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by Cole Grover
January 6th, 2013, 8:51 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: southern Ohio, 2012
Replies: 15
Views: 6513

Re: southern Ohio, 2012

Cole, I do have the larva raising archived: http://www.ohio.edu/people/brune/larvae-08/larvae-08.html Just for the record, that, and many other things are here: http://www.ohio.edu/people/brune/ Yeah! That's exactly what I was looking for. Thanks, Carl. I remember going through your other trip repo...
by Cole Grover
January 3rd, 2013, 2:56 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: A Little Bit of Utah
Replies: 23
Views: 5799

Re: A Little Bit of Utah

Rockin' post, Thomas! That's one hell of a season. I dig the milk and the happy kid photos especially.

-Cole
by Cole Grover
January 3rd, 2013, 10:14 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Klein Karoo and Eastern Cape , South Africa PHOTO HEAVY.
Replies: 4
Views: 3644

Re: Klein Karoo and Eastern Cape , South Africa PHOTO HEAVY.

Phenomenal. Love the Bitis and Hyperolius, but everything was superb. The habitat shots are rockin'.

-Cole
by Cole Grover
January 3rd, 2013, 9:59 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: southern Ohio, 2012
Replies: 15
Views: 6513

Re: southern Ohio, 2012

Holy balls... THAT's a post! The Green Snake shots and colorful Heterodon are top-notch. I really dig the larval Caudate shots and that glowing-red Pseudotriton , too. I remember a post some years back where you'd raised a few larvae and photographed their progression. You don't have that archived s...
by Cole Grover
January 3rd, 2013, 9:52 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Repost from CA forum
Replies: 2
Views: 982

Re: Repost from CA forum

Pretty cool stuff, Robert. I can't tell you how jealous I am that your "cold" temperatures right now are warmer than what we expect to see for an "unseasonably warm" day up here this time of year! I dig the color variation in those Pseudacris.

-Cole
by Cole Grover
January 3rd, 2013, 9:50 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: I guess this counts (Ca repost)
Replies: 7
Views: 1713

Re: I guess this counts (Ca repost)

Pretty cool to have stuff like that in your yard, Jim. Between those and the Xantusia , you've got a little slice of heaven. I seem to remember you mentioning Phrynosoma , too. Any "yard habitat" shots you'd be willing to share (nothing that gives away your address or anything, obviously)....
by Cole Grover
January 1st, 2013, 10:17 am
Forum: Herpetoculture Forum
Topic: Scarlet King eggs
Replies: 99
Views: 50994

Re: Scarlet King eggs

Those things are killer, Jim. Be thankful you've got them around!

-Cole
by Cole Grover
January 1st, 2013, 10:16 am
Forum: Herpetoculture Forum
Topic: Tangerine Hondurans Hatching
Replies: 17
Views: 5118

Re: Tangerine Hondurans Hatching

Gerry, Interesting info and heartbreaking all at the same time. Were you in the Tikal area when you found the milks? Any photos you'd be willing to dig up or either the specimens or the habitat?! This guy would be super greatful! Lampropeltis triangulum polyzona and L. t. abnorma (in the sense of Wi...
by Cole Grover
December 31st, 2012, 1:39 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Coldest day you have ever found a herp?
Replies: 56
Views: 12987

Re: Coldest day you have ever found a herp?

Ambystoma mavortium. Five animals found in a well vault. 12 degrees Fahrenheit at the surface, though considerably colder with the wind chill. Temperature inside the well vault was probably hovering around freezing.

-Cole
by Cole Grover
December 31st, 2012, 1:36 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: New Chapter Officers!
Replies: 8
Views: 1507

New Chapter Officers!

