These are great! Thanks for sharing them. I want to get down there so bad.
Roki
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- June 11th, 2013, 8:26 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Field Pics Australia
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1447
- June 11th, 2013, 8:23 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Spring in the Mojave
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1815
Spring in the Mojave
Thought I would share some of my trip into the heart of the Mojave with everyone. Had a good time down there this spring doing some desert tortoise work. Desert Tortoise (Gopherus agassizii) http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/o752/Roki75/IMG_1247_zps9f3cce77.jpg Love these little guys. http://i1341...
- June 11th, 2013, 7:56 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Help identifying Wyoming lizard
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1148
- April 12th, 2013, 9:37 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Herps of Grand Cayman; if you hate Blue Iguanas, skip this
- Replies: 20
- Views: 11820
Re: Herps of Grand Cayman; if you hate Blue Iguanas, skip th
Great post! Thanks for sharing. That sea turtle picture truly is stunning. Those blue iguanas really are very impressive as well.
Cheers,
Roki
Cheers,
Roki
- April 10th, 2013, 11:43 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: "NOT" herping in the Redwoods. Trip Report with Pics
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3863
Re: "NOT" herping in the Redwoods. Trip Report with Pics
Nice post. That was a sweet canyon you guys found. Love the salamander pics.
Roki
Roki
- April 10th, 2013, 11:38 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: China post #51, Thailand and final days in HK
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5352
Re: China post #51, Thailand and final days in HK
Great post on Thailand and SE Asia. Makes me miss that place even more.
Roki
Roki
- April 10th, 2013, 11:29 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Spring in Tucson, AZ
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1871
Re: Spring in Tucson, AZ
Fun post. I miss working around Tucson.
- April 10th, 2013, 11:21 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Update: Last five days!
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3587
Re: Update: Last five days!
Great post of a very interesting snake species.
- April 5th, 2013, 9:43 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Pythons and other snakes from March!
- Replies: 22
- Views: 5976
Re: Pythons and other snakes from March!
Another great post from you! Thanks for sharing.
Roki
Roki
- April 5th, 2013, 9:40 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: China post #50, HongKong, herping with Noel
- Replies: 18
- Views: 6379
Re: China post #50, HongKong, herping with Noel
Thanks for sharing. I always enjoy your posts.
Roki
Roki
- April 5th, 2013, 9:38 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Gilas and other firsts...
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2456
Re: Gilas and other firsts...
Awesome! I have looked so hard for Gilas and never found any. Good job.
Roki
Roki
- April 5th, 2013, 9:35 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Greater Earless-Sonora in Bloom!
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2757
Re: Greater Earless-Sonora in Bloom!
Great post. Makes me miss working around Tucson.
Roki
Roki
- April 1st, 2013, 10:46 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: A New Snake for Borneo
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2698
Re: A New Snake for Borneo
That is awesome! Congrats!
- April 1st, 2013, 10:45 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Wyoming advice for pygmy rattlesnakes
- Replies: 12
- Views: 4366
Re: Wyoming advice for pygmy rattlesnakes
I agree Jimi. The official protocol I have now seen calls for mid May to mid September. Hopefully looking to hit the ground in May-June.
- March 28th, 2013, 10:07 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Peruvian Amazon Part 3, Snakes
- Replies: 35
- Views: 56705
Re: Peruvian Amazon Part 3, Snakes
Sweet post! I want to get down to Peru so bad! Thanks for the posts.
- March 28th, 2013, 10:00 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: China post #49, HongKong pre-Noel
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4397
Re: China post #49, HongKong pre-Noel
Another great post. You guys always keep that fire of getting over to Asia alive.
- March 28th, 2013, 9:54 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Costa Rican amphibians- A little good news for once
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1992
Re: Costa Rican amphibians- A little good news for once
That is wonderful! Thanks for the update.
- March 28th, 2013, 9:51 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Wyoming advice for pygmy rattlesnakes
- Replies: 12
- Views: 4366
Re: Wyoming advice for pygmy rattlesnakes
Ha, yes, my apologies guys. Yes, I am referring to Midget Faded rattlesnakes that many locals and apparently one of my bosses refers to as pygmy rattlers. Any ripping gladly appreciated. Just seeing if anyone knew any tips for going for rattlers in Wyoming.
Cheers,
Roki
Cheers,
Roki
- March 18th, 2013, 8:10 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Herping in New Zealand
- Replies: 16
- Views: 5344
Re: Herping in New Zealand
Awesome Post! I am super jealous. I have been down there twice now and haven't had anytime to slow down and go herping in New Zealand. Thanks for sharing.
