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by LouB747
August 12th, 2016, 8:57 pm
Forum: Invertebrate Forum
Topic: Hammerhead Worm
Replies: 3
Views: 13281

Re: Hammerhead Worm

Not sure why the thumbnail isn't showing. Same problem on FB.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AB8OiM-yPnE
by LouB747
August 12th, 2016, 8:56 pm
Forum: Invertebrate Forum
Topic: Hammerhead Worm
Replies: 3
Views: 13281

Hammerhead Worm

Found this cool looking creature in Narita, Japan


by LouB747
August 9th, 2016, 11:03 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: I supply the truck and gas anyone down?
Replies: 5
Views: 2659

Re: I supply the truck and gas anyone down?

Guessing it's too late for road cruising the low deserts. I do best late April until early July. I hear it gets ok again in late September, but I have yet to find a desert snake in the fall.

I'm just an amateur, so don't let this info keep you from going out.
by LouB747
August 9th, 2016, 10:52 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Southern California Herping Part 2
Replies: 4
Views: 3909

Re: Southern California Herping Part 2

Nice post. Love specks.
by LouB747
August 5th, 2016, 3:03 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: 2 Banded Kraits and 2 Chinese Cobras
Replies: 10
Views: 5069

Re: 2 Banded Kraits and 2 Chinese Cobras

I believe the snakes get stuck in there. A few nights earlier, they found 1 cobra and 3 greater green snakes. Chinese Cobras are apparently common. Kraits are not though. It was a lifer for one of the other guys and only a second time find for the other. To find 2 was amazing. It was a really strang...
by LouB747
August 4th, 2016, 12:01 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: 2 Banded Kraits and 2 Chinese Cobras
Replies: 10
Views: 5069

Re: 2 Banded Kraits and 2 Chinese Cobras

Thanks for the nice comments. I haven't runway cruised a snake yet, but I do look for them while taxiing out in Bangkok. There are ditches next to the runway with water....I'm thinking somethings got to be in there. If I ever see one on the taxiway in front of us, I'm stopping. I wonder what the tow...
by LouB747
August 2nd, 2016, 7:32 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: 2 Banded Kraits and 2 Chinese Cobras
Replies: 10
Views: 5069

Re: 2 Banded Kraits and 2 Chinese Cobras

Thanks for the nice comments and taking the time to watch. I'm not sure why I ask guys to subscribe. I don't get anything from it. I guess it's just knowing that people are watching and want to watch that drives me to try and make better videos. Editing is a love/hate thing with me. I try not to add...
by LouB747
August 2nd, 2016, 3:57 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: 2 Banded Kraits and 2 Chinese Cobras
Replies: 10
Views: 5069

2 Banded Kraits and 2 Chinese Cobras

I just got back from a 24 hr overnight in Hong Kong. Besides the kraits and cobras, I also saw 3 Red Necked Keelbacks and a Bamboo Pit Viper. Three lifers, two new friends. Good times.

by LouB747
July 28th, 2016, 10:50 pm
Forum: Invertebrate Forum
Topic: Birdwing Butterfly
Replies: 1
Views: 10898

Birdwing Butterfly

Found this awesome butterfly in Singapore.

by LouB747
July 18th, 2016, 2:13 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Herping Yosemite
Replies: 12
Views: 6915

Re: Herping Yosemite

Thanks for watching. Yeah, I believe it's a mountain garter too. No side blotching at all. I found 3 huge plywood boards behind the house we were staying at. Thought for sure I'd see something under them. I'm guessing earlier in the year would have been good. Yeah, good rocks everywhere. I would hav...
by LouB747
July 13th, 2016, 9:24 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Rubber Boas!
Replies: 30
Views: 18898

Re: Rubber Boas!

