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by John Delgado
July 15th, 2015, 4:47 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Red Diamond 'Protected Species' Please Explain
Replies: 36
Views: 10114

Re: Red Diamond 'Protected Species' Please Explain

You can not legally Take a Red Diamond Rattlesnake, this includes killing or collecting. (62) Red diamond rattlesnake (Crotalus ruber): Limit: Zero (0) This regulation is clear. LIMIT is Zero If the limit is ZERO that means the "take" limit, including "killing" I am not sure why...
by John Delgado
July 15th, 2015, 2:37 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: How many times shoud I voucher the same rattlesnake?
Replies: 9
Views: 2840

Re: How many times shoud I voucher the same rattlesnake?

Great suggestions friends -- I'll go ahead and enter new voucher at each sighting, so my records show up on Google Earth with each set of pics form that particular sighting. I'll list previous sightings on each new sighting with Record Number reference. I have 'Closed' all records of Yogi as three o...
by John Delgado
July 14th, 2015, 11:09 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: How many times shoud I voucher the same rattlesnake?
Replies: 9
Views: 2840

How many times shoud I voucher the same rattlesnake?

I look for rattlesnakes in a specific area about 3 miles x 5 miles in a 65,000 acre BLM property. There is a den that I check from time to time ... and although I hike right by it 2 or 3 times a week I very rarely check it, and I have not, I will not ever touch a rattlesnake at this den site. The de...
by John Delgado
July 13th, 2015, 10:12 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Red Diamond 'Protected Species' Please Explain
Replies: 36
Views: 10114

Re: Red Diamond 'Protected Species' Please Explain

Thank you Jeff -- I understand now.
by John Delgado
July 12th, 2015, 6:37 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Red Diamond 'Protected Species' Please Explain
Replies: 36
Views: 10114

Red Diamond 'Protected Species' Please Explain

Friends ... I have a friend who is asking to define in detail the ststus of Red Diamond - Crotalus Ruber in Califonia... Now, I'll say this first -- You know me, I DO NOT believe in dispatching rattlesnakes, and I for sure DO NOT believe in collecting. I'm answering theses questions someone is askin...
by John Delgado
July 11th, 2015, 12:40 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Hiding in the open.
Replies: 4
Views: 2467

Re: Hiding in the open.

Golly dawwwg - that little feller's the size of a toothpick :lol:

HOW on earth did you see him anyways ...??? :shock:
by John Delgado
July 7th, 2015, 2:49 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Great Basin Rattlesnake yawn
Replies: 8
Views: 4350

Re: Great Basin Rattlesnake yawn

Hahaaa THAT ^^^ one is cool 8-)
by John Delgado
July 6th, 2015, 9:06 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Great Basin Rattlesnake yawn
Replies: 8
Views: 4350

Re: Great Basin Rattlesnake yawn

gbeck wrote:I use Photoshop, which has a timeline feature and the ability to export gifs. In this case, this is just three images that I put in a loop.
Okay - I have Photoshop ... I'll check it out, thanks ...

Very cool gif you made ... :beer:
by John Delgado
July 5th, 2015, 10:30 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Great Basin Rattlesnake yawn
Replies: 8
Views: 4350

Re: Great Basin Rattlesnake yawn

GREAT shot - GREAT gif :)

How do you make a gif out of digital images?
by John Delgado
July 3rd, 2015, 1:24 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Help HerpMapper meet its goal - 60k by end of June
Replies: 8
Views: 4519

Re: Help HerpMapper meet its goal - 60k by end of June

Nice web site Chris ... I registered and uploaded 40 vouchers today. I'm new to field herping as of May 2014 -- Specific to rattlesnakes, but will voucher any snake, amphibian or lizard other than Western Fence or Sagebrush... I could voucher them, but I see at least 20 to 40+ almost every time I go...
by John Delgado
July 1st, 2015, 6:38 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Not the only one out looking for 'snakes'
Replies: 33
Views: 10989

Re: Not the only one out looking for 'snakes'

