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by Travis
July 21st, 2014, 9:29 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Need a Quick ID in Guatemala!
Replies: 7
Views: 2369

Re: Need a Quick ID in Guatemala!

Too bad I couldn't have gotten better pictures of it. This was in Rio Dulce. Only snake I saw and now I am heading to Santa Elena for 2 weeks. Hopefully better luck there. I knew that the only venomous snakes in guatemala were vipers, crotalus and coral and I knew it wasn't a viper but I didn't know...
by Travis
July 20th, 2014, 2:09 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Need a Quick ID in Guatemala!
Replies: 7
Views: 2369

Re: Need a Quick ID in Guatemala!

Well, internet sucked and I couldn't prove to them it wasn't a viper so they had a go at it and it got away but im pretty sure they injured it. Probably won't live. I hate it when people just assume all snakes are venomous. :( :( :( Thanks for your reply gbin. Maybe I can show them the difference an...
by Travis
July 20th, 2014, 11:11 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Need a Quick ID in Guatemala!
Replies: 7
Views: 2369

Re: Need a Quick ID in Guatemala!

Sorry for the crappy underwater pic, took it in a hurry to get the id
by Travis
July 20th, 2014, 11:10 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Need a Quick ID in Guatemala!
Replies: 7
Views: 2369

Need a Quick ID in Guatemala!

Locals are calling it a viper but I'm pretty sure they are wrong. Can I get a quick ID before they kill it?
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by Travis
May 18th, 2014, 2:20 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Costa Rica: May 2014
Replies: 2
Views: 1430

Re: Costa Rica: May 2014

Fantastic stuff! Love those frogs!
by Travis
May 17th, 2014, 9:39 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Advice for Herping Guatemala and Central America this summer
Replies: 9
Views: 3959

Advice for Herping Guatemala and Central America this summer

Hello All! I haven't posted here in a while so I will re-introduce myself briefly. I am a student at the University of New Mexico, studying entrepreneurship, and I have been a hobbyist field herper for a little over half of my short time on this planet. http://i754.photobucket.com/albums/xx189/UniHe...
by Travis
October 1st, 2012, 6:23 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Indonesia and Komodo Dragons
Replies: 6
Views: 3970

Re: Indonesia and Komodo Dragons

Awesome report - took me back to when I was there, and your story telling was hilarious :lol: Shame you missed out on the pythons at the cave, a friend was there about 3 weeks ago and they managed to find ten pythons (though no monsters) and two green pitvipers, but I think there's a lot of luck in...
by Travis
September 30th, 2012, 9:21 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Questions For Komodo Island Veterans!
Replies: 11
Views: 4232

Re: Questions For Komodo Island Veterans!

Look into Komodo Cruises with Jan or Ron or Divine Diving.
They are both reputable companies from what I have heard.
I have talked to both of them and the people in it are very knowledgeable.
by Travis
September 30th, 2012, 8:45 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Indonesia and Komodo Dragons
Replies: 6
Views: 3970

Indonesia and Komodo Dragons

Hello all! This last week I took a trip to Indonesia, more specifically Flores Island to do a little herping and see the infamous Komodo Dragons. I didn't find as many herps as I would have liked to but I did get to see the Komodos on Rinca Island (one of the islands in Komodo National Park). Here a...
by Travis
September 29th, 2012, 6:48 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Questions For Komodo Island Veterans!
Replies: 11
Views: 4232

Re: Questions For Komodo Island Veterans!

Hey guys, I just wanted to thank everyone who responded to this thread and helped me out. The trip was a success and I will be putting together a post soon. Thanks again for all the information. I love that I can travel half way across the world and this forum is still useful to me. Sincerely, Travis
by Travis
September 29th, 2012, 6:46 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Around the world in 120 days. Part 1: Introduction
Replies: 8
Views: 2495

Re: Around the world in 120 days. Part 1: Introduction

I have to ask what and where that statue is from! Really interesting.
by Travis
September 10th, 2012, 10:27 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Some awesome finds over the weekend Utahs NAFHA Trip
Replies: 10
Views: 3572

Re: Some awesome finds over the weekend Utahs NAFHA Trip

Wow! I agree with Tim! That is an awesome trip!
by Travis
September 10th, 2012, 8:16 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: August in New Mexico
Replies: 27
Views: 11464

Re: August in New Mexico

Great post!!
Way to look NM look good!