Good stuff Zack. I managed to find a rubber boa in Yosemite this last week. Flipped it under a rock. It was a cool surprise.

by LouB747
July 13th, 2016, 5:59 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Herping with Cam Newton
Replies: 15
Views: 5481

Re: Herping with Cam Newton

It's season 1 episode 5..... All in with Grant and Tori. Grant is my neighbor who's into snakes. I've taken him around and showed him the ropes, at least what I know. My son Chance is briefly on the show.
by LouB747
July 13th, 2016, 1:45 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Herping Yosemite
Replies: 12
Views: 6915

Herping Yosemite

Just got back from a few days in Yosemite. While it wasn't a herping trip by any means, I did manage to find a couple of snakes.

Lou

by LouB747
July 11th, 2016, 2:14 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Herping with Cam Newton
Replies: 15
Views: 5481

Re: Herping with Cam Newton

I just watched the show. I believe it showed herping in a positive way, even though Cam has a big fear of snakes.
by LouB747
July 11th, 2016, 12:44 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Herping with Cam Newton
Replies: 15
Views: 5481

Re: Herping with Cam Newton

I guess the show aired. I hear you can watch it "on demand", although haven't had the time to watch it yet.
by LouB747
July 9th, 2016, 12:04 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: SoCal Field Report
Replies: 5
Views: 2561

Re: SoCal Field Report

Thanks. I'm in Yosemite now (not a herp trip). Did find a rubber boa and a mountain garter. Probably common finds. Video to follow.
by LouB747
June 29th, 2016, 1:10 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Road cruising question/observations
Replies: 7
Views: 3734

Re: Road cruising question/observations

I was cruising the low desert of southern California a few nights ago. It was 94 when we got there around 9:30pm. It stayed hot until we left. We saw 8 snakes of 5 species. 2 were unknown as they departed the road before we could find them. I really hate when that happens. Anyways, here's a video of...
by LouB747
June 29th, 2016, 1:05 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: SoCal Field Report
Replies: 5
Views: 2561

Re: SoCal Field Report

Thanks. It doesn't seem to like the "mobile" youtube url.

Hopefully this one works.

by LouB747
June 28th, 2016, 3:49 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: SoCal Field Report
Replies: 5
Views: 2561

SoCal Field Report

Went out and had a good night despite really high temps. Cruised 9:45 - 12:15

Enjoy, Lou

by LouB747
June 24th, 2016, 6:28 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Mamushi
Replies: 3
Views: 2597

Re: Mamushi

Thanks for taking the time to watch.
by LouB747
June 23rd, 2016, 6:51 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Mamushi
Replies: 3
Views: 2597

Mamushi

I was happy to find this Mamushi in Narita, Japan. I've seen a couple before, but it's been a few years.

Lou



by LouB747
June 10th, 2016, 4:47 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: A couple of snakes and a turtle
Replies: 0
Views: 2599

A couple of snakes and a turtle

Found in Narita, Japan

by LouB747
June 3rd, 2016, 5:36 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: 3rd Annual Kids in the Desert (updated....6th annual!)
Replies: 35
Views: 15899

Re: 3rd Annual Kids in the Desert (updated....6th annual!)

OK, the kids picked the music for this video. Remember, some of these kids have never touched a snake before. Everyone had a phone and wanted to take pics. Kinda cool.

by LouB747
June 2nd, 2016, 3:50 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: 3rd Annual Kids in the Desert (updated....6th annual!)
Replies: 35
Views: 15899

Re: 3rd Annual Kids in the Desert (updated....6th annual!)

Thanks guys for the invites to the high desert. Maybe next year? This is an open non NAFHA event. It's just something I started a few years back that's grown into a yearly event. The kids (and adults) spend the days in the pool and we usually have a group dinner one of the nights. We did a BBQ at th...
by LouB747
June 1st, 2016, 1:33 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: 3rd Annual Kids in the Desert (updated....6th annual!)
Replies: 35
Views: 15899

Re: 3rd Annual Kids in the Desert (updated....6th annual!)

