Search found 43 matches
- July 25th, 2013, 8:47 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Advice with Herping
- Replies: 27
- Views: 5499
Re: Advice with Herping
If you look at a day in the field as a wasted day because you didn’t see anything, then you’ve TOTALLY missed the boat!!! Couldn't agree more, Kris. I've said for years that herping like fishing. If you have to find herps (or catch fish) to have a good time, you should probably find another hobby. ...
- July 24th, 2013, 7:45 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Advice with Herping
- Replies: 27
- Views: 5499
Re: Advice with Herping
I understand that, I was not looking for that answer, but I have found quite interesting animals. Eastern Kingsnake, Mexican Spinytail Iguana, Common House Geckos and Five-lined skinks. Cane Toads and Crocodilians, so please don't tell an answer to just log off and herp. I know that, but am asking ...
- July 24th, 2013, 7:38 am
- Forum: Image Lab
- Topic: Anyone Use a Dash Cam?
- Replies: 23
- Views: 37734
Re: Anyone Use a Dash Cam?
I agree, battery life is definitely a problem. I have 2 batteries plus the extended battery and I don't think those would last long on an all-nighter. Since they are USB chargeable, I could always be charging 1 battery while using the other one to exhaustion then switch. I may give that a good try....
- July 23rd, 2013, 4:27 pm
- Forum: Image Lab
- Topic: Anyone Use a Dash Cam?
- Replies: 23
- Views: 37734
Re: Anyone Use a Dash Cam?
I've been researching this a bit too and thought a goPro would be awesome because it could be used for walking around on hikes and such too, but for the driving part, the problem you will run into is battery life. The memory usually outlasts the power. These links are interesting, keep us posted if...
- July 23rd, 2013, 4:06 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Lake Elsinore Animal Cruelty: Global Captive Breeders
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2394
Re: Lake Elsinore Animal Cruelty: Global Captive Breeders
I hate to say it, but PETA and HSUS didn't go in there to save any animals. They went there with the intent to euthanize every animal. I belong to a local SoCal reptile society & rescue and we offered volunteer services to help with said "rescue" and were turned down. Other groups like...
- July 23rd, 2013, 4:00 pm
- Forum: Image Lab
- Topic: Anyone Use a Dash Cam?
- Replies: 23
- Views: 37734
Re: Anyone Use a Dash Cam?
I have a GoPro Hero3 that I'm thinking of purchasing the suction cup adaptor specifically for this same reason. I think it'd be interesting to see that moment of discovery from 3rd person. When I get back from Sturgis, I'll get the adaptor and put it to good use.
- July 8th, 2013, 4:14 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Southern California in the Fall
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1703
Re: Southern California in the Fall
Can't for the life of me find the post... but Jeff (SurfnHerp) and I camped out at Sawtooth, last Sept, and actually did ok both cruisen at night and walking lizards in the daytime. Jeff had a list of 4 lifers... and went home with all 4...Scute, Desert Rosy, GB Collard... and uhhhhhhhhhh don't rem...
- July 8th, 2013, 4:01 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Please contribute to the H.E.R.P. database!
- Replies: 35
- Views: 43316
Re: Please contribute to the NAFHA database!
GPS info is super easy to enter the way it has been set up. Just click on the tool icon and use the map tab to start by finding roads close the area. The it's easy to zero in from there...John That's exactly what I did! I have the locations saved on my Google Earth, so I just located the same GPS o...
- July 8th, 2013, 3:55 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: My first round of 2013
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3543
Re: My first round of 2013
Back in the 1930s and 40s it was believed that the banded and striped cal kings were two different species: Boyles (banded) and California (striped). L. M. Klauber eventually proved that both were the same species with the hatching of both striped and banded babies from the same clutch of eggs in 1...
- July 8th, 2013, 3:53 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: My first round of 2013
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3543
Re: My first round of 2013
As I learn, I'm in turn sharing info with my teenage son (who I only hope passes it on when he has kids later in life). Cheers, Erik As it turns out that the guy you went out with is the son of my best herping buddy from back in the 70's and I not only herp with him, but his boys as well, (3 genera...
- July 5th, 2013, 11:32 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: My first round of 2013
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3543
Re: My first round of 2013
I'm definitely a noob as I'm not getting this reference. Please enlighten me. As I learn, I'm in turn sharing info with my teenage son (who I only hope passes it on when he has kids later in life).
Cheers,
Erik
Brian Hubbs wrote:Nice Boylii king...
Cheers,
Erik
- July 5th, 2013, 11:28 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: My first round of 2013
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3543
Re: My first round of 2013
Haha, works for me! I'm learning all that I can. Thanks Jim. Brian corrected my NAHERP database entries as well. :) I appreciate all help given. According to the nomenclature you're using (arguable obsolete, but still employed by many of us) your rosys would be Lichanura trivirgata roseofusca not Li...
- July 4th, 2013, 11:55 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: My first round of 2013
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3543
Re: My first round of 2013
Looks like you guys definitely had a good night. Those're all of my Riverside favorites. Too bad no pic of the Lyre. Very good stuff. Thanx for sharing. reako45 It was an excellent night. With or without the snakes, it was gonna be fun. The snakes just added to the adventure. You're right, it's too...
