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- October 10th, 2023, 3:56 pm
- Forum: Invertebrate Forum
- Topic: Centruroides gracilis
- Replies: 1
- Views: 9103
Re: Centruroides gracilis
A young C. gracilis has her first litter.
- October 5th, 2023, 4:15 am
- Forum: Invertebrate Forum
- Topic: Centruroides guanensis
- Replies: 0
- Views: 3999
Centruroides guanensis
A beautiful denizen of Pine rockland habitat. With or without young on their back!
- September 29th, 2023, 11:17 am
- Forum: Invertebrate Forum
- Topic: Centruroides gracilis on Garden Key, Dry Tortugas
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2019
Re: Centruroides gracilis on Garden Key, Dry Tortugas
Thanks for being one of the ghosts haunting the Forum! It is a bit empty, and I agree that sadly is the adjective. I love Polistes...amazing species with personality and definitely not the zealot aggressive defenders that Vespa species are! The C. gracilis are large and common, and a popular species...
- September 27th, 2023, 7:46 am
- Forum: Invertebrate Forum
- Topic: Cicada emerging
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1428
Re: Cicada emerging
Species identified.
- September 26th, 2023, 9:02 pm
- Forum: Invertebrate Forum
- Topic: Cicada emerging
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1428
Cicada emerging
*Edited : Species identified.
- September 18th, 2023, 6:49 am
- Forum: Invertebrate Forum
- Topic: Centruroides gracilis on Garden Key, Dry Tortugas
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2019
Centruroides gracilis on Garden Key, Dry Tortugas
Juan Ponce de León happened upon the end of the coconut archipelago and named them the Tortugas because of the amount of sea turtles. Being they had no fresh water, they were eventually renamed the Dry Tortugas. Since 1513 the Spanish had visited this grouping of small keys to hunt turtles, to aid i...
- July 29th, 2023, 4:44 am
- Forum: Invertebrate Forum
- Topic: Polistes dorsalis
- Replies: 0
- Views: 4487
Polistes dorsalis
Polistes dorsalis founding queen with her first hatch on their nest on a Serenoa repens (Saw Palmetto) leaf.
- May 22nd, 2020, 10:22 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: End of Decade Post: USA, Mexico, Costa Rica
- Replies: 11
- Views: 5000
Re: End of Decade Post: USA, Mexico, Costa Rica
Thank you for taking the time to share your decade. Wonderful seeing familiar places, a familiar face (Dr. Cochran) and critters experienced by others with drive and passion! I especially loved the snot lizards, made me miss parts of TN and Humboldt County, CA! One could spend a lifetime just stoppi...
- May 17th, 2020, 6:11 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Bolivia - Snake ID Help
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3315
Re: Bolivia - Snake ID Help
Hard to say, but could be possible...
The image does not allow a decent view of the face, so for me looking at the head and eye...I see something with a blunt face and not
prominent enough eyes. That said...could be an angle issue.
The image does not allow a decent view of the face, so for me looking at the head and eye...I see something with a blunt face and not
prominent enough eyes. That said...could be an angle issue.
- May 12th, 2020, 9:32 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Southern Oregon (Jackson Co) - a few more
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2393
Re: Southern Oregon (Jackson Co) - a few more
Also...glad to see someone out there field herping. The npr shirt wins too!
- May 12th, 2020, 9:31 pm
- Forum: Invertebrate Forum
- Topic: Centruroides gracilis
- Replies: 1
- Views: 9103
Centruroides gracilis
Been working with these guys a bit...
Would love to see images of the species from any of our members in areas outside the continental US where they occur.
Would love to see images of the species from any of our members in areas outside the continental US where they occur.
