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- June 13th, 2011, 10:05 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Lyme Disease and herping questions (feedback wanted)
- Replies: 56
- Views: 11003
Re: Lyme Disease and herping questions (feedback wanted)
spinifer wrote "Here are some Lyme disease fact that a friend compiled and posted on FB. I am sure she doesnt mind me reposting them here:" I dont think there are any "facts" about lyme disease! What it boils down to is a group of symptoms. Some people get a bullseye rash, some ...
- June 8th, 2011, 7:40 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Question - Conservation versus Rattlesnake Roundup mentality
- Replies: 31
- Views: 3940
Re: Question - Conservation versus Rattlesnake Roundup menta
Come out and herp Texas anywhere west of Fort Worth. Atrox are one of the most common snakes. I herp one of the most easily accessible den areas that has been hit hard by collectors for roundups (it's less than an hour away from Sweetwater) and without trying usually find somewhere between 10-20 in...
- June 8th, 2011, 2:16 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Question - Conservation versus Rattlesnake Roundup mentality
- Replies: 31
- Views: 3940
Re: Question - Conservation versus Rattlesnake Roundup menta
Croelke & M Wolverton, maybe roundups dont effect your western populations, they do in the east! The roundup in Claxton Ga. has nearly wiped out the EDB. Add road kill, collecting and a little bit of habitat destruction(barrier islands), how they are not extinct is a wonder to me. One thing that...
- May 25th, 2011, 6:32 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Blind, aberrantly-patterned Copperhead
- Replies: 29
- Views: 6761
Re: Blind, aberrantly-patterned Copperhead
At first I thought it was missing both eyes and pits. Not that it needs eyes to survive. However, it does have one eye and a pit so this snake should have no trouble surviving. It also looks well fed and that accident is possibly a year or two old. As long as it can keep away from people it should s...
- May 24th, 2011, 6:32 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Longest tongue award goes to.....
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1300
Longest tongue award goes to.....
10" snake with 1" tongue. I bet this dude does well with the ladies. Really, is this common with Brown Snakes? I always make sure to get shots of the tongue and have never seen a snake with a tongue almost twice the length of its head. Feel free to post your pics. http://gallery.photo.net/...
- May 21st, 2011, 6:58 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Arkansas Spring Herping Mega Report - Some Less Common Sp.
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2719
Re: Arkansas Spring Herping Mega Report - Some Less Common S
Wow, cave salamanders and cottonmouths together. What a great place for field herping! I know this sounds crazy but I like the young diamondback watersnake.
- May 9th, 2011, 3:19 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: April in the Upstste of South Carolina
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1944
Re: April in the Upstste of South Carolina
Thanks Ya'll. I am just so happy that winter is over and I am able to get out and shoot some critters! I got so bored over the winter that I started shooting trains. I was really starting to get into it. Then, I found some Green Tree Frogs and have completly forgot about the trains!
Derek
Derek
- May 7th, 2011, 8:09 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: April in the Upstste of South Carolina
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1944
April in the Upstste of South Carolina
With gas closing in on $4.00 a gallon I spent April close to home. This April has been pretty good. I have seen a lot of animals but most have escaped the cameras capture. I guess I am getting slow in my old age. Anyway, here is some of my finds for April: Sweet Pitcher Plant http://gallery.photo.ne...
- May 6th, 2011, 6:58 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: ringneck bit me.
- Replies: 36
- Views: 6468
Re: ringneck bit me.
Never been bit by a Ringneck, but I was bit by a 7' Coachwhip once, well several times. No really I was bit by a Queen Snake, it actually drew a little blood. It was a gravid female, but still a queen snake.
- May 6th, 2011, 5:45 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Timber Rattler, Copperheads, Giant Black Rat Snake (71 pics)
- Replies: 25
- Views: 7828
Re: Timber Rattler, Copperheads, Giant Black Rat Snake (71 p
WOW! What a weekend. It would take me a month to see all of that. The bellies on the diadophis are awesome. Thanks for sharing.
- May 6th, 2011, 5:30 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Head lamp suggestions?
- Replies: 26
- Views: 3912
Re: Head lamp suggestions?
I would agree with Tim and Josh. Fenix makes the best flashlaights, period. I have no experiances with this light but I can not imagine it being anything but awesome. I don't think a headlight is going to ruin your appearance much, and geek is the new SEXY!
