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by todd battey
December 13th, 2014, 11:07 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Summer- I think chilled Jägermeister might be best for this
Replies: 46
Views: 16872

Re: Summer- I think chilled Jägermeister might be best for t

Fantastic photography, Bill. I especially like the predation and den shots, and your landscape shots are off the chart. Thanks for putting this huge post together and for spending some time with me in your stomping grounds.

Cheers.
by todd battey
December 13th, 2014, 10:50 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Exploring Texas 2014: An East Texan forges new Trails (EOY)
Replies: 27
Views: 13520

Re: Exploring Texas 2014: An East Texan forges new Trails (E

So many snakes and so many great shots of your finds and adventures. I really like your field guide compositions and your habitat shots. Great shots all around, especially the indigos, pygmies, speckled kings, and some of those coral snake shots are amazing. Oh, and the canebrake shots aren't to sha...
by todd battey
December 13th, 2014, 9:48 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: 2014 in Photography (mainly Northern California)
Replies: 30
Views: 16656

Re: 2014 in Photography (mainly Northern California)

Spectacular photography. Well done!
by todd battey
October 16th, 2014, 6:25 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: The Cali NAFHA Event Fri 4-10-15 thru Sun 4-12-15 Updated
Replies: 157
Views: 47617

Re: The Cali Chapter NAFHA Event Fri 4-10-15 thru Sun 4-12-1

This sounds like a great event. I like the emphasis on data collection and building relationships with key agencies. It shows the long view that our president is taking. Way to go, Brian! :thumb:
by todd battey
October 5th, 2014, 7:02 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: SoCal Herp App Now Available for Android Devices
Replies: 10
Views: 3205

Re: SoCal Herp App Now Available for Android Devices

Steve, glad to hear you were able to finally load the app. Other CA herpers with a smart phone, the app is now available for Android devices at Google Play thanks to the programming efforts of Don Becker: https://play.google.com/store/apps/deta ... ocalHerps2 An Apple version for iPhones is still av...
by todd battey
September 14th, 2014, 4:13 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: SoCal Herp App Now Available for Android Devices
Replies: 0
Views: 1146

SoCal Herp App Now Available for Android Devices

Anyone with a smart phone interested in southern California reptiles and amphibians might be interested in this app. It is now available for Android devices at Google Play thanks to the programming efforts of Don Becker: https://play.google.com/store/apps/deta ... ocalHerps2 An iPhone version has be...
by todd battey
September 14th, 2014, 4:11 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: SoCal Herp App Now Available for Android Devices
Replies: 10
Views: 3205

SoCal Herp App Now Available for Android Devices

Anyone with a smart phone interested in southern California reptiles and amphibians might be interested in this app. It is now available for Android devices at Google Play thanks to the programming efforts of Don Becker: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.toddbattey.SocalHerps2 An iPh...
by todd battey
September 14th, 2014, 4:08 pm
Forum: Reading Room
Topic: SoCal Herp App Now Available for Android Devices
Replies: 0
Views: 2430

SoCal Herp App Now Available for Android Devices

Anyone with a smart phone interested in southern California reptiles and amphibians might be interested in this app. It is now available for Android devices at Google Play thanks to the programming efforts of Don Becker: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.toddbattey.SocalHerps2 An iPh...
by todd battey
September 13th, 2014, 10:02 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: So far in SoCal 2014 - a tale of drought and fire
Replies: 19
Views: 7599

Re: So far in SoCal 2014 - a tale of drought and fire

Kent,

Great post as usual. Thanks for putting the time into this epic SoCal post.

Todd
by todd battey
July 9th, 2014, 7:41 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: 2014 So Far
Replies: 21
Views: 7594

Re: 2014 So Far

Great shots!
by todd battey
May 18th, 2014, 9:33 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Some good southeastern stuff from last fall up until now
Replies: 15
Views: 4525

Re: Some good southeastern stuff from last fall up until now

Great photos of a bunch of great finds. Thanks for posting.
by todd battey
April 27th, 2014, 4:00 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Tejon Ranch in 2014 and Highlights from Previous Years
Replies: 47
Views: 15430

Re: Tejon Ranch in 2014 and Highlights from Previous Years

Nate, we did do the April 19 trip to Tejon Ranch, though it was only attended by me and 2 others. We found the following snakes: a night snake, a gopher snake, and two Sierra Gartersnakes. We also found the usual lizards: western fence, side-blotched, Gilbert's skink, and southern alligator. Note to...
by todd battey
April 16th, 2014, 4:07 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Tejon Ranch in 2014 and Highlights from Previous Years
Replies: 47
Views: 15430

