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A litttle fun with spring

PHFaust — 2026-04-13T16:05:50+00:00

Original post by PHFaust — 2026-04-13 16:05:50 GMT

I dont get out to herp as much as I like to so I do what I call "urban herping". We have a LOT of natural areas here in Milwaukee and a TON of parks, so turtles and frogs are plentiful and easy to find. We are also somewhere between spring 3 and 6 here in the midwest.

So a little background for giggles and then I thought we could play the old "where is it" game!

We had a blizzard on a Monday here in Milwaukee where we had almost a food of snow, by Friday it was mostly gone and in the 60's. Remember I said, we were on like out 3rd or 4th spring right now. Some of you may know I run a rescue and have for 33 years now. I get a call from a lady that pulled a bunch of "turtles" from the pond pictured here. Was there any way that she could drop them off at the rescue center! They simply could not be in the pond or they would DIE!!! I spent at least 20 minutes fighting with this woman about the fact that YES Wisconsin does have Turtles and guess what, we even have 2 native species of Rattlesnakes (she told me I was a moron with that one). I finally told her that she had to either return the animals to the park or turn them in to animal control withn 24 hours or I was turning her into the DNR. An hour later the lady posted on a facebook neighborhood group about the turtles. Complained about the "stupid" rescue person who didn't know anything about reptiles. She posted pics of a few painted turtles and one snapper. Let's just say the comments did NOT go in her favor.

She did not turn the animals into animal control. They were aware of the situation and planned to call me upon intake so I could take them back to the park. She was not happy I called the DNR on her but they did tell me she informed them she returned them to the pond and that they were no longer in her home.

The reason I did call the DNR on her is I have been monitoring a blandings in this park and well, I have not seen it pop up this year yet. Blandings are endangered here so I wanted to make sure she didn't have that in her house. It is so close to nesting season as well and there was a tight time window with weather between snow storms. And well, this was a person who did not think turtles lived native in Wisconsin I most certainly did not want her having them and legally I can not touch them because I do not have native permits.

I swear rescue can be fun!

BUT What it does make me do is drive my dog to this park regularly now to look for my blandings. So I thought I would toss up a fun one here.

Let's play the game. Can you see it? I will even give you a hint. You are looking for a painted turtle.

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Field work, snake encounters in Colombia

lucasandres1981 — 2026-03-27T14:43:21+00:00

Original post by lucasandres1981 — 2026-03-25 07:31:09 GMT

Hello everyone,

I’m based in Colombia and part of my work is related to wildlife field equipment and practical tools used during field operations.

One thing I’ve noticed over the years is that many snake encounters in tropical environments happen not only during active searches, but also during routine work such as farm visits, environmental inspections, moving materials, or checking structures in rural areas.

In many cases, the biggest issue is not the snake itself, but the lack of knowledge, poor reaction, and not having the right handling or safety tools available.

From a field perspective, I think education, calm observation, and safe distance are often more important than people realize. In tropical countries like Colombia, where medically important species are present, prevention and proper handling awareness make a big difference.

I’d be interested to know how often others here encounter snakes during regular field work or outdoor activities, and what tools or safety practices you consider most useful in real conditions.

Best regards,
Lucas

Reply by PHFaust — 2026-03-27 14:43:21 GMT

I dont't do field work, but I do humane officer type of work where I go into a lot of neglect raids where I never know what I am getting into.

I always carry at least a medium sized hook in my car and several pillow cases. One thing to note. Check those pillow cases regularly! Sun can degrade fabric after a while and I notice that seams get worn down, so you want to be sure if you are putting things in your vehicle for relocation you have a secondary more secure thing there such as a bucket for venomous. I do keep totes as well in my vehicle and because of what I do, I have ready boxes to go in my garage as well as a tube that can hold an alligator up to 5 feet that I can run home to get. But in my car it is several pillow cases, a medium hook at the very least and several totes small to medium. In Wisconsin. I am not encountering any venomous in the field or on the road and in my humane work, I can run to get more supplies usually for them.
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Reply by AaronBayer — 2026-03-26 21:05:01 GMT

I encounter snakes fairly regularly here in west central Texas, usually checkered garters, western coachwhips, bull snakes, Texas (Western booo!) Rat snakes, and Western Diamondback Rattlesnakes. I've seen so many at this point I usually just watch them for a few seconds and then go about my day. If I have someone with me, then I may interact with the animal for a few minutes to take advantage of a teaching opportunity, or if it's a rattlesnake call asking for removal, I'll do that.

