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by intermedius
June 28th, 2012, 7:38 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Foothills of the Himalayas
Replies: 35
Views: 7826

Re: Foothills of the Himalayas

If on the central region, Tibetanus would be an awesome find. I forgot to mention - my friend whose house I was staying at got bit while raking leaves last year. She never saw the snake in the leaves, but from the location and symptoms I think it is fairly likely that it was a Himalayan Pit Viper (...
by intermedius
June 26th, 2012, 9:06 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Foothills of the Himalayas
Replies: 35
Views: 7826

Re: Foothills of the Himalayas

Ashoka Captain and Whittaker 2005 I believe. On average they are found at around 1,250-2,000 meters. Also from the ICUN red list. I cannot be sure however. There's a lot of montane species in the himalaya region. If on the central region, Tibetanus would be an awesome find.
by intermedius
June 24th, 2012, 3:35 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Foothills of the Himalayas
Replies: 35
Views: 7826

Re: Foothills of the Himalayas

Just stunning... really amazing area with so much beautiful culture. As far as my sources state, that's pretty high for Boiga multifasciata.


Justin
by intermedius
June 24th, 2012, 3:28 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: June Species Count
Replies: 25
Views: 5219

Re: June Species Count

Hunterdon County and Mercer County, 6-23-12

1 AOR Pickerel
3 DOR Bullfrog

Barely escaped the lightning...
by intermedius
June 24th, 2012, 3:24 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: CALIFORNIA Denizen headed for Jersey
Replies: 10
Views: 2129

Re: CALIFORNIA Denizen headed for Jersey

Definitely try NJ for a bit. The north has a lot of things to offer. If you plan carefully, a drive around the piedmont can be less than an hour. Otherwise, PA would be a good choice. The pines are touch as Bob said at this time, but it is still worth a shot. I'm sure any day herping here will offer...
by intermedius
June 19th, 2012, 4:31 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Is this blue-colored green snake a rarity or ...?
Replies: 34
Views: 17395

Re: Is this blue-colored green snake a rarity or ...?

Thats absolutely crazy! :thumb:
by intermedius
June 19th, 2012, 4:27 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Borneo Dispatches #42: The Reluctant Naja Nemesis
Replies: 27
Views: 8616

Re: Borneo Dispatches #42: The Reluctant Naja Nemesis

Darn, thats a huge one. Nice work Hans.
by intermedius
June 19th, 2012, 4:23 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Borneo Dispatches #41: Dulce et decorum est...
Replies: 16
Views: 8335

Re: Borneo Dispatches #41: Dulce et decorum est...

I would have cried if I were to see all those taxa. :( Have you found any Gonyosoma oxycephalum in life? The cave varieties up in the upper Sabah and Kinabatangan River regions are freakin awesome. The adaptations of those guys in the sinkholes is such a great example of speciation and evolution. It...
by intermedius
June 2nd, 2012, 1:41 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Final update - up to 6/6: My year so far.
Replies: 31
Views: 3556

Re: My year so far... New pics added 6/1

sigh... my generation sucks sometimes.
by intermedius
May 27th, 2012, 6:44 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: May Species Counts
Replies: 48
Views: 12050

Re: May Species Counts

Burlington County- 5/27/12


4 Fowlers Toads
2 Musk Turtles
1 Redbelly Turtle
3 Leopard Frogs
1 Carpenter Frog
1 DOR Black Rat
1 DOR Painted
1 DOR Snapper
by intermedius
May 23rd, 2012, 9:09 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: A bit frustrated, looking for advice...
Replies: 29
Views: 4464

Re: A bit frustrated, looking for advice...

When flipping rocks, the ratio is anywhere from 1 snake per four hundred to a thousand. Then again think of what rock you flip or what rock has an opening/ the density or known areas. Lots of times its just about luck. Still, an ambystoma would be a nice find. A\C is much better for snake flipping. ...
by intermedius
May 22nd, 2012, 9:34 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Going to Nicaragua in a week...anyone been?
Replies: 13
Views: 2547

Re: Going to Nicaragua in a week...anyone been?

Maybe try to find the two thamnophis there. T. Marcianus bovalli is rare, and if you find one. That would be one of the first alive photos. Don't know much else about the country, except the herpetofauna is similar to costa rica.
by intermedius
May 22nd, 2012, 7:18 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Hello from ON / MI herpers? / Photo Variety
Replies: 8
Views: 2174

Re: Hello from ON / MI herpers? / Photo Variety

Wish taxonomists would decide whether to scrap the genus or to keep it the same. Although Vogel seems to have presuaded to scrap at least some of these new ones. If only other snakes were like that.
by intermedius
May 22nd, 2012, 4:36 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: A bit frustrated, looking for advice...
Replies: 29
Views: 4464

Re: A bit frustrated, looking for advice...

Think it is also a good idea to tell the rangers you are present, so they know you are herping and not in the middle of the pines acting like Bigfoot or doing illegal substances.
by intermedius
May 21st, 2012, 6:26 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: A bit frustrated, looking for advice...
Replies: 29
Views: 4464

Re: A bit frustrated, looking for advice...

