Lot of cool experiences, I know what ya mean. I have lots of memories of my army days, especially in Thailand. I still keep in touch with a couple of the guys. Most of my field experiences are in Michigan and Ohio now, with a few down in AZ and TX. Can't talk about this stuff too much on this forum, 'cus this is supposed to be about ratsnakes, but we'll get around to it one of these days, maybe on another forum.
I like AZ a lot because so many herpers make it down there and it's fun meeting up with folks, BSing, and going road cruising together. Never know exactly what you're going to see, but it's always a thrill when something new can pop up, there's a great sunset, and the weather is usually pretty nice.
If I see Buzz I'll let him know I've talked to you. Actually, I know a few herpers that do see him fairly often. I've never been to West TX before, but plan to go in 2008 and probably every year after that. Can't see missing that kind of an event..heheh!
Herping in an RV? That's unique. I like a four wheel SUV or truck, with lots of ground clearance, room in the back for gear, coolers, etc, and a sign on the back that says, "I'm not an illegal alien."
Trinkets are pretty cool, although they are somewhat of a racer, or racer/ratsnake. They are in the Coelognathus genus now. I bring it up because the ones I had I only kept for a couple years. I've kept the species that were most like N. A. ratsnakes, for the most part, and ones which made the best pets. I just haven't had room or time for the dozens of species I've gone through. I thought the trinkets were very interesting and would have made a great captive for the right person.
That albino trinket sounds nice. I know that would be very well received over here in the U. S.
Talk more later....TC