- May 12th, 2020, 7:31 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Southern Oregon (Jackson Co) - a few more
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2393
Re: Southern Oregon (Jackson Co) - a few more
The Rattlesnake in that bucket is a Northern Pacific (Crotalus oreganus oreganus)
- May 10th, 2020, 8:30 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Bolivia - Snake ID Help
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3315
Re: Bolivia - Snake ID Help
1 Lystrophis sp.
2 Phrynonax polylepis ?
3 Gomesophis sp.?
2 Phrynonax polylepis ?
3 Gomesophis sp.?
- August 19th, 2017, 6:30 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Lizard ID from Java
- Replies: 10
- Views: 6479
Re: Lizard ID from Java
Looks like Hemidactylus platyurus
- August 6th, 2017, 5:32 pm
- Forum: Image Lab
- Topic: Nikon Coolpix P900 Thoughts?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 19298
Re: Nikon Coolpix P900 Thoughts?
Awesome! Can't wait to see lizard behaviours you uncover and write up!
- August 5th, 2017, 7:13 pm
- Forum: Image Lab
- Topic: Nikon Coolpix P900 Thoughts?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 19298
Re: Nikon Coolpix P900 Thoughts?
Chris...
Got to play with one a friend bought...interesting camera and the zoom ability is truly beyond belief, however...without being mounted to a serious tripod most of that zoom capability is wasted.
Got to play with one a friend bought...interesting camera and the zoom ability is truly beyond belief, however...without being mounted to a serious tripod most of that zoom capability is wasted.
- August 5th, 2017, 7:08 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Need help with a snake ID please...
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2139
Re: Need help with a snake ID please...
Looks like a young Banded Watersnake (Nerodia fasciata)
- July 13th, 2017, 6:16 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Costa Rica early 2010 (mostly birds)
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3609
Re: Costa Rica early 2010 (mostly birds)
Your unknown insect is an Acharia sp. Caterpillar (possibly nesea). Accidentally leaning your forearm against one to photograph other things is highly unpleasant!
- August 30th, 2016, 5:41 pm
- Forum: Image Lab
- Topic: Lenses for Herping Australia
- Replies: 19
- Views: 25928
Re: Lenses for Herping Australia
Sounds like you have some good options going through your mind already. The 70-200 will definitely give you more options. Too bad you are a Canon guy (said with love and a smile) I am a Nikon guy...the only reason I say too bad is I have a Nikon mount Tokina 100mm macro I would part with lol! Macro ...
- August 29th, 2016, 5:45 pm
- Forum: Image Lab
- Topic: Lenses for Herping Australia
- Replies: 19
- Views: 25928
Re: Lenses for Herping Australia
For a trip such as this I would look into renting a lens...since you have canon...the 300f4l might be something to look into for rental of the trip. It is a fast lens that would allow you to reach out and capture images from a distance!
- August 26th, 2014, 3:00 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Predation captured
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3050
Re: Predation captured
Justinm...Absolutely....still stoked and unbelievably jazzed.. NACairns....absolutely, field time is all about this kind of opportunities if we are willing to take our time to see what is there... RichinReptiles...TN is amazing when it comes to salamanders...especially here in the extreme east! Kell...
- August 25th, 2014, 3:08 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Predation captured
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3050
Predation captured
Been a while since I have contributed here... This recent predation event I was fortunate enough to not only witness but photograph was too much not to share! spring mander consuming a mountain dusky...then a jordani image or two for good mander measure... Enjoy! http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/l...
- June 1st, 2014, 8:13 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Help with three separate IDs for the data base.
- Replies: 19
- Views: 4748
Re: Help with three separate IDs for the data base.
Is the "snake climbing a tree" a snake at all??
To be honest I think it is a vine...look at the top of the picture...
To be honest I think it is a vine...look at the top of the picture...
- May 14th, 2014, 10:27 pm
- Forum: Image Lab
- Topic: It's been too long since we've had an in situ theme thread..
- Replies: 212
- Views: 868789
Re: It's been too long since we've had an in situ theme thre
two recent insitu shots from the TN... Didn't know Corn snakes would transverse the mountain streams under the water....this one popped up while I was walking up stream looking for snot lizards.... http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll133/R_Campbell/mander1qaa_zps44f99c82.jpg http://i287.photobucket...
- December 14th, 2013, 2:19 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Handful of random pics. CA,AZ, and NV.
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3814
Re: Handful of random pics. CA,AZ, and NV.
