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Noah M
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A Good Day

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Fridays are usually good days because they start the weekend. But yesterday was extra special. I checked my board dot and found two pine woods littersnakes, a crowned snake, and a an eastern glass lizard (that escaped because my hands were already full!) The neat thing was one of the pinewoods started to shed in my hand, so I took a few pictures of it.

Crowned Snake
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Pine Woods Littersnake mid-shed
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Showing off its shiny new and beautiful reddish color
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Just when I didn't think things could get much better, Lauren and I headed out to a visit a friend who lives in some great habitat. They have a couple of ponds on their property and I immediately heard one of my favorite tree frogs. On the walk to the pond I encountered this majestic Southern Toad.

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First seen at the pond's edge were dozens of bullfrogs, none of which were calling.

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There were also half a dozen or so Southern Leopard frogs, also silent.
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And of course the ubiquitous Southern Cricket Frog. Are these guys ever not calling?
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And then the prize of the night; there were probably 6-12 Barking Tree Frogs making quite the ruckus.
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Awesome photos, Noah! That Pinewoods Littersnake looks beautiful after it finished its shed. And photographing frogs while they are calling is never easy.
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Thanks Matt. Of the barking tree frogs calling, that one was the only one not hiding in or near tall grass. And for a good half hour or so he had his back to me. I just had to sit and wait until he turned a bit and I was able to get my picture.
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Beautiful photos!
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Great set! I too, liked the Rhadinea shedding and post-shed pics. Cool experience!
--Berkeley
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