Never mind. They did come through finally and WOW! That is a fantastic post. Natalia is a real specimen for sure. THanks for sharing such an incredible post. I will be back on this for several more day to come.
Dave
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- January 8th, 2015, 7:59 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: 2013 and 2014 review. Slow years. CA, AZ, and a little St. L
- Replies: 10
- Views: 5254
- January 8th, 2015, 7:56 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: 2013 and 2014 review. Slow years. CA, AZ, and a little St. L
- Replies: 10
- Views: 5254
Re: 2013 and 2014 review. Slow years. CA, AZ, and a little S
Chad - that is an amazing experience and observation. Actually, I am glad you captured that with all of those pics. In a situation like that, one can not take enough of them. For some reason (probably my computer) many of the pics from this post did not show(?). THanks for sharing the 'mighty king' ...
- January 5th, 2015, 1:46 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Herping New Mexico, 2014 end of year report
- Replies: 10
- Views: 5873
Re: Herping New Mexico, 2014 end of year report
Josh - Congrats on the beautiful new edition of baby Kyle; That is as good as it gets brother. Love this post and especially that you included so many turtles. That Plains Black-headed snake is a pretty dang awesome little beast!!
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- January 5th, 2015, 1:11 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: 2014 Year in Review: IL, KS, MO, OK, TX
- Replies: 12
- Views: 8016
Re: 2014 Year in Review: IL, KS, MO, OK, TX
Chris - Nice looking cake btw. Such a kind gesture of family and happy 40th. Are all those Northern waters that dark from around there? Just curious. Great post.
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- January 5th, 2015, 1:01 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Favorite Observation of 2014
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3759
Re: Favorite Observation of 2014
Bryan - as John Steinbeck wrote of plans of mice and men. Well then, epic indeed because you could go to such location and wait...and wait....and wait. Right. Ha! But to have patience and expedite that plan is impressive as much as anything. Awesome! And that last pic with the shadowed silhouette is...
- January 5th, 2015, 12:53 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: New Years 2015 and the ever phallic Bipes
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5226
Re: New Years 2015 and the ever phallic Bipes
Myke - WoW! You did it man! What a find and what a specimen and a trip that I can imagine you'll relive many times. Great pics too by the way. Thanks for posting Bipes - a specie that I can not remember ever seeing posted here before on FHF???
Rock ON!
Dave
Rock ON!
Dave
- January 1st, 2015, 12:46 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Guyana-End of the Year wrap up (Warning LOTS OF IMAGES)
- Replies: 19
- Views: 10246
Re: Guyana-End of the Year wrap up (Warning LOTS OF IMAGES)
Amazing post Andrew. The False Coral and Slender legged frog are incredible, but the Bushmaster is the 'absolute' of all snakes. So much variation in coloration from the few specimens I have seen posted here on FHF. For such a well known snake, at least historically speaking, I can not think of but ...
- January 1st, 2015, 12:36 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Wet and wonderful Arizona 2014
- Replies: 10
- Views: 5065
Re: Wet and wonderful Arizona 2014
Ridge-nosed & Twinspots!!! WoW Kent, great post! Great captures and thanks for sharing.
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- January 1st, 2015, 12:30 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Year in Review PLUS
- Replies: 18
- Views: 6158
Re: Year in Review PLUS
Berkeley - What a perfectly crafted post. Beautiful shots of the myopic (floral especially) world that surrounds us but is often not appreciated. Love the many insect shots...they are really pretty. Congrats on that Green Salamander! Happy New Years!
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- January 1st, 2015, 12:20 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Better late than never....
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2542
Re: Better late than never....
Mulebrother - Great post! That pan shot of those Ouachitas is frameable! Just perfect. Not sure I have ever seen a coachwhip like that - That is just insane...looks like one of those crazy looking toy/rubber snakes I have seen at Walmart.
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- January 1st, 2015, 12:14 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: 2014 Arkansas Herping - Late July to THE END
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4674
Re: 2014 Arkansas Herping - Late July to THE END
Kaptainkory - Arkansas is indeed a magical place and your documentation of its herps is always so impressive and timely. The variation in those 'Variable' Ground snakes is always interesting. That W. Pyg is a real BEAUT!!! And the Ringed manders are always a treat to see. As others have said - love ...
- January 1st, 2015, 12:06 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Cal - Neva 2014
- Replies: 8
- Views: 6211
Re: Cal - Neva 2014
Epic post Jason! That second shot of the Alligator Lizard is really nice one. And that Sierra Mountain King is really something. I was going to comment on the age of that wheel barrow, and then I got to the end of the post...and well never mind. WoW. Those dry arid conditions out west really insures...