First of all, the Pines and PA are like that. Sometimes the same area may produce tons of Pines and Corns, but sometimes nothing. Learned that the hard way. A few years ago, I felt that same way too. :lol: . Beautiful Fence Lizards however. Keep at it, and you will eventually strike gold.

Justin
by intermedius
May 21st, 2012, 7:03 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: your "I wish" finds by State
Replies: 68
Views: 46413

Re: your "I wish" finds by State

Has anyone ever seen every snake and/or herp in the U.S (as in going out herping and finding it) ? Ever? That would be the most commemmerable.
by intermedius
May 21st, 2012, 6:57 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: The Unfortunate Reality of our Hobby
Replies: 19
Views: 3160

Re: The Unfortunate Reality of our Hobby

An eye for an eye they say... ;)
by intermedius
May 20th, 2012, 5:14 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: May Species Counts
Replies: 48
Views: 12050

Re: May Species Counts

Burlington County 5/20 from 3-6 pm "The Hotspot"

4-Eastern Fence Lizards
1- Unknown snake shed (presumed a Ratsnake or Pine)
Will post an ID thread later when I sync my photos.
by intermedius
May 20th, 2012, 9:02 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: May Species Counts
Replies: 48
Views: 12050

Re: May Species Counts

Hooray for Mercer County!
by intermedius
May 19th, 2012, 6:51 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: My First Non-Gambling Vegas Trip.......
Replies: 8
Views: 1551

Re: My First Non-Gambling Vegas Trip.......

Awesome job on the Stephensi.
by intermedius
May 18th, 2012, 7:45 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: your "I wish" finds by State
Replies: 68
Views: 46413

Re: your "I wish" finds by State

Edit: More species to add U.S Texas- Atriceps (have they been rediscovered in texas since 1921?) Virginia- Pinesnake (DOR's, DOR's, DOR's) Maryland- Erythrogamma, Mole King, and Agkistrodon contortrix contortrix/mokasen Florida- Oolicta, EDB, Puerto Rico- Karlschmidtii (did i get name correct?) Mexi...
by intermedius
May 18th, 2012, 6:48 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: biggest I've ever seen
Replies: 16
Views: 2988

Re: biggest I've ever seen

Dang thats huge. When I first looked at it, I thought it was a dinosaur. Probably was a baby when they did exist :lol: .
by intermedius
May 15th, 2012, 6:48 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Borneo Dispatches #38: Bornean Leaf-nosed Pitviper
Replies: 11
Views: 5993

Re: Borneo Dispatches #38: Bornean Leaf-nosed Pitviper

Awesome find Hans, what a beautiful Pit-Viper.
by intermedius
May 14th, 2012, 3:41 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: your "I wish" finds by State
Replies: 68
Views: 46413

Re: your "I wish" finds by State

New Jersey- Queensnakes of course, or Scarletsnake.
Mexico- Bothriechis rowleyi, what a cute snake.
Arizona- Texas Lyresnake
by intermedius
May 9th, 2012, 6:46 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Playin catch up
Replies: 15
Views: 2850

Re: Playin catch up

Excellent
by intermedius
May 9th, 2012, 6:40 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Jasper National Park
Replies: 9
Views: 1859

Re: Jasper National Park

Very nice photos. I went over to Jasper last summer and it was amazing! Saw a Grizzly with her cubs too. Good thing it was half a mile away from the highway. Really wish I could find a snake or salamander up there. I went flipping and found nothing.
by intermedius
May 5th, 2012, 9:01 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: May Species Counts
Replies: 48
Views: 12050

Re: May Species Counts

May 5th- Mercer County and Hunterdon County NJ


4 Eurycea bislineata (Two-Lined Salamanders) LIFER
Tons of A/C and wood but not a single snake in 73 degree weather at overcast (the perfect flipping temp) and not a single freaking snake! :x
Oh well...
by intermedius
May 4th, 2012, 6:51 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: The Best of the Best I: Rarest Book/Paper
Replies: 21
Views: 4128

Re: The Best of the Best I: Rarest Book/Paper

The Rattlesnakes- Original Copy with obituary to Klauber Schmidt's guide to snakes of the Congo 1923. The Snakes of Honduras by McCranie signed by Kraig Adler African Journal of Herpetology Snake Species of the World by Roy McDiarmid signed. The Natural History of Mexican Rattlesnakes by James B Mur...
by intermedius
May 4th, 2012, 9:12 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: What do you know about wild Python breitensteini?
Replies: 29
Views: 5433

Re: What do you know about wild Python breitensteini?

Photos! I have no idea what they are like, but they seem to be an agro species.
by intermedius
May 3rd, 2012, 4:37 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Taxonomic Questions- Lampropeltis getula and Pantherophis
Replies: 1
Views: 443

Taxonomic Questions- Lampropeltis getula and Pantherophis

Hi guys, I know there has been a lot of controversy with these snakes on top in which we should call Lampropeltis getula or Lampropeltis nigra and where snakes lead off in clades and lineages and all that. The reason I'm suddenly asking is that I'm trying to make a guide to all the snakes covered by...
by intermedius
May 3rd, 2012, 4:25 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: The Best of the Best I: Rarest Book/Paper
Replies: 21
Views: 4128

The Best of the Best I: Rarest Book/Paper

Hi guys, After a week I haven't been so active lately, so I decided to make a post for people to show off the Best of the Best. To first start out, what is your rarest book? It could be anything from Boulenger's 1896 publications, too something foreign like Ashok Captains "The Snakes of India&q...
by intermedius
May 1st, 2012, 5:34 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Herpers II - The Movie: what do you all think?
Replies: 10
Views: 1577

Re: Herpers II - The Movie: what do you all think?

