Wow, What a Year!!! It doesn't Get Any Better Than This!!!
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- Daniel D Dye
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Wow, What a Year!!! It doesn't Get Any Better Than This!!!
What a year it’s been. I’ve traveled to the cane fields of south Florida two or three times, herped my area around Osceola National Forest more times than I can count, participated in data collecting trips to the Four Corners region out west and Alabama. Not to mention several trips to the Apalachicola National Forest and the western panhandle. Oh, and three trips to Georgia…Awesome year!!!
It's been my pleasure to meet many new friends this year on these excursions and hope to see many of them in the field come 2012.
This year has been a blast!!!
Here’s what I’ve seen:
Herp with these three amigos - Young Cage, Tim Warfel and Matt Cage.
Young Cage, Tim Warfel, Matt Cage by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Here's what they were photographing. Young found it in Osceola NF.
Scarlet King Snake (Lampropeltis triangulum elapsoides) by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
These were found in Liberty County, Florida. Young had quite and experience with them.
Pair of Copperheads by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Carl Koch visited the farm just after Easter...I always enjoy his visit.
Carl and Friendly Rat Snake by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Carl and Friendly Rat Snake by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Glenn Bartolotti joined Carl and I in Apalachicola.
Here are some of what we found
Glenn snake and Carl by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Red Rat Snake by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Florida Cottonmouth (Agkistrodon piscivorus conanti) by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Southern Copperhead ( Agkistrodon contortrix contortrix) by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Eastern Coral Snake (Micrurus fulvius fulvius) by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Eastern Coral Snake (Micrurus fulvius fulvius) by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Dusky Pygmy Rattlesnake (Sistrurus miliarius barbouri) by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
I found this Red Rat Snake a week before Carl's visit
Bradford County Red Rat Snake by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Here are some Florida Kingsnakes from South Florida.
Florida Kingsnake Juvenile (Lampropeltis getulus floridana) by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Florida Kingsnake Juvenile (Lampropeltis getulus floridana) by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Florida Kingsnake (Lampropeltis getulus floridana) by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Yellow Rat snake closeup by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Southern Ringneck Snake (Diadophis punctatus) by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Some Four Corners pics.
Sunspider, solpugid, windscorpion by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Sceloporus spp2 by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
New Mexico Spadefoot (Spea multiplicata) by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Night Snake (Hypsiglena torquata) by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Gopher Snake (Pituophis catenifer)2 by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Collarded Lizard (Crotaphytus collaris)4 by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Long-nosed leopard Lizard (Gambelia wislizenii) by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Collarded Lizard (Crotaphytus collaris)3 by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Striped Whipsnake (Coluber taeniatus)2 by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Striped Whipsnake (Coluber taeniatus) by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Collarded Lizard (Crotaphytus collaris)2 by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Western Whiptail (Aspidoscelis tigris)3 by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Collarded Lizard (Crotaphytus collaris) by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Side-blotched Lizard (Uta stansburiana) by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Mike Pingleton, Jeremy Westerman, Thomas Wilder, Tim Warfel by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Second Day Breakfast Mike, Jimi, Tim and me. by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Desert Spiny Lizard (Sceloporus magister) by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Desert Spiny Lizard (Sceloporus magister) by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Woodhouse's Toad (Anaxyrus woodhousii) by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Prairie Rattlesnake (Crotalus viridis) by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Kingsnake (Lampropeltis getula) by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Glossy Snake (Arizona elegans) by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Kingsnake (Lampropeltis getula) by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
The Skull by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Prickly Pear Cactus (Opuntia phaeacantha) by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Crotalus spp. by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Prairie Rattlesnake (Crotalus viridis) by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Gopher Snake (Pituophis catenifer) by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Red-spotted Toad (Anaxyrus punctatus) by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Prairie Rattlesnake (Crotalus viridis) by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Plateau Striped Whiptail (Aspidoscelis velox) by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Western Hognose Snake (Heterodon nasicus) by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Milk Snake (Lampropeltis triangulum) by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Bull Snake by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Canyon Treefrog (Hyla arenicolor) by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Canyon Treefrog (Hyla arenicolor) by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Collarded Lizard (Crotaphytus collaris) by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Hopi Rattlesnake (Crotalus viridis nuntius ) by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Hopi Rattlesnake (Crotalus viridis nuntius ) by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
And now the rest of the year.
