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by Muchobirdnerd
March 13th, 2015, 11:20 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Translocation of snakes
Replies: 27
Views: 9368

Re: Translocation of snakes

I too am interested. Also can you share the original paper?
by Muchobirdnerd
January 28th, 2015, 2:35 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: FLORIDA QUESTION VERO BEACH AREA
Replies: 5
Views: 3142

Re: FLORIDA QUESTION VERO BEACH AREA

Thanks! I'm looking forward to exploring!

Best,

Jim
by Muchobirdnerd
January 28th, 2015, 7:06 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: 2014 in review
Replies: 11
Views: 8577

Re: 2014 in review

Amazing especially Hemiphractus proboscideus!!
by Muchobirdnerd
January 28th, 2015, 7:04 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: FLORIDA QUESTION VERO BEACH AREA
Replies: 5
Views: 3142

Re: FLORIDA QUESTION VERO BEACH AREA

Also feel free to Message me about spots if not comfortable with putting them on the board.
by Muchobirdnerd
January 28th, 2015, 7:01 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: FLORIDA QUESTION VERO BEACH AREA
Replies: 5
Views: 3142

FLORIDA QUESTION VERO BEACH AREA

Hello, My name is Jim I post on here occasionally. I'm amateur when it comes to herping but working on getting better. I'll be in Florida (vero beach area) in March. Last time I was in the area I looked for pygmys and struck out. Does anyone have any good recommendations for herping areas around Ver...
by Muchobirdnerd
December 8th, 2014, 7:31 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: 2014 Anolis Proboscis
Replies: 8
Views: 5361

Re: 2014 Anolis Proboscis

Dave,

My friend got back to me with this.

It is to convey fitness. Used in sexual displays with females and aggressive interactions with other males.

Best,

Jim
by Muchobirdnerd
December 7th, 2014, 8:38 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: 2014 Anolis Proboscis
Replies: 8
Views: 5361

Re: 2014 Anolis Proboscis

Dave,

I believe it's just a biological ornament. I can ask my buddy who has worked with them to explain more.
by Muchobirdnerd
December 7th, 2014, 7:56 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: A few frogs from Selangor, Malaysia
Replies: 3
Views: 2259

Re: A few frogs from Selangor, Malaysia

awesome! #grumpyfrog
by Muchobirdnerd
December 7th, 2014, 6:40 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: 2014 Anolis Proboscis
Replies: 8
Views: 5361

Re: 2014 Anolis Proboscis

Also sorry for the low res. I didn't want to water mark across the image.
by Muchobirdnerd
December 7th, 2014, 6:39 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: 2014 Anolis Proboscis
Replies: 8
Views: 5361

2014 Anolis Proboscis

I was too lazy to put a whole list together but this is top herp of the year for me. Sorry for the low res. http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c267/muchmorejames2/pro_zps4ceb2ad5.jpg http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c267/muchmorejames2/Probocsis_zps86a633cb.jpg This board is truly inspirational and ...
by Muchobirdnerd
December 7th, 2014, 6:10 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: deleted
Replies: 6
Views: 2832

Re: Year In Review

always good to see.
by Muchobirdnerd
December 5th, 2014, 9:13 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Question: Travelling and herping in Columbia
Replies: 8
Views: 4785

Re: Question: Travelling and herping in Columbia

Also a good place to start is contacting Fundacion ProAves. They are an organization that protects birds but they should be able to hook you up with good people.
by Muchobirdnerd
December 5th, 2014, 9:07 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Question: Travelling and herping in Columbia
Replies: 8
Views: 4785

Re: Question: Travelling and herping in Columbia

I would recommend getting a local guide that knows the country. I know plenty of people that have had a great time and no problems and I know friends of friends that had their hotel doors kicked in. Like any travel learn as much as you can about the areas you want to travel to and make local contact...
by Muchobirdnerd
December 3rd, 2014, 6:22 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Arizona 2014 year in review pics
Replies: 7
Views: 4893

Re: Arizona 2014 year in review pics

The Brown Vine and the Tiger! Always great to see.
by Muchobirdnerd
December 2nd, 2014, 6:07 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Tongs or a hook for travel?
Replies: 14
Views: 4835

Re: Tongs or a hook for travel?

Are midwest collapsible snake hooks the best? Thanks for the rookie question in advance.
by Muchobirdnerd
September 25th, 2014, 5:49 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Snakes from Selangor.
Replies: 25
Views: 9092

Re: Snakes from Selangor.