- July 4th, 2013, 11:52 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: California Kingsnake ophiophagy. Eating Nightsnake
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3824
Re: California Kingsnake ophiophagy. Eating Nightsnake
Fantastic series of events bro and thanks for grabbing the camera! It would've been really hard for any one of us to not pick up each snake. However, nature needs to take it's course and only the strong survive.
Cheers,
Erik
Cheers,
Erik
- July 2nd, 2013, 12:04 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: My first round of 2013
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3543
Re: My first round of 2013
Whoops, link error. I'll get it fixed tomorrow.
- June 30th, 2013, 6:45 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: My first round of 2013
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3543
My first round of 2013
My son and I headed out to Riverside Co. with a buddy for our first herping trip out that way. Overall, it was a great time and we ended up not leaving until 2am. Yes, it was that much fun. Here's a few of the snakes we found (some are crappy pics because my camera was dropped and damaged after we f...
- June 25th, 2013, 6:55 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Herp talk at LLL
- Replies: 2
- Views: 972
Re: Herp talk at LLL
This was a fantastic event! Many thanks go to billboard and Kent for such an awesome presentation. It was also very cool of both of you to hang out and answer questions or just talk to people in general.
Thanks again and I look forward to the next one!
Thanks again and I look forward to the next one!
- September 3rd, 2011, 10:14 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Rattlesnake Bite!!!!<UPDATED>!!!
- Replies: 55
- Views: 9320
Re: Rattlesnake Bite!!!!
Hey Mel, It was good to meet you this morning at the NARBC! When you showed me your bite, I was kinda taken off guard. You didn't seem too bothered by it. I'm glad that you're okay and man, you've come a long way. Sorry if I came off as disinterested, I wasn't. It's just that I'm not that active on ...
- February 23rd, 2011, 6:23 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: A ring for each finger!
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3541
Re: A ring for each finger!
Thanks for sharing your adventure! A dozen rings is probably better than a dozen no-shows.
- February 22nd, 2011, 7:00 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Coast Range herps
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1557
Re: Coast Range herps
Great shot of the Salamander! I think I like that one the best. Thanks for sharing the photos. It's nice to see what people are up to.
- February 22nd, 2011, 6:56 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Terrible News, Billboard you may want to read, or not..
- Replies: 29
- Views: 4948
Re: Terrible News, Billboard you may want to read, or not..
It's so very sad that people don't stop to think about the consequences their development might have on the indigenous life when they begin to rip apart an ecosystem for their own gain. It really makes me sick, physically sick to my stomach, that this is "the way life is" and that there's ...
- February 20th, 2011, 8:11 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Back when Hellihooks was Hellihook
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1324
Re: Back when Hellihooks was Hellihook
That's cool, Jim. Looks like you had a lot of mouths to feed. Yeah... bout 150 (half hots)... that's what happens when parents don't support their kid's interests in herps... they turn 18, move out, and go nuts.... :roll: :crazyeyes: jim Haha, I'm glad that as a teenager I was able to collect anima...
- February 20th, 2011, 8:07 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: A few finds so far in 2011
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1370
Re: A few finds so far in 2011
Those are definitely great photos. Some great finds as well. I'm looking forward to getting out to the field this season. I finally think I'll have the time! Thanks for sharing.
- February 7th, 2011, 6:58 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Palos Verdes Peninsula
- Replies: 40
- Views: 5269
Re: Palos Verdes Peninsula
Definitely post pics please. I live in Torrance would love to see what's in my area.
- February 7th, 2011, 5:28 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: CHAPTER MEETING!! Feb 12th 6:00 pm Safari Park
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2876
Re: CHAPTER MEETING!! Feb 12th 6:00 pm Safari Park
Kent,
I would love to have the PPT sent to me. Let me know if you can't access my e-mail from the forum and I'll PM it to you. This weekend I'll be at the NARBC in Arlington, TX and visiting with some family there. I hope you guys have a great meeting!
Cheers,
Erik
I would love to have the PPT sent to me. Let me know if you can't access my e-mail from the forum and I'll PM it to you. This weekend I'll be at the NARBC in Arlington, TX and visiting with some family there. I hope you guys have a great meeting!
Cheers,
Erik
- October 14th, 2010, 10:39 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Trip to Mojave
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1513
Re: Trip to Mojave
Man, that looks like an outstanding trip! Great shots and thanks for sharing.
- October 5th, 2010, 6:23 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Protection from rattlesnake bites
- Replies: 29
- Views: 8792
Re: Protection from rattlesnake bites
I don't really know what to add here (due to lack of field experience) other than a link I found while searching for snake boots: http://www.snakeboots.com/ . Maybe it's me, but there are a few models which aren't that dorky if what you're risking is a very painful and life-threatening bite. Maybe t...
