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by Nigel Smith
February 19th, 2015, 6:07 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Kentucky and the Little Gravel Road in Illinois 2014...
Replies: 26
Views: 11234

Re: Kentucky and the Little Gravel Road in Illinois 2014...

Hell yeah Dave. Just give me a heads up.
by Nigel Smith
February 2nd, 2015, 7:37 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Kentucky and the Little Gravel Road in Illinois 2014...
Replies: 26
Views: 11234

Re: Kentucky and the Little Gravel Road in Illinois 2014...

Killer post Dave! I was smiling the whole time I looked at it. Loved all of those nerodia. Especially the first one. I also really enjoyed the habitat shots. That slender glass lizard looks incredible! Congrats!

I had high hopes coming into this thread. You didn't disappoint.

8-)
by Nigel Smith
February 2nd, 2015, 6:14 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Intorduction and End of the Year Post 2014
Replies: 17
Views: 5153

Re: Intorduction and End of the Year Post 2014

Cool post Ananth! 8-) Excellent post! That's a good looking little diastictus . I haven't seen Streamside and Spring salamanders at the same locale, yet. What county was the first salamander you have labeled as a Longtailed from? -Jb That first longtail appears to be an individual from our trip to W...
by Nigel Smith
April 15th, 2014, 6:54 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: A lifer 12 years in the making.
Replies: 9
Views: 2980

Re: A lifer 12 years in the making.

Congrats on that pine snake. I really enjoyed your photography over all. Lots of bright and vivid images. Your close up of that pine snake was particularly stirring. I also really enjoyed your in situ shots of the yellow rat and your second croc pic. Good stuff. Thanks!
by Nigel Smith
April 15th, 2014, 6:41 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Rainbow Snake
Replies: 8
Views: 3851

Re: Rainbow Snake

:beer: Congrats. One heck of a way to start this season off.
by Nigel Smith
February 19th, 2014, 3:49 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Secret Knowledge of Backroads...2013
Replies: 44
Views: 13304

Re: Secret Knowledge of Backroads...2013

Dave so after my second time viewing this post today I'm even more impressed than before. Spectacular diversity of animals in here Dave. Congrats again on locating what must be the most rare snake in KY! That funky looking midand was pretty cool too. As was that mud snake with 'the eyes" you we...
by Nigel Smith
February 19th, 2014, 3:25 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: New to the forum. Pictures fixed*
Replies: 9
Views: 2772

Re: New to the forum.

Welcome to the forum Tyler! There are lots of great herpers from Kentucky on this forum as you may know. Looking forward to seeing your finds.

Nigel
by Nigel Smith
February 2nd, 2014, 9:32 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Red Hills salamander blog
Replies: 5
Views: 2285

Re: Red Hills salamander blog

Thanks for sharing this Jim. I was reading up on red hills salamanders earlier this week. That story was a real treat. I read it earlier this evening and I can't get the image of those salamanders out of my head.

Thanks again.
by Nigel Smith
February 2nd, 2014, 9:22 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Part Three of my year (2013) Fall finds!!
Replies: 19
Views: 8815

Re: Part Three of my year (2013) Fall finds!!

Thanks for taking us on the ride Jeremey. Congrats on your mud snake! Western Mud's are my favorite!...I was only able to make a quick stop in Western TN this year and found a 4 foot beauty! too bad it had been hit by a car 10 minutes earlier! :x Sorry to hear that. I had a similar experience in MS ...
by Nigel Smith
November 26th, 2013, 7:14 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Spring Emergence to Fall Ingress 2013
Replies: 17
Views: 6285

Re: Spring Emergence to Fall Ingress 2013

Absolutely stunning post Nick. :shock: I love the lighting in your photos. It makes it seem like I could reach out and touch the animals. I appreciated the habitat shots as well.
by Nigel Smith
November 15th, 2013, 2:14 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Recent Snakes (changed cause I stole captainjacks title)
Replies: 3
Views: 1462

Re: Recent Snakes (changed cause I stole captainjacks title)