- December 20th, 2014, 12:58 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Slope aspect in relation to herp finds
- Replies: 36
- Views: 10540
Re: Slope aspect in relation to herp finds
Typically it seems here in Kentucky & Tennessee, that there is usually more canopy on the north slopes while south slope more open. Bethany's pics reflect this. You'll notice what I could identify as a least one American beech, yellow tulip trees and perhaps elms with the underforest of ferns - ...
- December 14th, 2014, 1:08 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Exploring Texas 2014: An East Texan forges new Trails (EOY)
- Replies: 27
- Views: 13488
Re: Exploring Texas 2014: An East Texan forges new Trails (E
Kyle!!! I think I just died and went to Texas!!!! Holy reptile! If I come back in the 'next life' as a snake, I would be honored to be photographed by you. This post is beyond ridiculous! I think you have captured these moments in the field as well as anyone possibly could. So impressed. In the past...
- December 14th, 2014, 12:52 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Slope aspect in relation to herp finds
- Replies: 36
- Views: 10540
Re: Slope aspect in relation to herp finds
That is a great paper Bryan. Lots of good points being made here and it really is interesting to take in eveyone's feedback to Bethany's excellent post. I have many of my own theories on this subject and will add them later when I have more time to articulate them into text. Great thread guys.
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- December 14th, 2014, 12:45 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: 2014 Year in Review: Tennessee, Texas, Georgia and Belize.
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3250
Re: 2014 Year in Review: Tennessee, Texas, Georgia and Beliz
Saunders - Looks like you had one heck of a busy and very fun summer. Your Queen snake shot is beautiful. Those Cave manders in those crevices are sweet and the two large Western Rats snakes between the leafy rocks is really nice as well. Thanks for sharing.
Dave
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- December 14th, 2014, 12:39 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: My real 2014 year in review...
- Replies: 16
- Views: 8069
Re: My real 2014 year in review...
That Massasauga in the grass shot is just perfect! Also love the rock rattlers within their cryptic domain. Beautiful work indeed. I noticed you go with some fat ISO's and little 'flash on'. Interesting. Thanks for sharing.
Dave
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- December 14th, 2014, 12:33 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Pa Timber at its finest.
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3774
Re: Pa Timber at its finest.
Snake on the Rocks!! Great observation and photo for sure davhug1
Rock ON!
Dave
Rock ON!
Dave
- December 14th, 2014, 12:31 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: AC Line-Spread or Cluster?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1150
Re: AC Line-Spread or Cluster?
MCHerper - Personally from my experience, I would go with a grouping/cluster of say four or five. The bad thing about plywood is that it is only good for a few seasons as the woody fibers held by glue will disintegrate to the point of oblivion. This is especially so in the eastern US. Good luck with...
- December 10th, 2014, 6:00 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: SF Bay Area- November 2014
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4242
Re: SF Bay Area- November 2014
Excellent post Zach! I would love to see a SF Red-striped Garter in person...that would be amazing. Great post sir.
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- December 10th, 2014, 5:56 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Snakes of 2014-Florida, Georgia and North Carolina Part 2
- Replies: 9
- Views: 6103
Re: Snakes of 2014-Florida, Georgia and North Carolina Part
Josh - great post again! There is just that something about seeing a snake in the road - or just even looking at a photograph of a snake in the road...gives me chills. You've got some excellent images here. Man, and that Gray Rat - what a specimen. Thanks for sharing.
Rock ON!
Dave
Rock ON!
Dave
- December 7th, 2014, 8:14 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: 2014 Anolis Proboscis
- Replies: 8
- Views: 5361
Re: 2014 Anolis Proboscis
Comment & Question: What a well named beast. What is the evolutionary adaptation or function of that 'proboscis' or snout??? If you know, please do tell.
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- December 7th, 2014, 8:12 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: 2014 Anolis Proboscis
- Replies: 8
- Views: 5361
Re: 2014 Anolis Proboscis
I have never seen anything remotely close to that! WoW. What an animal. Thanks for sharing this pic and please feel free to share your 'addiction' on FHF anytime.
Rock ON!
Dave
Rock ON!
Dave
- December 7th, 2014, 8:07 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: A few frogs from Selangor, Malaysia
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2259
Re: A few frogs from Selangor, Malaysia
Incredible images Kurt! Are you using 100mm on those first two? Love frogs and these are some amazing pics. Something to be proud of for sure.
Dave
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- December 7th, 2014, 7:51 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Jumping on the year review bandwagon
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4899
Re: Jumping on the year review bandwagon
That Hellbender shot is epic! Gator shot so well framed. Loved all of these...especially the RUN DMC pose. LoL. Would love to know the story behind that FL Pituophis...how it was found and conditions. That snake is really nice! Thanks for posting all of these excellent pics.