Roki
Roki
- March 18th, 2013, 8:08 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: South Africa 2013!!! Part 2 of 2
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3774
Re: South Africa 2013!!! Part 2 of 2
Incredible post! What an awesome trip. You make me want to get down there.
- March 18th, 2013, 8:05 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Singapore herps 2013
- Replies: 21
- Views: 4275
Re: Singapore herps 2013
I really enjoy these bronzeback pictures. Hope you had a great trip.
Roki
Roki
- March 18th, 2013, 8:01 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Peruvian Amazon January 2013 Part 1, Amphibians
- Replies: 20
- Views: 28738
Re: Peruvian Amazon January 2013 Part 1, Amphibians
Great post! I am really wanting to get down to Peru. Thanks for pouring gas on those flames.
- March 18th, 2013, 7:59 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Peruvian Amazon part 2 Lizards, Turtles, and Crocodilians
- Replies: 15
- Views: 24554
Re: Peruvian Amazon part 2 Lizards, Turtles, and Crocodilian
This and your last post are awesome! Loving all the frog shots and the one of the caimen lizard is great!
- March 18th, 2013, 7:57 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Wyoming advice for pygmy rattlesnakes
- Replies: 12
- Views: 4366
Wyoming advice for pygmy rattlesnakes
Hi everyone, I hope everyone on here is having a good start to the week. So, I am looking for any advice for finding pygmy rattlesnakes in the Wyoming area. I am not looking for any hot spots or information that really shouldn't be given out. I am however, looking for advice on time of day, techniqu...
- January 31st, 2013, 11:34 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Costa Rica January 2013
- Replies: 20
- Views: 4751
Re: Costa Rica January 2013
Guilty as charged. Super mellow viper. Yes, La Tarde was great. Also, Mike seems to be doing great. Fun guy to hang out with and very knowledgeable. I wished I had more time to spend down there.
- January 30th, 2013, 10:14 am
- Forum: Mammal Forum
- Topic: Sulawesi 2009
- Replies: 12
- Views: 5935
Re: Sulawesi 2009
I agree with Hans, awesome adventure! Thanks for sharing the post. I might have to find a way to get out there, that is some cool stuff.
Cheers,
Roki
Cheers,
Roki
- January 30th, 2013, 9:53 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Some Belated Favorites from 2012
- Replies: 26
- Views: 9326
Re: Some Belated Favorites from 2012
Awesome Post! These pictures are great! You guys really found a lot down in Costa Rica it looks like (frogs and snakes). Felt like I did ok on the frog this time, but hardly found any snakes so bravo to you guys. Super jealous of all the vipers you found and the awesome green basiliscus. Glad you ha...
- January 28th, 2013, 8:47 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Costa Rica January 2013
- Replies: 20
- Views: 4751
Re: Costa Rica January 2013
Thanks again on the ID help guys.
- January 25th, 2013, 1:51 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Costa Rica January 2013
- Replies: 20
- Views: 4751
Re: Costa Rica January 2013
Thanks Cbernz on the raptor id. I did have problems from the start with calling that a crested eagle, but went with it due to a local telling me that is what it was for sure. Also thanks on the litter frogs. Those I had no idea on.
- January 23rd, 2013, 12:46 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Indonesia, West Malaysia and Borneo 2012
- Replies: 60
- Views: 25802
Re: Indonesia, West Malaysia and Borneo 2012
Incredible trip and amazing posts! I thoroughly enjoyed you sharing. I am hoping to make it down there in the next year or two. Thanks for the inspiration.
- January 23rd, 2013, 10:48 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: The Alaskan Transplant 1: 2012-2013 California and Arizona
- Replies: 22
- Views: 5114
Re: The Alaskan Transplant 1: 2012-2013 California and Arizo
Great shots! Love the Ensatina pics!
- January 23rd, 2013, 10:29 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Better late than never! Belated 2012 end of year review.
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3283
Re: Better late than never! Belated 2012 end of year review.
Awesome shots! I am always impressed with the level of quality of the photography on here. Ha, really makes me want a better camera.
Cheers
Cheers
- January 23rd, 2013, 10:08 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Costa Rica January 2013
- Replies: 20
- Views: 4751
Re: Costa Rica January 2013
Thanks for looking and glad you all enjoyed the pictures. Yes, I meet up with Brian while I was down there. He is a great guy and a wonderful person to go herping with. I also meet up with Mike Boston down in Puerto Jimenez and had a great time with him as well out in the interior of the Osa Peninsu...
- January 22nd, 2013, 12:51 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Guanwu salamander, Taiwan
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1836
Re: Guanwu salamander, Taiwan
Those are great. Thanks for sharing.
