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... My sons and I herped for a few hours in a spot we know to hold e. indigos but found none this time. We did however find a dandy e.coral snake along with the obligatory e.fence lizards, se.5 lined skinks, ground skinks, green anoles, s.ringnecks and a few others.
Here's a couple shots of the coral we guessed at (easily)over 30".

full body shot

close up

Se. 5-lined skink

an e. fence lizard showing his colors

The next day:
A big eastern coachwhip that kissed me on the cheek:}while two friends looked on in disbelief.


and a nice female corn snake found under a small board.

Can't wait for the weekend!
:Mark

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thanks for sharing.I especially like the coral pics.Thats one of the snakes I hope to see sometime in the field.Thanks again for posting them.
Jeff Teel

mark,nice pics and finds,are those by chance at any of the 3 parks we've been discussing?if not,anywhere around the tampa area?jw for possibly a new visit on the next fla trip..thanks
mike

These were not found at those parks. The coral was found in Hernando and the coachwhip and corn were in Hillsborough. You could always email when you're down.
:Mark

... I have found all the above except the fence lizards in the past at one or all of those 3 parks.
:Mark

mark,what all interesting have you found at the 3 parks we've been talking about,cuz like i said,ive seen nothing but anoles,tree frogs,races ribbons and waters,and the occassional yellow rat at sawgrass...have you ever seen any venomous at sawgrass?jw,thanks
mike

You bet. No edb's but plenty of cottons. One or two corals.
:Mark

Really great pics, Mark. How big wasw that E. coachwhip?
Todd

I didn't measure it and it had a very slightly stubbed tail, but I would have to guess it at over 9'. The one at the top of the page, found in the exact same location, was over 6' as well but not as heavy as the one pictured here.
:Mark

Mark, a nine footer? Shane

...you know, I typed that three times to edit the content, and knew I had wrongly put a 9. Why I didn't catch it when I edited I don't know!
Obviously, 6' (SIX) is the correct number here.
How embarrassing.
Thanks for pointing out my goof.
:Mark