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- May 29th, 2014, 5:49 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Philly in July
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1982
Re: Philly in July
John Heinz NWR is worth a look. Without a car, that's the only place I can think of that's worthwhile.
- May 4th, 2014, 3:28 pm
- Forum: Image Lab
- Topic: Nighttime flash photography techniques
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4880
Re: Nighttime flash photography techniques
I would leave the headlamp on to focus, but I usually stop down a bit more f/16 and I usually shoot at iso 100. That's generally enough to completely drown out any light but my flash.
- April 29th, 2014, 5:35 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Northeast in situ thread
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4711
Re: Northeast in situ thread
American Toad
- April 28th, 2014, 6:52 pm
- Forum: Image Lab
- Topic: It's been too long since we've had an in situ theme thread..
- Replies: 212
- Views: 868491
Re: It's been too long since we've had an in situ theme thre
Boxie in the middle of a sand road
- April 25th, 2014, 1:43 pm
- Forum: News
- Topic: Desert tortoise being used as scapegoat in Nevada conflict
- Replies: 24
- Views: 11165
Re: Desert tortoise being used as scapegoat in Nevada confli
A 24-year-old article claiming grazing (artificially?) increases tortoise populations. Of course, it's a rancher apologetic, but it makes some interesting claims: BLM's conservative grazing management program is designed to restore ranges degraded by years of overuse by livestock. Restoring the ran...
- April 21st, 2014, 6:56 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: A few central Ontario early season finds....
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3071
Re: A few central Ontario early season finds....
Nice finds, especially the saugas. Actually pretty incredible for this time of year in Ontario.
- April 20th, 2014, 1:15 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Headless, Tailless Snake ID
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4626
Re: Headless, Tailless Snake ID
No, unfortunately I didn't, and it's over an hour away so going back isn't really an option.
- April 20th, 2014, 8:47 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Headless, Tailless Snake ID
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4626
Re: Headless, Tailless Snake ID
Will do.
- April 20th, 2014, 6:03 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Headless, Tailless Snake ID
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4626
Re: Headless, Tailless Snake ID
It was found in the middle of a trail, cause of death unknown. Earth snakes are abundant in Baltimore County in the exact same habitat, so I figured there's a good chance. Thanks for your help. I'll submit it to the database.
- April 19th, 2014, 6:23 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Headless, Tailless Snake ID
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4626
Headless, Tailless Snake ID
This was found in southeast PA. There are old records of Virginia valeriae from this location. I'm not sure how useful coloration is on a dead specimen such as this one though, and there's not much else to go on besides smooth scales. I didn't count scale rows. It was pretty gross. I can't eliminate...
- April 17th, 2014, 7:47 pm
- Forum: Image Lab
- Topic: Convince me to buy a Canon EFS 100mm f/2.8 macro lens
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5720
Re: Convince me to buy a Canon EFS 100mm f/2.8 macro lens
A lot of it depends on what subjects you are going to be photographing most of the time. For full body shots of nonvenomous snakes a 50mm is definitely preferable. Even for large salamanders I sometimes wish I had a 50mm. But photographing those animals with a 100mm is still very doable, and much ea...
- April 17th, 2014, 1:28 pm
- Forum: Image Lab
- Topic: It's been too long since we've had an in situ theme thread..
- Replies: 212
- Views: 868491
Re: It's been too long since we've had an in situ theme thre
American Toads
- March 21st, 2014, 7:02 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Hydromantes question
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1019
Hydromantes question
Is it worth looking for these guys in late July, or should I just forget about it? I know it is probably the worst time, but that is when I'll be in CA.
- March 21st, 2014, 7:02 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Double post. Sorry.
- Replies: 0
- Views: 990
Double post. Sorry.
I'm stupid.
- May 23rd, 2013, 7:07 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Delmarva camping trip recap
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3219
Re: Delmarva camping trip recap
I'm 95% sure that the bird is a chipping sparrow. Your description of the song sounds about right. Congrats on the engagement.
- April 30th, 2013, 1:36 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Northeast vs. California Chapter Contest
- Replies: 70
- Views: 18463
Re: Northeast vs. California Chapter Contest
Darnit. I feel like I've actually seen enough redbacks to make up the difference but I just haven't taken pictures.
- April 22nd, 2013, 6:35 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: April Species Counts
- Replies: 49
- Views: 9398
Re: April Species Counts
Green Treefrogs in Jersey?