I totally agree with Tamara. Very nice photos.
by Nigel Smith
November 12th, 2013, 10:45 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: The past several months...'short version. (Pics added 11/8)
Replies: 27
Views: 11618

Re: The past several months...'short version. (Pics added 11

Tim, too much cool stuff to mention. I saw your phasmid find on facebook. I assumed those stick bugs were invasive. I had no idea we had giant phasmid species in the US. Congrats! The baby burm shot is my favorite. Something about those beady little eyes, peering from that tangled mass of color. Aga...
by Nigel Smith
November 11th, 2013, 10:52 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Central KY Fall Herping
Replies: 8
Views: 2296

Re: Central KY Fall Herping

Congrats on all of your finds. I especially liked the hognose and midland mud shots.
by Nigel Smith
September 18th, 2013, 7:24 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: The Wonders of the Wild (or, The Herpetofaunal Life Aquatic)
Replies: 22
Views: 9176

Re: The Wonders of the Wild (or, The Herpetofaunal Life Aqua

An entertaining post indeed. :thumb:
by Nigel Smith
September 17th, 2013, 11:56 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Yangmingshan herping, September 15
Replies: 4
Views: 2302

Re: Yangmingshan herping, September 15

Thanks for sharing. Would love to see more of the reptiles and amphibians of Taiwan.
by Nigel Smith
September 9th, 2013, 7:11 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Copperhead babysitter
Replies: 8
Views: 2302

Re: Copperhead babysitter

That was pretty cool series of photos indeed. Thanks.
by Nigel Smith
August 11th, 2013, 8:39 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Chattanooga Zoo Seeks Herpkeeper
Replies: 2
Views: 1315

Re: Chattanooga Zoo Seeks Herpkeeper

Whats up Hanna? Are you planning on moving to the area?
by Nigel Smith
August 11th, 2013, 8:32 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Found a Milk Snake Today :D
Replies: 13
Views: 4847

Re: Found a Milk Snake Today :D

Congrats man! :beer:
by Nigel Smith
July 21st, 2013, 10:55 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Biggest eastern hognose?
Replies: 13
Views: 3201

Re: Biggest eastern hognose?

My first hognose. It was near three ft. I never got an official measurement on it.

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DSCI0003 by Nature Nigel, on Flickr
by Nigel Smith
June 3rd, 2013, 9:38 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: 2013-Part III
Replies: 17
Views: 3306

Re: 2013-Part III

That was one awesome post, Ian! Southern Dusky, Dang! Many-lined Salamander, double Dang! Spotted Turtle! Good stuff! :beer: Daniel Double dang? LOL I love it. Ian, As a few people have already stated that Pine Snake Shot was stellar. In fact I loved all of those shots of snakes crossing roads. Kee...
by Nigel Smith
June 3rd, 2013, 9:29 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: A NW Ohio Weekend
Replies: 4
Views: 1884

Re: A NW Ohio Weekend

I love herping that part of OH. I cant wait to get back up that way. Did you manage to get musked by that Fox Snake. That stuff is foul to say the least. Still always a treat to find one anyway.

Congrats on your sucsessful trip. :thumb:
by Nigel Smith
June 3rd, 2013, 9:23 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Some photos of Herping in Western Ghats(India)
Replies: 22
Views: 10709

Re: Some photos of Herping in Western Ghats(India)

A fascinating post indeed. Thanks for sharing.
by Nigel Smith
May 20th, 2013, 7:45 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Epic Spring in the Southeast (same as main)
Replies: 4
Views: 1665

Re: Epic Spring in the Southeast (same as main)

Congrats on that mole king! Would of been nice to see it out of shed but still a nice find anyway. :thumb:

Do you have any more shots of that big solid black Rat Snake. That thing is awesome! :D
by Nigel Smith
May 15th, 2013, 4:16 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Trip to Florida April 2013
Replies: 9
Views: 2307

Re: Trip to Florida April 2013

Looks like you had a productive trip. Congrats on that florida Kingsnake. That thing is a beast! Looks like your son had a blast too! Thanks for sharing.
by Nigel Smith
May 14th, 2013, 6:06 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Huntsvill AL Trip May 2013
Replies: 16
Views: 3821

