> Thank you all for your thoughts on this subject, and I completely
> agree with the main point "If it's a rescue go for it and then
> release, otherwise let it be" Thanks to you all I will never go
> on a herping trip unless its along the side of the road for the
> occasional tire crushed snake.

Don't give up herping - catch, observe, release same day or just observe is quite rewarding.

herping does not have to include taking the animal home.
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3.0 WC; 0.1 CB L. getula californiae
0.1 CB L. pyromelana pyromelana
0.1 WC Elgaria multicarinata multicarinata (gravid)

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