Gopher Turtle on the Move by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Pitcher Plants by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Barn Owl by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Peninsula Mole Skink (Plestiodon egregius onocrepis) by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Green Anole (Anolis carolinensis) by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Eastern Cottonmouth (Agkistrodon piscivorus piscivorus) by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Squirrel Treefrog (Hyla squirella) by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Green Treefrog (Hyla cinerea) by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Little Grass Frog (Pseudacris ocularis) by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Pine Barrens Tree Frog (Hyla andersonii) by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Pine Barrens Tree Frog (Hyla andersonii) by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Southern Toad (Anaxyrus terrestris) by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Bronze Frog (Rana clamitans) by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Green Treefrog (Hyla cinerea) by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Eastern Spadefoot (Scaphiopus holbrookii) by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Greenhouse Frog (Eleutherodactylus planirostris) by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Slimy salamander (Plethodon grobmani) by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Three-lined Salamander (Eurycea guttolineata) by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Southern Two-lined Salamander (Eurycea cirrigera) by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Slimy salamander (Plethodon grobmani) by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Slimy salamander (Plethodon grobmani) by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Central Newt (Notophthalmus viridescens lousianensis) by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Central Newt (Notophthalmus viridescens lousianensis) by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Red-Spotted Newt (Notophthalmus viridescens) by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Red-Spotted Newt Eft (Notophthalmus viridescens) by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Longtail Salamander (Eurycea longicauda) by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Green Salamander (Aneides aeneus) by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Pigeon Mountain Salamander (Plethodon petraeus) by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Mimic Glass Lizard (Ophisaurus mimicus) by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Eastern Kingsnake (Lampropeltis getula getula) by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Eastern Kingsnake (Lampropeltis getula getula) by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Scarlet Snake (Cemophora coccinea copei) by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Rough Earth Snake (Virginia striatula) by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Rough Earth Snake (Virginia striatula) by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Eastern Hognose (Heterodon platyrhinos) by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Eastern Indigo (Drymarchon couperi) by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Florida Red-bellied Snake (Storeria occipitomaculata obscura) by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Canebrake Rattlesnake (Crotalus horridus atricaudatus) by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Canebrake Rattlesnake (Crotalus horridus atricaudatus) by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Canebrake Rattlesnake (Crotalus horridus atricaudatus) by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Yellowjacket Queen (Vespula maculifrons) by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Progressive Bee Fly (Exoprosopa fasciata) by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Conenose Bug-Kissing Bug (Triatoma lecticularia) by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Black Caterpillar Hunter (Calosoma sayi) by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Dung Beetle (Dichotomius carolinus) by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Rosy Maple Moth (Dryocampa rubicunda) by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Thanks for viewing,
Daniel
It's been my pleasure to meet many new friends this year on these excursions and hope to see many of them in the field come 2012.
This year has been a blast!!!
Here’s what I’ve seen:
Herp with these three amigos - Young Cage, Tim Warfel and Matt Cage.
Young Cage, Tim Warfel, Matt Cage by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Here's what they were photographing. Young found it in Osceola NF.
Scarlet King Snake (Lampropeltis triangulum elapsoides) by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
These were found in Liberty County, Florida. Young had quite and experience with them.
Pair of Copperheads by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Carl Koch visited the farm just after Easter...I always enjoy his visit.
Carl and Friendly Rat Snake by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Carl and Friendly Rat Snake by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Glenn Bartolotti joined Carl and I in Apalachicola.
Here are some of what we found
Glenn snake and Carl by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Red Rat Snake by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Florida Cottonmouth (Agkistrodon piscivorus conanti) by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Southern Copperhead ( Agkistrodon contortrix contortrix) by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Eastern Coral Snake (Micrurus fulvius fulvius) by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Eastern Coral Snake (Micrurus fulvius fulvius) by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Dusky Pygmy Rattlesnake (Sistrurus miliarius barbouri) by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
I found this Red Rat Snake a week before Carl's visit
Bradford County Red Rat Snake by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Here are some Florida Kingsnakes from South Florida.
Florida Kingsnake Juvenile (Lampropeltis getulus floridana) by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Florida Kingsnake Juvenile (Lampropeltis getulus floridana) by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Florida Kingsnake (Lampropeltis getulus floridana) by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Yellow Rat snake closeup by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Southern Ringneck Snake (Diadophis punctatus) by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Some Four Corners pics.
