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I'll have one afternoon in the dallas-ft.worth area - which zoo is better for herps in general?
Do either have indigo species? I'm interested in photographing these and spilotes.

Thanks!

Joe

I'd recommend the LBJ grasslands, but that's only if you enjoy seeing snakes in the field. Shane

Maybe I'll do that instead. Any tips? What herp species are likely to be found there this time of year? This is a business trip to Lockheed so I'll have about half a day for myself.

Joe

Have fun with Lockheed. If you get the chance, remind them that the KC-130J is a brilliant concept, but that it still needs some work.
The LBJ Grasslands are great for diversity. The road system is a maze. If you have the time get a map (good luck without it for a first time visitor). Roadcruising is OK, but flipping the limestone flags will be far more productive. You won't have much time to explore, but enough time to do something other than the zoos (no Drymarchon though).
Take a look at "The Herps of the DFW Metroplex" on this website. Many of them have been found there. The grasslands are definitely a better time than zoos and politics forums. Shane

Thanks! I had time to visit the FW zoo and spend a morning driving through the LBJ Grasslands, a beautiful area. I found a long sought after species: a rough green snake (!). I know they're not a big deal to many, but I've wanted to see one in the wild for many years. Also a coule P. sayi and a couple turtles I douldn't immediately identify - they were old and dark and faded. I took some photos that I'll post in the Field Observation forum next week.

I wish I would have found the limestone you mentioned.

Joe

Awesome. Congrats on the Green. The Bullsnakes were a very good find for that area. Shane