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by erik loza
March 28th, 2011, 1:41 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Nevada Rosy Boa...It's official!
Replies: 249
Views: 56434

Re: Nevada Rosy Boa...It's official!

I always felt like the habitat around Grapevine Canyon, near Scotty's Castle in Death Valley, looked like it might support boas. There is permanent water there and it is very close the NV border. I have never drive any farther east than the castle, so possibly the habitat changes once you reach NV? ...
by erik loza
March 27th, 2011, 5:05 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Nevada Rosy Boa...It's official!
Replies: 249
Views: 56434

Re: Nevada Rosy Boa...It's official!

We know who the TS is bit who are you, LOL?
by erik loza
March 26th, 2011, 11:47 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Nevada Rosy Boa...It's official!
Replies: 249
Views: 56434

Re: Nevada Rosy Boa...It's official!

I think there are boas in quite a few areas that nobody has just gotten around to looking. I don't know that I could point out an AZ boa if someone waved it in front of me but if someone showed me a picture of the habitat, I'm sure I could say, with a fair measure of accuracy, "Yeah" or &q...
by erik loza
March 26th, 2011, 11:44 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Possible Country Records for the US
Replies: 196
Views: 629558

Re: Possible Country Records for the US

The thing about South Texas is that aside from the Lower Rio Grande Valley (Brownsville area), it is mostly dry mesquite scrub. The Cat-eyes are only found in that one little area, just like Drymobius, whereas the Indigos can go anywhere they have access to surface water. For example, you can find t...
by erik loza
March 25th, 2011, 6:25 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Last Two Days in the Canyon
Replies: 6
Views: 1302

Re: Last Two Days in the Canyon

That's pretty awesome.

I wouldn't expect to see a Gray Treefrog here in the Hill Country.
by erik loza
March 23rd, 2011, 8:48 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Possible Country Records for the US
Replies: 196
Views: 629558

Re: Possible Country Records for the US

It's all Cartel action here in TX. Maybe the danger aspect does not exist in CA or AZ?

Thanks for responding.
by erik loza
March 23rd, 2011, 8:31 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Possible Country Records for the US
Replies: 196
Views: 629558

Re: Possible Country Records for the US

Somewhat off-topic but how feasible is to herp around the border areas in AZ or SoCal, for rosaliae, for example, with so much activity from USBP, illegals, cartel action, etc.?

Just curious because it's been some time since I lived in CA.
by erik loza
March 22nd, 2011, 11:41 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Nevada Rosy Boa...It's official!
Replies: 249
Views: 56434

Re: Nevada...It's official!

How exciting.

Any chance we could see some pics of the animal?
by erik loza
March 17th, 2011, 8:32 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Akumal and Playa del Carmen help
Replies: 8
Views: 1758

Re: Akumal and Playa del Carmen help

By the way, Puerto Morelos is excellent snorkeling and between PDC and Akumal.
by erik loza
March 17th, 2011, 6:42 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Akumal and Playa del Carmen help
Replies: 8
Views: 1758

Re: Akumal and Playa del Carmen help

I'll be down in Mexico from June 3rd to the 8th. I've heard that herping in this area is not very good due to the development, but I would still like to get out and at least hike around. Problem is, is that I can't find anywhere to hike, and searching online hasn't yeilded anything. Does anyone hav...
by erik loza
March 8th, 2011, 6:53 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Taiwan Snake Photo Exhibition
Replies: 6
Views: 1314

Re: Taiwan Snake Photo Exhibition

That is awesome.
by erik loza
March 7th, 2011, 12:01 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Striking Distance of Rattlesnakes
Replies: 11
Views: 3667

Re: Striking Distance of Rattlesnakes

This is not really an answer that will help you but I am sure that I am like most folks in here, in that you pretty much "know" about how far a given snake can strike.
by erik loza
February 18th, 2011, 6:25 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: The worst thing thats happend to you while herping
Replies: 215
Views: 39982

Re: The worst thing thats happend to you while herping

Thanks.

I guess I can answer my answer my question once and for all by jumping naked into a grove of PI.
by erik loza
February 18th, 2011, 6:04 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: The worst thing thats happend to you while herping
Replies: 215
Views: 39982

Re: The worst thing thats happend to you while herping

...One last thing...The skin of mangoes also contains urushiol...Unless you want big ole fat lips, I don't recommend sucking on mango rinds....However, the flesh of the mango does not contain the oil and can be eaten safely. -Kris Out of curiosity, do you know if one can be less sensitive or even n...
by erik loza
February 15th, 2011, 5:51 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: The worst thing thats happend to you while herping
Replies: 215
Views: 39982

Re: The worst thing thats happend to you while herping

Getting several pages through the dirty magazine that was at the trash spot before realizing it was gay porn.
by erik loza
February 15th, 2011, 6:42 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Coolest things about herps
Replies: 60
Views: 8191

Re: Coolest things about herps

When I was a kind, I always thought it was fascinating that I could look into my pet Leopard Gecko's ear and see through to the other side, and that my Flying Gecko could lick it's own eyeballs.