I usually have a small hook, short set of tongs (Animal Equipment by Stoney can't be beat), a couple pillow cases, and a vented 5 gal bucket near by. It's extremely rare that I'll actually collect anything these days, but I stay ready just in case I stumble upon something I "need".

For venomous, I do not handle in any way unless I must. It's hooks all the way. If something needs to be relocated, it's a simple scoop it up and lift into a bucket. For harmless but cranky animals, maybe a hook, maybe tongs, and maybe my hands. For little things like rats and garters, I just grab them because even their worst bites are basically nothing.

I think it's vitally important to know exactly what you are looking at before interacting with it. I hate, HATE all the FB posts of people holding a snake behind the head and asking what it is. These people are stupid beyond measure.

You're 100% right about education and calm observation being important. Education changes everything and a person that can't be calm is a total liability.

I'm in a situation where I'm pretty spun up on my local herps and I've been memorizing field guides since I was a kid. If I was anywhere that I was unsure about some of the snakes in the area, I'd absolutely have the best field guide I could find and again, not interact with any animal if I couldnt identify it.

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Whipsnakes

DruckerB — 2020-11-19T13:37:20+00:00

Original post by DruckerB — 2018-11-07 14:26:46 GMT

Hi all!
After such a long time without a new post, I hardly expect someone reads this one, but still...
My request is as follows: what is the best place/best time of the year to observe Coluber (Masticophis) taeniatus, or other striped whipsnakes?
Thank you in advance for any reply!
Kind regards,
Benjamin

Reply by regalringneck — 2020-11-19 13:37:20 GMT

... ha 1st post here in some time. pandemics gonna drive us all back ?
Anyway, if u'r still out n about ... the stripers are best fd. in spring, deserts in april, may on the coastal side & mojave. In az the sonoran stripers also have a period of activity w/ the summer rains.
The stripers invariably are in rocky sites, the coachwhips own the less rocky, even sandy terrain. All "whipsnakes" seem to need brushy areas.
Theres a subforum here on ks that is worth a view.

rxr

Reply by DruckerB — 2018-11-07 15:14:19 GMT

P.S. Please forget the b...s...!
P.P.S. Please read "other whipsnakes with stripes"!
Kind regards,
Benjamin

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8/1/16 Big Bear CA epic sighting

waterdawg — 2016-08-08T05:38:29+00:00

Original post by waterdawg — 2016-08-02 08:20:46 GMT

Hiking on a trail today near Big Bear Lake and came upon this Southern Pacific rattlesnake eating a tree squirrel just off the side of the trail. Sat down and watched the entire process. Epic.

Reply by markg — 2016-08-08 05:38:29 GMT

Wow, great sighting. On the sunny side of the lake they can be very lightly colored like that one. Some can be really dark too.

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Lower alabama

jrcash1010 — 2016-12-19T03:33:32+00:00

Original post by jrcash1010 — 2016-07-21 02:02:48 GMT

Any herpers in lower alabama?

Reply by blueboost68 — 2016-12-19 03:33:32 GMT

Grandbay and you

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Another one?

markg — 2016-05-18T19:30:10+00:00

Original post by markg — 2016-05-18 19:30:10 GMT

Found this 1 week after the snake in my last post - this one with a nice big food bolus. It could be the very same snake, since the burrow in the last pic is only about 15 feet away from this chunk of concrete.

I did not want to disturb the snake, so I used zoom, got whatever pic I could and let the snake be.

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PV rattlesnake

markg — 2016-05-18T19:45:40+00:00

Original post by markg — 2016-05-12 19:31:27 GMT

Finally! I had been searching this spot for over 2 years. There are some features in this little area that my gut told me rattlers would be here. At last I was there at the right time. I got really close to this sub-adult to take a pic w/o disturbing him.

Reply by markg — 2016-05-18 19:45:40 GMT

Yes it is. Are they called that anymore? Are they now all oreganus?

I have encountered oreganus from Nothern Cal, a few of them. They were rather placid snakes. A true southern pacific is one spicey animal when warmed up.