-Travis
From one Travis to another. lol :)
by Travis
September 6th, 2012, 9:46 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Questions For Komodo Island Veterans!
Replies: 11
Views: 4232

Re: Questions For Komodo Island Veterans!

I'll PM you when I get back on the 29th of September. :)
by Travis
September 4th, 2012, 3:33 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Questions For Komodo Island Veterans!
Replies: 11
Views: 4232

Re: Questions For Komodo Island Veterans!

Great! Thanks again Tom! :)
by Travis
September 4th, 2012, 7:05 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Questions For Komodo Island Veterans!
Replies: 11
Views: 4232

Re: Questions For Komodo Island Veterans!

Thanks so much Tom!!! I checked out that youtube video. :| Wow.. That guy need to chill. :thumb: Ill bet NatGeo is so proud. (At least of the viral hits they got) Should I hire a boat and captain online or just nab someone straight off the docks when I get there? (I like to be adventurous but i also...
by Travis
September 4th, 2012, 4:39 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Questions For Komodo Island Veterans!
Replies: 11
Views: 4232

Questions For Komodo Island Veterans!

Hey all! I am thinking about heading to Komodo Island in about three weeks and I was wondering if anyone had been there and what their experiences had been. Also logistical information like how to get in and out, what airports and transportation to use, etc. Feel free to post a reply or PM me! Thank...
by Travis
August 27th, 2012, 8:32 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Study Abroad Student in Perth, WA
Replies: 4
Views: 1917

Re: Study Abroad Student in Perth, WA

Thanks so much guys!
I am definitely looking into car rentals for some day/weekend trips.
What are the land rules around here? In New Mexico if there isn't a gate or a sign you just have to look out for gun toting farmers.
by Travis
August 16th, 2012, 12:51 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Study Abroad Student in Perth, WA
Replies: 4
Views: 1917

Study Abroad Student in Perth, WA

Hello all! I am originally from New Mexico, but I am studying in Perth for one semester ( I go home in December). I really want to get out and see some herps while I am here and I was wondering if anyone on the forum knows the area. I don't have a car and I live in the city so there is no chance of ...
by Travis
September 7th, 2011, 2:18 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Fall Survey - Mills Canyon NM Sept 2-5
Replies: 67
Views: 14036

Re: Fall Survey - Mills Canyon NM Sept 2-5

Edited together some video of the trip here.
http://vimeo.com/28731055
by Travis
June 1st, 2011, 7:29 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Four Corners Survey May 26-30
Replies: 140
Views: 21010

Re: Four Corners Survey May 26-30

Let me just say that this was my first group trip and I want to thank all of the people that participated because I learned so much and had so much fun. Thanks guys! You are the best! Without further ado, here are my favorite pictures. I have to post mine before the professional photographers put me...
by Travis
May 30th, 2011, 2:32 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Four Corners Survey May 26-30
Replies: 140
Views: 21010

Re: Four Corners Survey May 26-30

I look way cool leaping over that bush!!!

Anyway, its super hard to find you guys on Facebook so search me! I'm the only Travis Dockter who went to Farmington High.
by Travis
May 2nd, 2011, 6:01 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Four Corners Survey May 26-30
Replies: 140
Views: 21010

Re: Four Corners Survey May 26-30

Awesome Travis! My wife and I will be heading up on the Thursday and camping at or near Navajo Lake, then we are going to herp our way there on Friday, any suggestions for that area? Josh Uh, not too much. Last time I went there I was on the Colorado side and there are tons of old homesteads that a...
by Travis
April 30th, 2011, 1:00 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Four Corners Survey May 26-30
Replies: 140
Views: 21010

