Reptile & Amphibian Forums

someone that sells toads. I've still got some in stock for my eastern female, but I'm going to run out before long, and I can't find anyplace that sells them. Any info would be great, thanks.
-----
Conrad

Too Fast Reptiles

Nobody sells toads like they sell mice. Which is why you should switch the snake to mice so that you have a never-ending supply of food and you're not ripping animals out of the wild to feed your pet. Search the rest of the forum, as this has been discussed many times.
-----
...the oldest task in human history: to live on a piece of land without spoiling it."
Aldo Leopold (1938)

"Sometimes I think the surest sign that intelligent life exists elsewhere in the universe is that none of it has tried to contact us."
Calvin and Hobbes

Looks like this may start into one of those toads vs. mice debates.

I agree with switching to mice. Since I live in Southern California I have no choice.
When I was a kid in Houston we had an unlimited amount of toads, but over the years it is clear that they are dwindling.
-----
0.1 Rubber Boa
1.1 Eastern Hognose Snakes
2.3 Western Hognose Snakes
1.0 Durango Mountain Kingsnake
1.1 Woma's (new!)
Spadefoot
Black Knobbed Sawback
Northern Diamondback
Florida Redbellied Slider
Western Painted
Southern Painted
1.0 African Hedgehog
1.0 Sulcata
2.1 Leopard (Babcocki) 1.0 borrowed (thanks Bobby)
2 Plecos
2 Silver Dollars
3 Bosemian Rainbows
1 African Dwarf Frog
1 Khuli Loach
1 Cory Cat
1 Upside Down Catfish
2.0 Fire Guramis

uhh... I think that is it.

>>Looks like this may start into one of those toads vs. mice debates.
>>
>>I agree with switching to mice. Since I live in Southern California I have no choice.
>>When I was a kid in Houston we had an unlimited amount of toads, but over the years it is clear that they are dwindling.
>>-----
>>0.1 Rubber Boa
>>1.1 Eastern Hognose Snakes
>>2.3 Western Hognose Snakes
>>1.0 Durango Mountain Kingsnake
>>1.1 Woma's (new!)
>> Spadefoot
>> Black Knobbed Sawback
>> Northern Diamondback
>> Florida Redbellied Slider
>> Western Painted
>> Southern Painted
>>1.0 African Hedgehog
>>1.0 Sulcata
>>2.1 Leopard (Babcocki) 1.0 borrowed (thanks Bobby)
>>2 Plecos
>>2 Silver Dollars
>>3 Bosemian Rainbows
>>1 African Dwarf Frog
>>1 Khuli Loach
>>1 Cory Cat
>>1 Upside Down Catfish
>>2.0 Fire Guramis
>>
>>uhh... I think that is it.
-----
...the oldest task in human history: to live on a piece of land without spoiling it."
Aldo Leopold (1938)

"Sometimes I think the surest sign that intelligent life exists elsewhere in the universe is that none of it has tried to contact us."
Calvin and Hobbes

Haha. I agree. A question too...Saying you grew up in Houston and your name being surfrat...Did you surf growing up?
-----
Andy Maddox
Houston Herp Key
The Reptizone

Burgundy baby, With your blue eyed soul, You play the hits and I'm on that roll, Capricorn sister, Freddie Mercury, Jupiter Child cry

So, did all three of us grow up in Houston alternating free time between herping and surfing? I used to cut it up with a lightweight John Fox board that had a picture of Jesus on the fin. Of course, these days the extra pounds I've added are better for snake keeping, but I would definitely get back in the water if I could get a hold of one of those long boards like my dad used to use back in the 60's.

I had a short board myself up until recently... we used to ride the tiny little waves in Port Aransas (sp?). I finally got rid of it a couple years ago. Good times.

