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- August 1st, 2016, 10:58 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Record elevation for Great Basin Collared Lizard
- Replies: 13
- Views: 5458
Re: Record elevation for Great Basin Collared Lizard
Steve, in California one was found at 6600' and we thought that was high, at 7545' thats a record breaker. Thanks for bringing that observation forward.
- July 31st, 2016, 12:29 am
- Forum: Reading Room
- Topic: A field guide to the amphibians and reptiles of Sonora, MX
- Replies: 3
- Views: 9774
A field guide to the amphibians and reptiles of Sonora, MX

I received a copy of this book today and I have yet to put it down. I have one word to describe it — OUTSTANDING!
- July 30th, 2016, 8:52 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Southern California Herping Part 2
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3078
Re: Southern California Herping Part 2
Another amazing post and now im hoping there's more. That campsite in the lower section of the park looks familiar, as if i once camped there. A person must have amazing eyes to roadcruise a Night Lizard—pretty cool. :beer: One of those Desert Spiny Lizard, more precisely the 3rd one down is S. occi...
- July 30th, 2016, 2:42 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Record elevation for Great Basin Collared Lizard
- Replies: 13
- Views: 5458
Record elevation for Great Basin Collared Lizard
http://www.naherp.com/vouchers/262506-342146.jpg A record elevation for C. bicinctores at 2780 m (9123 ft) in the White Mountains, Inyo County. Insight to this location was courtesy of B. Alexander and R. Staub, who in 2008 found Crotaphytus at 2682 m (8800 ft.). During a recent trip to the White M...
- July 29th, 2016, 3:35 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Southern California Herping Part 1
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2240
Re: Southern California Herping Part 1
WoW, amazing shots of some very cool species
...The chorus frog requires a second look.

- July 24th, 2016, 11:15 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Gila Monsters threatened by climate change?
- Replies: 32
- Views: 12666
Re: Gila Monsters threatened by climate change?
hmmm, that's interesting.
- July 6th, 2016, 12:16 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Massive sea turtle deaths in Florida following fireworks
- Replies: 23
- Views: 7919
Re: Massive sea turtle deaths in Florida following fireworks
One sea turtle death is concerning, regardless of the age. However, to ease the thought of this tragedy, mortality of young sea turtles is often massive. I suspect, this will not be duplicated next fourth of July (2017). 

- July 5th, 2016, 11:35 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: SoCal Field Report
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2352
Re: SoCal Field Report
That was awesome--video–-fun way of documenting a field trip. I'll be watching for more. 

- June 18th, 2016, 9:31 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Santa Ana river
- Replies: 17
- Views: 7313
Re: Santa Ana river
I explore the Santa River quite often, simply because its close to my house. I don't particularly like the river basin because its not very "natural," its filled with people sleeping in debris huts, introduced herps, and the water itself, is more like sewage by the time it reaches Riverside and Oran...
- June 9th, 2016, 12:58 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Atrox in Berdoos
- Replies: 15
- Views: 6940
Re: Atrox in Berdoos
Years back, there was the discovery of an Crotalus oreganus out by Barstow, who found that one? That's also bizarre.
- June 9th, 2016, 12:49 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: desert phase san joaquin
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2996
Re: desert phase san joaquin
Coachwhips are variable in tone and I expect any color anywhere. In general, no matter the tone C. f. pisceus has a dark neck, behind the head. Most that I have seen in the deserts are tan, brown, yellowish, or reddish. My favorite color are bright red, and I have seen the reddest snakes in coastal ...
- June 8th, 2016, 9:53 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: desert phase san joaquin
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2996
Re: desert phase san joaquin
Funny intersection post, my dad once owned that house on the corner of Tinnemaha and Goodale. As for the Coachwhip, I've seen countless in the Owens Valley and Mojave Desert and feel that the specimen pictured above is typical for the desert. I'll post a couple below. As for a golden Coachwhip, soun...
- June 5th, 2016, 1:11 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: My Best Herping Discovery
- Replies: 26
- Views: 11422
Re: My Best Herping Discovery
Ric: Just reiterating the genetic analyses (fig. 4) by Wood, D.A., R.N. Fisher, and T.W. Reeder, 2008. Novel patterns of historical isolation, dispersal, and secondary contact across Baja California in the Rosy Boa (Lichanura trivirgata) Interesting to hear the young appear as roseofusca. If your in...
- June 3rd, 2016, 2:24 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: My Best Herping Discovery
- Replies: 26
- Views: 11422
Re: My Best Herping Discovery
Despite the boa's tarnished appearance, San Gabriel Mtn boas are genetically linked more to L. t. gracile than to roseofusca. Stripes tend to disfigure with age, this boa may have had perfect, gracile stripes when smaller. Its stripes are pretty clear now, even for such a big, mature specimen.
- May 16th, 2016, 7:43 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Turtle ID Canada
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2309
Re: Turtle ID Canada
I'm guessing the one with the ridges (left) is a False Map Turtle, middle a Red-eared Slider, and the larger one to the right is an old Red-eared Slider that has lost much of its color.
- May 13th, 2016, 7:00 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: REDISCOVERED! The Lost Dragon, Abronia ochoterenai
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4406
Re: REDISCOVERED! The Lost Dragon, Abronia ochoterenai
WoW! that is thrilling; great picture to boot! 