Dude...Nothing like seeing home..lutosus and "mints"...
I think you got it wrong though...little man was the one with all the answers to my questions! That is one outstanding young man!
Hopefully we can get out more than once this coming year hermano....
I think you got it wrong though...little man was the one with all the answers to my questions! That is one outstanding young man!
Hopefully we can get out more than once this coming year hermano....
- October 16th, 2013, 11:16 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: A few from AZ
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2263
A few from AZ
Have had a pretty interesting year...and have spent time in the field with the best people. Monty, Diego, Brendan, Doug, Dan, John, Michael, Nate, Nick, Terry, Jason, Graham, Micheal and Micheal.... Teaser for the EOY post coming (still some field time to get in yet!).... These things can be found i...
- September 30th, 2013, 9:15 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Range extension Green Treefrog (Hyla cinerea)
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3448
Re: Range extension Green Treefrog (Hyla cinerea)
There has been a large breeding population in Cades Cove TN for at least 8 years that I know of.... I assume introduced as the bubble that exists devoid of them (so far) all the way around.
- September 29th, 2013, 8:53 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Some action is castlewood canyon, CO
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3346
Re: Some action is castlewood canyon, CO
Snake Dude, A very mature response, thank you for acknowledging the issues we were trying to point out, but more importantly for listening* (odd choice of word for a post you read...). Don't lose the enthusiasm, in fact grow it. Continue to learn and have a blast, while helping further knowledge and...
- September 29th, 2013, 7:14 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Some action is castlewood canyon, CO
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3346
Re: Some action is castlewood canyon, CO
:( While I see you are enthusiastic about herping..and from the post...you are new. Please understand that den sites are sensitive areas, and they should be viewed from a distance so as not to disturb the snakes. You did harm by digging snakes out of den areas and disturbing them...I will assume uni...
- September 2nd, 2013, 12:45 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Skull ID....
- Replies: 16
- Views: 5938
Re: Skull ID....
Heron or other wading bird pelvis I would guess.
- July 28th, 2013, 7:43 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: AZ..... simply beautiful
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2754
AZ..... simply beautiful
No matter where you go....it is always spectacular! http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll133/R_Campbell/mrs_zpsf689883d.jpg http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll133/R_Campbell/nmt_zps520da250.jpg http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll133/R_Campbell/rs1_zpsc1a3e5c4.jpg http://i287.photobucket.com/albu...
- July 17th, 2013, 3:10 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Rains begin
- Replies: 12
- Views: 4123
Re: Rains begin
simpleyork... agreed, it was spectacular...best looking male I have personally ever seen. Looking forward to being able to photograph many more! regalringneck, thank you for the kind words. They are appreciated! MarcLinsalata, thank you for the kind words... Arizona is a magical place, no matter whe...
- July 16th, 2013, 4:11 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Rains begin
- Replies: 12
- Views: 4123
Rains begin
Arizona is an incredible state. The annual rainfall we all hold our breathe for is just starting up. and with that rain will follow the people who chase our cold blooded passions. Remember while out there to be safe, be civil, and follow the laws of the state of Arizona. Herpers are not bad guys, so...
- June 21st, 2013, 6:21 pm
- Forum: Bird Forum
- Topic: Elf Owl
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2938
Re: Elf Owl
Andy,
Hopefully you can, I do not know when they migrate south out of Colorado. I love these little guys and although I come across them often, this was the first time I was able to get a photograph!
-Riley
Hopefully you can, I do not know when they migrate south out of Colorado. I love these little guys and although I come across them often, this was the first time I was able to get a photograph!
-Riley
- June 18th, 2013, 4:24 am
- Forum: Bird Forum
- Topic: Elf Owl
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2938
Elf Owl
Whitney's Elf Owl
Micrathene whitneyi whitneyi
Pima County, AZ
Micrathene whitneyi whitneyi
Pima County, AZ
- June 11th, 2013, 8:24 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Recent Pima County activity
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1875
Re: Recent Pima County activity
Yes Tonia, it was clipped in the head by a car. Although enucleated, I do believe it survived the incident, as it was fiesty and walking well as it left the road way while I was photographing it... It was the worst part of the evening.
