Greetings everyone,
I know it has been centuries since I've made a post on here, but I was just thinking about it the other day and figured, eh, why not? For the people that know me on here know I am quite fond of small fossorial organisms especially reptilian related ones. As far as Florida goes, we got the coolest (IMO). Mole Skinks are so fun to look for. Not to mention, finding them is usually exciting. I still have two more species to see in Florida, the Keys Mole Skink and the Blue-Tailed Mole Skink. Reason? I have never been to the Keys, and I haven't looked for Blue-Tailed Mole Skinks in their range (which is only in the ancient scrub habitat of Highlands county). Kind of hard for a full-time college student and working 28 hours a week to get time to make long trips like that since I don't live close to their range. Now...enough talking. Here are some Mole Skinks from various counties in Florida. Oh and one more thing! The first photo is taken with my new camera so the other posts I put on here in the future, I am hoping the photographs continue to improve! (I am using a Nikon D3200 now)
Cheers!
Jordan T. Schmitt
Plestidon egregrius onocrepis [Peninsula Mole Skink] by ThatPineGuy, on Flickr
Plestidon egregrius similis [Northern Mole Skink] by ThatPineGuy, on Flickr
Plestidon egregrius insularis [Cedar Key Mole Skink] by ThatPineGuy, on Flickr
Plestidon egregius similis [Northern Mole Skink] by ThatPineGuy, on Flickr
Plestidon egregius insularis [Cedar Key Mole Skink] by ThatPineGuy, on Flickr
Mole Skinks
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Re: Mole Skinks
Such amazing, beautiful little creatures. They look like they would be very fast and difficult to photograph.
- BillMcGighan
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Re: Mole Skinks
Good one, Jordan.
Your camera is serving you well.
Your camera is serving you well.
Re: Mole Skinks
Cool stuff man. Mole skinks are one of my top targets this year. I wish you the best of luck with your camera.
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Re: Mole Skinks
You stink of skink, Jordan.
Only two to go...Go get 'em!
Only two to go...Go get 'em!
Re: Mole Skinks
Awesome dude! As you know, one of my favorites.
Did you see my post on these a few years ago?
http://www.fieldherpforum.com/forum/vie ... 1697&hilit
-Jake
Did you see my post on these a few years ago?
http://www.fieldherpforum.com/forum/vie ... 1697&hilit
-Jake
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Re: Mole Skinks
Great finds, Jordan! Glad to see you post again. I'd love to find a Mole Skink sometime - I need to get out of Tampa more often.