- May 9th, 2016, 10:37 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Stepping Down as President of the Chapter at the end of Year
- Replies: 13
- Views: 6006
Re: Stepping Down as President of the Chapter at the end of
Those are some big shoes to fill--the next guy is going to need big feet. 

- April 20th, 2016, 9:45 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Usual suspects from the usual place
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2834
Re: Usual suspects from the usual place
Some great shots!
- April 11th, 2016, 10:28 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: First quarter of 2016
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3637
Re: First quarter of 2016
WOW! Simply WOW!! top notch photographs of some quality animals. Even the pictures of the sun are spectacular, i was blinded looking at them through my computer,
as if i was really there. Im looking forward to your next post
as if i was really there. Im looking forward to your next post

- April 7th, 2016, 10:30 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Just a heads up if you're in teh Santa Monica Mountains...
- Replies: 51
- Views: 14828
Re: Just a heads up if you're in teh Santa Monica Mountains.
Pretty sure that people are not suppose to construct board lines anywhere, except on their own or permitted properties. Otherwise, it might constitute littering.
- April 6th, 2016, 9:28 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: My trip to the Mohave
- Replies: 17
- Views: 7127
Re: My trip to the Mohave
The whiptail pictured above is a Great Basin Whiptail.
- April 5th, 2016, 4:04 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: 2016 Tejon Ranch - May 28 Trip Cancelled
- Replies: 50
- Views: 23364
Re: 2016 Tejon Ranch - April 10 trip cancelled
Too bad, sounds like the Tejon Ranch doesnt really want people there, it only takes an hour to clear a half dozen fallen trees.. They are really missing out on a wealth of free research, well worth clearing that road sooner. But then, isn't the Tejon Ranch planning to build over that property soon; ...
- April 4th, 2016, 10:55 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: My trip to the Mohave
- Replies: 17
- Views: 7127
Re: My trip to the Mohave
Where are the Fringe-toed Lizard and Long-tailed Brush lizards shots; they are common on those dunes? Brad (Monklet) found a Lyre Snake in the Providence Mtns that disappointedly turned out to be lyrophanes and not lambda that could have been there. Brad's finding, but in question, what species is f...
- March 29th, 2016, 10:24 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: CA Chapter outing 2016
- Replies: 56
- Views: 23633
Re: CA Chapter outing 2016
I have spent a fair amount of time in the Kern Plateau and found flipping boas relatively easy in early to mid-July. Perhaps, the high elevation (5930-7780 ft.) permitted the late-season discoveries, or luck. Moist meadows are scattered on Kern Plateau and boas have been found beneath soggy logs in ...
- March 22nd, 2016, 10:16 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Just a few shots of some current finds
- Replies: 14
- Views: 4850
Re: Just a few shots of some current finds
Awesome shots of some cool creatures!! 

