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- January 27th, 2013, 5:55 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: NAFHA Facebook Pages
- Replies: 19
- Views: 6043
Re: NAFHA Facebook Pages
Actually the poster or the page min can delete a post. Also, the original poster can edit it.
- March 8th, 2012, 3:44 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: How Many of you think this Day Gecko is REALLY extinct?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2403
Re: How Many of you think this Day Gecko is REALLY extinct?
It's almost certainly gone. Rats are very thorough, sad to say.
- October 24th, 2011, 2:54 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Animal Planets new show about Turtleman
- Replies: 87
- Views: 18266
Re: Animal Planets new show about Turtleman
Are you surprised? Contrary to the convictions of some folks, AP has never been about education or conservation but rather about sponsors and revenue. That's not just Animal Planet - that sums up television in general. IMO, a whole lot of the things that are wrong with this country can be laid at t...
- September 22nd, 2011, 9:07 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Private Forum or Chapter...? How do you feel..?
- Replies: 70
- Views: 11931
Re: Private Forum or Chapter...? How do you feel..?
Daryl, we're lucky to live in Texas-the most one could figure out from the majority of our photos is which grade of asphalt the county road crew is using
- September 22nd, 2011, 7:38 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Private Forum or Chapter...? How do you feel..?
- Replies: 70
- Views: 11931
Re: Private Forum or Chapter...? How do you feel..?
Dan, I apologize if my objections were too strongly worded. But I have to say the more I think about this idea, the more reprehensible I find it. Regardless of the severity (which I think is at least debatable) of the problem it seeks to address, it's just the opposite of the direction I feel we've ...
- September 22nd, 2011, 7:00 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: New issue of Herp Nation Magazine
- Replies: 31
- Views: 3608
Re: New issue of Herp Nation Magazine
BEST ISSUE YET !!!!
- September 22nd, 2011, 6:25 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Private Forum or Chapter...? How do you feel..?
- Replies: 70
- Views: 11931
Re: Private Forum or Chapter...? How do you feel..?
Such an idea is antithetical to that which I believe should be the inclusive ethos of the Herp Nation as a whole, while also being doomed to almost immediate and inevitable failure as a practical undertaking. A bad and counterproductive concept on every level. There's no way to do it without throwin...
- September 21st, 2011, 12:04 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: LIFER! I think
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1908
Re: LIFER! I think
I've seen tons of baby Regina, and that's not. Tropidoclonion for sure.
- September 9th, 2011, 1:21 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Snake ID??
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3397
Re: Snake ID??
Definitely insular Epicrates-notice the lack of labial pits. Does not look much like angulifer, I'm going with Epicrates striatus.
- August 28th, 2011, 7:24 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Rarely Posted Snake - Alsophis vudii
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1842
Re: Rarely Posted Snake - Alsophis vudii
What island is this from-takes me back to my youth visiting the big island (Andros)-Alsophis v. vudii was the most common snake encountered. Fast, variable, rear-fanged-but never bite.
- August 12th, 2011, 3:40 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Snake ID EDITED: NASICUS OR KENNERLYI???
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3126
Re: Snake ID EDITED: NASICUS OR KENNERLYI???
Nothing at all about that pic says anything to me other than nasicus. That said, I'd like to see the loreal.
- August 1st, 2011, 7:10 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Borneo Dispatches - The Inaugural Issue
- Replies: 26
- Views: 10020
Re: Borneo Dispatches - The Inaugural Issue
Hans, it's always a treat to see one of your posts. PLEASE keep it up!
- July 8th, 2011, 2:34 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Flashlight comparison:Fenix TK35 vs TK41 vs TK45 - thoughts?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 5836
Re: Flashlight comparison:Fenix TK35 vs TK41 vs TK45 - thoug
I purchased the TK41 this Spring, and was able to use it on a Trans-Pecos trip in June. All I can say is that it is quite simply awesome. Unbelievable amount of light combined with an equally phenomenal run time. I have no criticism whatsoever. It turns a nighttime cut into day.
- July 6th, 2011, 3:36 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Snakes and the iPhone Revolution
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2244
Re: Snakes and the iPhone Revolution
Awesome app-thanks!
- July 6th, 2011, 3:34 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: What Herp Societies are We Members of?
- Replies: 48
- Views: 8558
Re: What Herp Societies are We Members of?
Yes-didn't know of the drama-way before my time I'm afraid.chris_mcmartin wrote:You mean the South Texas Herp ASSOCIATION? (http://www."not allowed"/stha) Apparently there was a small falling-out 10 years or so ago and they changed to "STHA."BChambers wrote:the South Texas Herp society.
- July 4th, 2011, 11:36 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: What Herp Societies are We Members of?
- Replies: 48
- Views: 8558
Re: What Herp Societies are We Members of?
SWCHR here as well-great group! Also, Turtle Survival Alliance, SSAR, IIRC, Upstate Herpetological Association (NY-Founding member), and the South Texas Herp society.