Dave
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Re: Year In Review
Well that Jersey chorus frog pic is awesome. Those Eastern Hoggers and black phased Timbers are very impressive. Just a beautiful post with fantastic photos all around Matt. Looks like you did lots of traveling in 2014. THanks for sharing this.
Dave
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- December 7th, 2014, 3:55 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: 2014 rocked! Florida, Illinois, Virginia, and good ol' Texas
- Replies: 20
- Views: 9523
Re: 2014 rocked! Florida, Illinois, Virginia, and good ol' T
Whoa! Well that was insane!!! Lined snakes, Rainbow, Indigo, Ringed manders, American Crocs and the most expressive Trans Pecos Rat I have ever seen. Loved that Alien too. Dang that is a lot of real estate you covered. I mean that is more places than I've been in a lifetime. I'm jealous!! But so hap...
- December 3rd, 2014, 4:35 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: summer 2014- Massasaugas and more
- Replies: 14
- Views: 7034
Re: summer 2014- Massasaugas and more
BILL - Yep, what York and Kent said, this post was indeed amazing with absolutely stunning images of both landforms and reptile specimens. That light D-back shot is a jaw dropper. I loved that rabbit as well and my favorites - the Spadefoot's doing what Spadefoot's do when the desert rains arrive. A...
- December 3rd, 2014, 3:27 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Asia Adventure Part 2: Borneo!
- Replies: 45
- Views: 20689
Re: Asia Adventure Part 2: Borneo!
Rupert - SENSORY OVERLOAD! That Dogtoothed Snake beastie is absolutely insane...among others! WoW! Thanks for sharing this amazing place and time with FHF. Rock ON!
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- December 3rd, 2014, 3:15 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: A Dream Come True in Borneo!
- Replies: 33
- Views: 18964
Re: A Dream Come True in Borneo!
Antonsrkn + Dragonsnake = Major Congrats! Who knew? Such an animal crawled and it has got to be one of the strangest looking snakes I have ever seen. Love the play by play of how you came across it as much as the pic. Thanks for sharing this magical jewel from Borneo with us.
Dave
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- December 3rd, 2014, 2:57 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: My Quest: Salamanders of the U.S. - Year 1
- Replies: 40
- Views: 19463
Re: My Quest: Salamanders of the U.S. - Year 1
MonarchzMan - Amazing post! Inspirational and spirited on so many levels. I have not been on this site in almost a year, and this is exceptional beyond anything I have ever seen on FHF. I will be back for seconds and thirds on this one.
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- December 3rd, 2014, 6:42 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Snakes of 2014-Florida and Georgia - Part 1
- Replies: 14
- Views: 8276
Re: Snakes of 2014-Florida and Georgia - Part 1
Epic post Josh! You've got some great shots. Sand SKink! Love that, man. Glass lizard on the crawl an awesome shot and pygmy doing the same - both well captured. I have never seen the American Croc in person....your so lucky. Still can not get over that FL Pituophis. Thanks for sharing.
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- December 3rd, 2014, 6:17 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: 2014 in review: The Midwest
- Replies: 14
- Views: 8227
Re: 2014 in review: The Midwest
Zach - WoW waaht an epic post! Those Kirtland's by the crawdaddy domes are sweeet! (great image). Red-cheeked sals really nice too. Love all the Jeff's and texanum/barbouri as well. But my favorite was the Red-ear Slider on ice. Great post.
Dave
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- December 3rd, 2014, 5:52 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Desmognathus (little brown jobs) ID's needed
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1693
Re: Desmognathus (little brown jobs) ID's needed
'Little Brown Jobs' works just fine for me. LoL
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- December 3rd, 2014, 5:48 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Arizona 2014 year in review pics
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4893
Re: Arizona 2014 year in review pics
Rothdigga - Loved the rattlesnake diversity there in Zona. Very well done. That little Short horned Lizard is too cute. Lightening strikes over the Santa Rita's so memorable from my experiences there back in late 1980's...no place on earth like 'IT'. Thanks.
Rock ON!
Dave
Rock ON!
Dave
- December 3rd, 2014, 5:38 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: The Catskills and Southern NY 2014
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4459
Re: The Catskills and Southern NY 2014
Great images from the Northeast ALex! Especially loved the Wood Frogs.. The part of KY that I live in is just at the distributional edge of the Wood frog, so when February breeding season comes in, I have to go east to find them. THis post gives me something to ponder for the next few months at leas...
- December 2nd, 2014, 7:58 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Fall in Sewanee
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3954
Re: Fall in Sewanee
Saunders - Great post! That Coachwhip is a really nice specimen indeed. Did you find that in TN??? And I would dare to say that if memory is correct, that is only the second Tennessee Cave Salamander I have ever seen posted on FHF. WoW what a find. Thanks for sharing.