Sunspider, solpugid, windscorpion by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Sceloporus spp2 by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
New Mexico Spadefoot (Spea multiplicata) by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Night Snake (Hypsiglena torquata) by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Gopher Snake (Pituophis catenifer)2 by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Collarded Lizard (Crotaphytus collaris)4 by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Long-nosed leopard Lizard (Gambelia wislizenii) by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Collarded Lizard (Crotaphytus collaris)3 by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Striped Whipsnake (Coluber taeniatus)2 by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Striped Whipsnake (Coluber taeniatus) by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Collarded Lizard (Crotaphytus collaris)2 by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Western Whiptail (Aspidoscelis tigris)3 by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Collarded Lizard (Crotaphytus collaris) by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Side-blotched Lizard (Uta stansburiana) by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Mike Pingleton, Jeremy Westerman, Thomas Wilder, Tim Warfel by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Second Day Breakfast Mike, Jimi, Tim and me. by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Desert Spiny Lizard (Sceloporus magister) by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Desert Spiny Lizard (Sceloporus magister) by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Woodhouse's Toad (Anaxyrus woodhousii) by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Prairie Rattlesnake (Crotalus viridis) by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Kingsnake (Lampropeltis getula) by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Glossy Snake (Arizona elegans) by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Kingsnake (Lampropeltis getula) by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
The Skull by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Prickly Pear Cactus (Opuntia phaeacantha) by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Crotalus spp. by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Prairie Rattlesnake (Crotalus viridis) by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Gopher Snake (Pituophis catenifer) by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Red-spotted Toad (Anaxyrus punctatus) by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Prairie Rattlesnake (Crotalus viridis) by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Plateau Striped Whiptail (Aspidoscelis velox) by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Western Hognose Snake (Heterodon nasicus) by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Milk Snake (Lampropeltis triangulum) by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Bull Snake by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Canyon Treefrog (Hyla arenicolor) by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Canyon Treefrog (Hyla arenicolor) by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Collarded Lizard (Crotaphytus collaris) by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Hopi Rattlesnake (Crotalus viridis nuntius ) by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Hopi Rattlesnake (Crotalus viridis nuntius ) by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
And now the rest of the year.
Gopher Turtle on the Move by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Pitcher Plants by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Barn Owl by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Peninsula Mole Skink (Plestiodon egregius onocrepis) by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Green Anole (Anolis carolinensis) by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Eastern Cottonmouth (Agkistrodon piscivorus piscivorus) by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Squirrel Treefrog (Hyla squirella) by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Green Treefrog (Hyla cinerea) by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Little Grass Frog (Pseudacris ocularis) by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Pine Barrens Tree Frog (Hyla andersonii) by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Pine Barrens Tree Frog (Hyla andersonii) by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Southern Toad (Anaxyrus terrestris) by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Bronze Frog (Rana clamitans) by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Green Treefrog (Hyla cinerea) by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Eastern Spadefoot (Scaphiopus holbrookii) by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Greenhouse Frog (Eleutherodactylus planirostris) by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Slimy salamander (Plethodon grobmani) by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Three-lined Salamander (Eurycea guttolineata) by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Southern Two-lined Salamander (Eurycea cirrigera) by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Slimy salamander (Plethodon grobmani) by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Slimy salamander (Plethodon grobmani) by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Central Newt (Notophthalmus viridescens lousianensis) by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Central Newt (Notophthalmus viridescens lousianensis) by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Red-Spotted Newt (Notophthalmus viridescens) by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Red-Spotted Newt Eft (Notophthalmus viridescens) by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Longtail Salamander (Eurycea longicauda) by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Green Salamander (Aneides aeneus) by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Pigeon Mountain Salamander (Plethodon petraeus) by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Mimic Glass Lizard (Ophisaurus mimicus) by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Eastern Kingsnake (Lampropeltis getula getula) by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Eastern Kingsnake (Lampropeltis getula getula) by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Scarlet Snake (Cemophora coccinea copei) by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Rough Earth Snake (Virginia striatula) by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Rough Earth Snake (Virginia striatula) by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Eastern Hognose (Heterodon platyrhinos) by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Eastern Indigo (Drymarchon couperi) by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Florida Red-bellied Snake (Storeria occipitomaculata obscura) by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Canebrake Rattlesnake (Crotalus horridus atricaudatus) by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Canebrake Rattlesnake (Crotalus horridus atricaudatus) by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Canebrake Rattlesnake (Crotalus horridus atricaudatus) by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Yellowjacket Queen (Vespula maculifrons) by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Progressive Bee Fly (Exoprosopa fasciata) by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Conenose Bug-Kissing Bug (Triatoma lecticularia) by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Black Caterpillar Hunter (Calosoma sayi) by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Dung Beetle (Dichotomius carolinus) by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Rosy Maple Moth (Dryocampa rubicunda) by Daniel D Dye II, on Flickr
Thanks for viewing,
Daniel
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Re: Wow, What a Year!!! It doesn't Get Any Better Than This
i had to break this up into 3 viewings....holy crap man.
