A Little More Luck from the Gainesville Area

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Noah M
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A Little More Luck from the Gainesville Area

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I went road cruisin in Levy county and found a cute little DOR eastern diamond back. I am not posting the photo here cuz it is a little gross, but the pattern is clearly Crotalus adamanteus .

I did find this though after digging through some rocks. I think it is a Hentz striped, but I'm not sure.

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I also poked around Alachua county today and found this DOR tonight.

I'm having a bit more luck since my first post, as both the rattler and this watesnake are firsts for me, but I would prefer alive over dead.


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I also went down to Big Cypress a few days ago. I did not see a single snake, save for some raptor flying overhead with one. Saw more gators than I thought was possible, and tons of birds. I did mostly video there and have not had time to sift through and edit it into a presentable film. Here is a video from my neighborhood that has a few herps.

Here is the link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bfw-hLrauwY

I'm going to keep exploring, and of course I welcome tips, advice, and information on locations.
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Very nice composition and editing on the video. :thumb:
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Excellent Stuff, Captain Jack! :thumb:

Definitely a Hentz striped scorpion.

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Thanks for the kind words. :D
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Do you live in or around levy county? I'm using my cell phone right now and it won't let me navigate to your profile to see
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I am in Gainesville attending the university
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