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I herped my property in N. Florida today. I have three acres, about half mixed hardwoods and a few pines, with a creek at the back. I found three scarlet kings, one southern ringneck, one earth snake (smooth or rough, I don't know), one injured baby grey rat, a tiger sally and a bunch of slimy sallys. I only photographed two of the SKs and none of the slimys. One is a teeny little thing and real pretty.

Enjoy!

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Amy Claiborne

Don't let them take your wasted time. J.T.

More pics

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Amy Claiborne

Don't let them take your wasted time. J.T.

Amy,not a bad day at all on your property,I'd say!It's really nice just knowing that those critters are doing well and hangin' around your back yard.I'm sure ya don't mind little neighbors like those!Congrats on your finds! Alan

Thanks for the sharing the pics from what appears to be a great day out doors for you!!

That's a good size ringneck too! I don't see too many that big round here in Central Florida. I'm sure there here I just don't find them often.
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King Snakes! Who can make a better mouse trap?
J Sierra

Wow!,....very cool finds there Amy!

~Doug
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"a snake in the grass is a GOOD thing"

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Awesome! What was wrong with the rat?

It has a pretty yucky looking injury to its tail at the vent area and another further down its tail. Don't know if he'll make it if he loses his tail at the vent. Anyway, I'm flushing it with weak iodine solution and he's in a clean box with two hides and water. We'll see. Cute little guy and I've been wanting to find a baby grey rat.
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Amy Claiborne

Don't let them take your wasted time. J.T.

Awesome! Your sally is a marbled salamander (Ambystoma opacum). You must be on the panhandle as that is the southern most edge of their range.
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Joe

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Oh, yeah, marbled! Thanks! I'm not a sally person. This guy hangs out the same area. I've seen him before. Yes, I'm above Tallahassee right near the Georgia line.
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Amy Claiborne

Don't let them take your wasted time. J.T.

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Amy Claiborne

Don't let them take your wasted time. J.T.