I'd just like to throw out a big, "Congrats!" to our new Rocky Mountain Chapter Officers! Here's looking forward to a year of growth, improvement, and opportunity :beer:

-Cole
by Cole Grover
December 31st, 2012, 12:56 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: A SF County Record and a City Lifer for December
Replies: 24
Views: 3087

Re: A SF County Record and a City Lifer for December

Zach_Lim wrote:you guys have milksnakes which I yearn to find one day!
Road trip?
Zach_Lim wrote:as well as their seasonal Sleighe'r -amazing taste, lots of alcohol, and great name
We couldn't agree more. In fact, Sleigher is on my list of things to pick up on my way home from work this evening. :beer:

-Cole
by Cole Grover
December 31st, 2012, 9:59 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: A SF County Record and a City Lifer for December
Replies: 24
Views: 3087

Re: A SF County Record and a City Lifer for December

Nice post, Zach! You're lucky to still be able to herp down there this time of year. Man, do I wish we had that sort of Caudate diversity up here. Aneides is one sweet genus. I'm glad these posts are ending up on "THE" Forum, too - I'd certainly miss them if they were stuck in a NAFHA chap...
by Cole Grover
December 29th, 2012, 11:42 am
Forum: Herpetoculture Forum
Topic: Milksnake Photos for Gerry (...and anyone else who cares)
Replies: 10
Views: 3036

Re: Milksnake Photos for Gerry (...and anyone else who cares

Chris, I know! Let's see what this spring brings as far as moisture. 2012 was a rough year for herps in general, milks included, for this part of the country. Brad, That's a captive bred "Blazing" line animal. He's an adult and is in Dell's collection. The "Blazing" line of Cherr...
by Cole Grover
December 28th, 2012, 12:15 pm
Forum: Herpetoculture Forum
Topic: Milksnake Photos for Gerry (...and anyone else who cares)
Replies: 10
Views: 3036

Re: Milksnake Photos for Gerry (...and anyone else who cares

Gerry, Thanks, amigo! You just let me know when you're ready... Either Dell or I will have something that pleases you, almost guaranteed. Yes, you're right about that rock, too. It's a piece of local sandstone with a high iron content. We've got some pretty neat geology around here. BrianC, Thanks! ...
by Cole Grover
December 28th, 2012, 7:51 am
Forum: Herpetoculture Forum
Topic: Milksnake Photos for Gerry (...and anyone else who cares)
Replies: 10
Views: 3036

Milksnake Photos for Gerry (...and anyone else who cares)

Here are a couple of "quintessential" Pale Milksnake (L. t. multistrata) photos, mostly of animals in my collection, but some from the field. Just as a disclaimer, lots of the photos were taken by my buddy (and fellow Milk-Head) Dell Despain... his photos are better than mine. Cherry Count...
by Cole Grover
December 28th, 2012, 7:26 am
Forum: Herpetoculture Forum
Topic: Scarlet King eggs
Replies: 99
Views: 50994

Re: Scarlet King eggs

Jim,

What species are those in your area?

Thanks,
-Cole
by Cole Grover
December 28th, 2012, 7:10 am
Forum: Herpetoculture Forum
Topic: Scarlet King eggs
Replies: 99
Views: 50994

Re: Scarlet King eggs

Gerry, Thanks! Yeah - on that particular animal, the bands have remained pretty white. On one of its siblings that I also held back, however, they've "newsprinted" up quite a bit. Interestingly enough, as I'm sure you've noticed, "newsprinting" or off-white banding doesn't always...
by Cole Grover
December 27th, 2012, 9:59 am
Forum: Herpetoculture Forum
Topic: Scarlet King eggs
Replies: 99
Views: 50994

Re: Scarlet King eggs

Russ, Glad to see those things doing so well for you! I knew they would though, with your experience rearing other "difficult" species. The last few of my triangulum hatchling lizard "hold-outs" from this year are finally on scented. It's a good feeling getting the little guys to...
by Cole Grover
December 24th, 2012, 5:55 pm
Forum: Herpetoculture Forum
Topic: Rubber Boas?
Replies: 18
Views: 6148

Re: Rubber Boas?

dery wrote:Thanks Cole.
Sorry- I read your post as sarcasm, considering the history of field herpers and umbricata around these
Parts. Wasn't trying to be a dick.

Cole
by Cole Grover
December 24th, 2012, 12:25 pm
Forum: Herpetoculture Forum
Topic: Rubber Boas?
Replies: 18
Views: 6148

Re: Rubber Boas?

dery wrote:northern or southern rubber??
:lol: :lol: :lol:
by Cole Grover
December 23rd, 2012, 7:25 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: End of the Year Milkathon!
Replies: 28
Views: 7561

Re: End of the Year Milkathon!