Surfing and herps are definitely a fun combo.
-----
-Ross Payan - www.LeosAnonymous.com

Leos Anonymous

Ball Pythons, Red Striped Leos, W.Hognose and Screaming AFT's

I know over a dozen guys out here that are surfers from Houston and moved to California: Chris Craw, Chris Tomek, Josh Blaylock, Brian Alper, Todd Szabo, Vincent (toonie)Goza, Jason Boiarski, just to name a few.
-----
0.1 Rubber Boa
1.1 Eastern Hognose Snakes
2.3 Western Hognose Snakes
1.0 Durango Mountain Kingsnake
1.1 Woma's (new!)
Spadefoot
Black Knobbed Sawback
Northern Diamondback
Florida Redbellied Slider
Western Painted
Southern Painted
1.0 African Hedgehog
1.0 Sulcata
2.1 Leopard (Babcocki) 1.0 borrowed (thanks Bobby)
2 Plecos
2 Silver Dollars
3 Bosemian Rainbows
1 African Dwarf Frog
1 Khuli Loach
1 Cory Cat
1 Upside Down Catfish
2.0 Fire Guramis

uhh... I think that is it.

well I thought longboarding was big in Houston. At least were I surfed I saw alot of big boards.
I still keep in touch with some of those guys on the gulfcoast surf forum and netsurfing.com

Rudy
-----
0.1 Rubber Boa
1.1 Eastern Hognose Snakes
2.3 Western Hognose Snakes
1.0 Durango Mountain Kingsnake
1.1 Woma's (new!)
Spadefoot
Black Knobbed Sawback
Northern Diamondback
Florida Redbellied Slider
Western Painted
Southern Painted
1.0 African Hedgehog
1.0 Sulcata
2.1 Leopard (Babcocki) 1.0 borrowed (thanks Bobby)
2 Plecos
2 Silver Dollars
3 Bosemian Rainbows
1 African Dwarf Frog
1 Khuli Loach
1 Cory Cat
1 Upside Down Catfish
2.0 Fire Guramis

uhh... I think that is it.

lol you are on the gulf coast surf forum? What is your name? I caused some trouble there a while back...probably 2 or 3 weeks ago. Good times. Andy
-----
Andy Maddox
Houston Herp Key
The Reptizone

Burgundy baby, With your blue eyed soul, You play the hits and I'm on that roll, Capricorn sister, Freddie Mercury, Jupiter Child cry

I started on the Netsurfing.com forum and caused all kinda hell with my old friends who did not know it was me. I had threats after me. LOL. MY name on that forum was "realwaveripper"
It got really out of hand. This summer when I was surfing octagonhouse (former octagonhouse) I was really cautious. I couldn't hide much since my car has California plates that read RLWVRPR. Noone messed with me. There were just some good ol texas boys. No localism. no nothing, just a good time in an old place.

Rudy
-----
0.1 Rubber Boa
1.1 Eastern Hognose Snakes
2.3 Western Hognose Snakes
1.0 Durango Mountain Kingsnake
1.1 Woma's (new!)
Spadefoot
Black Knobbed Sawback
Northern Diamondback
Florida Redbellied Slider
Western Painted
Southern Painted
1.0 African Hedgehog
1.0 Sulcata
2.1 Leopard (Babcocki) 1.0 borrowed (thanks Bobby)
2 Plecos
2 Silver Dollars
3 Bosemian Rainbows
1 African Dwarf Frog
1 Khuli Loach
1 Cory Cat
1 Upside Down Catfish
2.0 Fire Guramis

uhh... I think that is it.

If you go on the gulfsurfer.com forums, you might remember MulletHunter ect. making fun of Hobie9-0. Well I was mullet lol. Good times. I had some fun ripping that dude a new one. He still cries to people at school that I am a "jerk" to put it in PG terms. Andy
-----
Andy Maddox
Houston Herp Key
The Reptizone

Burgundy baby, With your blue eyed soul, You play the hits and I'm on that roll, Capricorn sister, Freddie Mercury, Jupiter Child cry

I've got a...I wanna say 9'6 Robert August from sounwaves in montrose. Love the board...fun as hell. I get down there as much as I can. Normally down in the surf 2-3 times a week.
-----
Andy Maddox
Houston Herp Key
The Reptizone

Burgundy baby, With your blue eyed soul, You play the hits and I'm on that roll, Capricorn sister, Freddie Mercury, Jupiter Child cry

Yes I did. I used to visit the Surfhouse off of Ella. I surfed All over Galveston, Surfside, the Octagonhouse, the pier, A holes, and Matagorda all the way down to South Padre.