I am as afraid of finding a body in the woods as I am finding some people involved with a dead body(use your imagination). Also, given the history of drugs and smuggling in my state, every time I cruise remote coastal roads I worry I will run into drug smugglers. Not that long ago I think they woul...
by John Delgado
June 29th, 2015, 5:56 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: My first Zonata
Replies: 14
Views: 5826

Re: My first Zonata

Awesome find!! Seeing a zonata out crawling is a rush. That's one of the tougher "subspecies" to find. Much tougher than finding a Crotalus in that area. Thanks for sharing! FH Ah ya ... exacty...! :shock: The instant I saw it I just took a big gulp and stood there motionless for a spell....
by John Delgado
June 25th, 2015, 6:40 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: My first Zonata
Replies: 14
Views: 5826

Re: My first Zonata

Thanks Jimi ..., It's cool man, me being a rattlesnake jockey - I'm used to people looking at me funny :lol: And the 1:30 PM - 90° temp ... maybe it's my Native American blood (Apache) - my great grandmother was born in 1887, she was full blood Chiricahua. My family thinks that's why I'm infatuated ...
by John Delgado
June 25th, 2015, 3:01 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: My first Zonata
Replies: 14
Views: 5826

My first Zonata

Not the greatest pic in the world of a zonata ... but it's my FIRST zonata :) This Mountain King is located in the border line area of <edited out> ... wayyy up at about 2600 ft. elevation, miles from people or residential. Habitat vegetation consisting of pine trees, oak trees, madrone trees. Chapa...
by John Delgado
June 11th, 2015, 10:55 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Bitten - A Gallery of Horrors
Replies: 28
Views: 10360

Re: Bitten - A Gallery of Horrors

Bryan Hamilton wrote:LD50 is still a really valuable way compare toxicity across species. Its not perfect but its an important piece of information.
Thank you Bryan - duly noted, and I will have another look at LD50.
by John Delgado
June 11th, 2015, 9:23 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Bitten - A Gallery of Horrors
Replies: 28
Views: 10360

Re: Bitten - A Gallery of Horrors

Ya ... I would like to see a viable measure lethal dose chart, but apparently one does not exist to my knowledge. But what do I know ... I'm a noob :crazyeyes: There is a YouTube Channel by the name of ViperKeeper - Mr. Al Coritz said something like; "...lethal dose chart is hogwash ... look, c...
by John Delgado
June 10th, 2015, 8:34 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: I've seen it, you seen it ... we've all seen...
Replies: 58
Views: 30492

Re: I've seen it, you seen it ... we've all seen...

Here is a condensed article citing some of the interesting studies done by Greene, et al revealing some of the more elaborate behaviors exhibited by rattlesnakes and other snake species during partuition. Are these behaviors the product of a limbic brain? You decide… http://www.phschool.com/science...
by John Delgado
June 9th, 2015, 10:35 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Bitten - A Gallery of Horrors
Replies: 28
Views: 10360

Re: Bitten - A Gallery of Horrors

Those of us who work with venomous herps can't see pics like these too much ... I have made mistakes, close calls? - NO...! I have made mistakes that could have been not so good for me if the rattler decided to take advantage. BUT ... I will say this, just when you think you may be close, but you th...
by John Delgado
June 8th, 2015, 10:34 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: I've seen it, you seen it ... we've all seen...
Replies: 58
Views: 30492

Re: I've seen it, you seen it ... we've all seen...

Haha ... nice post VanSooy :lol:

Here's a man mimicking a ... a ... BIGGER bear...?!!!? :shock:

by John Delgado
June 7th, 2015, 10:01 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Bitten - A Gallery of Horrors
Replies: 28
Views: 10360

Re: Bitten - A Gallery of Horrors

Saved -- Thank you for posting :)
by John Delgado
June 6th, 2015, 8:40 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: I've seen it, you seen it ... we've all seen...
Replies: 58
Views: 30492

Re: I've seen it, you seen it ... we've all seen...

Sometimes I wonder if what we are seeing is a convergence of behaviors, and not actually mimicry. Like what comes first, the pit or the crote? And did rattlesnakes just take it to another level? And I wonder about the mechanics of the bones and associated ligaments and muscles - in a defensive mode...
by John Delgado
June 6th, 2015, 6:47 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: I've seen it, you seen it ... we've all seen...
Replies: 58
Views: 30492

Re: I've seen it, you seen it ... we've all seen...