Bad-ass post. Since Dell and I see most of the same milks, I'll try to post a few he hasn't shared. Carbon Co., MT http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q6/colegrover/Carbon%20County%20Pales/DSCF1610-1.jpg Yellowstone Co., MT http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q6/colegrover/Yellowstone%20County%20Pales...
by Cole Grover
December 20th, 2012, 3:32 pm
Forum: Herpetoculture Forum
Topic: Help anyone???
Replies: 22
Views: 3256

Re: Help anyone???

not trying to start some philosophical back-and-forth, i'm just saying that this is how i feel. I get ya, Ben. Can't agree with it, but I get ya. That's a pretty common stance 'round these parts, so the idea isn't foreign. I for one had no clue when I met up with the guy that she was sick he didn't...
by Cole Grover
December 20th, 2012, 9:00 am
Forum: Herpetoculture Forum
Topic: Help anyone???
Replies: 22
Views: 3256

Re: Help anyone???

No offense to you darkness personally at all but the tallying up of costs, in some kind of justifying balance, is the cause of alot of suffering. The snake, or lizard Cost 'This' much. And the food cost 'This' much. So they dont deserve any more money being spent 'On Them'. I also notice in many ca...
by Cole Grover
December 17th, 2012, 3:11 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: 2012 SALAMANDERAMA!!!! ID's Needed DUW
Replies: 14
Views: 3982

Re: 2012 SALAMANDERAMA!!!! ID's Needed DUW

Dude, nice post! I wish we had more caudate diversity out here in Montana, but it sure makes me appreciate seeing posts chalk full of them even more! I really dig the various Plethodon species, Pseudotriton , and H emidactylum . The happy kid + fish bowl with larva = awesome. Again, nice post! -Cole
by Cole Grover
December 14th, 2012, 12:53 pm
Forum: Herpetoculture Forum
Topic: Rubber Boas?
Replies: 18
Views: 6148

Re: Rubber Boas?

Chris,

Yeah, cooling them for a few months works wonders if they won't eat right off the bat. They come out prepared for winter, so sometimes it's best to let Nature take over.

-Cole
by Cole Grover
December 14th, 2012, 9:01 am
Forum: Herpetoculture Forum
Topic: Rubber Boas?
Replies: 18
Views: 6148

Re: Rubber Boas?

Those are looking good, Chris! Glad they've done well for you! I only produced a few this year, but they were big, fatties.

-Cole
by Cole Grover
December 4th, 2012, 4:24 pm
Forum: Invertebrate Forum
Topic: Scorpion, Imperial County, CA
Replies: 8
Views: 2688

Re: Scorpion, Imperial County, CA

spiltbeerpirate wrote:It came from a high sand area of Imperial County.
That would be significant, yes. Scorpions can be amazingly habitat-specific.

-Cole
by Cole Grover
December 4th, 2012, 2:58 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Utah Milksnake Habitat
Replies: 45
Views: 13853

Re: Utah Milksnake Habitat

I heart this post. Great stuff, guys.

-Cole
by Cole Grover
December 4th, 2012, 12:19 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Rosy Boas
Replies: 25
Views: 6131

Re: Rosy Boas

Killer post, Brian! "Brian Finds" might be a better name for you... I dig the variety, man. Having seen Charina bottae, I feel like I NEED to see Lichanura in the wild. NEED!

-Cole
by Cole Grover
December 4th, 2012, 12:08 pm
Forum: Invertebrate Forum
Topic: Scorpion, Imperial County, CA
Replies: 8
Views: 2688

Re: Scorpion, Imperial County, CA

It could be the angle, but the telson looks too narrow for Hadrurus and the legs too long and splayed to the sides. I'd look into Paruroctonus and Smeringurus species. Just going on the photos alone, I'd guess it's Smeringurus mesaensis . Regardless, I'm about 110% sure it isn't a Caraboctonid, but ...
by Cole Grover
December 4th, 2012, 10:51 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Nominations for 2013 officers
Replies: 12
Views: 2236

Re: Nominations for 2013 officers

Thanks, guys. Nomination accepted.