Or, that when the tail fell off the lizard, it would still be "alive" for some time.
by erik loza
February 4th, 2011, 8:06 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Serpents of Winter...
Replies: 7
Views: 1276

Serpents of Winter...

Snow is rare here in Central Texas, so we photograph it whenever this special event happens. This is our street at 8:00AM this morning... http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i315/erikloza/Feb%202011%20Snow/Montclaire-8AM.jpg http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i315/erikloza/Feb%202011%20Snow/Frozenhose....
by erik loza
September 23rd, 2010, 1:12 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Wild Cali Kings Mating video
Replies: 8
Views: 1660

Re: Wild Cali Kings Mating video

Search related videos on youtube. All sorts of male snakes combating and the vast majority think they are mating. TS, FYI... Generally, the male will be smaller than the female and instead of that "spiraling" behavior, you will see the male doing a twitchy, herky-jerky movement near the fe...
by erik loza
September 23rd, 2010, 12:12 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Wild Cali Kings Mating video
Replies: 8
Views: 1660

Re: Wild Cali Kings Mating video

Males combating.
by erik loza
September 16th, 2010, 10:37 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Chuckwalla research in Nevada
Replies: 50
Views: 10718

Re: Chuckwalla research in Nevada

Frank, I believe Bryan actually lives in Nevada. Do you feel like you have seen more Chucks in Nevada than he has? Also, the areas where I have seen the highest concentrations of Desert Tortoise in the Mohave, there is not a rock bigger than your fist for miles. I think it is important to keep thing...
by erik loza
September 15th, 2010, 6:30 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Chuckwalla research in Nevada
Replies: 50
Views: 10718

Re: Chuckwalla research in Nevada

The paper is more than 7 years old. Where has it been or what has been done with it in the meantime? Just curious, not a criticism. Thanks for sharing.
by erik loza
September 10th, 2010, 9:03 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Should I infiltrate the ranks?
Replies: 54
Views: 7405

Re: Should I infiltrate the ranks?

FWIW, I worked in the pet trade for most of my 20's, at an independent shop that specialized in herps, and got approached by lots of "that type of guy". Trailer-park looking collectors. Lots of big talk about what they could catch but all I ever saw was a motley assortment of species, noth...
by erik loza
September 9th, 2010, 1:18 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: I have a reptile dysfunction definitely.....NEW pics added!
Replies: 39
Views: 10061

Re: I have a definite reptile dysfunction.....

Great photos, G.!
by erik loza
September 8th, 2010, 9:03 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Few animals, but they were photogenic (DUW)
Replies: 9
Views: 3311

Re: Few animals, but they were photogenic (DUW)

Pretty oreganus. Livermore?
by erik loza
September 2nd, 2010, 9:55 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Nice Cerb observation
Replies: 50
Views: 7788

Re: Nice Cerb observation

Andy and Rick, It appears to me that Frank is trying to re-frame the argument by switching gears from "My Means vs. Your Means" to "You are not a herper because..." . In other words, when you don't have a solid answer, just try to disqualify the other guy so that you win by defau...
by erik loza
September 2nd, 2010, 8:38 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Nice Cerb observation
Replies: 50
Views: 7788

Re: Nice Cerb observation

....What does this mean to you photographers, notice I did not say herpers, if you were herpers, you would consider the impact on the snakes first. When you consider the impact your having on the animal, you have become a herper. "if I can't piss on your left leg, then I'll try your right one....
by erik loza
September 1st, 2010, 6:04 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Herping a little-known state called Arizona
Replies: 13
Views: 2873

Re: Herping a little-known state called Arizona

I always enjoy your posts so much, Jeff. Good to see Steve in action. He is a great guy and it sounds like you all had a terrific trip.
by erik loza
August 30th, 2010, 11:35 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Nice Cerb observation
Replies: 50
Views: 7788

Re: Nice Cerb observation

Head....hurts.... Walls....of....text.
by erik loza
August 28th, 2010, 9:54 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Nice Cerb observation
Replies: 50
Views: 7788

Re: Nice Cerb observation

LOL, I knew it couldn't last.
by erik loza
August 25th, 2010, 12:09 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Rana ID
Replies: 4
Views: 1046

Re: Rana ID

Boylii for sure. The eye is also very distinctive.
by erik loza
August 16th, 2010, 11:24 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: South American Lizard ID
Replies: 8
Views: 2159

Re: South American Lizard ID

Young Galliwasp?
by erik loza
August 14th, 2010, 10:01 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: everyone needs to hug
Replies: 24
Views: 4811

Re: everyone needs to hug

Herp Ninja wrote:How old are you Ben, if you don't mind me asking?