I agree. Maybe more essence on the techniques and quests for reptiles, and international herping and conservation for these animals.

Justin
by intermedius
May 1st, 2012, 1:09 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: 7 frogs, one Bromeliad plus other Puerto Rico photos
Replies: 0
Views: 812

7 frogs, one Bromeliad plus other Puerto Rico photos

After my last post, I wanted to upload more photos but school got in the way (-_-). Thus, now I can finally upload them. On my third day in El Conquistador I researched that you can find many Bromeliads. That dusk, I went over to one next to the Hot Tub. http://i1268.photobucket.com/albums/jj577/int...
by intermedius
May 1st, 2012, 4:24 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Borneo Dispatches #36: The Hologram Snakes of MJC Forest
Replies: 17
Views: 8985

Re: Borneo Dispatches #36: The Hologram Snakes of MJC Forest

A spectacular post Hans. The sunbeam, even in the photos was an instant heart attack when I saw the pics. My love in herpetofauna are the small fossorial snakes that most people barely know about, so I loved the Pipesnakes



Justin
by intermedius
April 25th, 2012, 4:33 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Alternatives to Conant & Collins Peterson Guide?
Replies: 11
Views: 2123

Re: Alternatives to Conant & Collins Peterson Guide?

I may suggest the Snakes of the US: Eastern and Central Region by Richard Barlett. Nice book with good changes in Taxonomy. Another good one is the Snakes of the US and Canada by Carl Ernst. It has the best info on all species in my opinion, but is older. Conant and Collins is still my personal favo...
by intermedius
April 22nd, 2012, 11:38 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Finally!!!
Replies: 6
Views: 1186

Re: Finally!!!

WOOT! WOOT! Amazing species dude. Still looking for all those snakes. Keep up the good work.


Justin
by intermedius
April 22nd, 2012, 11:37 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Finally!!!
Replies: 6
Views: 1186

Re: Finally!!!

WOOT! WOOT! Amazing species dude. Still looking for all those snakes. Keep up the good work.


Justin
by intermedius
April 20th, 2012, 7:24 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Borneo Dispatches #35: Two Malayan Racers - A Three-Act Play
Replies: 6
Views: 2430

Re: Borneo Dispatches #35: Two Malayan Racers - A Three-Act

Beautiful snakes Hans. I love how they act like the Ratsnakes here in the U.S

Justin
by intermedius
April 20th, 2012, 7:22 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: ID help, Maasai Mara, Kenya
Replies: 4
Views: 1209

Re: ID help, Maasai Mara, Kenya

Philothamnus semivariegnatus
by intermedius
April 20th, 2012, 7:18 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Herpin Time Radio Spot - Tonight
Replies: 6
Views: 1075

Re: Herpin Time Radio Spot - Tonight

Was an awesome podcast Bob. 43 ticks? :shock: :D :lol: . Guess the pine barrens is Tick heaven.

Justin
by intermedius
April 19th, 2012, 2:08 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: What is your experience with water snakes?
Replies: 21
Views: 2670

Re: What is your experience with water snakes?

I've seen many Watersnakes, mainly Nerodia Sipedon. I've only caught three in my life, because most specimens were to fast or I was to small to catch one. I've found most under logs or rocks towards dusk. They are feisty and will musk you until your on the floor (my reaction to it). I catch them, by...
by intermedius
April 18th, 2012, 6:59 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Advise on Black Rat Snakes please
Replies: 12
Views: 1844

Re: Advise on Black Rat Snakes please

I've been dealing with the same problem trying to find Black Rats up in NJ. In my last topic, everyone said to look up or under A/C.

Justin
by intermedius
April 18th, 2012, 6:56 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Question on NJ King Snakes -Monmouth County
Replies: 31
Views: 12613

Re: Question on NJ King Snakes -Monmouth County

Beautiful Pinesnake.
by intermedius
April 17th, 2012, 1:20 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: A short day in the mountains.
Replies: 6
Views: 1678

Re: A short day in the mountains.

Timberlicious
by intermedius
April 17th, 2012, 1:20 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Question on NJ King Snakes -Monmouth County
Replies: 31
Views: 12613

Re: Question on NJ King Snakes -Monmouth County

dragoncjo wrote:Not going into the whole coastal thing, hah.
I said, do you guys think that Coastal Plains Milksnakes inhabit Mercer County? Sorry for the misunderstanding.
by intermedius
April 17th, 2012, 1:17 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Can you identify this?
Replies: 14
Views: 3621

Re: Can you identify this?

Beautiful snake. They really try to look their best Bothrops, and Agkistrodon. :D . Taxonomy these days. . . . .