Here are my nominations and/or seconds:

Tim W. - President

Josh D. - VP

Jimi G. - Conservation Officer

Bryan H. - Education Specialist

Josh E. - Secretary

Jeremy W. - IBM
by Cole Grover
December 1st, 2012, 2:38 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: 2012 highlights
Replies: 10
Views: 2723

Re: 2012 highlights

Cool post! That's one hell of a way to spend a semester off!

I dig the Croc shots, the birds, that golden eyelash viper, and the sloth skull the most. Your "Lampropeltis" is an Erythrolamprus, but still bad-ass.

-Cole
by Cole Grover
November 27th, 2012, 7:05 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Keys Mole Skinks
Replies: 16
Views: 3773

Re: Keys Mole Skinks

Tim,

I actually have looked at the SE Chapter form a couple of times, but not very often. I do, however, oogle over a particular Shrike painting at Dell's place from time to time. Last night was one of those times. So was Saturday. I dig your work, Tim.

-Cole
by Cole Grover
November 27th, 2012, 7:24 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: 2012 Caudata
Replies: 19
Views: 3639

Re: 2012 Caudata

The caudate diversity in the mesic, eastern half (or so) of this country is mind blowning. Truly. Excellent smattering of species, Kyle.

-Cole
by Cole Grover
November 27th, 2012, 7:22 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: 2012 some east coast snakes
Replies: 16
Views: 4221

Re: 2012 some east coast snakes

Another killer post, Kyle! I've enjoyed all of the herp groups you've posted.

That Seminatrix is rockin', and being a Lampro-dork, I especially dig the kings and milks, too. That "ratsnake kink" is something that a herper never forgets once he/she's seen it. Pretty cool stuff.

-Cole
by Cole Grover
November 27th, 2012, 7:17 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Of Herps, Herpers, Habitat and Such - 2012
Replies: 27
Views: 5440

Re: Of Herps, Herpers, Habitat and Such - 2012

Good stuff, Kyle! I dig the "herpers herping" shots about as much as the habitat shots. You guys "Back East" have some great greenery. Lots different than out here in The West and always fun to see.

That clown is creepy as hell.

-Cole
by Cole Grover
November 27th, 2012, 7:09 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Keys Mole Skinks
Replies: 16
Views: 3773

Re: Keys Mole Skinks

Love the skinks, Tim. Man, those things are wild! Glad you put them up here - this is the kind of stuff we missed seeing when it was only posted in the NAFHA forums.

-Cole
by Cole Grover
November 27th, 2012, 7:06 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Many favorites from 2012
Replies: 40
Views: 13249

Re: Many favorites from 2012

Phenomenal, Jeff! I love the habitat shots, the kids herping, the Lampros, Crotes, Iguana , Ctenosaura , and certainly the Anaxyrus exsul (bad-ass), Hydromantes , and just about everything else. Was Oaxaca for work or play? Any more shots from down there you'd be willing to share? Thanks for putting...
by Cole Grover
November 27th, 2012, 7:01 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Late season desert trip
Replies: 19
Views: 3784

Re: Late season desert trip

Nice post! Love the habitat shots - that looks like a nifty area! I also dig the Xantusia and the skinks. Of course, the Petrosaurus aren't bad, either! Keep the Southern California posts coming!

-Cole
by Cole Grover
November 21st, 2012, 8:25 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: The Ankle Biters Present: A Weekend Trip to Mexico (DUW)
Replies: 42
Views: 18979

Re: The Ankle Biters Present: A Weekend Trip to Mexico (DUW)

Kris,

Ah ha. I knew where you guys were, but didn't make a connection between the state and then, subsequently, the dog named after it.

