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zagarus42
at Tue Jul 18 01:59:41 2006 [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by zagarus42 ]
It has been a pretty darn good season this year and it keeps on ticking.
I managed to make my way over to Kansas City for a wedding in midJune. It was hotter than hell but the few hours we managed to get out one morning made it worth the 10 something hour trip. Many thanks to Chad for being a most gracious host, and showing me the kansas flavor of some of my favorite animals. They weren't exactly cooperative in the direct sunlight and the heat, but I managed to snap some quick pics for memories sake.
The day after I got back it was time to head up to Toledo for a few days of camping with Carl and Mike G.
Mike and I were alone for the first day, and although we didn't find our target (Copperbelly Watersnake) we saw some fun stuff.
On our way north, we passed by this... always makes me chuckle a bit.
One of the first herps seen was this green frog in situ.
Mike soon after turned up this ribbon snake. Although common in this part of the state, ribbons are not commonly seen by me in the south.
Habitat
We checked this area out for turtles without seeing anything other than painteds.
Back in the woods behind the pond, we found a few more ribbon snakes.
And then Mike turned up this little gem.
Not completely sure what it is though. We are at a local with pure bluespots, but no way of ever knowing. I think it looks pretty good, whatever that is worth.
We slept well that night, and met up with Carl in the morning. One of our targets was quickly found.
And on her way...
Another turtle was found next. A rare find for the area.
Here is another ribbon seen at a different spot that decided to pose for me.
We struck out here, but enjoyed a different type of habitat than what us southern boys are used to. Where are the hogs and blue racers when you need em??
The last spot of the evening was almost magical, and we counted over 20 garters basking along the boardwalk.
Finally our hog!
Not a bad end to a day...
That night storms blew through, and instead of waking up around 8, we rolled out of our cars/tents somewhere around 1130 when the rain let up a bit. We flipped cover without much luck, and then started our hike. About halfway along, things started to poke out.
The first butlers...
And the first fox snake we could get our hands on...
We found more foxes, butlers and easterns, then went our respective ways. Toledo is always a great time, especially with good company!
Part II on the way soon...
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 HOT DIGGITY DARN (Part ONE) - zagarus42, Tue Jul 18 01:59:41 2006
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