These are a few pictures of some of the animals that I came across this year in NV, AZ, and CA.
I'll go with Nevada first since it's the best state in the union.
A cool spider that I almost walked into. I'm not sure what kind.
Adult and hatchling Great Basin Collared Lizards.
I was very surprised that these California Bighorn Sheep let us get as close as they did to take these pics.
Some of their habitat in N/W Nevada.
A couple colubrids from the area.
Desert Horned Lizard.
In late Summer I found myself here hoping to see some Pigmy Short Horned lizards. They have a pretty limited range here in our state.
It wasn't the best time of year for my search but I did find these two newborns.
This old boy passed through the area twelve years before NV was even a state.
I'll wrap up Nevada with a few lutosus.
I finally got a chance to get down to Arizona after not visiting the state for a couple of years. I didn't take many photos but I had a great time with good friends.
Juvenile Sonoran Gopher.
Bat with some crawlers on it.
Short Horned Lizard found in the road way.
Two of the lepidus that we saw. A first for me.
My friend spotted this beauty out on the crawl.
Nice looking willardi. The only live one that we saw.
I am a big fan of the Speckled Rattlesnake so I was thrilled to get a chance to see these two. They were a great way to wrap up my trip to AZ.
My year usually starts out with a trip or two to Southern CA. There is normally still snow on the ground here in Reno when herping is in full swing down south.
My buddy flipped what I think locals refer to as a "cheater boa".
Large S.D. Alligator Lizard stretched out on the road.
This Legless Lizard was a lifer for me.
My little guy trying to make heads or tails of a Ringneck Snake.
Couple of young Cal Kings.
Nice orange Spec. taking it easy in the rocks.
It seems that some of the folks that live and herp in So Cal. are not big on helleri. I for one like any snake with a rattle so the abundance of Southern Pacific's down there does not bother me at all.
These are a few from earlier this year.
My buddy started baggin on me for stopping to take a picture of this cactus flower so I felt compelled to post it.
Some Panamint Rattlesnakes.
Curious Whipsnakes.
Some snakes from the N. Sierra.
An Amphibian for good measure.
Poser Pond Turtle shot.
Some oreganus to finish it off.
Cheers,
Jason
Handful of shots from 2012. NV, AZ, CA.
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Nice post Jason!
The look on your son's face is priceless.
The look on your son's face is priceless.
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Nice post/photos Jason! It was cool meeting you - hope to cross paths again. Love all the crote shots, but I also liked all the phrynosoma (especially the pigmy short horneds) and mtn king shots. Take care
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Enjoyed your post - thanks.
Great photography all round. The Collared lizard shot with the background view took my eye.
Cheers.
Great photography all round. The Collared lizard shot with the background view took my eye.
Cheers.
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Great stuff! Especially love the whips looking out from the rocks.
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Great post.. makes this 'ol hillbilly long for the WEST.
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Nice assortment. That zonata is interesting. Thanks for sharing.
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Jason, thanks for the tour through some wonderful country. Although not a fan of grafitti or carving one's name, that pioneer petroglyph is kind of cool. I wonder if his descendents (if any) know about it? Also the whipsnakes, can you tell us a bit about that? I don't ever recall finidng more than a pair together, is that a hibernaculum?
Thanks for this post of some of my favorite regions. Vic
Thanks for this post of some of my favorite regions. Vic
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Love it! Great stuff
Vic, in regards to graffiti, spoiling of lands etc. Yesterday's trash dump is today's archaelogical treasure
Vic, in regards to graffiti, spoiling of lands etc. Yesterday's trash dump is today's archaelogical treasure
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Very nice series all around. Never herped Nevada more than scratching the edges. Always in the long term plans to spend some more time there. What are the parasites on the bat? Lice?
Any other pics of the pyro? That is a nice snake. What Mtn range?
Thanks,
FH
Any other pics of the pyro? That is a nice snake. What Mtn range?
Thanks,
FH
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heres the link from the sf chronicle http://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Late ... z2AErS04LUGeorge N. Jaquith, who carved his name on the cliff at High Rock Canyon in 1852, made it to California and later Oregon. He was killed on an expedition against some Bannock Indians in the Steen Mountains of Oregon in April 1867. Brenda Jaquith, a descendant, is a secretary at the University of San Francisco.
Great stuff jason thanks for sharing. Its hard to beat the solitude (and lack of people) that is the great state of Nevada.
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Beautiful! It's great to see some of what the rest of us missed that day in AZ (although I was already tormented with the pyro....). The shot of the willie is stellar, and the banded king is really striking. Helleri would be alright, if they'd just keep their mouths shut!
