I just love keeping milks that I can easly observe in the wild(with out having to leave the country). Here's one of mine. Any one else?-Smokey
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Where are all the red milks?
smokeysshadow
Dec 20, 2003 08:16 PM
Replies (6)
MartinWhalin1
Dec 21, 2003 11:54 PM
"I just love keeping milks that I can easly observe in the wild(with out having to leave the country)."
I have that obsession too. In fact, I don't have any herps that aren't found in this country. I have a few easterns but reds are on my list. Great pics!
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Martin Whalin
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Zach_MexMilk
Dec 22, 2003 11:30 AM
gorgeous snake. I just love how 'em little red milks look.
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DeanAlessandrini
Dec 22, 2003 05:52 PM
it's interesting to hear you say that they are easy to observe in the wild....I was under the impression they were pretty rare throughout their range.
I love red milks...but have stayed away from them b/c I've heard the babies can be a real hassle.
smokeysshadow
Dec 22, 2003 07:39 PM
That one is from the Ozark Mountains in AR. I searched for these guys for little over two years around Little Rock AFB with no luck (even saw a scarlet snake that had me mixed up for a minute). Then I found an active locale and saw one every visit. Have moved since and had some pretty good luck (with scarlet kings) on the panhandle. I think a lot of people give up to early or search the same areas too long believing that the snake will occur since the field guide says so. Finding folks with personal experience is the only way to go. You’re definitely right when you say that baby reds can be difficult. LOTS of scenting. Hope their easier than scarlets.lol Thanks for the reply-Smokey
tspuckler
Dec 24, 2003 05:03 PM
Nice milk!
Here's a photo of my male. I bought him as a hatchling at the Orlando Show (before it moved to Daytona). I just got an adult female this year, although she is not as colorful.
Tim
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greg woodie
Dec 27, 2003 11:11 AM
don't have any Red Milks...yet!! but, here's my wild-caught Eastern from Bedford County, Virginia.
http://elib.cs.berkeley.edu/imgs/512x768/0000_0000/0603/0036.jpeg
enjoy!
greg