- April 17th, 2013, 4:31 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Goals for 2013
- Replies: 49
- Views: 15038
Re: Goals for 2013
1. Jefferson Salamander (probably already failed on this one)
2. Mole King
3. Rainbow Snake
4. MD coastal
5. MD Corn
6. PA Hog
7. PA and/or MD Copper
8. Find enough cool stuff that I don't give up on herping by summer.
2. Mole King
3. Rainbow Snake
4. MD coastal
5. MD Corn
6. PA Hog
7. PA and/or MD Copper
8. Find enough cool stuff that I don't give up on herping by summer.
- June 28th, 2011, 10:25 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: In need of Delaware/Del-Mar-Va herping advice
- Replies: 25
- Views: 3787
Re: In need of Delaware/Del-Mar-Va herping advice
Literally every species of snake or lizard found on Delmarva could be found that way, except maybe Rough Greens.kysnakeguy wrote:yea, ive seen more turtles in that lake than anywhere. so flipping cover would be my best bet, in that area what could i find under tin, boards ect in this area ????????
- June 25th, 2011, 1:03 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: In need of Delaware/Del-Mar-Va herping advice
- Replies: 25
- Views: 3787
Re: In need of Delaware/Del-Mar-Va herping advice
Flipping rocks would be good, I guess, but I'm not sure I've ever seen a rock in that part of Delaware. You'll have better luck flipping crap that people dump by the side of the road. Cruising is good for amphibians but it's not gonna be a very efficient way to find most snakes. Kings are pretty com...
- June 17th, 2011, 10:34 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: ATTENTION ALL MEMBERS- New Poll on Main Forum
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1816
Re: ATTENTION ALL MEMBERS- New Poll on Main Forum
I think Pyson is actually the one to PM. I have to do this literally every time I want to vote in a poll.spinifer wrote:If you cant vote, please PM Kyle to resolve the issue.
- June 8th, 2011, 8:19 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Just curious about something on PAherp site
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1149
Re: Just curious about something on PAherp site
Jason may be along eventually, and he may be able to give you more info on that specific record, but the maps use a combination of museum records and records submitted by herpers to the PA Herp Atlas. That record could be a 100+ year old museum record so they could be long gone by now.
- May 27th, 2011, 8:22 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: 2.5 months in the Mojave Desert recap (~100 pics)
- Replies: 18
- Views: 4351
Re: 2.5 months in the Mojave Desert recap (~100 pics)
Awesome post, Matt and sweet beard. :D Let me know if when you are gonna be around the Maryland area again. I found a rarely seen MD snake that you will be VERY interested in knowing about. Sadly, it was DOR, but it'd be great to search the area looking for others. What was it? Matt's probably not ...
- May 15th, 2011, 6:38 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: The 2011 NAFHA Trip Review Thread
- Replies: 71
- Views: 10300
Re: The 2010 NAFHA Trip Review Thread
Glad to hear you guys had another good day today. I guess I'll get this started with a couple pics. Because of the rain and also because of laziness (more of the latter), I really only took pictures of my lifers. Even then, I still failed to get a decent photo of a Cricket Frog which was a lifer, th...
Re: Bummed
Not sure if you're aware of this or not, but if you're walking through wetlands with Bog Turtles present please make sure your boots and whatever else is thoroughly disinfected. Probably a good idea for any wetlands.
http://greensleeves.typepad.com/berkshi ... alert.html
http://greensleeves.typepad.com/berkshi ... alert.html
- April 11th, 2011, 8:39 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: 2011 NAFHA Northeast Outing #1
- Replies: 73
- Views: 8381
Re: 2011 NAFHA Northeast Outing #1
I'm still in.
- April 9th, 2011, 8:26 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Possible Nafha trip?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1367
Re: Possible Nafha trip?
I would be, at least one of those days.
- March 25th, 2011, 8:22 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Another good job stopping illegal trade
- Replies: 37
- Views: 4693
Re: Another good job stopping illegal trade
I don't see the price of spotted turtles ever coming anywhere close to 10 dollars regardless of how much captive breeding is permitted. Even if it comes down to 50 bucks or something like that, I think it might actually increase a poacher's incentive because it would be so much easier to sell your i...
- January 31st, 2011, 8:56 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: 2011 Member Check In
- Replies: 28
- Views: 3189
- January 29th, 2011, 10:47 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: 2011 NAFHA Northeast Outing #1
- Replies: 73
- Views: 8381
Re: 2011 NAFHA Northeast Outing
I can't vote for some reason, but I would like to come. I have a couple spots down that way too.