Moved out to California for more surfing and even though I think there are less herps here, I feel like there are more people interested in reptiles in California.

Rudy
-----
0.1 Rubber Boa
1.1 Eastern Hognose Snakes
2.3 Western Hognose Snakes
1.0 Durango Mountain Kingsnake
1.1 Woma's (new!)
Spadefoot
Black Knobbed Sawback
Northern Diamondback
Florida Redbellied Slider
Western Painted
Southern Painted
1.0 African Hedgehog
1.0 Sulcata
2.1 Leopard (Babcocki) 1.0 borrowed (thanks Bobby)
2 Plecos
2 Silver Dollars
3 Bosemian Rainbows
1 African Dwarf Frog
1 Khuli Loach
1 Cory Cat
1 Upside Down Catfish
2.0 Fire Guramis

uhh... I think that is it.

Nice. I am always down at surfside and quintana. If there are waves I surf. No waves=better fishing and more herping. We got a 21 inch red and an 18 inch flounder today.
-----
Andy Maddox
Houston Herp Key
The Reptizone

Burgundy baby, With your blue eyed soul, You play the hits and I'm on that roll, Capricorn sister, Freddie Mercury, Jupiter Child cry

I've always thought that quintana was overrated for surfing. However, if you drive up the coast from Quintana for about 30-45 minutes, I know a great spot for rattlesnakes!

Quintana is good on some days...some days it's a little calmer and doesn't get chopped up as much. I really driving down to surf bob hall. Andy
-----
Andy Maddox
Houston Herp Key
The Reptizone

Burgundy baby, With your blue eyed soul, You play the hits and I'm on that roll, Capricorn sister, Freddie Mercury, Jupiter Child cry

I used to do alot of fishing there. I had a 16 foor Hydrasport skiff named "Speckaholic". I fished all over, Surfside Jetty, the Car Bodies, Cold Pass, West Bay, Bird Island, Trinity and East and West Galveston, Matagorda bays, and all of Port O'Connor.
I was in the Gulf Coast Troutmasters (amatuer) for awhile. When given the opportunity to become a fishing guide I passed because I don't have the patients for people who don't know how to fish. LOL. My old roomate, Reuben, ended up becoming a guide in Port O connors, El Pescador Lodge. He's actually in that new tournament going on called the Redfish Finals (or something to have to do with redfish).
When I moved to California in 99, I really missed wading around and throwing tails or topwaters at reds and specks. Last year we started rainbow trout fishing and this year I started some serious saltwater. Now I can't turn back. Tuna Fishing is the thing now. Love it.
sorry this is sooooo long.

Rudy
-----
0.1 Rubber Boa
1.1 Eastern Hognose Snakes
2.3 Western Hognose Snakes
1.0 Durango Mountain Kingsnake
1.1 Woma's (new!)
Spadefoot
Black Knobbed Sawback
Northern Diamondback
Florida Redbellied Slider
Western Painted
Southern Painted
1.0 African Hedgehog
1.0 Sulcata
2.1 Leopard (Babcocki) 1.0 borrowed (thanks Bobby)
2 Plecos
2 Silver Dollars
3 Bosemian Rainbows
1 African Dwarf Frog
1 Khuli Loach
1 Cory Cat
1 Upside Down Catfish
2.0 Fire Guramis

uhh... I think that is it.

Today,I got a 21 inch slot red and like 4 16 inchers. My friend got a couple more 15-16 inchers and a 15 inch flounder. Got some nice blue crabs too. We had a nice feast goin' lol. Next weekend we are wading for sharks. If you have never waded for sharks you are missing out. Swim or paddle out on a longboard to the third, rip the head off a live mullet, hook it onto a surf rod, swim out to the 4th sandbar and cast. Then swim back and wait. My first shark I hooked literally pulled me before snapping the line with its tail. It is a lot of fun. Next time you are coming down, shoot me an email. Andy
-----
Andy Maddox
Houston Herp Key
The Reptizone

Burgundy baby, With your blue eyed soul, You play the hits and I'm on that roll, Capricorn sister, Freddie Mercury, Jupiter Child cry

Did you check the feeder adds here at KS?

Tim