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by DanW
June 23rd, 2012, 7:35 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Trans Pecos Round Two
Replies: 24
Views: 5465

Re: Trans Pecos Round Two

Awesome post. A lot of cool herps I hope to see one day.
by DanW
June 23rd, 2012, 7:27 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: A few Namibian reptiles
Replies: 14
Views: 5035

Re: A few Namibian reptiles

Keep them coming... can never see too many puff adder pictures
by DanW
June 23rd, 2012, 7:26 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Tiger Rattlesnake!
Replies: 8
Views: 2532

Re: Tiger Rattlesnake!

Very cool thanks for sharing
by DanW
June 23rd, 2012, 7:18 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Big Sand Mound, Field Day Herps
Replies: 6
Views: 1833

Re: Big Sand Mound, Field Day Herps

Looks like a great day!
by DanW
June 23rd, 2012, 7:16 pm
Forum: Bird Forum
Topic: Bird Photos from Bonaire
Replies: 5
Views: 5210

Re: Bird Photos from Bonaire

Wow those are some great pictures. The nightjar is very cool!
by DanW
June 23rd, 2012, 7:10 pm
Forum: Bird Forum
Topic: What bird is this? Edit: new bird added
Replies: 5
Views: 3072

Re: What bird is this? Edit: new bird added

Rufous-crowned Sparrow, Chipping would have a strong black eyeline.
by DanW
June 7th, 2012, 7:20 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: A REGAL time in Nevada (DUW)
Replies: 42
Views: 11633

Re: A REGAL time in Nevada (DUW)

Wow amazing trip and great pictures. Thanks for taking the time to write it all out.
by DanW
March 8th, 2012, 7:02 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Tiger Salamander
Replies: 6
Views: 1668

Re: Tiger Salamander

Ya, most tigers from Illinois could be featured in the ugliest herps thread lol.
by DanW
March 8th, 2012, 6:59 pm
Forum: Herpetoculture Forum
Topic: Phelsuma abbotti cheeki
Replies: 1
Views: 971

Phelsuma abbotti cheeki

A little guy, very fast geckos. Female on the underside of the bamboo. Just hatched three out no pictures of the little ones yet though, worried they will escape.

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by DanW
March 8th, 2012, 4:49 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Peepers
Replies: 7
Views: 2002

Re: Peepers

Peepers and Wood Frogs were still calling today. Don't think they are done yet.
by DanW
March 7th, 2012, 7:36 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Tiger Salamander
Replies: 6
Views: 1668

Re: Tiger Salamander

Wow you guys are quick. Illinois, Southern third of the state lol last week.
by DanW
March 7th, 2012, 7:29 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Tiger Salamander
Replies: 6
Views: 1668

Tiger Salamander

Female,

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by DanW
March 4th, 2012, 12:39 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Peepers
Replies: 7
Views: 2002

Peepers

Two pictures I took this week,

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by DanW
February 18th, 2012, 11:55 am
Forum: Herpetoculture Forum
Topic: My collection of Ball Pythons!
Replies: 20
Views: 5814

Re: My collection of Ball Pythons!

Nice collection, that Pastel ghost female looks great
by DanW
February 18th, 2012, 11:50 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Advice for a quick daytrip in the Chicago area
Replies: 16
Views: 2275

Re: Advice for a quick daytrip in the Chicago area

FYI Sandhill cranes are already migrating north and several flocks were reported in the Chicago region this week.
by DanW
January 31st, 2012, 10:59 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: jeffs moving tonight?
Replies: 11
Views: 2322

Re: jeffs moving tonight?

Carl's correct, opacum larvae and they do breed along the edges of some permanent woodland ponds.
by DanW
January 31st, 2012, 10:57 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Panama snake ID help please
Replies: 13
Views: 3015

Re: Panama snake ID help please

Two prefrontals and 15 dorsal rows at midbody, sounds good for T. barbouri
by DanW
November 19th, 2011, 9:53 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: A couple gray tree frogs
Replies: 3
Views: 1175

Re: A couple gray tree frogs

Taken this fall in Clinton Co.
by DanW
November 18th, 2011, 8:03 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Smooth Green Snake
Replies: 7
Views: 1992

Re: Smooth Green Snake

I took the picture on Dr. Phillips desk.
by DanW
November 18th, 2011, 8:01 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: A couple gray tree frogs
Replies: 3
Views: 1175

A couple gray tree frogs

A few frogs attracted to the bugs around a light.