Re: Tejon Ranch in 2014 and Highlights from Previous Years

Jonathan, The first few years we had a dry spell with the lateralis, probably partly because of the sites we were visiting. Since then we have seen a bunch of them on Blue Ridge and on the Antelope Valley side of that divide. All, The final open NAFHA trip will be this Saturday, April 19. The May 3 ...
by todd battey
April 16th, 2014, 1:06 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Next and Last Tejon Ranch Trip for Season is Sat April 19
Replies: 0
Views: 769

Next and Last Tejon Ranch Trip for Season is Sat April 19

The next trip to the Ranch, this Saturday, is on. The May 3 trip will likely be cancelled due to low levels of sign-up. So this Saturday (April 19) will be the last open NAFHA trip to TR. We will work the San Joaquin Valley side up into Tejon Canyon. Details will be provided later on the sticky thre...
by todd battey
April 15th, 2014, 10:59 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Tejon Ranch in 2014 and Highlights from Previous Years
Replies: 47
Views: 15430

Re: Tejon Ranch in 2014 and Highlights from Previous Years

For all who attended the trip last Saturday, good to see you again / meet you. RobertO, great post and shots of people. You have a great way of describing a trip. Nicolas, great shots and documentation of the CA Condor. I will pass that on to the TR Conservancy staff. I suspect the birding trip did ...
by todd battey
April 10th, 2014, 4:18 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Tejon Ranch in 2014 and Highlights from Previous Years
Replies: 47
Views: 15430

Re: Tejon Ranch in 2014 and Highlights from Previous Years

Fangmaster, we have space for this Saturday. I've added you to our list. Regalringneck, the zonata was east of Hwy 5. JD Quattro, I added you to the lists for the later 2 dates. Jeff Lemm, got it. Calfirecap and others attending the trip on April 12 (this Sat), we will meet at the 300th Street West ...
by todd battey
April 2nd, 2014, 9:52 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Tejon Ranch in 2014 and Highlights from Previous Years
Replies: 47
Views: 15430

Re: Tejon Ranch in 2014 and Highlights from Previous Years

Brian, I've got you down for the April 12 trip, possibly plus 2.

Regarding weather, the high country got snow from the last storm and it's snowing right now even in Lebec. Finally, some moisture!
by todd battey
March 20th, 2014, 1:06 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Tejon Ranch in 2014 and Highlights from Previous Years
Replies: 47
Views: 15430

Re: Tejon Ranch in 2014 and Highlights from Previous Years

Due primarily to lack of interest, the March 29 trip has been cancelled.
by todd battey
March 18th, 2014, 3:20 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Tejon Ranch in 2014 and Highlights from Previous Years
Replies: 47
Views: 15430

Re: Tejon Ranch in 2014 and Highlights from Previous Years

Jeff, dates noted. Klawnsnake, sorry the Saturday dates don't work for you. I signed up for the Saturday dates thinking they would be better for most. Brian, I generally rely on the Society for the Study of Amphibians and Reptiles (SSAR) for herp taxonomy and nomenclature, not "The World Accord...
by todd battey
March 15th, 2014, 11:00 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Tejon Ranch, Anybody?
Replies: 4
Views: 1196

Tejon Ranch, Anybody?

If anyone is interested in Tejon Ranch trips this spring, please refer to and post comments on the sticky above: http://www.fieldherpforum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=19011 The first date may get cancelled if we do not get enough sign-ups. We need to submit our list of names for each outing we...
by todd battey
March 12th, 2014, 5:44 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Tejon Ranch in 2014 and Highlights from Previous Years
Replies: 47
Views: 15430

Re: Tejon Ranch in 2014 and Highlights from Previous Years

Richard, whoever thought of using carpet as AC for rock-dwelling species was a genius. Remember this one? How did the total length of this adult boa measure up to the lengths of the dwarf southern populations of "Northern Rubber Boa" (C. b. bottae)? Here is the first Rubber Boa found in th...
by todd battey
March 11th, 2014, 11:18 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Tejon Ranch in 2014 and Highlights from Previous Years
Replies: 47
Views: 15430

Re: Tejon Ranch in 2014 and Highlights from Previous Years

Here is one of the highlights from last year's Tejon Ranch outings. We finally found and got pictures of a zonata at the Ranch with much assistance from Brian Hinds. This may be the same individual that Brian and TRC representative Mike White found in 2012, but it slipped down into a rock pile befor...
by todd battey
March 10th, 2014, 11:35 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Tejon Ranch in 2014 and Highlights from Previous Years
Replies: 47
Views: 15430

