am half as lucky when I pass through in 2 weeks (will be spending most time in Bryce)
- May 1st, 2014, 4:28 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Most pronouced air-surface temp difference
- Replies: 16
- Views: 4349
Re: Most pronouced air-surface temp difference
I actually found some AZ snakes a few nights back when air temps were near 60 deg and road (black top) temps were over 80 degs. Dirt was still mid 70s. Guess they don't always hide when it's cold. The whole reason I was still looking was the substrate temps.
- May 1st, 2014, 4:09 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Alaskan Emergence
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4020
Re: Alaskan Emergence
I want to do a trip to Hyder (as far south as you can go and remain in state) to try for toads n garters. Great time would be in late July when the bears are also in town at the viewing platform. Not McNeil falls but good, and herps.
I will be passing thru Glennallen the end of May.
I will be passing thru Glennallen the end of May.
- April 30th, 2014, 12:04 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Going south this week
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1962
Re: Going south this week
Rothdigga: I'll also just miss you. Will be going back the day after you leave.
Came back early due to temps shifting down a bit, 2days of hard herping and only saw 2 snakes.
So now if anyone interested will be going back out on May 10 for a few days.
Came back early due to temps shifting down a bit, 2days of hard herping and only saw 2 snakes.
So now if anyone interested will be going back out on May 10 for a few days.
- April 27th, 2014, 9:39 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Alaskan Emergence
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4020
Re: Alaskan Emergence
Well, there went the rest of your herping year, all possible local herp species found already
When I get back we'll have to go out and stack the database this year.
When I get back we'll have to go out and stack the database this year.
- April 27th, 2014, 9:33 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Photos From Southern Utah Region
- Replies: 19
- Views: 5460
Re: Photos From Southern Utah Region
All your photos are great. Love Great Basins, which I could see more. Really love the porky shot.
- April 27th, 2014, 5:38 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Going south this week
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1962
Going south this week
I will be heading to SE AZ tomorrow (Apr 28) until Fri. Anyone else out that way want to join up PM me.
My after trip post will follow later
Steve
My after trip post will follow later
Steve
- April 26th, 2014, 10:08 am
- Forum: Invertebrate Forum
- Topic: Octopi, my babies!!!
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4297
Re: Octopi, my babies!!!
What species? That is so cool.
- April 25th, 2014, 12:16 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Snake Killers In Our Own Ranks
- Replies: 80
- Views: 27729
Re: Snake Killers In Our Own Ranks
Kyle- yes, both bears will rip logs apart, roll them and rocks (large n small) looking for anything edible. I have personally witnessed both. I have also watched a black bear in CA hit a rock face perfect for mt kings and rubber boas. Afterwards you would have thought a herper had razed the place, a...
- April 21st, 2014, 10:29 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: ANF Teaser: A PAIR OF CONTRASTING APALACHICOLA KINGSNAKES
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3532
Re: ANF Teaser: A PAIR OF CONTRASTING APALACHICOLA KINGSNAKE
Looking at that first one makes me want to drive out there now! That snake is beautiful.
- April 21st, 2014, 10:49 am
- Forum: Image Lab
- Topic: Slide scanner recommendations
- Replies: 13
- Views: 7090
Slide scanner recommendations
Ok my very old Minolta scanner is putting out weird colors now so I am looking for a new one. I have about 10,000 slides to go thru and scan (not all will be but most). So, I need a less expensive but good quality scanner. Any recommendations would be helpful.
Thanks
Steve
Thanks
Steve
- April 21st, 2014, 10:28 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Snake Killers In Our Own Ranks
- Replies: 80
- Views: 27729
Re: Snake Killers In Our Own Ranks
Wow! Kerby that hypo is stunning. I too hope people get the message that all animals deserve better then a rock / log smashing just because its not what they were after. When I have done any herp discussions I always go over proper flipping etiquette. It can be tricky when you pick up an object and ...
- April 20th, 2014, 3:11 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Snake Killers In Our Own Ranks
- Replies: 80
- Views: 27729
Re: Snake Killers In Our Own Ranks
I understand your outrage. I HATE when people trash a perfectly great site. Much worse they are killing a beautiful animal. A striped ringneck would be such a find.
Good you were able to find your son a live one.
Good you were able to find your son a live one.
- April 14th, 2014, 9:31 am
- Forum: Image Lab
- Topic: Flash options for Nikon D3200?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6117
Re: Flash options for Nikon D3200?
My set up is using the camera flash and a sb700 mounted on a side bracket in manual remote mode. Since most night shots tend to be in same ranges I just tested until I found the settings I liked for both macro and a little farther out with a couple different f-stops. I have both camera and remote fl...
- April 3rd, 2014, 11:07 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: ^%$#@KingCobra&^%#!grrrrhhhh!!!!
- Replies: 16
- Views: 5348
Re: ^%$#@KingCobra&^%#!grrrrhhhh!!!!
Maybe I should lie to the fates about my target species before I hit the road next time. "Just going for a li'l owl spotting..." Problem with this, the fates always know! If you try to fool them they will make life worse. They seem to have a twisted sense of humor. All I know (or at least...
- March 29th, 2014, 2:36 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: First Snake of 2014!
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2144
Re: First Snake of 2014!
Your right, its a coachwhip. And a beauty at that.