Thank you -- Working on honing my editing skills, I'm such a noob :lol:

Need to get over being shy when narrating ... viewing that now, there is soooooo much more I could've explained about gopher snake mimicry.

Thanks again ... glad you enjoyed the video - jd :)
by John Delgado
June 5th, 2015, 6:16 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: I've seen it, you seen it ... we've all seen...
Replies: 58
Views: 30492

I've seen it, you seen it ... we've all seen...

I've seen it, you seen it ... we've all seen a gopher snake mimic a rattlesnake :) Here is a nice little fella, well actually he was about 5' long, very healthy Gopher Snake. I initially took several in situ shots of this guy soaking up some residual ground heat, and we was quickly alerted to me. I ...
by John Delgado
May 26th, 2015, 7:03 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Making Lemonade in New Mexico & Arizona - lots of pics
Replies: 60
Views: 32971

Re: Making Lemonade in New Mexico & Arizona - lots of pics

GREAT post --- Just wonderful.

Condolences to you for your mom ... you are a good son.

My FAV shot ... love, love, love, reallllllllllly love that Banded Rock Rattlesnake hangin' out with the Arizona Ridgenose Rattlesnake ...
by John Delgado
May 26th, 2015, 9:38 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: CA, OR, NV, AZ Rattlesnake herpers ... GET IN HERE...!!!
Replies: 8
Views: 3263

Re: CA, OR, NV, AZ Rattlesnake herpers ... GET IN HERE...!!!

Its definitely been slow with the cool wet weather. When things warm up I think there will be a lot of snakes moving in my area. Where is your area ... NOT exact ... generally speaking. NorCal, CenCal ... SoCal ... like that. John, In the last 30 days I've posted 3-4 each of atrox, cerastes, and py...
by John Delgado
May 25th, 2015, 6:16 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: CA, OR, NV, AZ Rattlesnake herpers ... GET IN HERE...!!!
Replies: 8
Views: 3263

CA, OR, NV, AZ Rattlesnake herpers ... GET IN HERE...!!!

You guys finding anything ... what's the deal ??? :crazyeyes: Almost every day for a month = NOTHING...! :( I check naherp almost daily, specifically above States, and I'm just NOT seeing anyone post rattlesnake vouchers. Oh sure ... one here, one there ... that's nothing. I'm looking at June for th...
by John Delgado
May 21st, 2015, 6:50 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Herping, travel, and gear
Replies: 40
Views: 15128

Re: Herping, travel, and gear

I just recently caught the herp bug about a year ago. I'm 59 years of age, field herping is very new to me. In fact, I never even heard the word 'herping' until a year ago ... TRUE story. I herp in Northern California, a 100 sq. mi. section of BLM land where I go and exercise my insatiable passion f...
by John Delgado
May 18th, 2015, 6:25 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Rattlesnake ID request
Replies: 5
Views: 2550

Re: Rattlesnake ID request

This rattlesnake species does NOT exist in Virginia. However, visually the previous posts are correct ... visually, of rather poor quality video (on purpose?) it is Prairie Rattlesnake - C. viridis However, if this is Virginia ... take a qualified herpetologist to the site and document the find. You...
by John Delgado
May 16th, 2015, 10:40 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Girl Scouts
Replies: 10
Views: 3687

Re: Girl Scouts

The pic of your son showing the troop a gopher snake is priceless ... GREAT shot :)
by John Delgado
April 24th, 2015, 12:43 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: My FIRST in situ photographs - POST YOURS
Replies: 33
Views: 12704

Re: My FIRST in situ photographs - POST YOURS

Nice job ^^^ I love EDB's - I may never see one in person, pics and video may be the nearest I ever get to one ... beautiful critters :thumb: --------------------------- So ... earlier this week I'm driving down off the mountain, it's about 5:00 PM, on my way home from a very successful day with my ...
by John Delgado
April 21st, 2015, 9:02 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: My FIRST in situ photographs - POST YOURS
Replies: 33
Views: 12704

