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Alright, folks... I've finally organized a smattering of photos for you to enjoy (or not enjoy - that's up to you). Here's a mix of shots (mostly milks) both in the field and in captivity, new and old.

Let's start a field trip, shall we?! We'll begin in scenic Colorado:

Lyons, CO L. t. gentilis

Same animal, different shot

Golden, CO gentilis

Same animal, different shot

Littleton, CO gentilis

head shot

Now we'll move on to the wide open spaces in central Kansas and see a variety of gentilis:

Let's next head North to the sandy expanses of northern Nebraska:

We'll now make our way still further north and have a look at a few critters from under the Big Sky of Montana:
Powder River Co., MT multistrata

Carbon Co., MT multistrata

Bighorn Co., MT multistrata

Yellowstone Co., MT multistrata

A short-horned lizard (Phrynosoma hernandesi)

Painted Turtle (Chrysemys picta)

And a beautiful sunset taken here in Billings, MT by Ryan Nafts (Deepsea)

And to round out the post, a few belly shots for Snakebit (Doug):
Central Kansas gentilis

Yellowstone Co., MT multistrata

Hopefully this post has spurred you into wanting to get out in the field and enjoy nature. Go for it! Avoid the temptation to collect everything you see, but leave it for another day, and above all, HAVE FUN!!!

-Cole

They all look the same!!! LOL... Great stuf Cole.I really like that Littleton Co.

L8r

Blasphemy, Shannon! They look SOOOO different! LOL That male Littleton, CO animal sure was a looker.

-cole

Some beautiful NA milks and photos Cole.
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Randy Whittington

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Very nice stuff Cole. That Yellowstone Cty. Pale is such a nice lookin animal. We have gotta get out SOON, and find us some more. The only problem is my "Black Cat" affect on our all herp trips. But hey.... I've found some leopard frog!

Ha! You certainly do have some bad juju when it comes to herping, buddy! LOL You need to start coming on the out-of-state excursions to ware it off.

-Cole

Nice walk through the plains Cole... especially like those animals from the foothills and just a bit further out east. Nice post... thanks.

Chris

Thanks, Chris! Quite a bright little bitey-worm you've got there, too...

-Cole

I was wondering when you where going to share the Celaenops with the world. Looking good!
-Phil
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Work is the curse
of the drinking class!

yeah they just hogs man... plain n' simple. So thanks again on that actually. Oh yeah and good luck w/ your multicincta this season -- really looking forward to seeing what your screamers produce!

Chris

Cole great snakes and fantastic pics. How long do you keep the snakes in the refrigerator to get them to hold so still? (joking) I have to pin mine down or give them a meal to keep them from bolting.


Oh and thanks you for the belly pic of the multistrada, I wanted to compare it to this one.

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..Doug
~ø¿ô~ aka dougsnake

They can be tricky to photo, no doubt. The nice thing about captive milks is that you can put them away and try again later! Luckily, the field photos in this post weren't too bad (other than my poor photography skills) to take because the snakes are as stunned to see you as you are to see them.

-Cole

Awesome snakes, thank you for posting

Thank YOU for looking!

-Cole

thats awsome. NY SUCKS!
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honesty is my only policy

Thanks! Sounds like it's time for a road trip...

-Cole

Great series of pics Cole and I personally appreciate the horny toad and painty turtle.
Mike, NY is the place for real pastrami on rye - appreciate what you've got 'cause I sure miss stepping into a Kosher deli! Jeez, I'm drooling now.....
Jeff

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The rich require an abundant supply of the poor. - Voltaire

We have the best pizza and the best kosher and italian deli's in the country here in NY but the snakes here
sure dont match KS and NE



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..Doug
~ø¿ô~ aka dougsnake

I dunno Doug... that is actually a nicely contrasting eastern milk. I wouldn't complain about that one!! Where'd you find that one?

Chris

That one mated (2005)with a female I had from the same spot. They both escaped later that year I have a male from that clutch that looks like that one.



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..Doug
~ø¿ô~ aka dougsnake

That's riiiiiiight Jeff. I never did send you those pastramis and salamis from Katz's Deli on the Lower East Side. Shoot me an address and we're ON (complete with - DROOOOL - some kick-ass mustard).

Jerry Kruse

Damn, Jeff! Those are smokin' Cherry Co. pales. I like pales... can I have 'em? LOL

-Cole

Very nice Cole. Like the NY guys, I wish we had more variety in MA too!
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Joe

Fantastic array Cole, definitely one of your best posts! The first Golden, CO. gentilis you have pictured rocks!!
Headin' back to "alternaland" Wednesday, wish me luck.
Nate

Thanks, Nate! Good luck in the desert - keep me posted!

-Cole

Awesome post, Cole! You've sure found a ton of great milks. I really enjoyed those photos.

Dave
DNS Reptiles

Dave,

Thanks for the kind reply. I'm glad you enjoyed the post... there's more to come... LOL

-Cole

SUPER post, Cole! That first milk is very nice!
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Todd Hughes

Todd,

Thanks! I'm a sucker for those cross-overs and red/orange markings that look like flames dancing along the snake's sides. Been getting out much?

-Cole

Here and there, just got back from west Texas and recieved a locality pair of subocs, but no milks.
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Todd Hughes

Very nice pics and GREAT closing statement. Tom Stevens
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TomsSnakes.com

Tom,

Thanks! I truly enjoy my collection of animals and can't see myself ever NOT keeping milks, but I also love getting out in the hills and seeing nature at work. Glad you enojoyed the post!

-Cole