-Cole
by Cole Grover
November 21st, 2012, 7:20 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: The Ankle Biters Present: A Weekend Trip to Mexico (DUW)
Replies: 42
Views: 18979

Re: The Ankle Biters Present: A Weekend Trip to Mexico (DUW)

Bad. Ass. I've been waiting for this post (= kick in the ribs) since you turds got back. I'm green with envy. There's so much to comment on that I'll have to just pick a few things. Habitat shots: Super cool stuff. I REALLY dig xerophyte plants, with cacti and Agave near the top of my List of Awesom...
by Cole Grover
November 14th, 2012, 12:24 pm
Forum: News
Topic: Bushnell business charged with snake trafficking
Replies: 2
Views: 2403

Re: Bushnell business charged with snake trafficking

Super interesting, Tim. I can't say that I'm surprised. The only thing that gets me is this quote: "Keszey and Macinnes are accused of taking the protected snakes, including the Eastern Indigo snake from the wild in New York and Pennsylvania and transporting them to Florida in 2007 and 2008 so ...
by Cole Grover
November 5th, 2012, 12:33 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: End of Season Report...
Replies: 23
Views: 7124

Re: End of Season Report...

Decent post, Chad! Bummer re: the DOR celaenops . You've had a killer season from the looks of it, though! Those suboc shots are cool - I'd love to see one of those. The silvery molossus is pretty badass, too. I really wish we could have hooked up when Dell and I were down in Kansas this spring. Wou...
by Cole Grover
October 15th, 2012, 3:56 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Best state to herp January?
Replies: 23
Views: 7445

Re: Best state to herp January?

Though it's not strictly a state , I'd recommend the territory of Puerto Rico. Stellar diversity, as cheap as (or cheaper than) S. Florida or California, should be plenty warm, no passport necessary (though you've probably already got one), they use the US dollar, etc. PR rocks. El Yunque http://i13...
by Cole Grover
September 5th, 2012, 1:43 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: SD
Replies: 30
Views: 6812

Re: SD

Right on! A little time recooping in front of the computer after a long weekend of tequila drinking down south, huh? :lol: Wish I'd been there... Love that Xantusia shot. Holy hell. The Hypsiglena with the icky Acari on its eye is pretty rockin', too. Pretty much the whole post, really. Word has it ...
by Cole Grover
September 5th, 2012, 10:27 am
Forum: Herpetoculture Forum
Topic: New ATB Litter 9/3/12
Replies: 9
Views: 2193

Re: New ATB Litter 9/3/12

Bad-ass! Those are awesome, Jason. I think I'll try to pair up a few of mine this winter.

How large (length and/or weight) is that big female? She looks like a monster. My largest is just over 6 feet or so in length, but I haven't had the courage to weigh her lately...

-Cole
by Cole Grover
September 5th, 2012, 10:12 am
Forum: Herpetoculture Forum
Topic: Ever do something dumb?
Replies: 4
Views: 1277

Re: Ever do something dumb?

Oh yeah. I had a female Pale Milksnake (~24" total length) kill and consume a male who was 4-5" longer than her (and nearly as stocky) while I had them together to breed. She kept him down for a few days before "giving him back" to me... ick. She was none the worse for wear, thou...
by Cole Grover
August 31st, 2012, 3:58 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Kentucky snakes 2012 to date
Replies: 32
Views: 14056

Re: Kentucky snakes 2012 to date

Kentucky has some of the nicest reds around. I would consider the snake in my original post to be an intergrade. This is a good example of a KY syspila. Uh, wow. That thing is amazing! I'm with you, Phil - the first animal is an intergrade, though it shows a lot of syspila phenotypically. Any other...
by Cole Grover
August 28th, 2012, 8:14 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Kentucky snakes 2012 to date
Replies: 32
Views: 14056

Re: Kentucky snakes 2012 to date

Wow! Stellar, Phil! I can't tell you how badly I need to make it down there to herp with you guys...

Love the timbers, the hogs, and that western KY syspila is mind-blowing. The pattern on that beast is unreal.

-Cole
by Cole Grover
August 24th, 2012, 7:24 am
Forum: Herpetoculture Forum
Topic: Some pics of my guys
Replies: 9
Views: 2278

Re: Some pics of my guys

Way cool. I used to breed Veiled Chameleons - they're awesome animals. Yours looks like a stud, too. That Gallotia is pretty sweet and I dig the White's Tree Frogs. I had an imported adult a long time ago for over 10 years. Tons of personality.

-Cole