Re: Four Corners Survey May 26-30

I'm in for this one, seeing how its almost in my backyard!!! I've never been on a group outing and never met any of ya'll so if anyone is willing to let me tag along with them that would be awesome! I have some experience colorado herping and a bit New Mexico experience so I hope I can be an asset t...
by Travis
January 25th, 2011, 5:48 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Four Corners Survey May 26-30
Replies: 140
Views: 21010

Re: Four Corners Survey May 26-30

I definitely want to be hunting milks if at all possible. I have never seen one before and I heard they are in La Plata County.
by Travis
January 16th, 2011, 8:41 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Four Corners Survey May 26-30
Replies: 140
Views: 21010

Re: Four Corners Survey May 26-30

I'm in for this one! Its close to home!
by Travis
January 16th, 2011, 8:40 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Roll Call
Replies: 65
Views: 33118

Re: Roll Call

Hey, Travis Dockter here!
Farmington, NM.
by Travis
December 26th, 2010, 4:34 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: The Snakes of Eastern Colorado - Major DUW!!!!!!
Replies: 9
Views: 9822

Re: The Snakes of Eastern Colorado - Major DUW!!!!!!

Take me to Kansas in May! I want to be tripping over snakes! Hopefully not tornadoes though...
by Travis
August 25th, 2010, 8:35 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Hello fellow midwest chapter members!
Replies: 57
Views: 7898

Re: Hello fellow midwest chapter members!

I might go if its eastern KS. If I could drive up Friday afternoon and Herp Saturday and part of Sunday that would be great. I haven't been on a group trip before and I really want to go!
by Travis
August 25th, 2010, 8:24 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Herping in Hostile Territory
Replies: 10
Views: 2479

Re: Herping in Hostile Territory

Awesome article! Loved it.
by Travis
August 25th, 2010, 7:22 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: This is how we do it aka Herpers Herping
Replies: 13
Views: 2522

Re: This is how we do it aka Herpers Herping

You guys ever got a scorpion in your sleeping bag?
by Travis
August 25th, 2010, 7:13 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Toads hatched out after rain, any ID?
Replies: 5
Views: 1813

Re: Toads hatched out after rain, any ID?

Thanks guys! I was thinking spadefoot also but couldn't tell for sure. Might go out this weekend for some more to see if they are any bigger. The problem is when they mature they go underground and don't stick around the pond like frogs. :( Oh, and thanks for the water bug warning. It didn't bite me...
by Travis
August 22nd, 2010, 4:46 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Toads hatched out after rain, any ID?
Replies: 5
Views: 1813

Toads hatched out after rain, any ID?

Alright, So we have had quite a bit of rain up here in Northwest New Mexico(The first monsoon season in years). At least a lot for this area. There was one particular rainstorm that flooded a lot of the town and out behind my house all of the drainage ponds were filled past their dams. I have been o...
by Travis
July 31st, 2010, 10:43 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Anyone seen this one?
Replies: 6
Views: 2820

Re: Anyone seen this one?

Thanks Paul,
The forced prospective thing makes sense now. I knew the text was bull but was confused by the pictures.
by Travis
July 31st, 2010, 10:39 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Anoyone seen this one?
Replies: 7
Views: 1954

Re: Anoyone seen this one?

Thanks guys. I wasn't sure about the pictures but someone on the South Central Forum said it was "forced perspective". It makes sense now. I know the text was bull but the pictures confused me.
by Travis
July 31st, 2010, 2:43 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Anyone seen this one?
Replies: 6
Views: 2820

Anyone seen this one?

So my uncle, who is also a herp lover, sends me all pictures that he takes of stuff in his yard. This time however he sent me these pics along with this message. He said it was a forward and after my recent experience with the rattlesnake den chain letter I was wondering if this was legit and what t...
by Travis
July 31st, 2010, 2:41 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Anoyone seen this one?
Replies: 7
Views: 1954

Anoyone seen this one?