Tejon Ranch in 2014 and Highlights from Previous Years

Our tentative Tejon Ranch trips for 2014 are the following dates: - March 29 - cancelled - April 12 - April 19 - May 3 - cancelled These dates are all Saturdays and some may be dropped based in conditions, interest level, etc. With our very dry year and the warm temperatures we have had so far, the ...
by todd battey
February 1st, 2014, 9:07 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Why It’s Not Raining
Replies: 29
Views: 10424

Re: Why It’s Not Raining

Another mind-expanding post from Dr. Sweet. Thanks, Sam! Great use of your graphics to explain the driving forces to our weather machine. Why is it that in a positive PDO, with the shifting of the NP High and Aleutian Low (effects in the atmosphere), that the WATER temperature off the coast of CA ge...
by todd battey
January 22nd, 2014, 7:01 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Best news all year...
Replies: 46
Views: 9398

Re: Best news all year...

Congrats, Jim. I'm glad to hear that worked out for you. What a great combination of job and herping location.
by todd battey
January 19th, 2014, 12:20 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: The Journey Continues: 2013 in East Texas (UPDATED 1/6/14)
Replies: 48
Views: 26850

Re: The Journey Continues: 2013 in East Texas (UPDATED 1/6/1

Very impressive collection of images that I have also been enjoying Flickr. Great assortment of racer-whipsnake photos. Texas rocks!
by todd battey
January 19th, 2014, 10:18 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Herps from Banjaran Bintang
Replies: 7
Views: 2962

Re: Herps from Banjaran Bintang

Stunning images. More, please...
by todd battey
January 19th, 2014, 10:17 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Vipers, Tree Frogs and Lizard
Replies: 1
Views: 1123

Re: Vipers, Tree Frogs and Lizard

orionmystery,

You are a master of beautiful soft artificial lighting and you capture creatures exotic to most of us on this forum. For example, that Siamese Peninsula Pit Viper. Well done! Thanks for posting.

Todd
by todd battey
December 29th, 2013, 10:12 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Snake Entry #3,000 for me
Replies: 19
Views: 4608

Re: Snake Entry #3,000 for me

Truly impressive efforts, both the finding and data entry. Way to go Brian Hinds and Brian Hubbs.
by todd battey
December 22nd, 2013, 1:00 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: 38 New Species of Slender Salamanders
Replies: 34
Views: 7691

Re: 38 New Species of Slender Salamanders

Dang, Sam, when you get going on a topic, someone's bound to learn a few things. I know I have about speciation from reading your comments on this post. When you say "Gene flow is not opposed by selection in allopatric secondary contact," do you mean that natural selection is not important...
by todd battey
November 23rd, 2013, 9:24 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Channel Islands
Replies: 5
Views: 1583

Re: Channel Islands

Island endemics that are easy to find on Santa Cruz Island include the fence lizard and Channel Island Slender Salamander. Not so easy to find is the endemic gopher snake subspecies. You'll probably also see alligator and side-blotched lizards. As Gary's cool table points out, there are also Black-b...
by todd battey
November 12th, 2013, 10:41 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Sing n the Blues (video added)
Replies: 22
Views: 5271

Re: Sing n the Blues (video added)

Amazing snake, that Blue Coral, and nice video.
by todd battey
October 28th, 2013, 7:09 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Palm Springs area, October 12/13
Replies: 16
Views: 3563

Re: Palm Springs area, October 12/13

Roberto and Nic,

You guys did great on this late season trip. I love the shots of the collared lizard and the Costa's Hummer.

Todd
by todd battey
October 11th, 2013, 3:09 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Desert Tortoise Preserve Looking for Volunteers
Replies: 6
Views: 1720

Re: Desert Tortoise Preserve Looking for Volunteers

I'm going Saturday. Klawnscale, what is your name so I can meet you out there? PM me if you wish.

Todd
by todd battey
September 16th, 2013, 9:04 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Tejon Ranch Service Projects Sep 22 and Oct 26
Replies: 1
Views: 819

Tejon Ranch Service Projects Sep 22 and Oct 26

The Tejon Ranch Conservancy is planning a couple service projects. On Sept 22 they are organizing volunteers to remove barbed wire from Gato Montes Canyon and on Oct 26 they'll be capping vertical pipes (pitfall hazards for critters; not sure what area at his point). Here's a chance to help the TRC ...
by todd battey
August 20th, 2013, 6:36 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: California newt life history and population status
Replies: 23
Views: 10359

Re: California newt life history and population status

Sam,

Great series of photos showing the development from eggs to juveniles and lots of interesting information, as usual for your posts. T. torosa do seem to be lacking from a lot of suitable habitat in southern California. Thanks for sharing your insights.