Re: Huntsvill AL Trip May 2013

Thanks for all of the replys so far. :D
Ecto Hunter wrote:Awesome snakes, especially that timber :thumb:. Also, I'm pretty sure your purple martin is actually a tree swallow.
Your right. That is certainly a tree swallow. Thanks! :thumb:
by Nigel Smith
May 14th, 2013, 6:02 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: A little bit of my year so far
Replies: 10
Views: 3912

Re: A little bit of my year so far

You have been rocking it so far Todd. Congrats on all of those lifers. :beer: Your indigo shots turned out pretty nice. I dug those salamander shots as well.

West KY is in my crosshairs right now. Expect a call soon.
by Nigel Smith
May 13th, 2013, 10:20 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Huntsvill AL Trip May 2013
Replies: 16
Views: 3821

Huntsvill AL Trip May 2013

Hey everybody I just wanted to share some of my finds from last saturday. Me and my buddy Zach decided to head to the Huntville area and do a little herping. These were the first finds of the day. Flipped early morning near Chattanooga TN on my way to pick up Zach. Black Racers http://farm8.staticfl...
by Nigel Smith
May 13th, 2013, 9:14 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: April in LA (lower Alabama)
Replies: 31
Views: 6548

Re: April in LA (lower Alabama)

hellihooks wrote:I don't know why, but besides (obviously) the Mud and King, I really like the 1st 3 stripe sally shot... :crazyeyes:
Glad you're having a great year, and thx for a great post... :thumb: jim
I really dug that shot too. The rough green shots and the close up of that Grey Rat were also pretty cool.
by Nigel Smith
May 13th, 2013, 9:10 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Recent fun. Hyla Versicolor- Bufo Americanus
Replies: 10
Views: 2163

Re: Recent fun. Hyla Versicolor- Bufo Americanus

Mike I was just marveling at some of your photos on facebook. Great as usual. We have to get out soon.
by Nigel Smith
May 10th, 2013, 1:22 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: New from South Florida
Replies: 6
Views: 1583

Re: New from South Florida

Welcome to the forum.
by Nigel Smith
May 10th, 2013, 1:08 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: April in LA (lower Alabama)
Replies: 31
Views: 6548

Re: April in LA (lower Alabama)

Wow what a post. Loved the nerodia, the rough green snake head shots, and that mud snake. that king snake however?

:shock:

That snake was gorgeous.

:thumb:

Thanks for sharing.
by Nigel Smith
April 21st, 2013, 9:44 am
Forum: Fish Forum
Topic: Personal Best (PB)
Replies: 41
Views: 46318

Re: Personal Best (PB)

My personal best. Flathead Catfish.

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Blue catfish
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by Nigel Smith
April 20th, 2013, 6:25 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: New to an area!
Replies: 4
Views: 1389

Re: New to an area!

You hit that nail on the head Bill :thumb: I sent him a pm after reading his response.
by Nigel Smith
April 20th, 2013, 6:18 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: First Post!
Replies: 4
Views: 1359

Re: First Post!

Welcome to the forum! The herping in your state is epic. Looking forward to seeing your finds.
by Nigel Smith
April 14th, 2013, 6:53 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: update on Rattle rodeo
Replies: 10
Views: 2071

Re: update on Rattle rodeo

What a shame. :(
by Nigel Smith
April 12th, 2013, 11:20 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Herp Weekend
Replies: 6
Views: 2015

Re: Herp Weekend

I'll be there. :thumb:
by Nigel Smith
April 12th, 2013, 10:48 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: It's HUGE... and that is no Phallusy
Replies: 6
Views: 4595

Re: It's HUGE... and that is no Phallusy

Wow. :lol: Ok heres my contribution. While my son was taking photos of me holding this snapping turtle. He suddenly panned down and started taking these pictures. http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm242/melanistic/DSCI0518_zps534a301a.jpg http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm242/melanistic/DSCI0515...
by Nigel Smith
April 9th, 2013, 1:42 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: New to Mississippi...well, new to the USA!
Replies: 18
Views: 3550

Re: New to Mississippi...well, new to the USA!