- July 1st, 2011, 1:21 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Super Mom Pit Viper (Protobothrops)
- Replies: 10
- Views: 6569
Re: Super Mom Pit Viper (Protobothrops)
Amazing-reminds me of when the full range and complexity of Crocodilian maternal behavior was first uncovered.
- June 29th, 2011, 9:10 am
- Forum: Herpetoculture Forum
- Topic: Hey Keepers! Want to blog for Herp Nation?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1805
Re: Hey Keepers! Want to blog for Herp Nation?
Scott, what are you thinking as to length? Certainly sounds interesting (I majored in Journalism and Zoology at Ohio State and would not mind an outlet for this annoying writing itch ).
- June 28th, 2011, 5:00 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Conversation with TPWD Game Warden Captain regarding HB1788
- Replies: 58
- Views: 11284
Re: Conversation with TPWD Game Warden Captain regarding HB1
But the process did not end there. Because the Senate amremded the bill or actually replaced it with a substitute bill before they passed it, the bill then had to be sent back to the House to be voted on again because of the Senate amendments/changes. At this point the House's prior vote on the bil...
- June 28th, 2011, 4:53 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Conversation with TPWD Game Warden Captain regarding HB1788
- Replies: 58
- Views: 11284
Re: Conversation with TPWD Game Warden Captain regarding HB1
Agreed.jcraft wrote: Hatchet buried/water under the bridge, your choice.
John
- June 28th, 2011, 2:26 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Conversation with TPWD Game Warden Captain regarding HB1788
- Replies: 58
- Views: 11284
Re: Conversation with TPWD Game Warden Captain regarding HB1
Brad, Again, since my words hold no weight... Ask Joe Forks his interpretation of the 2/3 vote. We had this discussion yesterday on KS. I'm just trying to to present the facts. You are free to do as you wish, like I said. John And what part of my statement you above quoted was not factual? But conv...
- June 28th, 2011, 1:50 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Conversation with TPWD Game Warden Captain regarding HB1788
- Replies: 58
- Views: 11284
Re: Conversation with TPWD Game Warden Captain regarding HB1
Well, I would suggest that you take what I have to say with some reservation. I am but a newbie, with limited posts, and haven't yet established the credibility necessary to take what I say at face value. Perhaps you would be better served heeding the advice given by one of this forums respected se...
- June 28th, 2011, 1:45 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Ever hatched eggs from a dead snake?
- Replies: 22
- Views: 7231
Re: Ever hatched eggs from a dead snake?
Maybe the fact he pushed them out rather than cut them out was the key?
- June 26th, 2011, 3:18 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Nerodia - variety pack
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3092
Re: Nerodia - variety pack
That's quite a shot-not often you can find that many closely-related species (both Taxonomically and Ecologically) in the same spot.
- June 26th, 2011, 12:48 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Ever hatched eggs from a dead snake?
- Replies: 22
- Views: 7231
Re: Ever hatched eggs from a dead snake?
I've even had a snake die in the middle of oviposition, immediately cut out the remaining eggs and set them up for incubation. no luck.
- June 26th, 2011, 9:18 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Some finds from the Caribbean Coast, Costa Rica
- Replies: 17
- Views: 4962
Re: Some finds from the Caribbean Coast, Costa Rica
Very good shooting-love the parrot snake predation.
- June 26th, 2011, 9:16 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Ever hatched eggs from a dead snake?
- Replies: 22
- Views: 7231
Re: Ever hatched eggs from a dead snake?
Almost never works. But for some reason it can work with turtles. But not snakes.
- June 26th, 2011, 9:12 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Extra-Cool Bamboo Viper Mimic!
- Replies: 13
- Views: 7840
Re: Extra-Cool Bamboo Viper Mimic!
That is a humbling testament to the power of natural selection. Amazing.
- June 25th, 2011, 4:16 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Mix bag of herps, somthing for everyone (DUW).
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3655
Re: Mix bag of herps, somthing for everyone (DUW).
Wow, that Coral-belly. Wow.
- June 24th, 2011, 2:00 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Trans Pecos Herping.
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3830
Re: Trans Pecos Herping.
Great shots guys! We certainly did better than expected on that trip, eh? Love the spadefoot pic.
- June 23rd, 2011, 2:36 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: I really hate you people
- Replies: 33
- Views: 6745
Re: I really hate you people
So far this thread has it all-great shots and funny replies .
Seriously, that milk and those collareds are awesome.
Seriously, that milk and those collareds are awesome.
- June 18th, 2011, 1:25 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Trip to Bimini and boas
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1647
Re: Trip to Bimini and boas
Brings back memories-I spent much time on nearby Andros in the 70s and 80s. Interesting that the Alsophis and Tropidophis are still considered the same ssp. as are found on Andros (The Andros Epicrates, however is E.S. fowleri).
- June 17th, 2011, 9:00 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: A herping legend is gone
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2189
Re: A herping legend is gone
Gone is a true giant and inspiration for so many of us who came up in the 60s and 70s. He will be sorely missed.
