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We went out for some fall herping in Connecticut yesterday and it turned out to be a good day after all the rain we had this past week. The first snake found, and best find of the day, was this beautiful Copperhead. A picture of its hiding spot is included. We also found a Northern Water snake and an Eastern Milk snake. Those picts did not turn out too great. The Milk Snake was the second in two days...one turned up at my work Sunday trying to get in the building!

habitat shot

What area in CT? I used to live in Middletown.

Billy
Phillyherping

I live in Southwestern, CT. Unfortunatley, Copperheads aren't very common in my part of the state. I assume you found those up North?

It was actually found on the Eastern part of the state. I don't think they are too common there either, but we have seen a few over the last 15 years.

We have seen them on the far east side of the state. We used to see Black Rat Snakes there quite a bit but not that much lately. I don't live there anymore so I only make it there every couple of years.

Here in south-central Connecticut, Copperheads are reasonably common in certain areas, as are Black Rat Snakes. I've found both within the city limits of New Haven.

Bart Bruno

Hey Bart,
I remember you from the Connecticut Herp Society about 15 years ago. My brother Matt and I attended a few meetings and swap meets. I believe you had quite a good collection of Pituophis then... Take care, Milt

...mostly Pine Snakes, incubating Blacks and Floridas as we speak. I also breed Delaware Corns and Oregon Cals. You rememnber Southern New England Herp Association, I founded it in 1990, was president for four years there. Founded CHL in 1998, was president there for three years. If you're still in Connecticut, third Friday of the month, contact me. I'm finishing a four part lecture series on Pine Snakes on 10-21.

Bart

Hello Bart i also met you at those CT meetings years ago. I have a Maryland female corn snakes from Calvert Co and was wondering if you know anyone with a male from the same location
this is her in a waterdish she is still sub adult about 20 inches

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Am I the only one here that thinks pink designer snakes are ugly ?

Wish I did, it's a beautiful snake. I still have my Delaware animals, glad I do, they're protected there now. I hate to say this, but we've entered an era where getting quality locale animals is difficult at best. Money seems to be more of a factor than integrity, and honesty is becoming a rarity. Certainly not like it was when I was in my 20's (which admittedly is no time recent, LOL). There's too many turds in the flowerbed these days, and the stench can be overwhelming, that's why I post so rarely these days. Should I hear of any Maryland animals, I'll get in touch.

Bart

I remember you too as well, Bart. I attended the S.N.E.H.A. meetings in 95-96. And I also ended up at one of the meetings in New Haven on one occasion. I distinctly remember a presentation on Heterodon and Timber Rattlesnakes. and I think I visited your house once. Did/do you have a collection of salamanders in the basement as well as a snake room upstairs?

Yes to both, though both collections have dwindled. CHL is still going well; on 10-21, I'll be talking about the Louisiana Pine, the fourth and final installment of my Pine Snake lecture series. I'll be doing similar programs next Spring on the Bullsnake and the Eastern Fox Snake. If you're still in Connecticut, come join us.

Bart

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