Hello and welcome to the forum. North Mississippi has an anbundance of herps to be found. I stayed in Columbus for a few years, and honestly I really miss the herping there. I found quite a few tin sites while I was in the state.

pm sent.
by Nigel Smith
March 30th, 2013, 10:07 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Mostly salamanders from the mountains of NC
Replies: 34
Views: 12654

Re: Mostly salamanders from the mountains of NC

I remember this post as well. Loved your photography. Quite a collection of salamanders.

:thumb:
by Nigel Smith
March 30th, 2013, 9:23 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Peruvian Amazon Part 3, Snakes
Replies: 35
Views: 64913

Re: Peruvian Amazon Part 3, Snakes

Too many great photos of facinating snakes to mention. That bushmaster cleary tops the cake. Congrats on your successful trip! Thanks for sharing.
by Nigel Smith
March 18th, 2013, 5:57 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Herping the Everglades... and Big Cypress
Replies: 7
Views: 2684

Re: Herping the Everglades... and Big Cypress

I absolutely loved those American Crocodile shots! Thanks for sharing.
by Nigel Smith
March 12th, 2013, 3:04 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Small Post.....But here is my first outing of 2013
Replies: 11
Views: 1885

Re: Small Post.....But here is my first outing of 2013

Loved the spotted salamander Jayd. Thanks for sharing.
by Nigel Smith
March 5th, 2013, 5:42 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Alligator chomping red eared sliders (trail cam pics)
Replies: 6
Views: 2130

Re: Alligator chomping red eared sliders (trail cam pics)

Wow that was pretty cool. Thanks.
by Nigel Smith
March 5th, 2013, 5:37 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Kwa-Zulu Natal. A few pictures from a herping trip to SA.
Replies: 26
Views: 14456

Re: Kwa-Zulu Natal. A few pictures from a herping trip to SA

There were a few nice suprises in that post. The boomslang and the gaboon viper top my list. Thanks for sharing.
by Nigel Smith
February 24th, 2013, 6:13 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: 2013-Part II
Replies: 15
Views: 3913

Re: 2013-Part II

I really dug the lighting in your frog photos. I aslo really loved the the Indigo snake and the edb. Thanks for sharing. :thumb:
by Nigel Smith
February 24th, 2013, 6:04 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Kenya and Tanzania!
Replies: 37
Views: 12238

Re: My first post.

Wow that was one heck of a first post. :thumb: Sorry about your camera. Looks like you found a ton of herps while you were in Africa.

Congrats! :thumb:
by Nigel Smith
February 11th, 2013, 7:45 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Winter herping isn't so bad after all!
Replies: 8
Views: 2262

Re: Winter herping isn't so bad after all!

Lincoln Co huh. Thats not to far from my old stomping grounds near Chattanooga. Cool post. Thanks for sharing!
by Nigel Smith
February 11th, 2013, 7:42 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: February Conecuh Indigo Outing - The Aftermath
Replies: 12
Views: 2166

Re: February Conecuh Indigo Outing - The Aftermath

Jim Godwin wrote:We missed this snake by a day

http://www.andalusiastarnews.com/2013/0 ... ss-snakes/
6ft plus?? My heart skipped a beat when I read that. :D

Thanks for having us down Jim. That was an opportunity that I will cherish forever.
by Nigel Smith
February 11th, 2013, 7:38 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: What would you do?
Replies: 32
Views: 4355

Re: What would you do?

I agree with what Chris, Dan, and Raymond have said. Go for it!! (hypotheticaly of course) :thumb:
by Nigel Smith
February 5th, 2013, 5:36 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Conecah Trip
Replies: 36
Views: 6234

Re: Conecah Trip

Thanks Nigel. Was great to meet you man, hopefully we'll meet up again soon. Oh yeah, I forgot to mention that NIGEL found the red salamander. Oh don't worry about giving me credit. That photo is awesome! I just made it my wallpaper on my pc at home. You nailed it with that one buddy. It was nice m...