- June 10th, 2013, 8:11 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Recent Pima County activity
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1875
Recent Pima County activity
A few recent finds in Pima County. Terry at some point I plan on hooking up with you since I am here and you are not too terribly far away! (Besides I have bamboo for you)... http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll133/R_Campbell/gopher_zps4b903224.jpg http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll133/R_Campbel...
- May 29th, 2013, 9:34 am
- Forum: Image Lab
- Topic: Opinions wanted
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2717
Opinions wanted
So this month has allowed me some really neat opportunities while walking washes. Nailing lighting in the dark is always a challenge and I have striven to achieve even lighting and decent exposure. Question, does the first image look overexposed? I ask as it was one of the last images I tool of this...
- May 27th, 2013, 6:31 pm
- Forum: Invertebrate Forum
- Topic: Cacama valvata, Cactus dodger
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1313
- May 26th, 2013, 10:19 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: 2 Chinese snake IDs
- Replies: 16
- Views: 5796
Re: 2 Chinese snake IDs
The stripes on the posterior bug me, but my gut reaction to pic one is Rhabdophis....
- May 24th, 2013, 2:02 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Must Read - Liability Waivers
- Replies: 18
- Views: 4467
Re: Must Read - Liability Waivers
Hold harmless, indemnification agreements, and release of liability are just one part of a legal picture. If field events occur on private property I could see property owners requiring hold harmless and indemnification agreements signed before allowing an organization to utilize their property. Min...
- May 23rd, 2013, 10:00 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: ID on Tenn Salamander larva
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3874
Re: ID on Tenn Salamander larva
Thanks Carl and others... I guess after all of them I used to see everything looks like Desmognathus
- May 23rd, 2013, 4:47 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: ID on Tenn Salamander larva
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3874
Re: ID on Tenn Salamander larva
In bottom pic the larger individual looks Desmognathus to me....
- May 23rd, 2013, 1:55 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Good evening for walking in Pima County
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2651
Re: Good evening for walking in Pima County
rosyman, thanks I am glad you enjoyed them. Zach... both species are pretty cool...I always wonder why more people never took to working with long nosed, such cool and extremely diverse snakes. Reako, yeppers that was a cool snake...getting out and hoofing it just exposes you to so much more, and ev...
Re: Anolis ID
Anolis (Phenacosaurus) heterodermus was my best guess at this remarkable individual...
- May 20th, 2013, 12:07 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Good evening for walking in Pima County
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2651
Good evening for walking in Pima County
Tonight was a gorgeous night, and walking a wash I like I wasn't disappointed. The Long-nosed snake in process of eating a whiptail was a first time event for me although I know they eat them (and damn trying to learn all the different whiptails here...crazy!) Enough talk... I hope you all enjoy thi...
- May 13th, 2013, 6:10 pm
- Forum: Image Lab
- Topic: image I liked the results of, opinions welcome!
- Replies: 8
- Views: 5151
Re: image I liked the results of, opinions welcome!
Still a bit away from where it needs to be, but after a bit of tweaking:
- May 11th, 2013, 10:46 am
- Forum: Image Lab
- Topic: image I liked the results of, opinions welcome!
- Replies: 8
- Views: 5151
Re: image I liked the results of, opinions welcome!
Chris, Matt, Robert.. Thank you so much for your comments and input!
I value the feedback, the number of incredible photographers here is truly an asset to our passions and hobby!
-Riley
I value the feedback, the number of incredible photographers here is truly an asset to our passions and hobby!
-Riley
- May 1st, 2013, 7:39 pm
- Forum: Image Lab
- Topic: image I liked the results of, opinions welcome!
- Replies: 8
- Views: 5151
image I liked the results of, opinions welcome!
Two images taken same night, I put the two together.
- April 21st, 2013, 7:06 pm
- Forum: Invertebrate Forum
- Topic: Pima county leaf cutter
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1009
Pima county leaf cutter
Acromyrmex versicolor, Pima County, Arizona