Re: My FIRST in situ photographs - POST YOURS

This was about 1963 or 1964 . I was about 16. Electricity wasn't invented yet, so we had to watch TV by candle light. Think, if this Garter was alive, it would be over 50 years old! :oops: :roll: Eezus Keeeeeewrighst McGighan ... 1963 - 1964 ... any older than that and we'll be looking at hieroglyp...
by John Delgado
April 20th, 2015, 8:39 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: My FIRST in situ photographs - POST YOURS
Replies: 33
Views: 12704

Re: My FIRST in situ photographs - POST YOURS

chrish & VanSooy -- Haha ... really GREAT shots of the day back when, good to get some real Kodachrome in here for a change. Ya man ... They give us those nice bright colors, they give us the greens of summers, makes you think all the world’s a sunny day ... dang, I should write a song :mrgreen...
by John Delgado
April 18th, 2015, 8:47 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Morocco - april 2015
Replies: 19
Views: 10316

Re: Morocco - april 2015

Mr. Hakonsen, I am 59 years of age and new to field herping as of a year ago, just now learning about in situ photography. My camera is a Nikon D80 and learning how to use it is ... well ... I'll get there :) :lol: My wife and I are viewing your web site and we gasp at every shot. Thank you for taki...
by John Delgado
April 18th, 2015, 1:03 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: My FIRST in situ photographs - POST YOURS
Replies: 33
Views: 12704

Re: My FIRST in situ photographs - POST YOURS

Exactly - what MCHerper ^^^ said ... that one caught my eye too.
by John Delgado
April 18th, 2015, 12:29 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: My FIRST in situ photographs - POST YOURS
Replies: 33
Views: 12704

Re: My FIRST in situ photographs - POST YOURS

FANTASTIC John! Those are so much more interesting than the classic pissed-off rattlesnake pose. You'll have a blast following this path. My contribution is from 1988 (yikes!) - they barely had cameras in those days. http://i449.photobucket.com/albums/qq217/lamprophil/op%20collared%20lizard.jpg Mr....
by John Delgado
April 17th, 2015, 3:23 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Rattlesnake Handling YES or NO
Replies: 31
Views: 10178

Re: Rattlesnake Handling YES or NO

I DID IT...! - Yesterday I went out and took my FIRST EVER in situ rattlesnake photographs

Please go to THIS THREAD to see ---► http://www.fieldherpforum.com/forum/vie ... =2&t=21859
by John Delgado
April 17th, 2015, 3:20 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: My FIRST in situ photographs - POST YOURS
Replies: 33
Views: 12704

My FIRST in situ photographs - POST YOURS

Well - I did it ... yes, yes, yes ... I did it...! Readers, FHF Members ... please post your FIRST in situ photographs. I want to see your first time in situ pics. And please ... if you have any critique, DON'T be shy ... I'm a grown man and I can take constructive criticism, I am here to learn. Hel...
by John Delgado
April 15th, 2015, 10:31 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Rattlesnake Handling YES or NO
Replies: 31
Views: 10178

Re: Rattlesnake Handling YES or NO

Here is my opinion on the matter specifically concerning rattlesnakes. If a snake is encountered on the crawl and fleeing, as they usually are, I will handle it in order to get a photograph. If it is encountered and sitting still, there is no reason to disturb it usually. Simple as that. Ya ... bas...
by John Delgado
April 11th, 2015, 2:45 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Rattlesnake Handling YES or NO
Replies: 31
Views: 10178

Re: Rattlesnake Handling YES or NO

I'm new to herping as of May 2014 - And I am specific to rattlesnakes since I have a 2 mi x 3 mi area that is covered with rattlesnakes - and seems to be untouched. Last season I vouchered 13 subjects in a period of two months with absolutely no experience. Regardless of ones feelings on handling, ...
by John Delgado
April 7th, 2015, 12:01 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Rattlesnake Handling YES or NO
Replies: 31
Views: 10178

Re: Rattlesnake Handling YES or NO

JD Yes, I like the way it feels to handle a venomous snake. Yes I admire them and it does give me a sense of control. Thank you, I can see that this is similar to why I quit drinking in 1999. I believe that to overcome something, one NEEDS to be honest and admit the truth before that which one want...
by John Delgado
April 7th, 2015, 10:39 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Rattlesnake Handling YES or NO
Replies: 31
Views: 10178