- April 29th, 2011, 6:13 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Lyme Disease and herping questions (feedback wanted)
- Replies: 56
- Views: 11003
Re: Lyme Disease and herping questions (feedback wanted)
1 - Many people contract the disease without even knowing they have been bitten or ever seeing a tick. This is a problem. Not enough info on lyme and no reliable test. If you see a dr. that specializes in lyme, he/she is going to say that you have lyme. Chances are there will be a bulls eye rash. Th...
- April 29th, 2011, 5:39 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Lyme Disease and herping questions (feedback wanted)
- Replies: 56
- Views: 11003
Re: Lyme Disease and herping questions (feedback wanted)
I got it in South Carolina. 1990, camping trip on Edisto River, Aiken Co. Got home found bulls eye rash with tiny tick in center during shower on back of my leg. My dad and I looked up lyme, it matched. However, it only occurs in New England states. I let it go, it went away. 4 months later had wors...
- April 29th, 2011, 4:07 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Herping the past
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3808
Re: Herping the past
Very cool Kent, thanks for sharing.
- April 21st, 2011, 7:54 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: A few herps from the Houston area
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3094
Re: A few herps from the Houston area
Great pics and story Chris. I have to respond to this. After all, my interest in snakes started in the suburbs of Houston and the snake that did it was a buttermilk racer that we found DOR in the neighborhood. We lived close to Lake Houston in Humble/Huffman. The Buttermilks we had looked nothing li...
- March 23rd, 2011, 3:40 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Kingsnakes do the darndest things
- Replies: 18
- Views: 4129
Re: Kingsnakes do the darndest things
My guess is, she was more hungry than horny! WOMEN do the darndest things!
- January 8th, 2011, 6:56 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: ? about Mole Salamanders
- Replies: 3
- Views: 620
? about Mole Salamanders
I am wanting to photograph mole salamanders in the midlands of S. Carolina. I know the only chance I have of finding these guys is during the breeding season. The books all say that the Marbled Salamander breeds in November and I found many. All the other moles say from December to March. I guess th...
- October 20th, 2010, 7:19 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Red River Gorge
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1475
Re: Red River Gorge
I messed up, we are going the last weekend of October.
- October 20th, 2010, 2:30 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Red River Gorge
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1475
Red River Gorge
I will be headed to the Red River Gorge in Kentucky on the last weekend of November. Has anyone here ever been there? I doubt I will see any reptiles there this late in the year, but what can I expect to find in the way of amphibians(what is common?). What I would really love to know is where are th...
- October 2nd, 2010, 6:59 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Is the year over?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1748
Re: Is the year over?
Thanks for the responses. Finding snakes during the winter here in upstate SC is very difficult. However, the closer you get to the coast, Charleston or Savannah the better your luck will be. Not really worth the gas and miles just for a snakehunt. I will go for the birds anything more is a bonus. I...
- October 2nd, 2010, 5:12 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Is the year over?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1748
Re: Is the year over?
Justin and DBD, appreciate the input. I had a feeling they might like the cooler weather. Last year I had a lot of luck with the Marbled Salamanders in Nov. at vernal ponds. I just got to get out of this house. I have been stuck here all day. My 10 year old boy wants to play wii all day. I just can ...
- October 2nd, 2010, 4:58 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Is the year over?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1748
Re: Is the year over?
Salamanders will be perfectly easy to find. This cooler weather might push Green Salamanders out of their deep summer hides into places where they are easier to find (not that they are ever really easy...). I'm just south of the NC border in Georgia and was planning on salamanders tomorrow as well....
- October 2nd, 2010, 4:04 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Is the year over?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1748
Is the year over?
Highs tomorrow in mid-50's in Cherokee NC. Having most of my experience with snakes I know that the chances are slim to none finding one, but what about salamanders? I am kinda new with fieldherping salamanders, is it possible to find them in 50 degree weather? There is one snake I have found severa...
- September 5th, 2010, 6:01 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: What kind of Salamander is this?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1854
Re: What kind of Salamander is this?
Thanks everyone. I was thinking ocoee too, just wanted every one elses opinion. I will have more soon.
- September 4th, 2010, 6:55 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Saskatchewan herping
- Replies: 22
- Views: 5542
Re: Saskatchewan herping
The landscape their looks incredible! I can only imagine how awesome the sunrise/sunsets are. Real nice to see some mammals too, thanks for sharing.
