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by Jerry Lin
October 11th, 2020, 2:59 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Amazing finds in this summer
Replies: 5
Views: 2995

Re: Amazing finds in this summer

Fantastic shots, Jerry!! After all these years, I have yet to see a Daboia and a Rein Snake, let alone one of those damn 100-pacers that have kept eluding me for a solid 13 years now (while everyone else seems to trip over them every time they hit the mountains). @Jimi, you must come here. Everythi...
by Jerry Lin
October 11th, 2020, 2:58 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Amazing finds in this summer
Replies: 5
Views: 2995

Re: Amazing finds in this summer

Nice finds & pics - thanks for sharing. My dream of some day visiting Taiwan endures. Between the culture & people, the natural history, and the scenery, it's an extremely appealing destination. I also didn't know you guys have Daboia . So thanks for that too. cheers Thanks for watching! We...
by Jerry Lin
October 8th, 2020, 6:19 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Amazing finds in this summer
Replies: 5
Views: 2995

Amazing finds in this summer

Hi everyone, here is some amazing finds in this summer in Taiwan. 1. Oriental Rat Snake (Ptyas mucosa) It was unbelievable that I saw two rat snakes at the same time!! https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50436733556_12a091862f_k.jpg 2 Oriental Rat Snakes by Jerry Lin. , 於 Flickr 2. Common Mock Viper...
by Jerry Lin
May 14th, 2019, 3:12 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: London herping advice
Replies: 0
Views: 11744

London herping advice

Hi everyone
I will be doing a family trip to London, UK in June, and will spend a day to herp.
Can anyone recommend some nice places(easy to get by public transportation) in London where I can find snakes?
Is Richmond Park good?
Is Blackheath good?
Thanks very much!
by Jerry Lin
April 12th, 2019, 4:51 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Highlights of 2018: Hong Kong, Singapore and Taiwan.
Replies: 9
Views: 9966

Re: Highlights of 2018: Hong Kong, Singapore and Taiwan.

Jimi wrote: April 11th, 2019, 7:58 am
Viva convergence
Yeah. And Laurasia! Ha ha.

Hey Jerry, do you know - where do the tree vipers brumate in Taiwan? In cliff cracks, hollow trees, stump holes?

cheers
I think they can hide anywhere, holes, trees, etc.
by Jerry Lin
April 11th, 2019, 3:37 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Highlights of 2018: Hong Kong, Singapore and Taiwan.
Replies: 9
Views: 9966

Re: Highlights of 2018: Hong Kong, Singapore and Taiwan.

Thanks Jerry, I always enjoy your stuff! Other than tree vipers, pythons, monitors, and cobras - the herpetofauna is pretty ecologically similar to the SE USA. Ha ha ha, but really. Water snakes, tree frogs, rat snakes, skinks, newts etc...similar, but still exciting and different. cheers Thanks Ji...
by Jerry Lin
April 9th, 2019, 1:12 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Highlights of 2018: Hong Kong, Singapore and Taiwan.
Replies: 9
Views: 9966

Re: Highlights of 2018: Hong Kong, Singapore and Taiwan.

dendrelaphis wrote: April 8th, 2019, 9:43 am Wow, wonderful finds and the King Ratsnake is very impressive!
Thank you!
The King Ratsnake is a good model :thumb:
by Jerry Lin
April 8th, 2019, 3:57 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Highlights of 2018: Hong Kong, Singapore and Taiwan.
Replies: 9
Views: 9966

Re: Highlights of 2018: Hong Kong, Singapore and Taiwan.

All is great, Jerry. :thumb: :thumb: Thanks for that one. That last " Sinonatrix " ( percarinata ?) really reminds us here across the pond of how similar they look to some North American Nerodia ! And, of course, the Hong Kong Newt ( Paramesotriton hongkongensis ) is really Godzilla! :lol...
by Jerry Lin
April 6th, 2019, 10:12 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Highlights of 2018: Hong Kong, Singapore and Taiwan.
Replies: 9
Views: 9966

Highlights of 2018: Hong Kong, Singapore and Taiwan.

Here is the highlughts of 2018, including three places, Hong Kong, Singapore and Taiwan. 1. Hong Kong, March 2018. Short-legged Horned Toad https://live.staticflickr.com/939/29649450928_717e29fe3d_b.jpg Short-legged Horned Toad by Jerry Lin. , 於 Flickr Spot-legged Tree Frog https://live.staticflickr...
by Jerry Lin
October 14th, 2016, 11:00 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Snakes from Taiwan, May-September 2016.
Replies: 4
Views: 2824

Re: Snakes from Taiwan, May-September 2016.

the_cw1 wrote:Cool stuff. The protobothrops looks like it wants to say hello. :D
Thanks! Yeah, that guy is one of the coolest snakes in Taiwan. :)
by Jerry Lin
October 14th, 2016, 6:39 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Snakes from Taiwan, May-September 2016.
Replies: 4
Views: 2824

Snakes from Taiwan, May-September 2016.