all in all...my favorite shot is the coluber eating the aspidocelis with the aspidocelis fighting back. That is just INSANE. I've come up on the tail end of predation events (seeing the tail end of the food vanish down the snakes gullet) but MAN seeing that on through would be insane.
The canebreak is pretty intense too...I'v enever even had the chance to herp for horridus, don't think I've ever been in their range.
Just insane!
all in all...my favorite shot is the coluber eating the aspidocelis with the aspidocelis fighting back. That is just INSANE. I've come up on the tail end of predation events (seeing the tail end of the food vanish down the snakes gullet) but MAN seeing that on through would be insane.
The canebreak is pretty intense too...I'v enever even had the chance to herp for horridus, don't think I've ever been in their range.
Just insane!
- MHollanders
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Re: Wow, What a Year!!! It doesn't Get Any Better Than This
Very cool post, Daniel. It's been good following you on Flickr. The last scarlet snake picture is particularly good.
Paul, if you've been to Houston, you've been well within horridus range.
Paul, if you've been to Houston, you've been well within horridus range.
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Re: Wow, What a Year!!! It doesn't Get Any Better Than This
Incredible year and great photos. I will probably have to go back through and look over them all just to absorb it all. And that last most is just wild. I've never seen any moth with that type of coloration.
Chris
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Re: Wow, What a Year!!! It doesn't Get Any Better Than This
when was the last time a horridus was documented as occuring in Harris county? I'd consider historical range but not really current range...and in Houston (i.e. a major metro area) isn'tthe same as getting to herp a place with good herping. I've been to Jesse Jones nearly every time I've been but I don't think a Crotalus (any species) has been documented there in many years.
Re: Wow, What a Year!!! It doesn't Get Any Better Than This
Daniel
Wow, quite a year. You got some skills! Enjoyed the post!
Matt
Wow, quite a year. You got some skills! Enjoyed the post!
Matt
Re: Wow, What a Year!!! It doesn't Get Any Better Than This
Daniel, that is an impressive list to see in a lifetime much less a year...well done. I was amazed to see the hatchlng Drymarchon couperi/Indigo. I have always heard juveniles and neonates are scarce as hens teeth...almost impossible to find. Can you comment on that? Have you found other small ones? Do you find adult Indigos and neonates in the same habitat or do they disperse as some have speculated to avoid feeding competition and predation by adult indigos? I would be so stoked to see an Indigo in the wild, and I hope someday I will, on the bucket list! Some amazing photos here, thanks for posting, this will keep me occupied for some time. Vic Herrick-Imperial Valley, Ca. ( and keeper of capitve bred Eastern Indigos).
Re: Wow, What a Year!!! It doesn't Get Any Better Than This
Daniel it was a pleasure getting to know you and herp with you a bit! I look forward to doing it again sometime.
-Thomas Wilder
-Thomas Wilder
Re: Wow, What a Year!!! It doesn't Get Any Better Than This
Well done! Amazing pictures...
I particularly enjoyed the horridus makin' like it was fungi....
-Kris
I particularly enjoyed the horridus makin' like it was fungi....
-Kris
- Dell Despain
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Re: Wow, What a Year!!! It doesn't Get Any Better Than This
Wow! What a series of great photos.
The Barn owl shot is really nice.
The iridescence on the Mole Skinks tail is an incredible capture.
Really nice shot of the Mimic Glass Lizard, those aren't easy to get photos of.