Glad to hear you see them as well. Palos Verdes has seen a decline in the number of species of snakes due to habitat fragmentation and the near elimination of the non-native grassland. One good thing is that many people are now respecting the snakes - letting them be. Culture change I guess. People would rather get an iPhone pic than try to molest the snake.

Reply by Waterdawg — 2016-05-17 06:04:45 GMT

Looks like a Southern Pacific. Lots of those near my house in the OC.

Kevin

Reply by markg — 2016-05-16 15:52:35 GMT

Lol!
Palos Verdes, CA

Reply by Waterdawg — 2016-05-14 06:08:25 GMT

Nice! Which PV? Puerta Vallarta? Palos Verdes (CA)? or??

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So Cal gopher madness

Waterdawg — 2016-04-16T05:24:18+00:00

Original post by Waterdawg — 2016-04-16 05:24:18 GMT

Came across a couple of gopher snakes while hiking recently in California. The first was in Orange County, coastal area San Diego Gopher. Little guy who looked like he just ate a mouse.

The second was in Riverside County, very colorful 4-footer who had his head in a hole looking for gophers. This guy had so much gold color in him it reminded me of the Cape Gopher variety.

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First find of 2016

CindySteinle — 2016-04-06T12:34:27+00:00

Original post by CindySteinle — 2016-04-06 12:34:27 GMT

Altho it is nothing exciting, it is still my first find of the year. It is also my coldest ever find. Despite a warm few days over the past month, our temps have hovered in the low 40's. This Saturday we had blizzard like conditions, but the ground was too warm for it to stick, we still dropped into the teens and 20's in places both Saturday and Sunday.

I am a pet sitter, so out walking one of my clients who live right across from one of the many nature preserves in the area. Walking up the road I spotted this little surviving baby. BARELY surviving. He was trying to make the trek from the swamp area to the river as best as I can tell. I counted at 5 DORs and HBC hatchlings after I found the survivor. I tossed the little peanut in my pocket so he wouldn't get run over and then after the walk released him in near the river where he was headed.

It was a mostly overcast day, temps topped out at 36 degrees. Here is to hoping the little guy made it.

I present the terribly common but totally exciting baby painted turtle (Chrysemys picta), found on a street in Mequon, WI near the Milwaukee River on a 30-degree day where snow and ice were still on the ground!

Good luck little guy!

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New video "An intro to artificial cover"

lenrely — 2015-08-15T19:01:07+00:00

Original post by lenrely — 2015-08-15 19:01:07 GMT

I just posted an amateur herping video "An introduction to using artificial cover" exclusively for viewers of this board. Hope you like it. Let's get some action on these forums!

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July Herping in Northeast Ohio

tspuckler — 2018-07-03T23:13:23+00:00

Original post by tspuckler — 2014-08-02 14:09:26 GMT

Rainy weather and cooler-than-usual temperatures made for some pretty good herping (if you don't mind mosquitos).

A large number of Eastern Garter Snakes were seen this month - this one was particularly attractive.

Though common, Northern Leopard Frogs are rather skittish and don't usually allow themselves to be approached up close.

I never get tired of photographing Painted Turtles - here's one from Ira Trailhead in Cuyahoga Valley National Park.

A Longtail Salamander from the Youngstown area. This one is missing about half its tail, though it still looks quite elegant.

Back when I was single digits in age, a DeKay's Snake was the first snake I ever encountered in the wild; it was caught on a family outing. Later I learned that I could ride my back to vacant lots in Cleveland and find them there as well. I still get a kick out of seeing them these days.

The largest frog in the land - an American Bullfrog.

A non-native Western Painted Turtle in a pond in Summit County.

An "in situ" Black Rat Snake - my first one this year - near Wooster.

There's no time like Toad Time and I have seen many metamorphs this month as well as a few adults, like this one.

A "cloudy day" Common Snapping Turtle that appears to be swimming through clouds reflected in the water.

For some reason Northern Water Snakes aren't as conspicuous in the Summer as they are in the Spring. Here's a young male that still has retained a bit of juvenile color and pattern.

They may not be the most colorful frogs in the state, but I dig the earthtones of Wood Frogs. Here's one found only a few minutes from where I live.

An Eastern Milk Snake hiding in a crevice in a rock wall.