Dave
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- December 2nd, 2014, 6:44 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: over a year of herping FL - DUW
- Replies: 7
- Views: 8268
Re: over a year of herping FL - DUW
Soulsurvivor - Love it! THose E. Corals are fantastic! Favorite shot is the Black Vultures chowing down on the dead floating gator. That is pretty neat and there is probably a good story about that photo capture you could probably tell. The big Crotalus are most impressive as well.
Dave
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- December 2nd, 2014, 6:02 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: A Tale of Two Lakes: A Spring Break Odyssey
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3242
Re: A Tale of Two Lakes: A Spring Break Odyssey
Josh Holbrook - those FL Pituophis are really something. That first specimen is really saddled - ALOT! I have not seen this to that degree in those southern populations. This is an awesome post for sure. Love it!
Rock ON!
Dave
Rock ON!
Dave
- December 2nd, 2014, 5:39 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: From central to Southern Florida...
- Replies: 14
- Views: 5243
Re: From central to Southern Florida...
That is some hard core fieldherping Mike. You sure got out alot! Great finds and as always I can never get enough of FLorida and all of it reptile and amphibian diversity.
Dave
Dave
- December 2nd, 2014, 5:19 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Year So Far in Florida (Updated)
- Replies: 27
- Views: 14798
Re: Year So Far in Florida (Updated)
Captainjack0000 - Loved the Ashy geck and big Iguana at the end of this post. FLorida Swamp snake and anery Mud are really cool. Seems like I have seen lots of these anery Mud Snakes (posted on FHF) from Florida over the years. Do you find them alot? I noticed the snout on that Musk Turtle is really...
- December 2nd, 2014, 5:03 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Finds from this year-Part 1-South Florida.
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4721
Re: Finds from this year-Part 1-South Florida.
Josh - THose south FL Waters are so impressive in both pattern and color variations. Great post! My favorite easily the last Barking Treefrog with that exceptional pattern. ALso loved the amplex Gastrophryne. Awesome pics Bro. Rock ON!
Dave
Dave
- December 2nd, 2014, 4:54 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: My year so far 2014
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1969
Re: My year so far 2014
repaphin - Very nice post. Love the third Riverside Cali image (atop board) shot. Beautiful Southwestern Speckled Rattlesnake shot. Lots of snakes and looks like you sure can find them. Great work and look forward to seeing more from the far western US. Rock ON!
Dave
Dave
- December 2nd, 2014, 4:32 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Spring 2014: Working the Iberian Peninsula
- Replies: 17
- Views: 8234
Re: Spring 2014: Working the Iberian Peninsula
Matthisjs - WoW! As always. Such splendid specimens and beautifully well framed captures. You always raise the bar with both macro & breath taking panoramic shots. That Portuguese Fire Salamander is really unique. The Iberian Spadefoot and Lataste's Viper I had never seen until this post. They a...
Re: My Year
My, my JIM! What a post sir. Lizard diversity so impressive out there - Chucks, Collard's so colorful, Coast hornd's and Desert gecks to boot. You guys are so lucky. My favorite though - a 'gummy' lizard' Ensatina - What a find! Thanks for sharing.
Dave
Dave
- May 3rd, 2014, 10:56 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Spring in Tennessee
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1418
Re: Spring in Tennessee
Saunders - Yep, what Bethany said. Love that Queen Snake! All your pics tight and right. Congrats on the (Lifer) Four-toed mander.
Rock ON!
Dave
Rock ON!
Dave
- May 3rd, 2014, 10:50 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Alaskan Emergence
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4019
Re: Alaskan Emergence
Very Nice!
- May 3rd, 2014, 10:49 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: A few central Ontario early season finds....
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3071
Re: A few central Ontario early season finds....
CM - Love your pics. That Northern Watersnake totally rocks!
Rock ON!
Dave
Rock ON!
Dave
- May 3rd, 2014, 10:42 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: April as I Saw It (Same as CA Forum Post)
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2413
Re: April as I Saw It (Same as CA Forum Post)
J.Maughn - Great post! Excellent diversity. Of the four turtle species posted, only one native??? Are these intentional releases? I guess I could understand the Red-ear Slider as they were such a major part of the pet trade in the US for so long; But Ouachita Maps and Eastern River Cooters I don't g...
- March 22nd, 2014, 8:31 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Road Cruisin' Music
- Replies: 26
- Views: 6158
Re: Road Cruisin' Music
I listen mostly to alternative, Mississippi Delta blues and old punk....but love southern rap too (Kentucky's own) Nappy Roots CD always on deck in my car as I roll the summer's night pavement and gravel. But easily my most exciting road cruise find last summer was a Kentucky Western Pygmy Rattlesna...