The Scarlet is poster worthy.
And the first horridus photo is an incredible looking animal, love its black rattles.
Jaw dropping post. Thanks.
-Dell
The Barn owl shot is really nice.
The iridescence on the Mole Skinks tail is an incredible capture.
Really nice shot of the Mimic Glass Lizard, those aren't easy to get photos of.
The Scarlet is poster worthy.
And the first horridus photo is an incredible looking animal, love its black rattles.
Jaw dropping post. Thanks.
-Dell
Re: Wow, What a Year!!! It doesn't Get Any Better Than This
Mind-boggling stuff here. Quite a year you've had!
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Re: Wow, What a Year!!! It doesn't Get Any Better Than This
Purely amazing, Daniel. So many stunning images, I can't pick a favorite. It's mind-blowing that you found all this great stuff in one year.
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Re: Wow, What a Year!!! It doesn't Get Any Better Than This
Wow, D
The quality of pics, diversity of creatures, and geographic locations is sensory overload!!!
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Quick question:
About 2/3 through the post, any info on the Green Treefrog (Hyla cinerea) with the insects all over it???
The quality of pics, diversity of creatures, and geographic locations is sensory overload!!!
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Quick question:
About 2/3 through the post, any info on the Green Treefrog (Hyla cinerea) with the insects all over it???
Re: Wow, What a Year!!! It doesn't Get Any Better Than This
That's just amazing!
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Western Hog. Splendid. I think you just fueled my addiction - thanks.
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Re: Wow, What a Year!!! It doesn't Get Any Better Than This
WOW! Fantastic images! Very crisp and clean. I see you got a killer shot of the whipsnake-whiptail affair. That's one I'll never forget.
Like Bill, I'm curious about the little flies on the GTF. And thanks for the Dryocampa, one of my all-time favorites.
-Mike
Like Bill, I'm curious about the little flies on the GTF. And thanks for the Dryocampa, one of my all-time favorites.
-Mike
Re: Wow, What a Year!!! It doesn't Get Any Better Than This
Great photography and finds! Love the crote shots
Re: Wow, What a Year!!! It doesn't Get Any Better Than This
Yep, reckon that's as good as it get! Epic pics and critters
Can you say about where this one was found?
Can you say about where this one was found?
Re: Wow, What a Year!!! It doesn't Get Any Better Than This
What a year indeed.... Awesome diversity in this post although I will say I am a little surprised with all the southeast species you found that you didn't post any EDBs. No luck with them? Congrats on an awesome year
Re: Wow, What a Year!!! It doesn't Get Any Better Than This
yep i found a ton of lifers too
Re: Wow, What a Year!!! It doesn't Get Any Better Than This
WOW!! Some of my favorites: the barn owl, yellowjacket queen, and all the canebrake shots. I will revisit this thread a lot. Thanks for sharing your work Daniel.
Re: Wow, What a Year!!! It doesn't Get Any Better Than This
Great work and excellent photography!!!
Re: Wow, What a Year!!! It doesn't Get Any Better Than This
Excellent post, Daniel. Great shots as always! Thanks a lot for taking us along, it looks like you had a great year.
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Re: Wow, What a Year!!! It doesn't Get Any Better Than This
I'm not aware of any Harris County horridus in recent years, although there's potential. However, there's (extremely) recent records for Montgomery, Colorado, Grimes, Victoria, Jackson, and virtually everything east and north of there. They are probably also in Brazoria County.Paul White wrote:when was the last time a horridus was documented as occuring in Harris county? I'd consider historical range but not really current range...and in Houston (i.e. a major metro area) isn'tthe same as getting to herp a place with good herping. I've been to Jesse Jones nearly every time I've been but I don't think a Crotalus (any species) has been documented there in many years.
Edit: They are definitely in Brazoria County and probably/possibly Fort Bend County as well. The only reason they wouldn't be in Harris anymore is habitat destruction, not range.
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Oh my goodness, Daniel, you've SPLENDIDLY outdone yourself! WONDERFUL photography of a MARVELOUS selection of God's handiwork! Peninsula Mole Skink, Green Sal, Li’l Indigo, Rosy Maple Moth -- standouts amongst a standout collection. “....my favorite shot is the coluber eating the aspidocelis with the aspidocelis fighting back.” I’m with Paul. Can't wait to get out with you again!