- March 18th, 2016, 10:20 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Upper Cottonwood Creek Wildlife Area - March 26
- Replies: 15
- Views: 5471
Re: Upper Cottonwood Creek Wildlife Area - March 26
Interesting post 

- March 17th, 2016, 10:39 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Wonder Valley, CA?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2452
Re: Wonder Valley, CA?
Horned Lizards are common on the dirt roads, Chuckwalla and Desert Spinys in the rocks, and if you study the branches of Creosote Bush, in sandy locations, you may happen to see a Long-tailed Brush Lizard. 

- March 17th, 2016, 10:30 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Lava Beds (Siskiyou County)
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2537
Re: Lava Beds (Siskiyou County)
Lava beds is an awesome place, for herpers as well as Big Foot enthusiast, for it is remote and a lot of strange things happen in the woods of nearby Medicine Lake. The Lava beds, nearby Tule Lake have pretty neat creatures, it is also possible to night drive that area on warm nights to find stuff--...
- March 9th, 2016, 6:03 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: A Little Introduction
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3185
Re: A Little Introduction
Great pictures, just like a pro! 

- March 5th, 2016, 12:41 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Sharp-tailed Snake/Golden Gate Park/ATTN: HOYER
- Replies: 30
- Views: 6669
Re: Sharp-tailed Snake/Golden Gate Park/ATTN: HOYER
Due to the dark, bold ventral crossbars it appears to be Contia tenuis -- Interesting find.
- March 1st, 2016, 11:02 am
- Forum: News
- Topic: Turtle vs. Porcupine
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3354
Re: Turtle vs. Porcupine
I read attacked, but couldn't imagine the turtle actually kill and ate it too; that is amazing! I can imagine reading about this one in a future Herp Review.
- February 23rd, 2016, 3:43 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Desert boots
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3766
Re: Desert boots
When I'm serious about herp'n, that's what i wear (Desert Eagles). Got'a say they are the best boots that I've ever owned and they were only $15 bucks. Second hand Military issue at the Santa Fe Swap Meet. The guy had a bunch of them, my only regret is that i didn't buy a second pair. I will be head...
- February 13th, 2016, 11:57 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: The interesting story of the Clarion Island Nightsnake
- Replies: 14
- Views: 6050
Re: The interesting story of the Clarion Island Nightsnake
VertNet: 1939 record form Santa Cruz Islands (Santa Barbara Co.) off the coast of Southern California.
No Night snake has been found since.
No Night snake has been found since.
- February 13th, 2016, 9:26 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Hybrid Evolving Morphological Theory
- Replies: 83
- Views: 16987
Re: Hybrid Evolving Morphological Theory
Could that "Gopher/King" is an average Great Plains Rat Snake or something else?
- February 12th, 2016, 12:06 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: The Great Northwest Herp ID Contest: Week 3
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2517
Re: The Great Northwest Herp ID Contest: Week 3
This does look daunting... A. Red-backed B. Red-backed C. Del Norte D. Siskiyou E. Red-backed F. Red-backed (yellow stripe reaches tail tip) G. Dunn's H. Red-backed I. Dunn's J. Larch Mtn (backdrop rock and moss) K. Red-backed L. Siskiyou M. Dunn's N. Dunn's (Stripe does not reach tail tip) 0. Siski...
- February 12th, 2016, 11:38 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: The interesting story of the Clarion Island Nightsnake
- Replies: 14
- Views: 6050
Re: The interesting story of the Clarion Island Nightsnake
There is a similar island account on Santa Cruz Island. Many, many, many years ago one was found on that island, but none have been found since.
- February 10th, 2016, 10:05 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Desert boots
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3766
Re: Desert boots
good point; so I don't and I won't.


- February 10th, 2016, 6:28 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Desert boots
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3766
Re: Desert boots
Regal, you have a lot of good points, but its hard to follow the jargon.
- February 10th, 2016, 6:23 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Xantusia vigilis vigilis
- Replies: 22
- Views: 7174
Re: Xantusia vigilis vigilis
Pretty cool, reminds me of finding them at Stoddard Ridge decades ago. Also found a juvenile banded gecko, Giant hairy Scorpion, and some chucks that day. 