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That first cal king, nearly true black and ivory white is about as pretty as any wild type I have seen, I am guessing its location, would you be willing to tell the region of the state it was found. A real beauty. Vic
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Agreed ...it appears to be an adult in perfect lighting and close-up ...not a hint of brown creeping in.VICtort wrote:That first cal king, nearly true black and ivory white is about as pretty as any wild type I have seen
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Great variety, and great pics!
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Awesome assorment. I especially like the Crotes and the Phrynos. Thanks.
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Well done brother. A much needed view of ground we both think is the best in the nation!
By the way, Argiope trifasciata is your spider.
By the way, Argiope trifasciata is your spider.
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Great Series Jason,
Those NV B & W kings are stunning..
Beautiful king..
Fundad
Those NV B & W kings are stunning..
Beautiful king..
Fundad
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Great post, Jason. I enjoyed all of it.
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Great season repcap bud. Glad to had a chance to make it out a handful of times this year. Next season is right around the corner.
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Wow! Thank you for all good words.
Bryan - Thanks man. It's been fun watching my boys discover nature.
Norman - Thanks. It was fun getting out there with you also. We'll do it again sometime for sure.
Rags - Thank you. That little lizard must have just hatched out to face the world. It was tiny.
Dr. Dark - Thanks. Those whipsnakes are characters for sure.
Mulebrother - Thanks. Come back to the West. We can always use more hillbillys
Andy - Thanks man. That z was definitely a welcome find. I love the high black ones.
VICort and monklet - Thank you guys. Yes. The whipsnakes were coming out of hibernation.
Here are a few more getula. They are all from the same general area in Washoe Co. Nevada. All pretty dark.
Fieldherper - Thanks. Nevada is a fun place. I've lived here all my life and I have no plans of leaving. I'm not sure what those bugs are. The bat looks pretty squirrely on it's own IMO. No other good pics of the pyro sorry.
Geqqo - Thank you for posting the info on old George. I figured that he must have crossed some indians somewhere.
Kent - Thank you. Your right. Rattlesnakes are much more enjoyable without your hands in their mouth.
Robyn - Thank you.
Todd - Thanks. We missed you out there in AZ this year.
Riley - Thanks amigo. I know you can appreciate the fine state of NV. We've gotta get you back out here one day.
Fundad - Thank you. Gotta love those kingsnakes.
Ross - Thanks man.
B - Thanks much. I had a great time this year. Thanks for having me down. I really enjoyed it. Can't wait until Spring
Heres to another year in the books.
Bryan - Thanks man. It's been fun watching my boys discover nature.
Norman - Thanks. It was fun getting out there with you also. We'll do it again sometime for sure.
Rags - Thank you. That little lizard must have just hatched out to face the world. It was tiny.
Dr. Dark - Thanks. Those whipsnakes are characters for sure.
Mulebrother - Thanks. Come back to the West. We can always use more hillbillys
Andy - Thanks man. That z was definitely a welcome find. I love the high black ones.
VICort and monklet - Thank you guys. Yes. The whipsnakes were coming out of hibernation.
Here are a few more getula. They are all from the same general area in Washoe Co. Nevada. All pretty dark.
Fieldherper - Thanks. Nevada is a fun place. I've lived here all my life and I have no plans of leaving. I'm not sure what those bugs are. The bat looks pretty squirrely on it's own IMO. No other good pics of the pyro sorry.
Geqqo - Thank you for posting the info on old George. I figured that he must have crossed some indians somewhere.
Kent - Thank you. Your right. Rattlesnakes are much more enjoyable without your hands in their mouth.
Robyn - Thank you.
Todd - Thanks. We missed you out there in AZ this year.
Riley - Thanks amigo. I know you can appreciate the fine state of NV. We've gotta get you back out here one day.
Fundad - Thank you. Gotta love those kingsnakes.
Ross - Thanks man.
B - Thanks much. I had a great time this year. Thanks for having me down. I really enjoyed it. Can't wait until Spring
Heres to another year in the books.
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Good stuff Jason, was a good year of snakes and beer, lol. I still see you and Blake passed out in the back of the truck with your legs dangling off the tailgate in 30 degree weather, lol. And the dent in my door will always remind me to keep them shut when Blake is around! Can't wait for our next adventure!
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Superb variety - you hit the mother-lode!
Especially with all the species of rattlesnakes
Great work !
Especially with all the species of rattlesnakes
Great work !