So my uncle, who is also a herp lover, sends me all pictures that he takes of stuff in his yard. This time however he sent me these pics along with this message. He said it was a forward and after my recent experience with the rattlesnake den chain letter I was wondering if this was legit and what t...
by Travis
July 31st, 2010, 2:33 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Pinesnake nesting, Timber combat, and more LECHing.
Replies: 48
Views: 7469

Re: Pinesnake nesting, Timber combat, and more LECHing.

Dang, should've wrestled him and taken his territory and females.
by Travis
July 29th, 2010, 8:14 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Member Biographies
Replies: 44
Views: 28344

Re: Member Biographies

Hey guys, I'm only 17 so my biography is a bit shorter, but just as exciting. (At least I think it's exciting but I am a bit biased.) I was born in Yuma AZ where if I got away from my parents and waddled outside, after learning to walk, I would get 2nd degree burns on the bottom of my feet from the ...
by Travis
July 29th, 2010, 7:58 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Bull snakes schmull snakes
Replies: 24
Views: 9424

Re: Bull snakes schmull snakes

chrish wrote:
Travis wrote: Image
This is an awesome snake Chrish. Very cool!
by Travis
July 23rd, 2010, 3:16 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Bull snakes schmull snakes
Replies: 24
Views: 9424

Bull snakes schmull snakes

So everyone turns their nose up when they see a bull snake/gopher snake because let's face it they are pretty close to the most common snake in the United States(and elsewhere too). Also they are probably the slowest moving snake, because of their size they are really easy to capture or photograph. ...
by Travis
July 23rd, 2010, 3:06 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: A few pics from this year
Replies: 15
Views: 3423

Re: A few pics from this year

TimCO wrote:I enjoyed this post Travis. We will be doing a chapter trip to your neck of the woods next spring.
Yes! Hopefully it will be when I'm not busy. I am really looking forward to herping with you guys. never been on a chapter (or group for that matter) outing.
by Travis
July 14th, 2010, 12:20 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: A few pics from this year
Replies: 15
Views: 3423

Re: A few pics from this year

leopard frogs (and animals in general) can be pretty cyclic. Some years are better than others for any given species. I think I went 2 years without seeing a leopard but this year they're all over. Thanks Paul, Two years ago they were everywhere in that one area but I only saw one last year and non...
by Travis
July 14th, 2010, 10:02 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: A few pics from this year
Replies: 15
Views: 3423

Re: A few pics from this year

Brian Eagar wrote:Nice finds. This looks like an eastern fence lizard to me. Not a sagebrush lizard.
The first one you posted as a sagebrush lizard is a sagebrush lizard.
Thanks for the fix. I'm not good with lizards. :)
by Travis
July 13th, 2010, 10:39 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: A few pics from this year
Replies: 15
Views: 3423

Re: A few pics from this year

A couple years ago in that same area there were dozens of Northern leopard frogs all up and down the bank of the creek. That was before I was a part of the forum. Now there is nothing. I don't know where they went. Wish I had some photos now.
by Travis
July 12th, 2010, 8:17 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: A few pics from this year
Replies: 15
Views: 3423

Re: A few pics from this year

here is a slightly better pic of the frog. Hope this can help clear it up.

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by Travis
July 12th, 2010, 11:46 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: A few pics from this year
Replies: 15
Views: 3423

Re: A few pics from this year

Yeah, I found a couple gophers this year. None as wild as the one in Wyo. That snake was ridiculously pissed. I'm gonna see if I can get some video of it on here. Any ideas how? Anyway, thanks for directing me to those posts. I feel bad for mouthing off about it now. :roll: Oops. Anyway thanks for t...
by Travis
July 12th, 2010, 10:46 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: A few pics from this year
Replies: 15
Views: 3423

A few pics from this year

Here are a few pictures from this year. I haven't been able to get out as much as I would like, but there are a few good ones. Sagebrush Lizard(South Western Colorado) http://i754.photobucket.com/albums/xx189/UniHerper/Year%20Summary/DSC_0009.jpg Prairie Rattle Snake(Northwestern New Mexico) http://...