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by ahockenberry
February 7th, 2017, 1:21 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Sweet '16: Year in Review (TX, LA, NM, UT, MT)
Replies: 20
Views: 13897

Re: Sweet '16: Year in Review (TX, LA, NM, UT, MT)

Fantastic post - wow, awesome - lots of great shots - my favorites are the Coral Snake and love the bolt of Lightening - Awesome!
by ahockenberry
February 7th, 2017, 1:02 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Vipers of 2016
Replies: 12
Views: 7737

Re: Vipers of 2016

Superb captures & photography !!
by ahockenberry
February 7th, 2017, 12:43 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: 2016 Review Part 2
Replies: 10
Views: 7262

Re: 2016 Review Part 2

Awesome work !!
Thanks for sharing
by ahockenberry
May 15th, 2016, 2:00 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Quiz on Amphibian Larvae in Ontario
Replies: 3
Views: 2507

Re: Quiz on Amphibian Larvae in Ontario

Thanks for sharing
Very thorough. I downloaded and I am keeping on file.
I know most of the frogs but not the eggs and tadpoles.
Waiting for some warm weather - it as +2C today with a teeny bit of snow :(
Ashley Hockenberry
Pickering, Ontario
by ahockenberry
March 4th, 2016, 9:50 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: We're Not Out of The Woods Yet (TX,LA,MS,AL,FL): 2015 EOY
Replies: 34
Views: 31870

Re: We're Not Out of The Woods Yet (TX,LA,MS,AL,FL): 2015 EO

Of particular interest is the: Drymobius margaritiferus (Speckled Racer)
My personal favorite of the series
by ahockenberry
March 4th, 2016, 9:46 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: We're Not Out of The Woods Yet (TX,LA,MS,AL,FL): 2015 EOY
Replies: 34
Views: 31870

Re: We're Not Out of The Woods Yet (TX,LA,MS,AL,FL): 2015 EO

Stunning array of amazing species, photos and habitat!
amazingly captured and displayed. Bravo !!
by ahockenberry
October 29th, 2015, 5:41 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: How About a Little Trip Down Snake Road?
Replies: 7
Views: 7316

Re: How About a Little Trip Down Snake Road?

Wow, a great array of species and photos - thanks for posting !
Congrats!
by ahockenberry
October 29th, 2015, 5:38 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Herpers!
Replies: 6
Views: 3438

Re: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Herpers!

Zach Well - it may be challenging this time of year - it is already fairly cold and we just received a pretty substantial amount of rain. High Park is a city park and I would not expect to find much there - any other locals feel free to correct me. Okay Rouge Park is a decent place and has a nice tr...
by ahockenberry
September 29th, 2015, 5:46 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: One last post from prairie Canada - lots of rattlesnakes
Replies: 19
Views: 11046

Re: One last post from prairie Canada - lots of rattlesnakes

Awesome !
Great work !
Thanks for sharing
by ahockenberry
September 17th, 2015, 12:27 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Highlights from 2014-15 Canada (updated Bigger Images)
Replies: 16
Views: 5093

Re: Highlights from 2014-15 Canada (updated Bigger Images)

Kyle
I use a Macro Lens (100mm) which has a focal length which allows to shoot reasonably close for a non-venomous snake and you can also remain at a safe distance for venomous snakes - I typically crop my images anyway, so it is okay to be further away. Always a good idea to be safe.
by ahockenberry
September 12th, 2015, 6:08 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Highlights from 2014-15 Canada (updated Bigger Images)
Replies: 16
Views: 5093

Re: Highlights from 2014-15 Canada (updated Bigger Images)

Nick
Thanks - to freeze a bird in flight - I typically shoot 1/2000 of a second

Chrish

Yes, Neonate Massasaugas have a slate-gray tone but when they age they tend to be more brownish
Here are 2 other Noenates huddled together

Image
by ahockenberry
September 11th, 2015, 6:08 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Your all-time best rattlesnake shots
Replies: 37
Views: 18824