- February 10th, 2016, 1:05 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: The interesting story of the Clarion Island Nightsnake
- Replies: 14
- Views: 6050
Re: The interesting story of the Clarion Island Nightsnake

- February 7th, 2016, 12:23 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Las Vegas Feburary 14th - 18th
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3369
Re: Las Vegas Feburary 14th - 18th
I dont know of any precise locations, but if you want to see more than Side-blotched Lizards your best bet is to flip. Especially where there are old deposits scattered boards. Google earth can help find with locating some. Chuckwallas will be out, if its sunny and warm.
- February 7th, 2016, 12:10 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: A Spiny Terrapin, Wallaces Flying frogs, and a few snakes.
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2830
Re: A Spiny Terrapin, Wallaces Flying frogs, and a few snake
Dang, those are some awesome creatures, and to think you find this stuff while working. Those frogs are incredible
- February 5th, 2016, 11:45 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Desert boots
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3766
Re: Desert boots
I lost a new tire after a thin cholla spine poked through the sidewall to produce a slow leak. I refused to believe it, but it was true, and that new tire was trashed--bummerSteve Bledsoe wrote:...be careful with cholla cactus. Cholla spines seem to have the ability to penetrate anything!

- February 4th, 2016, 1:31 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Thorny Devil Dreaming: Part 7, Northern Eyre Peninsula
- Replies: 13
- Views: 8291
Re: Thorny Devil Dreaming: Part 7, Northern Eyre Peninsula
WoW, you're like an Australian local, you found a tone of cool stuff. Many, many years ago my brother and I got a flat at Alamo Lake, Arizona, the lugs were frozen and the tow truck driver that arrived to help, simply took out a hammer and broke them off. I had never forgot that, and as long as not ...
- February 2nd, 2016, 6:51 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: My California Kingsnake segment on Discovery Digital Network
- Replies: 36
- Views: 10036
Re: My California Kingsnake segment on Discovery Digital Net
Pretty cool. Those "few people" you mentioned must be pulling your leg or just extremely jealous of your blockbuster stardom. I didn't notice anything to be concerned about, but please, do let me know if everyone starts partying at that rock with a fissure in it. 

- February 2nd, 2016, 2:56 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: The Great Northwest Herp ID Contest: Week 2
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3462
Re: The Great Northwest Herp ID Contest: Week 2
1. Coast
2. Copes
3. Coast
4. Copes
5. Copes
6. Coast
7. Coast
8. Coast
9. Coast
I mainly look at the gill, tail fin, and overall bulk.
2. Copes
3. Coast
4. Copes
5. Copes
6. Coast
7. Coast
8. Coast
9. Coast
I mainly look at the gill, tail fin, and overall bulk.
- February 1st, 2016, 10:12 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Field Herping Arizona 2015 (Same as Main Forum)
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3462
Re: Field Herping Arizona 2015 (Same as Main Forum)
Amazing variety of herps with some great shots. I'm glad that i didnt skip this post! 

- January 31st, 2016, 2:22 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: The Great Northwest Herp ID Contest: Week 1
- Replies: 12
- Views: 5183
Re: The Great Northwest Herp ID Contest: Week 1
Now that's and Aneides. Thats pretty cool--buffy head. Decades ago when finding my first Arboreals, all were rather small, and then I found a large adult, like the one pictured, I was shocked--Holy Moly!! I no idea they got so massive.


- January 28th, 2016, 12:14 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: The Great Northwest Herp ID Contest: Week 1
- Replies: 12
- Views: 5183
Re: The Great Northwest Herp ID Contest: Week 1
Saw the post earlier when it was a poll, so I'm chiming in with an unbias response. 1). Dunn's (looks a lot like a Del Norte, but that wasnt an option.) 2). Long-toed (well, its the "long-toe"). 3). Clouded (large jaw muscles, rusty color on tail.) 4). Clouded (clouded brassy tone as well as coagula...
- January 13th, 2016, 9:01 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: These are becoming everyday
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2443