- September 20th, 2010, 6:24 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Simi Valley/Moorpark
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2628
Re: Simi Valley/Moorpark
I'm only about 10-15 miles from Moorpark, but I would love to have someone to go herping with myself....I'm definitely still amatuer (at best), but I love to get out and see as much as possible. How old is he? Feel free to give him my contact info (PM me here or email at rewest@ucsc.edu) and I woul...
- September 19th, 2010, 8:34 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: NAFHA AT REPTILEMANIA!
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2270
Re: NAFHA AT REPTILEMANIA!
You just may have caught a fleeting glimpse of my ghost like presence as I passed like a wraith between the trees and rock piles of some lone and dreary mountain wilderness................ I have been to one or two of those deli-cup conventions in the past, although I was not present this year, my ...
- September 19th, 2010, 7:49 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: NAFHA AT REPTILEMANIA!
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2270
Re: NAFHA AT REPTILEMANIA!
Awesome video! Thanks for sharing. You look very familiar billboard which leads me to believe that I might have passed you at the NARBC this year or something.
Thanks again guys.
Regards,
Erik
Thanks again guys.
Regards,
Erik
- September 19th, 2010, 7:18 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Simi Valley/Moorpark
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2628
Simi Valley/Moorpark
Anyone in the Simi Valley/Moorpark area? My son lives out that way and would like to PM someone who herps in the area.
Thanks!
-Erik
Thanks!
-Erik
- September 17th, 2010, 1:07 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Press Release California Fishing license, stuff
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2836
Re: Press Release California Fishing license, stuff
Awesome post! Thanks Fundad. It just so happens that I live near one of the locations.
- August 31st, 2010, 9:58 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Sept. plans...
- Replies: 1
- Views: 742
Re: Sept. plans...
I'm gonna try to make the NARBC again this year. If I can, this will be my third year. Right now, I'm hoping that on Saturday my son has an early soccer game so that I can spend the afternoon in Anaheim. Sunday will most likely be a no-go since he has his picture day sometime that day. If you're int...
- August 31st, 2010, 8:03 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Let's Name This Thing!
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2963
Re: Let's Name This Thing!
I'm with HerpWiki. Precise and to the point.
- August 25th, 2010, 8:13 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Rattlesnake removal?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1220
Rattlesnake removal?
Does anyone know of a person(s) that does venomous snake removal in or near Big Bear? My Aunt has one near her house in Big Bear. She has 3 dogs and 3 horses and I'm trying to prevent her from killing it. It's been a day already and from what I understand, my uncle buried it in the hole it went into...
- August 11th, 2010, 7:32 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Herp Nation magazine Issue 1 review thread
- Replies: 25
- Views: 4193
Re: Herp Nation magazine review thread
Got my issue at the Pomona Reptile Show this past Sunday and spent the last 3 days reading through the thing (some articles twice!). For someone like me who has never field herped but was always interested in it, the magazine really inspires. I truly enjoyed the Taiwan and rosy boa articles. The pro...
- August 11th, 2010, 6:19 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Budding Field Herper
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2033
Re: Budding Field Herper
At 31 , I'm still interested in field science and study Premature onset of a severe midlife crisis? :lol: Haha, possibly. But I thought I bought the motorcycle to quench that....hmmm. By the way, awesome article in HerpNation. Makes me want to head off to Taiwan. Are we talking about herps, or herp...
- August 10th, 2010, 9:12 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Budding Field Herper
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2033
Re: Budding Field Herper
Awesome. I'll take a look at the format. Thank you to both of you. @Natalie - I have yet to actually go out into the field and I'm hoping to join a few experienced herpers when I do finally make it out there. This way it's as safe as it can be for my son since I know nothing of the reptile world out...
- August 10th, 2010, 8:26 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Budding Field Herper
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2033
Budding Field Herper
At 31, I'm still interested in field science and study. So here I am going to give it my first shot. However, I don't want to just be another looky-loo. I do want to admire the wildlife but I'd also like to have a little purpose from time to time. What data is important to collect? Size, age, weight...
- August 10th, 2010, 12:55 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Re-Introduction?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1141
Re: Re-Introduction?
That's awesome Steve, thanks for the info! However, I do have an account with NAHerp.com but when I reset the password, I noticed that the new info was sent to an e-mail address I no longer have access to. Is there a way to get it sent to my current address? Or is a new account in order?
Cheers,
Erik
Cheers,
Erik
- August 10th, 2010, 9:45 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Re-Introduction?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1141
Re: Re-Introduction?
Thanks Jim! For field herping, what are the neccessities? Also, what information is valuable when collecting field data?
- August 9th, 2010, 5:31 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Re-Introduction?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1141
Re-Introduction?
How's it going everyone? My name's Erik and I was on the forums a year or more ago and checked in from time to time up until June. However, I'm back and looking to get into the swing of things this time around. I've been interested in reptiles since I was a boy. I started catching garter snakes with...
- August 9th, 2010, 12:26 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: 2010 - so far in So Cal
- Replies: 29
- Views: 5128
Re: 2010 - so far in So Cal
Very awesome photos! Thanks for taking the time to share. I'm going to have to get out into the field some day.