Re: Your all-time best rattlesnake shots

Timber Rattlesnake https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8449/8036178659_060707ca50_b.jpg Western Diamondback Rattlesnake https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8398/8632633093_8566a8762c_b.jpg Western Diamondback Rattlesnake https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8240/8625278165_3b6b838a65_c.jpg Eastern Massasauga Neonates ...
by ahockenberry
September 11th, 2015, 5:29 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Highlights from 2014-15 Canada (updated Bigger Images)
Replies: 16
Views: 5093

Re: Highlights from 2014-15 Canada (updated Bigger Images)

Thanks - yes, the Bald Eagle is making a pretty strong comeback in Ontario and
has always had healthy populations in British Columbia and Alberta
Bald Eagles are coming back very well in various states, most notably Florida
by ahockenberry
September 11th, 2015, 12:50 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Highlights from 2014-15 Canada (updated Bigger Images)
Replies: 16
Views: 5093

Highlights from 2014-15 Canada -New & improved labels, sizes

Okay - sorry for the confusion - I was able to add labels, bigger sizes and a couple more images
by ahockenberry
September 11th, 2015, 11:49 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Highlights from 2014-15 Canada (updated Bigger Images)
Replies: 16
Views: 5093

Re: Highlights from 2014-15 Canada

I will see what I can do about the size - labels - sure, I will put those in
But I assumed everyone already knew the herp species.
by ahockenberry
September 10th, 2015, 4:46 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Two northern Az rattlers
Replies: 1
Views: 1117

Re: Two northern Az rattlers

Good shots and great poses. Thanks for sharing !
by ahockenberry
September 10th, 2015, 12:02 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Highlights from 2014-15 Canada (updated Bigger Images)
Replies: 16
Views: 5093

Re: Highlights from 2014-15 Canada

Thanks - for some reason that is the size that I was able to get from Flickr - I might have another go at it and see what I can do. I cannot cut and paste the URL anymore from Flickr - open to suggestions
by ahockenberry
September 10th, 2015, 10:30 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Highlights from 2014-15 Canada (updated Bigger Images)
Replies: 16
Views: 5093

Highlights from 2014-15 Canada (updated Bigger Images)

Hi folks I guess I should begin with an apology - I don't have a lot of herp photos to share from this year's lackluster herping trips The first trip of the year there was still some snow on the ground and other trips yielded mediocre results so I have included some other wildlife photos I took this...
by ahockenberry
September 9th, 2015, 9:59 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Below the Mason Dixon
Replies: 13
Views: 4787

Re: Below the Mason Dixon

Awesome work buddy !
Thanks for sharing
by ahockenberry
August 9th, 2015, 10:51 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: A strange ocurrence - Skink playing dead ??!!
Replies: 5
Views: 4369

Re: A strange ocurrence - Skink playing dead ??!!

Wow, interesting...
Thanks guys for your perspective
by ahockenberry
August 8th, 2015, 4:40 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: A strange ocurrence - Skink playing dead ??!!
Replies: 5
Views: 4369

A strange ocurrence - Skink playing dead ??!!

Hi folks I was out in a remote area of Eastern Ontario flipping rocks near a marsh and I encountered a number of Five-lined Skinks One was a quite small female and once the lizard sensed my presence, proceeded to tremble a but and bite its (her) tail and them turn over on her back and appeared to ha...
by ahockenberry
February 20th, 2015, 10:27 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: 2014 Pennsylvania, mostly rattlesnakes
Replies: 12
Views: 7784

Re: 2014 Pennsylvania, mostly rattlesnakes

Awesome!
Very happy to see the quantity of Timbers that appear in your photos - and they all look very healthy
Good work
by ahockenberry
February 20th, 2015, 10:21 am
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...