Carl
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uhhhhh, yeah, I would say its been a good year for you. Holy crap!! Barn owl, canebrake , and the baby indigo were some of my favorites. How big was that one eastern king? (looks like a GA animal and looks BIG) Very impressive photography too. You just made my day
Joe
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That was some year you had
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YOU JUST RAISED THE BAR! WOW! Anad I thought I had a good year. The photos are some of the best I have ever seen.
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Smokin pics my man. Let's do it again next year.
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Well done. I know there's more and I expect you to ammend this post after the weekend....
I particularly like the Cemophora photo!
:Mark
I particularly like the Cemophora photo!
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Holy Cow, Daniel, you've had quite the year when my back was turned!!!
The nuntias and Mimic Glass are awfully sharp dressed critters!
I thoroughly enjoyed the whole post and BIG congrats on an amazing season...your encore is gonna be tough/ I suggest you begin very soon!
Tim
The nuntias and Mimic Glass are awfully sharp dressed critters!
I thoroughly enjoyed the whole post and BIG congrats on an amazing season...your encore is gonna be tough/ I suggest you begin very soon!
Tim
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Awesome post!
Why didn't you go with nuntius on that "Crotalus ssp."?
The tails on the onocrepis look like they're glowing! too cool. thanks for posting.
-Will
Why didn't you go with nuntius on that "Crotalus ssp."?
The tails on the onocrepis look like they're glowing! too cool. thanks for posting.
-Will
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just being outside does it for meJosh Holbrook wrote:Western Hog. Splendid. I think you just fueled my addiction - thanks.
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Totally awesome post!
Stunning pics and herps!
Truly enjoyed this entire post!
Gary
Stunning pics and herps!
Truly enjoyed this entire post!
Gary
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Daniel (ahem, NOT merely "Dan"), I echo Thomas' remark - pleasure to meet you, hope to do it again soon, pardon the partial hijack below.
I also reiterate what everyone says about your photos - nice, real nice. Not much coming from Mr Thumbs here but...it's good to see the results from all that time you were spending with your gadgets!
I need to give you a holler next time I'm in Ventura (I go most every March or April).
Cheers,
Jimi
I also reiterate what everyone says about your photos - nice, real nice. Not much coming from Mr Thumbs here but...it's good to see the results from all that time you were spending with your gadgets!
Heck Brad, Utah is full of those things - come get some! I think that one was from our 4 corners trip (mainly San Juan County Utah & Montezuma County CO) but the Great Basin part of Utah has WAY better pits. Maybe you could make our Chapter field trip in late May? See some NV & UT pyros too maybe?Can you say about where this one was found?
I need to give you a holler next time I'm in Ventura (I go most every March or April).
Cheers,
Jimi
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Let me begin with how much I appreciate the many compliments and positive feedback that you all have conveyed about my work. Yes I said work. Many of you, like me, spend many hours in the field and on the road searching for the critters we love to photograph and gaze upon. Not to mention the time it takes to process the images then upload to flicker or Photobucket so they can be view right here on the forum…exhausting!! The comments I’ve received from you all has made it worthwhile. I’m inspired…thanks.
Now to some of your questions:
And I’m beginning this weekend.
Daniel
Now to some of your questions:
Jake Scott and I found this one while searching for simus (Southern Hognose) and took several photos. Notice how sickly this specimen is. It was heart breaking to leave it knowing that it may not make it through the winter. With nearly 49 year of herping (we didn’t call it that when I was 10); this is the only one I’ve ever seen less than 3 feet long.VICtort wrote:I was amazed to see the hatchlng Drymarchon couperi/Indigo. I have always heard juveniles and neonates are scarce as hens teeth...almost impossible to find. Can you comment on that? Have you found other small ones? Do you find adult Indigos and neonates in the same habitat or do they disperse as some have speculated to avoid feeding competition and predation by adult indigos? Vic Herrick-Imperial Valley, Ca. ( and keeper of capitve bred Eastern Indigos).
It was great to meet you as well Thomas. Look me up when you come to Florida.ThomWild wrote:Daniel it was a pleasure getting to know you and herp with you a bit! I look forward to doing it again sometime.
-Thomas Wilder
Those I believe are biting midges, similar to the no-see-ums we have along the coastal areas. They seem to only be attracted to the frogs. They didn’t bother Yvonne and me at all.BillMcGighan wrote:.