Derek
Derek
- September 4th, 2010, 5:18 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Question about Eastern Box Turtle?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2736
Re: Question about Eastern Box Turtle?
Haha! That was good Ninja.
- September 4th, 2010, 5:05 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: What kind of Salamander is this?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1854
Re: What kind of Salamander is this?
I sometimes wonder if even herpetologist can make positive ID's on desmognathus. I also wonder if it is melanistic or just old?
- September 4th, 2010, 3:46 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: What kind of Salamander is this?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1854
What kind of Salamander is this?
Pretty sure it is Desmongnathus except head shaped somewhat differant than others in the family. Found it in Macon Co. NC. Tail is round but looks regenerated if that makes a differance.
A positive ID would really be appreciated.
Derek
A positive ID would really be appreciated.
Derek
- September 4th, 2010, 3:14 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Question about Eastern Box Turtle?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2736
Re: Question about Eastern Box Turtle?
I appreciate all the responses. I released her about 1000' from point of capture in a vacant lot this morning. Who knows, maybe she was headed there. Herp Ninja, I was one step ahead of you. I downloaded Google Earth this morning and zoomed in on the area to check for spots. Worked out real well. Go...
- September 3rd, 2010, 5:57 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Question about Eastern Box Turtle?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2736
Re: Question about Eastern Box Turtle?
So you think it will be safe to relocate this late in the year? We probally will not see our first freeze till December here in SC.
- September 3rd, 2010, 2:10 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Question about Eastern Box Turtle?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2736
Question about Eastern Box Turtle?
I saved an adult box turtle this morning crossing a very busy road. I tried to release it in the area that I caught it but the whole area is completely urban. I was thinking it may have been someones pet but it stayed completly sealed in his shell for a good 15 minutes. The question I have is can I ...
- August 24th, 2010, 7:00 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Hello from Virginia
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2179
Re: Hello from Virginia
Hey Derek, There are many reptile shows that hit the east coast. You can get captive bred kingsnakes for next to nothing. Captive born animals are normally clean, free of parasites. Wild caught animals have parasites and the stress of captivity normally cause the parasite to get out of control. Eith...
- August 23rd, 2010, 7:20 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: You can find some cool herps in Iowa....
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2183
Re: You can find some cool herps in Iowa....
Beautiful shots of a beautiful animal! Back in June we, my family, drove from SC to Yellowstone NP. Great time. We took differant routes on the way there and home. On the way home we drove all the way through Iowa. We did not expect much but thought it was a very nice state. The rolling green grassl...
- August 12th, 2010, 11:59 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: A Rather Impressive Birding Pituophis Account
- Replies: 47
- Views: 8995
Re: A Rather Impressive Birding Pituophis Account
Very Cool! I use to catch Rat Snakes under bridges. How they can get to those nest is beond me, but they do. The ones they cant get to they wait for the bird to fall out during its first flight. About two months ago I went back to bridge I use to visit to catch a rat snake for photos. What I found w...
- August 11th, 2010, 6:20 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: A day in the Smokies
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1676
Re: A day in the Smokies
Thanks.ahockenberry wrote:Absolutely perfect photos and posing of the salamanders !
Plethodon is easy to photograph. The little duskies are a handfull, very jumpy.
- August 11th, 2010, 4:55 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Smoky Mountains Salamander IDs
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2595
Re: Smoky Mountains Salamander IDs
My thought on #8 is Hemidactylium scutatum If you are looking at the coloration it is a dead on match with Hemidactylium scutatum. Look at the eyes. With hemidactylim you can clearly see a pupil, plethodon dorsalis has the big black eyes. Also note the length of tail. Hemidactylim has a very long t...
- August 11th, 2010, 4:34 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Smoky Mountains Salamander IDs
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2595
Re: Smoky Mountains Salamander IDs
Hey Matt, I did a little research and this is what I came up with. I guess you were meaning Gatlinburg TN? I have seen a couple from that same area, around Roaring Fork? Here is the distribution of Plethodon dorsalis. http://amphibiaweb.org/cgi-bin/amphib_query?query_src=aw_lists_genera_&special...
- August 11th, 2010, 1:01 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Smoky Mountains Salamander IDs
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2595
Re: Smoky Mountains Salamander IDs
It is nice to see that I am not the only having troubles with the Duskies.
#8 is Plethodon dorsalis dorsalis.