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by DanW
November 18th, 2011, 7:53 pm
Forum: Fish Forum
Topic: Marbled Sand Goby (pet)
Replies: 1
Views: 2459

Marbled Sand Goby (pet)

Picked this guy up the other day at a local pet store that had no idea what it was. Worlds largest goby, has quite an appetite.

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by DanW
November 15th, 2011, 10:06 am
Forum: Herpetoculture Forum
Topic: Your oldest pet?
Replies: 22
Views: 5247

Re: Your oldest pet?

I have a 70+ year old female Three Striped Musk turtle. An old guy about 85 asked me to keep it for him because he was worried about what would happen to it when he passed away. His friend had collected it as an adult in Florida when they were 21.
by DanW
November 15th, 2011, 10:00 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Blandings Turtles and Bison Bones Update...
Replies: 4
Views: 2176

Re: Blandings Turtles and Bison Bones Update...

Very cool post, thanks for taking the time to share.
by DanW
November 15th, 2011, 9:58 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Smooth Green Snake
Replies: 7
Views: 1992

Re: Smooth Green Snake

Yep, only the second reported record since 1956.
by DanW
November 14th, 2011, 2:55 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Smooth Green Snake
Replies: 7
Views: 1992

Smooth Green Snake

This little fella was brought to me this fall for photo ID and scale clip. Not many of these guys cruising around Ford County.

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by DanW
November 10th, 2011, 7:49 pm
Forum: Herpetoculture Forum
Topic: Just wanted to share my new pet ball python
Replies: 4
Views: 1672

Re: Just wanted to share my new pet ball python

Nice looking bee and a great deal. I'd probably breed it with a mojave, but I'm biased as they are my favorite co-dom morph.
by DanW
November 10th, 2011, 7:45 pm
Forum: Herpetoculture Forum
Topic: A couple of 2011 snakes from my collection
Replies: 14
Views: 3588

Re: A couple of 2011 snakes from my collection

That angolan python is beautiful. Hope to get some of my own one day.
by DanW
November 10th, 2011, 7:42 pm
Forum: Herpetoculture Forum
Topic: Just a honduran milk I produced in 2007...
Replies: 21
Views: 6706

Re: Just a honduran milk I produced in 2007...

Amazing, I want one
by DanW
August 24th, 2011, 7:27 am
Forum: Herpetoculture Forum
Topic: Bredli Keepers
Replies: 29
Views: 8605

Re: Bredli Keepers

Thanks again, I really appreciate the detailed response and the pictures. They sure are beautiful snakes. I'm prepared for the long wait to maturity, it'll just make it more exciting when they finally breed. Your success with maternal incubation is amazing, may be something that I seriously consider...
by DanW
August 22nd, 2011, 5:13 pm
Forum: Herpetoculture Forum
Topic: Bredli Keepers
Replies: 29
Views: 8605

Re: Bredli Keepers

Thanks for all the info, the hatchling setups are a great idea. How big is that enclosure and how big are your snakes? What size did your female starting breeding? Wondering what your feeding them, and how you do it with two large snakes in one enclosure? These will be the biggest snakes I've owned ...
by DanW
August 21st, 2011, 4:18 pm
Forum: Bird Forum
Topic: What was your last lifer?...
Replies: 381
Views: 998849

Re: What was your last lifer?...

Buff-breasted Sandpiper in Central IL today.
by DanW
August 21st, 2011, 4:02 pm
Forum: Herpetoculture Forum
Topic: Bredli Keepers
Replies: 29
Views: 8605

Re: Bredli Keepers

Sounds awesome. Can't wait.
by DanW
August 20th, 2011, 10:42 pm
Forum: Herpetoculture Forum
Topic: Bredli Keepers
Replies: 29
Views: 8605

Bredli Keepers

Hey,

Looking into getting a pair of '09 Bredli. Was curious what people prefer for caging, heating, etc ?
Feel free to share any pics as well.

