Here are a few photos of stuff that we saw in the Christmas mountains a few days before the WTHS/AHS Field trip.

Not many herps were observed as temps were HOT (up to 118 degrees!) and for the most part, all the areas were dry. Coupled with the fact that the moon was rather bright, it is amazing that anything was seen at all.

All animals were legally permitted and held for photos and/or collection.

Habitat (most of these will have my son Nathan in them!):






A few herps from this portion of the trip:
Salvadora hexalepis (obviously DOR - Wildlife Sanctuary):


Crotalus atrox:



Bogertophis subocularis (nice big meal in this little meanie!):



Blond phase Bogertophis subocularis:

For a detailed account of this animal, please see:
http://www.fieldherpforum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=18135

It was definately the highlight of my son's trip:


The neatest gecko around (more common than most think too. We saw 7 of these little beauties on one cut!):
Coleonyx reticulatus (adult):

Coleonyx reticulatus (juvenile):


In 2005, my buddy Justin found this really nice male on a particular cut in the Christmas mtns.:


So while I cruised the RR looking for Bogeys, he found this nice little female directly across the road from where he found his male 3 years previous:


1:30 am.
Female / 23" SVL / Whopping 34 grams.
Fed on a f/t pink yesterday.

Here is my son with Justin's prize:


Hope you enjoyed!

Happy herpin'...

MP

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