Re: Rattlesnake Handling YES or NO

John, I think the question you have to ask yourself is "Why are you handling them?" I know of several answers to the question - 1. I need to physically handle the snake to get specific data for legitimate research (scale clips, DNA, measurements, venom, etc.) No, I am not a scientist, not...
by John Delgado
April 6th, 2015, 7:08 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Rattlesnake Handling YES or NO
Replies: 31
Views: 10178

Re: Rattlesnake Handling YES or NO

Even from a purely selfish perspective, you'll get better pictures if you don't manipulate the snakes, and years later when you look at your shots, they will bring back the memory of how you first saw the snake (which for many of us is the sweetest). Search for Brendan O'Connor and take a look at h...
by John Delgado
April 6th, 2015, 4:55 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Rattlesnake Handling YES or NO
Replies: 31
Views: 10178

Re: Rattlesnake Handling YES or NO

A License to handle rattlesnakes in California is NOT required. I am at this time of the mindset to NOT handle rattlesnakes this season, I am interested in the in-situ style of rattlesnake video and photography. I'm looking for pointers, confidence, reasons. And my question of 'is minimal handling' ...
by John Delgado
April 6th, 2015, 1:25 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Rattlesnake Handling YES or NO
Replies: 31
Views: 10178

Rattlesnake Handling YES or NO

In reference to this thread ---► Hanldling Wild Herps POLL http://www.fieldherpforum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=21776 However, this thread is specific to rattlesnake herpers I'm new to herping as of May 2014 - And I am specific to rattlesnakes since I have a 2 mi x 3 mi area that is covered w...
by John Delgado
April 5th, 2015, 2:58 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: spider-tailed horned viper documentary clip
Replies: 9
Views: 5442

Re: spider-tailed horned viper documentary clip

Ya - Seen that footage before, but never gets old. I can watch that a hundred times and still "ooo and ahhh" :lol: That viper lives in western Iran, border of Turkey and Iraq. Doubt if anyone willing to go there and study this amazingly fascinating creature ... end up on the 6:00 NEWS <gul...
by John Delgado
February 25th, 2015, 9:53 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Need Rattlesnake ID Please - VIDEO
Replies: 29
Views: 5676

Re: Need Rattlesnake ID Please - VIDEO

Porter wrote:
...It had to do with a girl, nuff said. (some of you know who.please don't post her name.thx) I was worried about her being embarrassed. Idk, she'd probably just laugh and call me sissy anyway :lol: my apologies John.
It's okay Porter, no harm done :)
by John Delgado
February 25th, 2015, 9:53 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Need Rattlesnake ID Please - VIDEO
Replies: 28
Views: 6180

Re: Need Rattlesnake ID Please - VIDEO

Porter wrote:
...It had to do with a girl, nuff said. (some of you know who.please don't post her name.thx) I was worried about her being embarrassed. Idk, she'd probably just laugh and call me sissy anyway :lol: my apologies John.
It's okay Porter, no harm done :)
by John Delgado
February 25th, 2015, 9:35 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Need Rattlesnake ID Please - VIDEO
Replies: 29
Views: 5676

Re: Need Rattlesnake ID Please - VIDEO

Thank you Brian -- Appreciate it very much.

jd
by John Delgado
February 25th, 2015, 9:35 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Need Rattlesnake ID Please - VIDEO
Replies: 28
Views: 6180

Re: Need Rattlesnake ID Please - VIDEO

Thank you Brian -- Appreciate it very much.

jd
by John Delgado
February 24th, 2015, 10:18 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Need Rattlesnake ID Please - VIDEO
Replies: 28
Views: 6180

Re: Need Rattlesnake ID Please - VIDEO

Can someone explain to me what's going on ^^^ please :shock: ATTN: Fundad or Owen ... or Scott Waters ... please explain what Mr. Porter is doing. I am NOT a fake profile -- I'll PM you or a Moderator my phone number if you want to call me ... I'm using my birth given name on this site and I am esta...