Some snakes from May to September this year(2016) in Taiwan. Enjoy it! 1. Boiga kraepelini http://i1080.photobucket.com/albums/j327/jerrylin0806/Taiwan%202016/20160618%2001_zpsaz3pa1wd.jpg 2. Oreocryptophis porphyraceus http://i1080.photobucket.com/albums/j327/jerrylin0806/Taiwan%202016/20160528%200...
by Jerry Lin
April 26th, 2016, 11:24 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Singapore herping trip, April 2016.
Replies: 2
Views: 2232

Re: Singapore herping trip, April 2016.

LouB747 wrote:Nice. I have yet to see the Shore Pit Viper. Maybe next trip for me.
Thanks. :)
And, I have yet to see the Blue Coral Snake, next trip for me. Haha :lol:
by Jerry Lin
April 26th, 2016, 8:56 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Singapore herping trip, April 2016.
Replies: 2
Views: 2232

Singapore herping trip, April 2016.

Hello, I took a 2 day trip to Singapore on 9~10 April. I love Singapore, it was amazing! This post I am going to show some reptile pics during this short trip. Enjoy it! 1. Estuarine Crocodile(Crocodylus porosus) http://i1080.photobucket.com/albums/j327/jerrylin0806/Singapore%202016/_DSC3788_zpsvttr...
by Jerry Lin
March 4th, 2016, 2:03 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: ID please, lizard from Germany.
Replies: 2
Views: 2001

Re: ID please, lizard from Germany.

Martti Niskanen wrote:Zootoca vivipara.
Thank you! :)
by Jerry Lin
March 4th, 2016, 12:09 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: ID please, lizard from Germany.
Replies: 2
Views: 2001

ID please, lizard from Germany.

Hi everyone, I would like to know what species is this lizard in Germany. I am not familiar with European reptiles.
It is an old photo, taken in 2006.

Image

Thanks.
by Jerry Lin
November 19th, 2015, 6:40 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Enquiry about snake conservation volunteer.
Replies: 6
Views: 3627

Re: Enquiry about snake conservation volunteer.

Thanks all,
I will do my best to achieve my dream. :)
by Jerry Lin
November 18th, 2015, 1:59 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Enquiry about snake conservation volunteer.
Replies: 6
Views: 3627

Re: Enquiry about snake conservation volunteer.

Hi Jerry- I have no experience doing conservation work outside of my home country, so I can't offer a whole lot of thoughts about those specific places or even those regions. However, I think your best bet would be to get in touch with those organizations and let them know of your interests. I woul...
by Jerry Lin
November 16th, 2015, 10:36 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Enquiry about snake conservation volunteer.
Replies: 6
Views: 3627

Enquiry about snake conservation volunteer.

Hello! Excuse me, I just have a question. Because of my passion on snakes, so I hope that I can get involve with conservation projects about snakes. Although I don't have the ability to be a staff I think I can be a volunteer. After surfing the Internet, I think my favorites includes Khamai Reptile ...
by Jerry Lin
November 12th, 2015, 10:51 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Herping on 30 Oct 2015, Taiwan.
Replies: 8
Views: 4783

Re: Herping on 30 Oct 2015, Taiwan.

Jerry, Thanks for the reply. I'm planning a trip to Taiwan in 2017. Do you have suggestions as to the best time of year for snakes? I am also very interested in searching for the various Hynobius salamanders. Do you ever come across these in your searches? Steve Welcome! The best time(top one) is f...
by Jerry Lin
November 11th, 2015, 5:47 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Herping on 30 Oct 2015, Taiwan.
Replies: 8
Views: 4783

Re: Herping on 30 Oct 2015, Taiwan.

Hi Jerry, Nice finds. The network of roads in northern Taiwan (around Baling, etc) look like a nightmare for road-cruising due to the narrow pavement, concrete ditches, and steep drop-offs. Is this true, or are there places to pull over and photograph when a snake is found? Steve Hi, the road of Ba...
by Jerry Lin
October 30th, 2015, 9:46 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Herping on 30 Oct 2015, Taiwan.
Replies: 8
Views: 4783

Herping on 30 Oct 2015, Taiwan.

Herping on 30 Oct 2015. Location: Northern Taiwan. 1. Kelung Cat Snake (Boiga kraepelini), gray type. http://i1080.photobucket.com/albums/j327/jerrylin0806/_DSC3379_zpsf4f1pnkw.jpg http://i1080.photobucket.com/albums/j327/jerrylin0806/_DSC3384_zpsp05uiumq.jpg http://i1080.photobucket.com/albums/j327...
by Jerry Lin
September 14th, 2015, 9:11 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: June 29~30 2015, Taiwan.
Replies: 7
Views: 2970

Re: June 29~30 2015, Taiwan.