- January 22nd, 2013, 12:50 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: West Malaysian Mountains Report
- Replies: 23
- Views: 6963
Re: West Malaysian Mountains Report
Pretty jealous, that seems like a wonderful trip. I really want to do a few weeks up there at some point. Thanks for sharing the pics and the inspiration.
Cheers
Cheers
- January 22nd, 2013, 12:45 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: A Brief Summary of 2012 (Australia)
- Replies: 17
- Views: 11960
Re: A Brief Summary of 2012 (Australia)
Loving those shots! I hope someday to get out there and explore that amazing area.
- January 22nd, 2013, 12:43 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Photos from a trip to the Red Centre
- Replies: 14
- Views: 4242
Re: Photos from a trip to the Red Centre
Awesome shots! Thanks for sharing.
- January 22nd, 2013, 12:41 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: New girl here, first year of herping post
- Replies: 51
- Views: 9872
Re: New girl here, first year of herping post
Welcome to the forum. You really have some awesome pictures there. Hope you have a wonderful year of herping and enjoy all the postings here. Some of these folks really get some amazing shots and have some pretty wonderful adventures. Here's to getting out and seeing what life has to offer. Cheers, ...
- January 22nd, 2013, 12:35 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Costa Rica January 2013
- Replies: 20
- Views: 4751
Costa Rica January 2013
So, as promised here is a quick rundown of the highlights from my trip to Costa Rica. I also would like to thank those of you who gave me some helpful recommendations. I really enjoyed my time down there and I highly recommend the place. I know I was only scratching the surface, but both the Caribbe...
- December 17th, 2012, 9:35 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Sea snakes and other stuff from Indonesia (now with video!)
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3512
Re: Sea snakes and other stuff from Indonesia
Amazing shots. I had tried years ago while in Fiji to take pictures successfully of banded sea kraits and only got two that are even ok. That shot of the coral reef is wonderful too. It seems rare to find reefs in good condition these days. What island is that if you don't mind me asking. I am plann...
- October 22nd, 2012, 8:49 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Variety is the spice in Arizona
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2413
Re: Variety is the spice in Arizona
Awesome!
- October 18th, 2012, 7:55 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Rough-skinned newts in Oregon
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1196
Rough-skinned newts in Oregon
Found a few nice rough-skinned newts while doing some wetlands work in Oregon.

(Taricha granulosa)


(Taricha granulosa)

- October 18th, 2012, 7:43 am
- Forum: Reading Room
- Topic: NOW IN STORES: My book "A Cobra Hijacked My Camera Bag!"
- Replies: 49
- Views: 68491
Re: NOW IN STORES: My book "A Cobra Hijacked My Camera Bag!"
That's awesome! Hope it does well.
- October 17th, 2012, 7:35 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Mostly salamanders from the mountains of NC
- Replies: 34
- Views: 10342
Re: Mostly salamanders from the mountains of NC
Those are some great shots. Actually made me miss the east coast a bit. Which is not an easy thing to do. Reminded me of lots of afternoons hunting around the Smokeys for salamanders a long time ago. Cheers.
- October 17th, 2012, 7:23 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Field days in Arizona
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2165
Re: Field days in Arizona
Ha, awesome. Thanks for correcting me guys. I was actually wondering about that.
Roki
Roki
- October 16th, 2012, 9:36 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Corcovado in January
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1932
Re: Corcovado in January
Thanks Antonsrkn, I am looking forward to it. I will have far fewer people in tow this time around and am looking to get my boots dirty alot more than last time. Thanks again for the heads up on the poison dart species.
Roki
Roki
- October 16th, 2012, 9:32 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Field days in Arizona
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2165
Field days in Arizona
I was lucky enough to get some field work days in southern Arizona this year. Here is some of what I found. http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/o752/Roki75/IMG_0911_zps951e85be.jpg Western banded gecko (Coleonyx variegatus) http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/o752/Roki75/IMG_0918_zpscbf910ed.jpg Wes...
- October 15th, 2012, 2:48 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Corcovado in January
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1932
Re: Corcovado in January
Some pictures from last January in Costa Rica. http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/o752/Roki75/bluejeanpoisondartfrog1_zpsa4bd89ee.jpg Blue-jean Strawberry Poison Dart Frog (Oophaga pumilio)-Arenal http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/o752/Roki75/EmeraldBasilisk_zpsd3eae07e.jpg Emerald Basilisk (Basi...
- October 15th, 2012, 1:39 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Corcovado in January
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1932
Corcovado in January
Hi everyone, You guys have quite the impressive website here. Last year I spent two weeks in the northern part of Costa Rica (Monteverde, Arenal, and Tamarindo) and was very surprised to find the country to be living up to it's reputation as a wildlifers dreamland. So, to the point, I am planning a ...