A Midland Painted Turtle sporting "green hair."

Perhaps the most commonly encountered amphibian around this time of year - Green Frog.

A coppery-colored gravid Eastern Garter Snake.

A Slimy Salamander from the Wayne County.

A very shy Eastern Milk Snake.

Pickerel Frog found at the edge of a creek.

I've seen more Ringneck Snakes around here this year than any other year. Maybe the moderate temperatures and damp weather have something to do with it. Here's one found on the Fourth of July.

Gray Treefrog metamorphs can be frequently encountered on rainy nights in the right habitat.

An Eastern Garter Snake "as found" in a tree. I've found a few of them in trees over the years.

A young Spotted Salamander that probably just metamorphosed.

Spring Peeper, a "classic" springtime amphibian that occasionally turns up in the Summer.

Last but not least - a great looking Red Eft - the immature land-dwelling life stage of the mostly aquatic Red-spotted Newt.

Third Eye Herp

Reply by rtdunham — 2018-07-03 23:13:23 GMT

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>>A Midland Painted Turtle sporting "green hair."
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I like the "haircut" on the painted turtle, presumably your work, to see the shell pattern and assure the identification.

Reply by lenrely — 2014-08-03 14:43:20 GMT

These are great. Although I'm not as far north as you I've noticed an unprecedented July peak; instead of ringnecks replacing worm snakes after temps hit 90 and then disappearing themselves, they both are just constant and NWS are as you say less conspicuous (I'm still waiting for a night sighting). You can't go out and find a milksnake here though or a bunch of garters.

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DORs, to post or not to post?

lenrely — 2014-11-10T17:45:53+00:00

Original post by lenrely — 2014-07-23 17:14:39 GMT

Until recently I didn't photograph DORs (too grotesque) but in the past few days people have chosen to kill so many unusual specimens right in front of me I wanted a record and these species ended up in a roadkill study. But I question whether to post them publicly, perhaps by making them seem more lifelike (see rattlesnake). I see an increasing number of photos of just mangled flesh and bones.

Reply by markg — 2014-11-10 17:45:53 GMT

I believe it is the Field Guide to Western Reptiles and Amphibians by Stebbins/Peterson (or is it the Eastern and Central guide that enters Mexico??) that shows a beautiful Mexican rosyboa. That snake is actually a roadkill, just hardly damaged outwardly. Look at the mouth on it.

Reply by CindySteinle — 2014-07-25 10:54:13 GMT

I have photographed and tried to post DORs in a more natural fashion. I have never taken much heat for it. I see more DOR posting when it is as you said an unusual specimen.

Reply by lenrely — 2014-07-23 17:17:55 GMT

mole king, scarlet snake, timber rattler, hognose and copperhead

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Variations in Eastern Garter Snakes

tspuckler — 2014-07-17T13:37:23+00:00

Original post by tspuckler — 2014-07-12 14:44:14 GMT

These were all found this week within a 500 foot radius at a boardline that I have in NE Ohio. I've probably seen 50-60 individual garter snakes there (as well as a few Eastern Milks and DeKay's). The photos give an idea as to some of their different "looks."

Third Eye Herp

Reply by Denbar — 2014-07-17 13:37:23 GMT

Great shots Tim. There sure is a lot of variation!

--Dennis

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A week in the Las Vegas Area - May 17-24

tspuckler — 2014-06-05T08:43:06+00:00

Original post by tspuckler — 2014-05-29 14:30:44 GMT

Plateau Fence Lizards were the most commonly seen reptile inhabitants in the Cerbat Mountains (AZ).

Arizona Stripe-tailed Scorpion.

A Gopher Snake that was crossing the road in the daytime.

Western Diamondback Rattlesnake seen crossing the road at night.

Spiny Lizard.

A Clark County Gopher Snake.

A family of Long-eared Owls.

Zebra-tail Lizard.

Longnose Snake.

Close-up of the same Longnose snake pictured above.

A pair of Sagebrush Lizards.

Female Sagebrush Lizard.

Indian Paintbrush.

Male Sagebrush Lizard doing "push ups."

Red Rock Canyon.

Desert Night Lizard.

There is a creek in the canyon that supports a variety of wildlife - Sierran Treefrog.

Western Blind Snake.

Desert Glossy Snake.

