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by dthor68
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 ...
by dthor68
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...
by dthor68
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...
by dthor68
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...
by dthor68
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/...
by dthor68
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.
by dthor68
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
by dthor68
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...
by dthor68
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.
by dthor68
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.
by dthor68
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!
by dthor68
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...
by dthor68
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...
by dthor68
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.
by dthor68
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...
by dthor68
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!
by dthor68
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...
by dthor68
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.
by dthor68
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...
by dthor68
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...
by dthor68
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 ...
by dthor68
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....
by dthor68
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...
by dthor68
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.
by dthor68
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
by dthor68
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.
by dthor68
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?
by dthor68
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.

Image

A positive ID would really be appreciated.

Derek
by dthor68
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...
by dthor68
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.

Image
by dthor68
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 ...
by dthor68
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...
by dthor68
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...
by dthor68
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...
by dthor68
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

ahockenberry wrote:Absolutely perfect photos and posing of the salamanders !
Thanks.

Plethodon is easy to photograph. The little duskies are a handfull, very jumpy.
by dthor68
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...
by dthor68
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...
by dthor68
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.
by dthor68
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.
by dthor68
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...
by dthor68
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.
by dthor68
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...
by dthor68
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.

Image


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.
by dthor68
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. ...
by dthor68
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...
by dthor68
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 ...
by dthor68
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...
by dthor68
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.
by dthor68
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
by dthor68
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.