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Does anyone know any good spots for herping in AZ????? I really want to get out there. I just don't know where to go. I am really into kingsnakes, espeacially mountian kingsnakes. If anyone knows of any specific areas to go and check out, please get back to me. I would appreciate in greatly. = )

Josh

i live in south west colorado, soon to be back in vermont though. but i have heard that you have to be very careful when not being a resident and herping AZ, i have been told that you must buy a fishinggame license, or chances are you will get a hefty ticket, i have heard of people stopping to look at something and getting fined for it, now i dont know how much validity there is to those stories but i thought i would share what i have HEARD.

Adam

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1.2 THAYERI
1.2 SPLENDIDA (1.0 ALBINO/ 0.2 HYPO)
1.1 CORNS SNAKES (0.1 SNOW/ 1.0 STRIPEDSUNGLOW)
0.1 REDFOOT TORTOISE
1.0 LEOPARD TORTOISE
0.1 PYXIE FROG
0.0.1 HORNED FROG
0.0.1 TADPOLES

Thank you very much. I live in AZ though. = ) Here you just have to have a general hunting license.

Josh

ok cool, yeah those are just some stories i have heard, i cant say i have been to arizona in like 13 years, even thought i live like 2 hours tops from the border

Adam

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1.2 THAYERI
1.2 SPLENDIDA (1.0 ALBINO/ 0.2 HYPO)
1.1 CORNS SNAKES (0.1 SNOW/ 1.0 STRIPEDSUNGLOW)
0.1 REDFOOT TORTOISE
1.0 LEOPARD TORTOISE
0.1 PYXIE FROG
0.0.1 HORNED FROG
0.0.1 TADPOLES

Mountain Kings can be found in most of the wooded canyons of the mountains in central and southeastern AZ. You just need to get out in the morning and hike around looking for them. They are After rain is good, but they come out when it hasn't rained as well.

They aren't rare, but you just have to put in the legwork. They are generally found out crawling around around big rockpiles, streambeds, even climbing up the trunks of trees.

Get out there, look, and you should eventually find them. Canyons that have water flowing are probably better than dry canyons, but they aren't down in the canyon bottoms.

If you really want to know, get Brian Hubb's book "Mountain Kings". It is the best reference for where and how to find pyros and zonata. It is available at herp expos or online at mountainkingsnake dot com.
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Chris Harrison
San Antonio, Texas

Thanks alot. I will do that. = )

Josh

I lived in the Prescott area from 93-2000. I herped AZ quite a bit. Pyros are tough to find. I found some on the roads mostly right at dusk. Start close to home in canyons and mountain areas. Water is a key too. You might even find some secluded spots with boards or tin. Check those often.
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Vichris

Vichris Variables

Thanks for the info. I live in Glendale, AZ. I have been going up to Prescott though looking for them. I haven't found one yet. I have just heard stories. I heard that Oak Creek Canyon is a good place for pyros. Have you heard of this?????

Josh

Yes Oak creek canyon is very good. It's better towards the Flagstaff side. Also Jacks Creek and Beaver creek. I would spend some serious time evening and nighttime just cruising neighborhood roads around Prescott outskirts especially in areas with granite outcroppings. Try areas near water.
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Vichris

Vichris Variables

Thanks alot. I know Beaver Creek pretty good. I have never heard of Jack's Creek though. Where abouts is that?????

Josh

I am sorry, but what are granite outcroppings?????

Josh

from a couple of years ago. From within the city limits of Prescott.

A friend of mine also found a road kill last week near Prescott.

Kerby...

That is a beautiful pic Kerby. Is Scott Potts the one who found the road kill????? He told me he found a road kill on highway 89.

Josh

Kerby...

That's a nice pyro Kerby, love those high band counts.

And the typical heavy black backs.

Kerby...