Todd
by todd battey
August 18th, 2013, 3:54 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Spring-Summer in Ohio
Replies: 16
Views: 5846

Re: Spring-Summer in Ohio

Great assortment of shots. That snapper is impressive!
by todd battey
August 18th, 2013, 10:09 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Houston/Gulf Coast May 2013
Replies: 10
Views: 12389

Re: Houston/Gulf Coast May 2013

Nice variety of Masticophis or Coluber or Coachwhip or Racer...Nice job finding so many species.

Todd

PS - I say we stick with Masticophis at least for now.
by todd battey
August 2nd, 2013, 6:29 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: CA vs. NE chapter data contest
Replies: 96
Views: 16982

Re: CA vs. NE chapter data contest

I am effectively sitting out this competition due to other commitments that need to take priority, so I am not invested in this contest one way or another. Regarding the rules to this contest (or any fair competition), they get set prior to the contest and then the contestants play by the rules. It ...
by todd battey
July 16th, 2013, 7:02 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Herping first 1/2 of 2013
Replies: 17
Views: 3259

Re: Herping first 1/2 of 2013

Richard, you got some great shots. I especially like the gigas series and the last oreganus shot.
by todd battey
June 26th, 2013, 10:17 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: So far in SoCal - 2013
Replies: 14
Views: 2856

Re: So far in SoCal - 2013

Kent,

Great stuff - you guys sure get your share. Great shots as usual of boas, CA kings, some zonata, various Crotes, lizards, birds, other bicatch, and a few cows, but that Baja CA Coachwhip is the highlight for me. Enjoy your summer and I hope to see you soon.

Todd
by todd battey
June 1st, 2013, 10:04 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: El Baile de la Serpiente Cascabel
Replies: 16
Views: 3257

Re: El Baile de la Serpiente Cascabel

Very cool observation shots!
by todd battey
April 29th, 2013, 7:27 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: AZ trip
Replies: 24
Views: 4133

Re: AZ trip

It looks like you guys had a great trip. I love those Eastern Collared Lizards.

Todd
by todd battey
April 10th, 2013, 8:57 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Gilas and other firsts...
Replies: 11
Views: 2994

Re: Gilas and other firsts...

Terry, you are one lucky guy. AZ is where the lucky herpers retire. Hope to see you later this season.
by todd battey
April 10th, 2013, 8:39 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: China post #51, Thailand and final days in HK
Replies: 9
Views: 6572

Re: China post #51, Thailand and final days in HK

Amazing variety of incredible animals.
by todd battey
April 10th, 2013, 8:25 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Oregon and Norcal...and back again. Part 1
Replies: 8
Views: 1534

Re: Oregon and Norcal...and back again. Part 1

Good stuff! Way to go with all those NW Salamanders, some nice looking red legs, and all those garters.
by todd battey
April 10th, 2013, 8:09 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Tejon Outing 4/6
Replies: 17
Views: 3183

Re: Tejon Outing 4/6

Great shots, Andrew. That second one with John and Jim is classic! We're over here dangling a rattler on the ol' snakehook while the other guys look for more. And the spectacular backdrop. Good times. Jeff, glad to be able to get you up there. The conditions were pretty darn near perfect! Most trips...
by todd battey
April 9th, 2013, 6:55 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Tejon Outing 4/6
Replies: 17
Views: 3183

Re: Tejon Outing 4/6

Jim, nice summary and happy B-day. I was a good day. The condors were one of the highlights for sure. There were 5 at one point.

Robert, nice shots. Good luck in AZ.
by todd battey
April 3rd, 2013, 8:14 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Tejon Ranch
Replies: 4
Views: 1353

Re: Tejon Ranch

Brian, we have a good-sized group. We will meet at the Tejon Ranch Conservancy headquarters at 7:30 AM on Saturday morning. I will send directions to those that are signed up. We will go to the San Joaquin Valley side because it is in better spring conditions than the AV side. We have a couple sites...
by todd battey
April 3rd, 2013, 8:06 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Tejon Ranch: April 6, 2013
Replies: 17
Views: 3797

Re: Tejon Ranch: April 6, 2013

We will meet at the Tejon Ranch Conservancy headquarters at 7:30 AM on Saturday morning. I will send directions to those that are signed up. We will go to the San Joaquin Valley side because it is in better spring conditions than the AV side. We have a couple sites with boards and other stops that h...