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Was blessed to find 10 this season, pictured is an adult female. 6 hatchlings,
and 3 what seemed to be 2 year olds.

Bill

Way to go, Bill! Nice female in the photo too...
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-Toby Brock
Southwestern Center for Herpetological Research

Thanks Toby! Always such a thrill to see one!

I can imagine. I herped the sky islands this past June - saw several nice herps, but no green rats. A friend of mine saw one just the week before I was there though...

For now, I guess I'll have to be happy with seeing them in captivity...
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-Toby Brock
Southwestern Center for Herpetological Research

They are funny animals as far as movement patterns go. I'm moving onto new pastures next year to see if I can replicate the successes I've had in 2 ranges so far. Definitely have to do your research well before heading out on these. Best thing I ever did is to convince my wife I NEEDED an ATV! Allows me to hit a lot of "roads" that most people would never take their personal vehicles on.

It really allows for more access into habitat that sees far less herping pressure. I added LID lights and I glow like Chernobyl on a remote/dark goat track! I always alert the first Border Patrol agent I see so as to not have 10 or so SUVs descend on me once I get cruising.

Bill

I bet that ATV is a sight on a dark night! Good points all around - I was definitely on well traveled roads, in popular areas.
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-Toby Brock
Southwestern Center for Herpetological Research