Thanks for the support guys! A few years back, as seen above in this thread, I took snakes back to the hotel and released them the next day. I release that's not legal and don't practice that anymore. This year was a great year. I saw more than one kid go from fearing snakes to loving them all in a ...
by LouB747
May 31st, 2016, 4:25 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: My Best Herping Discovery
Replies: 26
Views: 14801

Re: My Best Herping Discovery

Very cool, congrats!
by LouB747
May 29th, 2016, 7:58 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: 3rd Annual Kids in the Desert (updated....6th annual!)
Replies: 35
Views: 15899

Re: 3rd Annual Kids in the Desert (updated....6th annual!)

Just back from our 6th annual kids in the desert trip. Last year was terribly cold and we didn't find anything. This year was a whole different story. We found 5 snakes on Friday night, and 13 last night. I don't even have the exact numbers. But 4 boas, 2 nights, 2 shovels, 1 ruber, 1 glossy, and a ...
by LouB747
May 24th, 2016, 5:45 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Quick low desert outting
Replies: 11
Views: 8203

Re: Quick low desert outting

Thanks. It's my annual "Kids in the Desert" this coming weekend. Hopefully we find a lot!
by LouB747
May 20th, 2016, 8:53 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Quick low desert outting
Replies: 11
Views: 8203

Re: Quick low desert outting

Thanks Daniel for both taking the time to watch and also subscribing. I'm glad to hear your daughter watches too! I wish I would have taken more video, but it was late and I was hoping to find more. The new video camera I got, a Sony AX53, seems to be doing well. It's so much better than the GoPro I...
by LouB747
May 20th, 2016, 7:46 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Quick low desert outting
Replies: 11
Views: 8203

Re: Quick low desert outting

Popular P Springs area road. So I'm guessing it's a western. For some reason I want expecting the belly to be orange. Cool little snake.
by LouB747
May 20th, 2016, 3:13 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Quick low desert outting
Replies: 11
Views: 8203

Quick low desert outting

I managed to hit the desert last night for my first outing of the year. Despite the moon being close to full, I managed a couple of snakes. A Red Diamondback and a lifer Black Headed Snake. I'm not exactly sure what subspecies of Black Headed it is. Others cruising found more rubers, a rosy boa, and...
by LouB747
May 19th, 2016, 8:21 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Herping with Cam Newton
Replies: 15
Views: 5481

Re: Herping with Cam Newton

Yes, so true.

They haven't replied to my not signing a release. I'm not sure what they will say about that. They way I see it, I'm free to publish my video as I like.
by LouB747
May 17th, 2016, 6:31 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Herping with Cam Newton
Replies: 15
Views: 5481

Re: Herping with Cam Newton

I've been getting quite a few emails wanting a separate release for the GoPro footage my son Chance took. I decided they wouldn't get it for free, and should pay something to my son. Their response: Hi Lou, I checked internally, and I learned that we do not need you to sign the additional Materials ...
by LouB747
May 16th, 2016, 11:46 pm
Forum: Invertebrate Forum
Topic: Red Helen Swallowtail
Replies: 0
Views: 12857

Red Helen Swallowtail

I found this on the road in Tokyo. It must have just emerged.

by LouB747
May 6th, 2016, 7:48 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: When Dreams Come True! Karelia, Russia
Replies: 1
Views: 2065

Re: When Dreams Come True! Karelia, Russia

Very cool. Congrats on that Adder!
by LouB747
May 2nd, 2016, 7:56 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Burrowing Ratsnake and Japanese Keelback
Replies: 0
Views: 3224

Burrowing Ratsnake and Japanese Keelback

Just a quick video showing my first finds of the year in Japan. It's in 4K for those with that option.

Lou

by LouB747
April 26th, 2016, 11:05 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Singapore herping trip, April 2016.
Replies: 2
Views: 2232

Re: Singapore herping trip, April 2016.