A+++
Amazing gallery of superb images - great work
Thanks for sharing !
by ahockenberry
December 12th, 2014, 6:08 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Snakes of 2014-Florida, Georgia and North Carolina Part 2
Replies: 9
Views: 6103

Re: Snakes of 2014-Florida, Georgia and North Carolina Part

Awesome, Awesome, Awesome
The Pygmy's are the best- great photos all around
by ahockenberry
November 30th, 2014, 6:06 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: InSitu Rattlesnakes
Replies: 48
Views: 29204

Re: InSitu Rattlesnakes

Brendan - AWESOME !!
Wow, I lost track of the number of species
You put on a clinic with these
All Killer shots !
Thanks for sharing
Ashley
by ahockenberry
November 9th, 2014, 6:37 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Year So Far in Florida (Updated)
Replies: 27
Views: 14798

Re: Year So Far in Florida

Awesome Softshell photo !!
by ahockenberry
November 9th, 2014, 6:36 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: New to the Forum plus Agkistrodon piscivorous pics
Replies: 6
Views: 2430

Re: New to the Forum plus Agkistrodon piscivorous pics

Nice close ups
Thanks for sharing!
by ahockenberry
October 27th, 2014, 8:02 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Ontario Herping & Nature Images 2013-14
Replies: 19
Views: 10636

Re: Ontario Herping & Nature Images 2013-14

Thanks Chris - I will check out the herp atlas

Thanks PJ - yes Chapleau is a great spot - especially for Musky and Smallmouth Bass fishing
by ahockenberry
October 24th, 2014, 11:35 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Ontario Herping & Nature Images 2013-14
Replies: 19
Views: 10636

Re: Ontario Herping & Nature Images 2013-14

Thanks
The second bear - I was pretty close within 10 feet - BUT photographed from INSIDE a vehicle
The others were photographed from outside a vehicle but with a vehicle close by
by ahockenberry
October 20th, 2014, 5:27 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Ontario Herping & Nature Images 2013-14
Replies: 19
Views: 10636

Re: Ontario Herping & Nature Images 2013-14

Billy
Thanks - Slimy do not exist in Ontario to the best of my knowledge, however, the Blue Spotted and Jefferson do
though the Jefferson are a localized and threatened species:

I think this will answer your question...
http://www.cortland.edu/herp/keys/salamand/ajefflat.htm
by ahockenberry
October 19th, 2014, 6:22 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Ontario Herping & Nature Images 2013-14
Replies: 19
Views: 10636

Re: Ontario Herping & Nature Images 2013-14

Thanks Jeff
by ahockenberry
October 19th, 2014, 2:02 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Ontario Herping & Nature Images 2013-14
Replies: 19
Views: 10636

Re: Ontario Herping & Nature Images 2013-14

Okay - you caught me !
Yes, actually that was the only one not photographed in Ontario. It was in West Virginia- good catch
I have photographed Slimy Salamanders before but they tend to be black and have a lots more spots, don't they?
by ahockenberry
October 19th, 2014, 12:03 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Ontario Herping & Nature Images 2013-14
Replies: 19
Views: 10636

Re: Ontario Herping & Nature Images 2013-14

Thanks - yes, certain herp species in Ontario are locally abundant but otherwise quite difficult to find. Herping in Ontario is a lot of work, generally speaking. So I try to be prepared to photograph whatever I find in the wild so, even if I am skunked on a herp trip, I can manage to get some shots...
by ahockenberry
October 18th, 2014, 5:04 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Ontario Herping & Nature Images 2013-14
Replies: 19
Views: 10636

Ontario Herping & Nature Images 2013-14

Hi folks I have not posted for awhile so thought I would put up some images from the last couple of herping seasons. I have been distracted by other nature photography - "bigger game" so I thought I would include a couple of those as well. I will begin with a few of the non-herp species an...
by ahockenberry
August 14th, 2014, 12:50 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Snake Trouble for Florida family
Replies: 23
Views: 6881

Re: Snake Trouble for Florida family

Scott
Thanks for your perspective - you are right
However, actually my purpose for posting it was to perhaps see if anyone on our forum lived in the area and could help them out.
I know - maybe it was a long shot but worth a try?
by ahockenberry
August 12th, 2014, 10:13 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Snake Trouble for Florida family
Replies: 23
Views: 6881

Re: Snake Trouble for Florida family

Stohlgren Good point - I think journalism is almost dead - it is all entertainment value now. Kelly Good point - I think a lot of people including parents do a disservice to their kids by passing along a lot of their hysterical fears - which can almost be crippling to children who have difficulty fa...
by ahockenberry
August 12th, 2014, 8:50 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Snake Trouble for Florida family
Replies: 23
Views: 6881