Quick question:
About 2/3 through the post, any info on the Green Treefrog (Hyla cinerea) with the insects all over it???
Don’t blame me for your addition.Josh Holbrook wrote:Western Hog. Splendid. I think you just fueled my addiction - thanks.
Me neither…the whole trip was awesome.Mike Pingleton wrote:WOW! Fantastic images! Very crisp and clean. I see you got a killer shot of the whipsnake-whiptail affair. That's one I'll never forget.
-Mike
Southeast Utah.monklet wrote: Can you say about where this one was found?
No EDBs this year…so far. Found 4 in 2010 though.fins72 wrote:What a year indeed.... Awesome diversity in this post although I will say I am a little surprised with all the southeast species you found that you didn't post any EDBs. No luck with them? Congrats on an awesome year
Thanks Carl…your friendship and photography always inspires me to keep on keeping on. See you in somewhere in 2012.Carl Koch wrote:Oh my goodness, Daniel, you've SPLENDIDLY outdone yourself! WONDERFUL photography of a MARVELOUS selection of God's handiwork! Peninsula Mole Skink, Green Sal, Li’l Indigo, Rosy Maple Moth -- standouts amongst a standout collection. “....my favorite shot is the coluber eating the aspidocelis with the aspidocelis fighting back.” I’m with Paul. Can't wait to get out with you again!
Carl
That Georgia king was every bit of 5 feet. A very impressive animal.joecop wrote:uhhhhh, yeah, I would say its been a good year for you. Holy crap!! Barn owl, canebrake , and the baby indigo were some of my favorites. How big was that one eastern king? (looks like a GA animal and looks BIG) Very impressive photography too. You just made my day
Joe
We are going to have an exciting 2012, don’t you think?bladerunner8u wrote:YOU JUST RAISED THE BAR! WOW! Anad I thought I had a good year. The photos are some of the best I have ever seen.
I’ll post this weekend separate from this one along with some other animals that didn’t make this post.Crimson King wrote:Well done. I know there's more and I expect you to ammend this post after the weekend....
:Mark
Yeah Tim, you look away…anything could happen.Tim Borski wrote:Holy Cow, Daniel, you've had quite the year when my back was turned!!!
The nuntias and Mimic Glass are awfully sharp dressed critters!
I thoroughly enjoyed the whole post and BIG congrats on an amazing season...your encore is gonna be tough/ I suggest you begin very soon!
Tim
And I’m beginning this weekend.
If I remember correctly, there was some debate on whether this one was a hopi or not. So, I posted it as spp.will lattea wrote:Awesome post!
Why didn't you go with nuntius on that "Crotalus ssp."?
The tails on the onocrepis look like they're glowing! too cool. thanks for posting.
-Will
It was great to herp with you Jimi and I know…way to many gadgets.Jimi wrote:Daniel (ahem, NOT merely "Dan"), I echo Thomas' remark - pleasure to meet you, hope to do it again soon, pardon the partial hijack below.
I also reiterate what everyone says about your photos - nice, real nice. Not much coming from Mr Thumbs here but...it's good to see the results from all that time you were spending with your gadgets!
Cheers,
Jimi
Daniel
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That was incredible! Very nice photos there, Daniel. I really liked the getula and that one really nice Corn snake. The baby Indigo was really cool too.
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Hey Daniel!
Great post! It was great getting to meet you at the four corners trip this year! It was also nice to meet another bug guy in this hobby. Great shots! You really got around this year! I hope to have a year like that someday, it's looking kind of dismal for a while now though, due to family circustances. I don't know if you recall my wife being sick on the four corners trip, she hides things pretty well. Well, she was sick for a reason! That reason is coming in February! I am so stoked, yet it means less traveling for herping But the good outweighs the bad! Amazing post man!
Josh
Great post! It was great getting to meet you at the four corners trip this year! It was also nice to meet another bug guy in this hobby. Great shots! You really got around this year! I hope to have a year like that someday, it's looking kind of dismal for a while now though, due to family circustances. I don't know if you recall my wife being sick on the four corners trip, she hides things pretty well. Well, she was sick for a reason! That reason is coming in February! I am so stoked, yet it means less traveling for herping But the good outweighs the bad! Amazing post man!