Speckled Rattlesnake.

The snake in its "natural habitat."

Zebra-tail Lizard.

The smallest Glossy Snake I've ever found, probably one of last year's hatchlings.

A Spiny Lizard/Chuckwalla combo.

"Groovy" rocks.

Western Whiptail.

Desert Iguana.

Gopher Snake.

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Darkling Beetle.

Chuckwalla.

Patchnose Snake.

California Kingsnake.

Yellow-bellied Bee Assassin.

Black-tailed Jackrabbit.

Herp habitat.

Plateau Fence Lizard.

Before I knew it, my trip had come to a close. It sure was fun while it lasted.

ThirdEye Herp

Reply by reako45 — 2014-06-05 08:43:06 GMT

Fantastic pics,Tim! I love the color on the 3rd Gopher pictured. Looks exactly like the 1st P.c. deserticola I ever saw and that one was on Dillon Rd near Palm Springs. Is the Western Blind snake pic in situ? Very cool. Over all amazing photos. Make me miss keeping Glossies (now a species of "special concern" here in CA. Herp on!

reako45

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Herping in or near Tulsa Oklahoma

Woodsnake — 2014-05-27T19:54:55+00:00

Original post by Woodsnake — 2014-05-27 19:54:55 GMT

I will be in Tulsa next week for the Biology of Pitvipers 2 symposium and would like to do some herping while I am there. Can anyone tell me if there is any place within an hour or so drive from Tulsa that I could do some road crusing at night since most of my daytime hours will be taken up? The only daytime hours I might have to look for herps would be just before dusk. Any information would be appreciated. I will be renting a vehicle if anyone else might be willing to tag along for a night or two.

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Some Northeast Ohio Herps Found in April

tspuckler — 2014-07-17T13:39:37+00:00

Original post by tspuckler — 2014-04-21 00:58:34 GMT

Spring Peeper - these can vary quite a bit in color, I liked the look of this reddish example. They can be heard calling at various times of the year, but in the last few weeks is when they've been the loudest.

Spotted Salamander - I was fortunate to see quite a few of these this month. The amount of spots and the size and color of them can vary considerably.

A female Wood Frog heavy with eggs. These frogs often call during the day and sound like clucking chickens.

A handsome Wood Frog. In addition to being brown, they can also be pink or orange in color.

I only came across one Jefferson Salamander this year and this is it. They are not as common as Spotted Salamanders, which migrate at the roughly same time.

Another photo, because I like Jefferson Salamanders.

I had a run-in with this adult female American Bullfrog when I was watching a toad migration take place a week ago.

Redback Salamanders are the most commonly encountered amphibians in this part of the state. I found several yesterday - here's one of them.

A particularly colorful American Toad.

This was my first Northern Dusky Salamander of the year. I found it yesterday.

Green Frogs can be very common when the weather gets warm, but so far I've only seen a few of them.

A tiny Northern Two-lined Salamander.

Full-sized Two-lined.

Northern Red Salamander larva.

Northern Red Salamander.

American Toads producing eggs.

This Brown Snake was my first Ohio serpent found in 2014.

Eastern Garter Snakes are now becoming a common sight - I saw several today.

Blanding's Turtle.

Midland Painted Turtles are now out in full force.

One cool non-herp that I saw on Friday - Red Flat Bark Beetle.

Eastern Milk Snake.

I'm glad herping season has finally gotten started in the Buckeye State.

Third Eye Herp

Reply by Denbar — 2014-07-17 13:39:37 GMT

I'm a little late in seeing this post, but it sure brings back memories. Especially the spring peepers! I caught many of them as a kid in Tennessee.

--Dennis

Reply by CindySteinle — 2014-04-25 15:48:00 GMT

Nice!

I didnt think our season was started, but alas, nature got us going too!

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NorCal Stuff That I Found Last Week

tspuckler — 2014-05-12T00:56:07+00:00

Original post by tspuckler — 2014-04-09 00:37:16 GMT

GARTERS

"Flame" Coast Garter Snake

Santa Cruz Garter Snake

"High Red" Coast Garter Snake

Young Coast Garter Snake

Aquatic Intergrade

Marin County Coast Garter Snake

Santa Cruz Garter Snake

NON-GARTER SNAKES

Pacific Ringneck

Pacific Gopher Snake

Northern Pacific Rattlesnake

Pacific Gopher Snake in habitat.