Your home made diffuser is amazing! Killer photos!
by Muchobirdnerd
June 27th, 2014, 4:45 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Cambodia ID help Please
Replies: 6
Views: 1856

Re: Cambodia ID help Please

Thanks for the help Paul!
by Muchobirdnerd
June 26th, 2014, 6:55 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: A bit of Ecuador
Replies: 4
Views: 3586

Re: A bit of Ecuador

Awesome post. I hope to get back in October. Esmeraldas is insane for herping. Here are a couple shots from my last trip. Agalychnis spurrelli https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7193/13933636301_c6f898beda_s.jpg Gliding Tree Frog by muchobirdnerd , on Flickr Oophaga sylvatica https://farm6.staticflickr....
by Muchobirdnerd
June 26th, 2014, 6:48 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Costa Rica 2014
Replies: 22
Views: 8152

Re: Costa Rica 2014

Great post!!!
by Muchobirdnerd
June 26th, 2014, 6:40 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Cambodia ID help Please
Replies: 6
Views: 1856

Cambodia ID help Please

Hello a friend asked if I could help with some frog IDs. If anyone can shine any light on these it would be appreciated. Thanks Jim http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c267/muchmorejames2/144890006ys715tlU20111125_0997toad_zpsa6d2a945.jpg http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c267/muchmorejames2/144890008...
by Muchobirdnerd
April 28th, 2014, 9:58 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Corallus annulatus blombergi
Replies: 5
Views: 1824

Re: Corallus annulatus blombergi

Very nice find and portrait. They are supposed to be truly rare. Jeff Thanks Jeff. My guide Ale found it climbing up his cabin when we were checking in. They have found them before but the problem is the Ecuadorian Choco region is destroyed so habitat loss is the biggest problem they are facing. Gr...
by Muchobirdnerd
April 24th, 2014, 6:08 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Spring migrations, 4/14/2014
Replies: 4
Views: 1558

Re: Spring migrations, 4/14/2014

Awesome!
by Muchobirdnerd
April 24th, 2014, 6:01 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Corallus annulatus blombergi
Replies: 5
Views: 1824

Corallus annulatus blombergi

This was one of my favorite finds in the Choco region of Ecuador. https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7362/13894930992_95923384d9_z.jpg Ecuadorian annulated tree boa by muchobirdnerd , on Flickr https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7201/13902339356_81f85ee881_z.jpg Untitled by muchobirdnerd , on Flickr
by Muchobirdnerd
April 8th, 2014, 7:12 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: North West Ecuador Part 1
Replies: 3
Views: 2419

Re: North West Ecuador Part 1

Not sure why but photobucket screws up the coloring and quality of the pictures. I did check to make sure they were RGB. Any suggestions on better photo hosting sites?
by Muchobirdnerd
April 7th, 2014, 7:33 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: North West Ecuador Part 1
Replies: 3
Views: 2419

North West Ecuador Part 1

Hello all, I recently got back from exploring North West Ecuador with Tropical Herping. I only had four nights so we spent two in the Choco Lowlands near San Lorenzo and the other two in Mindo. I'll start with the Choco Lowlands. I really wanted to explore this area because it has been hit the harde...
by Muchobirdnerd
March 18th, 2014, 10:01 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Hoping to go to the galopagos
Replies: 9
Views: 2648

Re: Hoping to go to the galopagos

I have not been to the Galapagos but I have been to Ecuador and it is a herp mecca. If you have anytime on the main land I would take a trip to Mindo. It's only about an 1.5hrs away from Quito. You can get up there and back in a day. I have done it. If you're serious about herping I would spend a ni...
by Muchobirdnerd
March 13th, 2014, 8:59 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Bimini - A shark lover's paradise
Replies: 21
Views: 8994

Re: Bimini - A shark lover's paradise

Some of these underwater pics are epic. If you're into diving I would highly recommend Dominica. It also has endemic herps and birds.
by Muchobirdnerd
March 10th, 2014, 10:30 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: New-Amphibians
Replies: 9
Views: 3027

Re: New-Amphibians

I always love to see the in situ photos, and you have some cool frogs there. I would love to see more! I think your last frog is indeed Lithodytes lineatus (there's a typo in your spelling of the scientific name). Another name for that species is Painted Antnest Frog. John Thanks John. It was a coo...
by Muchobirdnerd
March 4th, 2014, 3:11 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: New-Amphibians
Replies: 9
Views: 3027

Re: New-Amphibians

Thanks. Yasuni is amazing. The overall abundance of wildlife is insane. If you are thinking about going definitely look into Napo Wildlife Center and pay the extra for a private guide. If you have target species they will most likely find them for you. I'm heading back to Ecuador this month but goin...
by Muchobirdnerd
March 2nd, 2014, 12:25 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: New-Amphibians
Replies: 9
Views: 3027

New-Amphibians

Hello all. I am new to the forum. I enjoy herping but I am not super knowledgeable. I have some experience but still a beginner. Looking forward to learning more. I attached some of the amphibian life I was able to capture on film(DSLR) in Yasuni National Park. All the images were on site with no al...