Snake Trouble for Florida family

Hi folks Just saw this on CNN... It is unfortunate that they need to rely on a pest control company and that there is not a local herp society or individuals who could move these snakes to a new location. I am not certain of the species - they look like a rat snake? http://www.cnn.com/video/data/2.0...
by ahockenberry
June 2nd, 2014, 12:45 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Amphibians of Guyana
Replies: 12
Views: 7687

Re: Amphibians of Guyana

Amazing array of species & superb finds!!
Great photography as well - well done :beer:
by ahockenberry
April 28th, 2014, 6:43 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Singapore... uh...
Replies: 9
Views: 4770

Re: Singapore... uh...

Awesome !
by ahockenberry
April 23rd, 2014, 3:32 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: A few central Ontario early season finds....
Replies: 8
Views: 3071

Re: A few central Ontario early season finds....

Great post and great finds!
Wow, you were out early in the season !
Thanks for sharing -
by ahockenberry
March 28th, 2014, 6:48 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: NM, AZ, FL, NC, CA, & TX - Shuffled
Replies: 58
Views: 38955

Re: NM, AZ, FL, NC, CA, & TX - Shuffled

I'm speechless - :crazyeyes:
Wow, I am not sure how you will ever top that post!
It was educational
Amazing array of species and great photography
Some nice landscapes thrown in as well
Hope you heal up from the bite - ouch
Thanks for sharing and taking the time to post all the images
by ahockenberry
February 21st, 2014, 6:17 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Secret Knowledge of Backroads...2013
Replies: 44
Views: 13302

Re: Secret Knowledge of Backroads...2013

Awesome post - unbelievable number of species, great images and memories!
Thanks for sharing - wow!
by ahockenberry
January 26th, 2014, 11:28 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Herps from Banjaran Bintang
Replies: 7
Views: 2962

Re: Herps from Banjaran Bintang

Killer shots ! Great work - and colors - thanks for sharing !
by ahockenberry
January 25th, 2014, 9:59 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Vietnam 2013: Part 2
Replies: 17
Views: 5882

Re: Vietnam 2013: Part 2

Excellent post and looks like a great trip!
Thanks for sharing
by ahockenberry
January 23rd, 2014, 10:14 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Southeast Ohio, 2013
Replies: 29
Views: 11627

Re: Southeast Ohio, 2013

Awesome post, awesome content, awesome everything!!
Great photos - lots of Milk Snakes and Copperheads
Great work on the salamanders - lots of variety
Love the Dairy Bar - !
A+
by ahockenberry
October 11th, 2013, 7:07 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Snake Road October 3-7 2013
Replies: 26
Views: 7898

Re: Snake Road October 3-7 2013

Bravo!
Well done - so many species - A+
by ahockenberry
October 4th, 2013, 2:16 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Sewanee Herp Survey
Replies: 4
Views: 1583

Re: Sewanee Herp Survey

Good finds - thanks for sharing !
by ahockenberry
June 27th, 2013, 7:37 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Look what I found while out herping!
Replies: 15
Views: 5858

Re: Look what I found while out herping!

Tamara
Wow !!!!!!
Thanks for sharing
The 'Possum has lots of teeth !
Great photo of the Osprey !
Love the Armadillos
Regards
Ashley
by ahockenberry
June 24th, 2013, 10:42 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Look what I found while out herping!
Replies: 15
Views: 5858

Re: Look what I found while out herping!

Cole That Millipede is pretty sweet. How big was it? The Millipede was about 5-6 inches long or so - pretty good sized Also, what's the story with the apparent buzz-cut on that bear's back end? The bear is a fairly young bear -perhaps more than a yearling and as such it has not filled out much in it...
by ahockenberry
June 23rd, 2013, 3:26 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Look what I found while out herping!
Replies: 15
Views: 5858

Re: Look what I found while out herping!

The bear was afraid actually as most bears are when you approach in a vehicle

I was not aware that the Black Widow was this far north - but they most certainly are!