Baby Northern Pacific Rattlesnake

Sharptail Snake

Pacific Ringneck Snake

Pacific Gopher Snake

LIZARDS

Western Fence Lizard basking on the remaions of a shipweck.

Southern Alligator Lizard

Western Fence Lizard

Southern Alligator Lizard that looks to have recovered froma serious injury.

Western Fence Lizard on a fence

San Francisco Alligator Lizard

Western Skink

Fence Lizard posed to show blue belly.

Southern Alligator Lizard

AMPHIBIANS

Sierran Treefrog

Arboreal Salamander

Ensatina

California Toad

Sierran Treefrog

California Newt

Slender Salamander

Rough-skinned Newt

Sierran Treefrog

Ensatina

Coastal Giant Salamander

Sierran Treefrog

Slender Salamander

California Toad

INSECTS

Earwig

Giant Water Beetle

Carrion Beetle Larva

Jerusalem Cricket

ODDS & ENDS

My favorite find - a Western Pond Turtle

Herp habitat

Punk Rock Caterpillar

Metal fish jumpig over a log

Pacific Clubtail Dragonfly

Amphibian habitat

Banana Slug

False Tarantula

Third Eye Herp

Reply by reako45 — 2014-05-12 00:56:07 GMT

Good stuff, Tim. Found lots of Gophersnakes.

reako45

Reply by tspuckler — 2014-04-21 00:56:48 GMT

If you're after salamanders, look for moist woodlands and flip rocks and logs. Some types can also be found along creeks under rocks and logs. Frogs generally are most easily found around ponds. To some extent it depends on where you live.

Tim

Reply by CindySteinle — 2014-04-10 10:28:21 GMT

So very jealous! We still have tons of ice on the ground here.

I have been toying with heading out for amphibs, but that is the one thing (short of frogs and toads calling at night) I havent ever gotten on my own. Any suggestions for when I hit the one habitat I know of?

Reply by wolfpackh — 2014-04-09 14:49:18 GMT

pretty much left the forums for dead, but, wow. Great finds, thanks for sharing
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2 tham radix
1 Chicago Tham s. semifasciatus
2 elaphe vulpina
1 gray tiger salamander
4 Aphonopelma hentzi
1 G rosea
1 Haplo minax
1 Brachy angustum
1 Brachy sabulosum
1 Brachy vagans
1 Cent. hentzi scorp

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First find of the season.

bisch7 — 2014-04-09T00:31:07+00:00

Original post by bisch7 — 2014-04-06 21:31:55 GMT

Out fishing this morning and as i was walking around the reservoir i thought ehh why not flip a log or two, found this guy first log. Getting pumped for this season. Sorry for poor pic quality i wasnt planning on herping so i had to use cell phone cam.

Reply by tspuckler — 2014-04-09 00:31:07 GMT

Nice, I'm still waiting to see my first Eastern garter of the year.

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Western skink

markg — 2014-03-31T18:17:37+00:00

Original post by markg — 2014-03-31 18:15:11 GMT

I have not seen one of these in a decade, and Mar 27 I found two of them, both adults, about 1/2 mile apart.

The habitat for one of them is old grassland and non-native plants, a favorite for Cal kings here. The site for the other one has been restored to coastal sage scrub. I have yet to find a Cal king in the areas converted to coastal sage scrub, not sure if it is not to their liking, or if they do not need to surface in that habitat. Just don't know yet.

Reply by markg — 2014-03-31 18:17:37 GMT

Some of these can be really pretty, and some are not. This one is not.

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Field in Palos Verdes

markg — 2014-03-24T01:15:47+00:00

Original post by markg — 2014-03-24 01:15:47 GMT

This small field in Palos Verdes is surrounded by busy streets and houses. Yet, Cal kings thrive here. The field was in danger of being developed, but the Nature Conservancy secured the land as part of the open spaces endeavor in PV.

This area used to have many boards scattered about, probably put here by past or present kingsnake.com folks. The boards have been cleaned up, but I found one large board hidden from view from the trail. Nothing under it today. Alligator lizard was found Mar 20 under a small remnant of a larger board that was cleaned up. Nice to see something here.

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