Josh
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Wow Josh...February, congratulations. What date?
The good thing is when he or she gets old enough, you have another herping partner. The family that herps together stays together.
The good thing is when he or she gets old enough, you have another herping partner. The family that herps together stays together.
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4thDaniel D Dye wrote:Wow Josh...February, congratulations. What date?
The good thing is when he or she gets old enough, you have another herping partner. The family that herps together stays together.
Josh
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Hey Josh, let me add my congratulations to you and your wife!
-Mike
-Mike
herpseeker1978 wrote:Hey Daniel!
Great post! It was great getting to meet you at the four corners trip this year! It was also nice to meet another bug guy in this hobby. Great shots! You really got around this year! I hope to have a year like that someday, it's looking kind of dismal for a while now though, due to family circustances. I don't know if you recall my wife being sick on the four corners trip, she hides things pretty well. Well, she was sick for a reason! That reason is coming in February! I am so stoked, yet it means less traveling for herping But the good outweighs the bad! Amazing post man!
Josh
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Daniel, loved this post....... Some of those shots are killer, like the coral close ups, real nice.
As ussaul I love seeing the canes from ur area.
And the shot of the copperfellows that almost nipped Young in the "U know where" came out really nice.
Ur always a pleasure to be in the field with.........
Till next spring...
DBD
As ussaul I love seeing the canes from ur area.
And the shot of the copperfellows that almost nipped Young in the "U know where" came out really nice.
Ur always a pleasure to be in the field with.........
Till next spring...
DBD
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Congrats Josh! Nothing beats herping with a little kid! It is a complete nostalgic overload.herpseeker1978 wrote:Hey Daniel!
Great post! It was great getting to meet you at the four corners trip this year! It was also nice to meet another bug guy in this hobby. Great shots! You really got around this year! I hope to have a year like that someday, it's looking kind of dismal for a while now though, due to family circustances. I don't know if you recall my wife being sick on the four corners trip, she hides things pretty well. Well, she was sick for a reason! That reason is coming in February! I am so stoked, yet it means less traveling for herping But the good outweighs the bad! Amazing post man!
Josh
Daniel can I steal this and make a vinyl print of it to put on my car?Daniel D Dye wrote:The family that herps together stays together.
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nice barn owl shot. i also liked the wasp pic. good year for you.
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Thanks DBD, I'm looking forward to next year with some awesome trips. See you in Spring.
Thomas, of course you can use it. Send me a photo when it's complete.
Ben, that Barn owl flew almost straight at us. I was pleasantly surprised when I saw the photo came out as well as it did. The female Yellow Jacket held her ground while the male took flight and did not return while we were there.
Daniel
Thomas, of course you can use it. Send me a photo when it's complete.
Ben, that Barn owl flew almost straight at us. I was pleasantly surprised when I saw the photo came out as well as it did. The female Yellow Jacket held her ground while the male took flight and did not return while we were there.
Daniel
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Great post, and great pictures.
I couldn't help but notice the pic of gopher turtle (tortoise?), a very dark individual. Was that the lighting or was it as dark as it looks in the pic.
I couldn't help but notice the pic of gopher turtle (tortoise?), a very dark individual. Was that the lighting or was it as dark as it looks in the pic.
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As I recall, this one was old and pretty banged up and definitely darker than most.rpecora wrote:Great post, and great pictures.
I couldn't help but notice the pic of gopher turtle (tortoise?), a very dark individual. Was that the lighting or was it as dark as it looks in the pic.
Thanks, reptillist.
Daniel
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Great stuff!!! You did, indeed, have a great year.
I'm pretty sure the unidentified crote was another hopi. BTW, is nuntius still used? I thought the Hopi rattlesnake was re-designated as some form of locality-specific C.v.viridis.
I'm pretty sure the unidentified crote was another hopi. BTW, is nuntius still used? I thought the Hopi rattlesnake was re-designated as some form of locality-specific C.v.viridis.
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Daniel,
Just too many good pics to draw my favorite from the bunch. Great pics, great specimens and fantastic post. That gopher snake might be one of the prettiest I have ever seen!
RocK ON!
Dave
Just too many good pics to draw my favorite from the bunch. Great pics, great specimens and fantastic post. That gopher snake might be one of the prettiest I have ever seen!
RocK ON!
Dave