Dan
...and how many different places have you herped?
by erik loza
August 11th, 2010, 2:45 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Who went road cruising in Shasta County
Replies: 21
Views: 3421

Re: Who went road cruising in Shasta County

I like the message but would not put a bumper sticker on my car with it, because I would not want someone to know what I was doing if I parked in the field and left the vehicle alone or was driving at night (and not necessarily herping) in a regulated area and got pulled over for any reason. Just my...
by erik loza
August 11th, 2010, 12:12 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: 2010 Southeast Arizona (The Arkansas Contingent)
Replies: 17
Views: 4289

Re: 2010 Southeast Arizona (The Arkansas Contingent)

For some reason, the photo links are giving me a spyware warning.
by erik loza
August 10th, 2010, 6:55 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Snake from 1993
Replies: 6
Views: 1891

Re: Snake from 1993

Wow, what photos. Tha snake appears gravid.
by erik loza
August 7th, 2010, 9:51 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Herps Sold at Wal Mart (in China)
Replies: 54
Views: 13306

Re: Herps Sold at Wal Mart (in China)

Wow, just wow.
by erik loza
August 3rd, 2010, 5:32 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Black and gray N. Copperhead in KY :-)
Replies: 6
Views: 1936

Re: Black and gray N. Copperhead in KY :-)

I have seen youngsters like that in East Texas. They get more brown as they get older. Does not look anerythristic or any other -istic to me but neat find in any case. Thanks for sharing.
by erik loza
August 2nd, 2010, 4:18 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Turtle Burgers
Replies: 19
Views: 5018

Re: Turtle Burgers

That is awesome. I showed my wife and she wants to make some: "Texas Sliders".
by erik loza
July 29th, 2010, 7:14 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: anyone got pictures of cougars while herping?
Replies: 29
Views: 6656

Re: anyone got pictures of cougars while herping?

My dream.... *sigh*

Bobcats, no problem. Puma? Different story. I think I might have seen a Jaguarundi in Yucatan but did not get a solid enough look at it to confirm.
by erik loza
July 27th, 2010, 9:03 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Some from SE NM and W TX, a few MT shots added
Replies: 19
Views: 5756

Re: Some from SE NM and W TX

That Lyre Snake........
by erik loza
July 25th, 2010, 9:53 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: The Book of Excuses
Replies: 45
Views: 6039

Re: The Book of Excuses

Mike VanValen wrote:...I'm sure some of you have great stories. Please share and vent a little!
Simple: Don't go herping with those people if it bothers you.

I am personally having too good of a time to make a list of stuff I don't like about the person I'm with. Can only speak for myself, of course.
by erik loza
July 18th, 2010, 7:16 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Pit meisters, SCI Gopher (Aberrant?)
Replies: 24
Views: 5418

Re: Pit meisters, dig this!

Where was it caught? It looks like some type of hybrid to me. Scalation looks funny.
by erik loza
July 17th, 2010, 9:15 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Pit meisters, SCI Gopher (Aberrant?)
Replies: 24
Views: 5418

Re: Pit meisters, dig this!

Do Thamnophis hybridize with gopher snakes?
by erik loza
July 16th, 2010, 12:13 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: A Couple Utah Milks From This Year.
Replies: 15
Views: 3132

Re: A Couple Utah Milks From This Year.

One can always dream....
by erik loza
July 15th, 2010, 1:33 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: South Texas Herps DUW *fixed*
Replies: 7
Views: 2169

Re: South Texas Herps DUW

It sounds like a hosting issue on the TS's end. Hope he checks back in and gets it straightened out. I'd like to see the pics.
by erik loza
July 15th, 2010, 10:31 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: DOR Hoaxes
Replies: 69
Views: 10217

Re: DOR Hoaxes

I almost rolled my Jeep about 15 years ago when the "zonata" I swung around for on a major Sierra highway turned out to be length of red and black rope.
by erik loza
July 15th, 2010, 8:38 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: DOR Hoaxes
Replies: 69
Views: 10217

Re: DOR Hoaxes

Tim Borski wrote:Image
Hahahaha... Diabolical.
by erik loza
July 13th, 2010, 6:36 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Camouflage pics
Replies: 72
Views: 22059

Re: Camouflage pics

Petrosaurus mearnsi

Image
by erik loza
July 13th, 2010, 5:12 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: The Death of a Great Man
Replies: 29
Views: 6353

Re: The Death of a Great Man

That's how I would want my family to remember me.
by erik loza
July 12th, 2010, 7:22 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Boardlines
Replies: 13
Views: 2811

Re: Boardlines

Just a general suggestion without actually seeing photos but I would lay them in areas of transition: Where the treeline meets the grasslands, in the sun, for example. Or, if there are rock piles, at the base of the pile, covering some rodent holes or burrow openings. You could also leave boards in ...