#8 is Plethodon dorsalis dorsalis.
- August 11th, 2010, 6:06 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: A day in the Smokies
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1676
Re: A day in the Smokies
John, I am a nut for anything that takes in or gives out oxygen. That spider orchid is sweet.
Viridovipers, I was thinking that 2,3 and 7 were ocoee too. And just noticed that #1 has a much longer snout than the others, so I will have to look into that.
Viridovipers, I was thinking that 2,3 and 7 were ocoee too. And just noticed that #1 has a much longer snout than the others, so I will have to look into that.
- August 11th, 2010, 5:56 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: A day in the Smokies
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1676
Re: A day in the Smokies
Matt, I searched an area about 15 miles long. It was basically a roadside search. Plethodon metcalfi and Plethodon jordoni are found together in this area. I only find them together above 4500' and have only found jordoni below 4500'. And, I do find them TOGETHER quite frequantly. In that area I hav...
- August 10th, 2010, 3:54 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Ontario wilderness herps
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2833
Re: Ontario wilderness herps
I love the last two leopards and the mink frog. Thanks for sharing.
- August 10th, 2010, 3:34 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: A day in the Smokies
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1676
A day in the Smokies
A couple weeks ago I spent the day in the Smokies. I went in the hopes to find my first Yellow Fringed Orchid. I always seem to miss the couple weeks when the orchid is in bloom. I was hoping I timed it right this time. However, it was a perfect day for salamanders so one way or the other I knew I w...
- August 10th, 2010, 10:55 am
- Forum: Image Lab
- Topic: What's in your camera bag?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 7869
Re: What's in your camera bag?
Chris explained to me what I was doing wrong, so I think I got it now. Thank you Chris and Bill.
Sorry for derailing your post Bill. And the last shot you posted makes me want to go out and get the 24-85mm. The colors and sharpness are incredible.
Sorry for derailing your post Bill. And the last shot you posted makes me want to go out and get the 24-85mm. The colors and sharpness are incredible.
- August 10th, 2010, 5:10 am
- Forum: Image Lab
- Topic: What's in your camera bag?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 7869
Re: What's in your camera bag?
Thank You Bill. I will give it a try. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=11227117 I have tried it several times. I went to website and clicked on picture I wanted. When picture came up I copied whole address from address bar. I then clicked on Img button here and pasted address between the 's. ...
- August 9th, 2010, 7:02 pm
- Forum: Image Lab
- Topic: Seeking Input
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3369
Re: Seeking Input
Hey Dave, I know nothing about the Pentax X-90. Pentax is a good name brand so I am sure you would like it. A very good P&S in the same price range is this one http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/639338-REG/Panasonic_DMC_FZ35K.html Here is a review http://www.dpreview.com/news/0907/09072704pan...
- August 9th, 2010, 4:23 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Oh no! The report was right!
- Replies: 17
- Views: 4132
Re: Oh no! The report was right!
I don't see why you shouldn't enter it in the database, I mean it was found "in the wild." When I find a gopher snake or a king snake here I don't check to make sure it is a wild snake I just enter it. That one is obviously an escaped pet, input it and just put in the comments that it is ...
- August 9th, 2010, 3:55 pm
- Forum: Image Lab
- Topic: What's in your camera bag?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 7869
Re: What's in your camera bag?
I think the equipment does matter. I have had point and shoot cameras and they just do not give you the flexability of an SLR. At times I have got some good shots with a P&S and I have seen many awesome shots here with them. I just find I get much more keepers with the SLR. I do believe that whe...
- August 6th, 2010, 12:41 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Big AZ post! (DUW)
- Replies: 39
- Views: 12961
Re: Big AZ post! (DUW)
Nice finds, never get tired of Oxybelis and Phyllorhynchus.
- July 31st, 2010, 4:45 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Snake Road/LaRue Road repaired.
- Replies: 17
- Views: 4022
Re: Snake Road/LaRue Road repaired.
Wow, that is nice, looks like I should go in the fall.
Thanks
Thanks
- July 30th, 2010, 8:59 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Snake Road/LaRue Road repaired.
- Replies: 17
- Views: 4022
Re: Snake Road/LaRue Road repaired.
I have been wanting to get some landscape photos of the cypress swamps at Cache River SNA for a while. I see that it is not that far from Snake Road. Now I have more to see when I make that trip. Thanks for the info.