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Hi, I am going down to Florida May 25th- June 20th. I will be camping in the Everglades for a few nights, spending some time in St. Pete beach, Tampa, and Orlando. Will also take a couple day trips to Merritt Island. I am not asking anyone to hold my hand and lift wood piles for me. What I would like to know is where to start, maybe some good books to research? I have only gone field herping a few times, so I don't really know much. I am interested in: Alligators and crocs- I know where to find them, lizards, and snakes. Would enjoy seeing anything really. Any ideas?
Thanks!
Cheri

there are alot of places in St Pete to go. There is a preserve called weedon island very cool i see alot of diamond backs there.
i also like to go out arounf the small farms and horse parks in the area.

I did get out during the Daytona run last August for only one day and found an eastern diamondbacked rattlesnake that made the trip for me. I walked Tiger Bay Forest, mid morning, she was laid up under a pine trees' root system, but I did see her as she was just watching me! A night drive only netted some Florida water snakes, but I was solo the first night so I was stoked.

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Todd Hughes

Nice pics! Thanks for the info. I will start researching Weedon. Any other ideas?

I live in Tampa
I just sold 5 of my Field Guides on herps in central florida to Weedon Island gift shop.
I know of many places to go in Hills. county also.
You can email me for more info.
Glenn
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1.1 Southern Hognose
1.0 Scarlet kingsnake
1.0 Siberian Husky "Blade"
1.0 Son "Kory" 15 years old

"Fragmentation Of Our Land Kills Herps!"
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I live in Tampa
I just sold 5 of my Field Guides on herps in central florida to Weedon Island gift shop.
I know of many places to go in Hills. county also.
You can email me for more info.
Glenn

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1.1 Southern Hognose
1.0 Scarlet kingsnake
1.0 Siberian Husky "Blade"
1.0 Son "Kory" 15 years old

"Fragmentation Of Our Land Kills Herps!"
http://a556.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/59/l_7cde9cb4c02151ada16f19f20d7b64db.jpg

Glen,
The only place im really sure about in Hills is moog road.'
Tom

If you are camping in the Everglades in mid summer, start with mosquito repellent.

Try night cruising the Park roads, but remember you can look but not touch there....

You might see on of these there:

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Lloyd Heilbrunn

Palm Beach Gardens, Fl.