Thanks for any info
by DanW
July 18th, 2011, 5:34 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Frog ID
Replies: 15
Views: 3050

Re: Frog ID

I'd call it a bullfrog.
by DanW
July 17th, 2011, 6:21 pm
Forum: Herpetoculture Forum
Topic: Pines, Pythons and Boas
Replies: 14
Views: 3857

Re: Pines, Pythons and Boas

I agree with the rest those pines are sweet, the pine snake in photo 5 is spectacular. Bredli are awesome snakes too!
by DanW
July 17th, 2011, 6:17 pm
Forum: Herpetoculture Forum
Topic: Ball Python
Replies: 8
Views: 2645

Re: Ball Python

Here's to big healthy babies which will hopefully take big meals, ball python egg incubation is pretty easy I setup a broken mini fridge with heat tape and a thermostat.
My female dropped 7 eggs July 2
What did you breed her with?
by DanW
July 17th, 2011, 3:56 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Orange Box Turtle
Replies: 9
Views: 2709

Re: Orange Box Turtle

Unfortunately I'm also living in central Illinois for now.
by DanW
July 8th, 2011, 5:53 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Interesting little snake
Replies: 8
Views: 2016

Interesting little snake

Don't see these guys being posted very often, if only it had shed!

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by DanW
July 7th, 2011, 4:15 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Recent finds in the Great Lakes region
Replies: 15
Views: 3679

Re: Recent finds in the Great Lakes region

Nice shots, its hard not to find sauga's up there! Jealous of the porcupine never found a live one in Ontario.
by DanW
July 7th, 2011, 3:59 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: 19 Hours in San Diego County
Replies: 12
Views: 2307

Re: 19 Hours in San Diego County

Awesome post, looks like a lot of fun. Wish I had places remote enough I could herp here in the midwest and then just crash in a lawn chair till morning.
by DanW
July 6th, 2011, 9:14 pm
Forum: Herpetoculture Forum
Topic: Ball Python
Replies: 8
Views: 2645

Re: Ball Python

She dropped some big eggs!! would have liked a few more though
by DanW
July 6th, 2011, 9:11 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: A couple more...
Replies: 5
Views: 1407

A couple more...

Some random midwest shots Trapjaw http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6045/5907053608_8ca49e87d8_z.jpg Diamondbacked Watersnake http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5271/5907053576_3dc1b7e246_z.jpg Prairie King http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6031/5907022832_d2e69f25db_z.jpg Young http://farm7.static.flickr.com...
by DanW
July 6th, 2011, 8:59 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Orange Box Turtle
Replies: 9
Views: 2709

Re: Orange Box Turtle

One of many observed in Illinois this year. Nicest looking one I took a picture of.

Dan
by DanW
July 6th, 2011, 12:39 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Looking for a little guidance
Replies: 1
Views: 469

Looking for a little guidance

Howdy, I'm going to be working on the Mountain Warfare Training Center next week and should have some spare time. I will be lodging in Carson city, on my way in and out due to proximity to the airport, and have two nights in the Sonora Junction area. I've never been to this part of the country befor...
by DanW
July 5th, 2011, 9:23 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Quick trip to Southernmost Texas
Replies: 9
Views: 2624

Re: Quick trip to Southernmost Texas

Awesome stuff, that speckled racer is sweet.
by DanW
July 5th, 2011, 8:51 pm
Forum: Herpetoculture Forum
Topic: Ball Python
Replies: 8
Views: 2645

Ball Python

Have a few of these in my reptile room, found one of my big girls trying to hide something from me this weekend.

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Dan
by DanW
July 5th, 2011, 8:39 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Orange Box Turtle
Replies: 9
Views: 2709

Orange Box Turtle

Was going through from photo's from the spring and thought I'd share a picture of this handsome fella. Also, figuring out how to post photo's again.

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Dan
by DanW
February 1st, 2011, 6:32 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Costa Rica Help Needed
Replies: 19
Views: 3792

Re: Costa Rica Help Needed

Sent you a pm Mike.
by DanW
January 4th, 2011, 11:07 am
Forum: Bird Forum
Topic: Bird record keeping?
Replies: 2
Views: 2125

Re: Bird record keeping?

You should use ebird.