- November 24th, 2010, 10:56 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: End of the Year, Let's Keep it Going... #4 - MORBIDITY
- Replies: 42
- Views: 4953
Re: End of the Year, Let's Keep it Going... #4 - MORBIDITY
I have nightmares about that sort of thing
- November 22nd, 2010, 9:46 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: End of the Year, Let's Keep it Going... #2 - LAMEST LIFER
- Replies: 45
- Views: 7574
Re: End of the Year, Let's Keep it Going... #2 - LAMEST LIFE
I was hoping that I would eventually encounter a Brown Snake on my own, outside of the city, but in April I finally broke down and took a trip to the city. Ryan took me to one of his spots and it took some effort but we did manage to turn one up. http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4022/4487992679_7269f3...
- November 13th, 2010, 6:18 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: End of the Year, Let's Keep it Going... #1 - FAVORITE FIND
- Replies: 97
- Views: 15758
Re: End of the Year, Let's Keep it Going... #1 - FAVORITE FI
This adult Northern Pine Snake was my favorite herp for the year.
- November 1st, 2010, 7:17 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Nominations for Northeast Chapter President
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1679
Re: Nominations for Northeast Chapter President
I nominate Kyle.
- October 2nd, 2010, 1:26 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Rain, rain, come our way!!!
- Replies: 29
- Views: 2954
Re: Rain, rain, come our way!!!
Nevermind
- September 7th, 2010, 6:32 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Recent finds in Berks county, PA
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1943
Re: Recent finds in Berks county, PA
Here's a somewhat similar animal from Mike Pingleton's blog:
http://www.pingleton.com/field/071605/queen2.htm
http://www.pingleton.com/field/071605/queen2.htm
- September 7th, 2010, 6:24 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Recent finds in Berks county, PA
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1943
Re: Recent finds in Berks county, PA
Two hybrids when there isn't a single species in PA that Longtails have ever been known to hybridize with seems pretty far-fetched. I don't think the face looks any different than a normal Longtail, except in the second picture which is kind of a weird angle.
- September 7th, 2010, 12:51 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Recent finds in Berks county, PA
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1943
Re: Recent finds in Berks county, PA
They're Longtails, but I've never seen ones that look quite like that. Seems like it must be a pretty common variation in that population though. I'm assuming they were both from the same area?
- September 7th, 2010, 9:55 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: OMG, WTF!!! (Duskies...)
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2363
Re: OMG, WTF!!! (Duskies...)
The D. ocrophaeus complex all have rounded tails, unlike the one in the picture.
- September 6th, 2010, 7:46 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: OMG, WTF!!! (Duskies...)
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2363
Re: OMG, WTF!!! (Duskies...)
Yeah, if it was that big, I don't see what else it could be. The first one pictured has a really strongly keeled tail, more so than the second. If I had to guess, I would say Blackbelly for the first and Spotted Dusky for the second.
- September 6th, 2010, 7:35 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: OMG, WTF!!! (Duskies...)
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2363
Re: OMG, WTF!!! (Duskies...)
I think Shovel-nosed, Black-bellied, Dwarf Black-bellied, Spotted Dusky and Seal would be the only Desmogs in NE Georgia with laterally compressed tails. Dwarf Black-bellied are only known from Union County. The first one could be any of the remaining ones, but I don't think it's Shovel-nosed. The s...
- September 6th, 2010, 7:08 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: OMG, WTF!!! (Duskies...)
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2363
Re: OMG, WTF!!! (Duskies...)
Where in Georgia were the salamanders found?
- August 21st, 2010, 8:13 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Pocono/Delaware Water Gap Bio Blitz Sept 24-25
- Replies: 26
- Views: 4143
Re: Pocono/Delaware Water Gap Bio Blitz Sept 24-25
It's a 24 hour period, right? When does that period start?
- August 19th, 2010, 8:46 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: August Species Counts
- Replies: 40
- Views: 4738
Re: August Species Counts
If we can teach them to play hockey, we should be able to get them to replace their cover objects.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nah3nMStXV4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nah3nMStXV4
- August 16th, 2010, 11:32 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Couple of Pa. days.
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1494
Re: Couple of Pa. days.
That's a pretty cool shot. It looks like a flicker that he's eating.
- August 14th, 2010, 3:43 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Cross country so far....
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1802
Re: Cross country so far....
They've been split into two species according to the database. These would be Western Fox Snakes (P. vulpina).
- August 9th, 2010, 8:18 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: ID turtle help - old photo
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3232
Re: ID turtle help - old photo
Yeah, looking at it again, I would say it's probably a Wood. I thought Monmouth county was pine barrens so I didn't even consider that originally, but after hearing the description of the habitat it seems pretty reasonable.
- August 8th, 2010, 7:36 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: ID turtle help - old photo
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3232
Re: ID turtle help - old photo
Yeah, it looks like there's a weak keel, but I wouldn't exactly be confident calling it a redbelly.