Nice. I have yet to see the Shore Pit Viper. Maybe next trip for me.
by LouB747
April 24th, 2016, 8:56 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: White Spotted Slug Snake
Replies: 8
Views: 3843

Re: White Spotted Slug Snake

Thanks for the local knowledge. I fly to Hong Kong in May, but unfortunately I don't get to stay. Maybe June...
by LouB747
April 23rd, 2016, 8:05 pm
Forum: Image Lab
Topic: Sony AX53 4K Camcorder
Replies: 0
Views: 11136

Sony AX53 4K Camcorder

For those into video, this new Sony AX53 is working well for me. 4k/30fps 100 Mbs/sec with optical stabilization and 30x zoom. I took the video and am putting it out there for others to comment on. I personally think the color and image quality is great. I haven't viewed this video on a 4K TV yet th...
by LouB747
April 23rd, 2016, 12:10 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: White Spotted Slug Snake
Replies: 8
Views: 3843

Re: White Spotted Slug Snake

Thanks for taking the time to watch. Understand fairly common. That's the great part about herping somewhere new, everything is a lifer. Even the common stuff.
by LouB747
April 21st, 2016, 10:06 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: White Spotted Slug Snake
Replies: 8
Views: 3843

White Spotted Slug Snake

Found a White Spotted Slug Snake in Hong Kong. Not sure how common they are. Also found a Bamboo Pit Viper which I know is common, but it's still a lifer for me. No pics, just this video. It's in 4K for those with that option. I haven't been able to watch it in 4K yet. It's taken with a new Sony AX5...
by LouB747
March 28th, 2016, 7:00 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: A few friends from Santa Clarita
Replies: 5
Views: 2397

Re: A few friends from Santa Clarita

Kids in the field, good times!
by LouB747
March 22nd, 2016, 11:54 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Herping with Cam Newton
Replies: 15
Views: 5481

Re: Herping with Cam Newton

Yeah, I'm hopeful for the best yet fearful at the same time. The show was going on with or without my help, so I thought maybe I could do some good. I believe the show will be called, "All In With Cam Newton". It was originally called, "I Want To Be....". The premise is Cam is he...
by LouB747
March 21st, 2016, 2:30 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Herping with Cam Newton
Replies: 15
Views: 5481

Herping with Cam Newton

I recently worked on a TV show with Cam Newton. In all honesty, I had no idea who Cam Newton was. Anyways, I was in charge of making sure they actually found snakes. The shoot was at one of my boardlines. I'll probably pull the boards and relocate them this summer. Anyways, the show airs in June I b...
by LouB747
March 21st, 2016, 2:14 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: 3 Rainbow Snakes in Under 24 Hours
Replies: 3
Views: 2609

Re: 3 Rainbow Snakes in Under 24 Hours

Very cool trip! Congrats.
by LouB747
March 21st, 2016, 2:11 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Striped Bronzeback
Replies: 1
Views: 1450

Striped Bronzeback

Found a lifer Striped Bronzeback in Singapore.

by LouB747
February 23rd, 2016, 7:39 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: A Spiny Terrapin, Wallaces Flying frogs, and a few snakes.
Replies: 6
Views: 3222

Re: A Spiny Terrapin, Wallaces Flying frogs, and a few snake

Thanks for the support guys. I guess I'm a little bummed that someone leaked a "bumpy landing" video of me and got 1 million views in a day and yet I struggle to get a few hundred views in a month. In the end, I make these videos to share the experience. So if it makes a few people happy, ...
by LouB747
February 22nd, 2016, 5:26 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: A Spiny Terrapin, Wallaces Flying frogs, and a few snakes.
Replies: 6
Views: 3222

Re: A Spiny Terrapin, Wallaces Flying frogs, and a few snake

Thanks. It's a tough crowd on this forum. It seems you need to find a 2 headed snake to get any comments.
by LouB747
February 18th, 2016, 6:45 pm
Forum: Invertebrate Forum
Topic: Common Saturn Butterfly
Replies: 0
Views: 11581

Common Saturn Butterfly

Found a few of these in Singapore in Blue Coral Snake habitat. It's interesting how two totally different fluorescent blue animals inhabit the same area.