- June 14th, 2011, 2:18 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Lame, long post from the TX Panhandle (includes non-herps)
- Replies: 32
- Views: 10371
Re: Lame, long post from the TX Panhandle (includes non-herp
Nice-that little hog looks like it could have been from a line selectively bred for color. that kite shot was cool.
- June 11th, 2011, 12:36 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Question about precipitation and herp activity
- Replies: 25
- Views: 3571
Re: Question about precipitation and herp activity
Good to see you as well, Doug. I've actually been here on FHF since 2005. The great crash was also the great equalizer -now most everyone looks like they started in june 2010.DMong wrote:t
The "three night" rule is very interesting Brad!.
BTW, glad to see you over here, bud
~Doug
- June 11th, 2011, 9:30 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Question about precipitation and herp activity
- Replies: 25
- Views: 3571
Re: Question about precipitation and herp activity
Falling barometer/low pressure tends to spur activity in most cold blooded critters. I think this is true for all animals and not just cold-blooded creatures. I know that serious fishermen are particularly tuned into barometric pressure, and so are most hunters. Whether precip is a plus or a negati...
- June 6th, 2011, 8:06 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Rattlesnake ID
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1919
Re: Rattlesnake ID
Northern Pacific, absolutely no doubt.
- May 24th, 2011, 4:40 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: TX HB 1788 introduced
- Replies: 142
- Views: 26174
Re: TX HB 1788 introduced
Everyone needs to call the Governor's office and politely request he sign this bill. We're in the home stretch here, guys.
- May 23rd, 2011, 7:54 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Photographically Missed or Captured Herping Finds...?
- Replies: 24
- Views: 4428
Re: Photographically Missed or Captured Herping Finds...?
A) In September of 2007 I was cruising a favorite road in Kendall County when I came upon a BIG crossing Blacktail Rattlesnake. This was a fantastic county record, but it will forever remain a sight record only, as that was the only night that season on which I totally forgot to bring my camera
- May 22nd, 2011, 8:43 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Tallahassee Herps!
- Replies: 39
- Views: 7362
Re: Tallahassee Herps!
I've seen hundreds of cottonmouths of all three races from all over their range. Nothing even close to that little guy. I wonder if that's some kind of mutant-hypo, pastel, etc....?
- May 22nd, 2011, 8:39 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Standard English and Scientific Names — Now Online
- Replies: 63
- Views: 6843
Re: Standard English and Scientific Names — Now Online
EDIT: The logical way to look at it - the text clearly specifies it was a supernatural event. Natural laws do not apply for supernatural events. Thus asking skeptical questions like where all the water went, how all the animals fit, what all the animals ate, etc. are fundamentally flawed because th...
- May 22nd, 2011, 6:20 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: China post #25, Xiagu 2008 part 2
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2340
Re: China post #25, Xiagu 2008 part 2
Boa's a little cutie, I might add ....
- May 22nd, 2011, 6:20 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: China post #25, Xiagu 2008 part 2
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2340
Re: China post #25, Xiagu 2008 part 2
What a great series. I wish everyone (including myself ) went in to such great detail on the people and culture they meet, as well as the herps. Four thumbs up !
- May 21st, 2011, 9:45 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Standard English and Scientific Names — Now Online
- Replies: 63
- Views: 6843
Re: Standard English and Scientific Names — Now Online
I read once that someone had done a rough calculation on the actual size ship needed to adequately house a pair of every species on earth-came out to about the size of Long IslandNoah, 2,000 BC or so.
- May 21st, 2011, 2:47 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Standard English and Scientific Names — Now Online
- Replies: 63
- Views: 6843
Re: Standard English and Scientific Names — Now Online
Should we trust data from someone who is too lazy to look up a scientific name?psyon wrote:Because they wouldn't mind data from people who are hobbyists and only remember the english names?heavenscloud wrote:So what? Why should any data-oriented person care about standardized English names?
- May 19th, 2011, 8:55 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Standard English and Scientific Names — Now Online
- Replies: 63
- Views: 6843
Re: Standard English and Scientific Names — Now Online
Amen, Funky. I personally discount any taxonomic changes based solely on MtDna results. Seriously, it's high time to get a little perspective on this.
- May 19th, 2011, 3:55 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Don't go to Honduras!
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2562
Re: Don't go to Honduras!
Molvania
- May 14th, 2011, 4:27 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: birthday hike, ID help
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2390
Re: birthday hike, ID help
Try eating an Audad some time, and you'll change your mind on this pointPaul White wrote:hey, you may not be good on 'em but lemme say, they're good in you. sheep is tasty meat.
- May 14th, 2011, 4:24 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Last Week's Herping.
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1647
Re: Last Week's Herping.
Saunders,
Excellent pics. That hog is SO gravid.
Was that in Kendall County?
Excellent pics. That hog is SO gravid.
Was that in Kendall County?
- May 11th, 2011, 7:03 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: NEED HELP WITH SEX (-ing this bullfrog)
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2942
Re: NEED HELP WITH SEX (-ing this bullfrog)
Yep, female-male's tympanum is noticeably huge.