Nice job finding the longnose. You'll likely eventually find some that lack red (especially younger ones). These can sometimes fool you, as you'll think you have a king from the car, then find out it's actually a longnose when you approach it. Over the years, I have found that in some areas longnose snakes are quite abundant during appropriate times of the year. Same with glossys, sidewinders, and leaf-nose snakes. I've had nights where I've seen 13 sidewinders, and another night when I saw 11 glossys and nothing else.



Anyhow, glad to see you're getting out, despite your lack of company. Keep trying, however, eventually there will be those that will be willing to join you. I'd go myself, but just had my first kid, and am just too busy at the moment. I do, get out, however for work. Last week I saw a two-striped garter snake, California newt larvae, tons of CA and Pacific treefrogs, Western toads. Who knows what the rest of this week will bring.



Anyhow, I look forward to seeing what you find in the coming weeks. See you at the meeting.



Mike

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