Thanks all. :P
by Jerry Lin
September 9th, 2015, 11:06 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: June 29~30 2015, Taiwan.
Replies: 7
Views: 2970

Re: June 29~30 2015, Taiwan.

From May to October is the best season to look for snakes in Taiwan.
But Deinagkistrodon or Ovophis are not common, so if you would like to find them you should have a good luck :lol:
The best place for herping is Baling(巴陵), Taiwanese herper's favorite place, there are so many snake species.
by Jerry Lin
September 9th, 2015, 3:43 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: June 29~30 2015, Taiwan.
Replies: 7
Views: 2970

June 29~30 2015, Taiwan.

Hello everybody, The following pics are the snakes I found on June 29~30 in my country Taiwan. 1.Brahminy Blind Snake http://i1080.photobucket.com/albums/j327/jerrylin0806/20150629/20150628%2001%20-%20_zpswoflfjgd.jpg the other one(tiny one) http://i1080.photobucket.com/albums/j327/jerrylin0806/2015...
by Jerry Lin
August 31st, 2015, 6:35 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Both frog and toad ID please, Sweden.
Replies: 4
Views: 1365

Re: Both frog and toad ID please, Sweden.

Jeroen Speybroeck wrote:Yes and no. Moor frog has a sharper snout, usually a broad pale band on the back, ... so this is another grass frog.
I got it.
Thank you very very much! :) :thumb:
by Jerry Lin
August 31st, 2015, 4:47 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Both frog and toad ID please, Sweden.
Replies: 4
Views: 1365

Both frog and toad ID please, Sweden.

ID Please. Found these in Sweden.
1. Is it Common Toad?
Image

2.Is it Moor Frog?
Image

Thanks :)
by Jerry Lin
August 23rd, 2015, 8:07 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: ID please, Newt and frog in Sweden
Replies: 2
Views: 1236

Re: ID please, Newt and frog in Sweden

Jeroen Speybroeck wrote:Indeed (common or) grass frog (Rana temporaria). You got two newt species there: first 2 larvae are smooth newt (Lissotriton vulgaris), the 3 final ones are crested newt (Triturus cristatus - see spotted tail and elongated and narrow toes)
Thank you very much! :thumb:
by Jerry Lin
August 23rd, 2015, 5:23 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: ID please, Newt and frog in Sweden
Replies: 2
Views: 1236

ID please, Newt and frog in Sweden

I took a trip to Sweden and found these. At Kyrksjölöten Nature Reserve. Anyone know the species? Frog: Is it Common frog? or Moor frog? http://i1080.photobucket.com/albums/j327/jerrylin0806/backpacker2/_DSC2964_zps9qxlpqwh.jpg Newt(larvae): Is it Smooth newt? or Crested newt? (1) http://i1080.photo...
by Jerry Lin
June 20th, 2015, 7:56 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: 19 June 2015. Herping at Northern Taiwan.
Replies: 2
Views: 1840

Re: 19 June 2015. Herping at Northern Taiwan.

Paul Freed wrote:Great stuff, Jerry! Brings back nice memories of herping in Baling. Really like the Elaphe carinata. Thanks for sharing.
-Paul
Haha... Thank you for looking :)
Baling is really the best place to find snakes.
by Jerry Lin
June 19th, 2015, 9:54 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: 19 June 2015. Herping at Northern Taiwan.
Replies: 2
Views: 1840

19 June 2015. Herping at Northern Taiwan.

19 June I did a herping trip with my friends. The following are some snakes we found that night. 1. Ptyas dhumnades http://i1080.photobucket.com/albums/j327/jerrylin0806/_DSC1355_zpsoms9nsiq.jpg http://i1080.photobucket.com/albums/j327/jerrylin0806/_DSC1357_zpsjywa74u9.jpg http://i1080.photobucket.c...
by Jerry Lin
June 9th, 2015, 5:39 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: 6 June 2015. Fu-Yang Park, Taiwan.
Replies: 0
Views: 1803

6 June 2015. Fu-Yang Park, Taiwan.

This was a relaxed night, I went herping with my friend and we saw a few frogs and 2 snakes at that night. The following is the highlight of the short herping trip. 1. Rhacophorus taipeianus http://i1080.photobucket.com/albums/j327/jerrylin0806/20150606_zpsbak4bklb.jpg 2. Viridovipera stejnegeri ste...
by Jerry Lin
March 21st, 2015, 10:44 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: March 21 2015, Flying Squirrel and Viper
Replies: 0
Views: 1270

March 21 2015, Flying Squirrel and Viper

March 21, I took a short herping with my friends. The Formosan Giant Flying Squirrel http://i1080.photobucket.com/albums/j327/jerrylin0806/20150321%2001_zpsq3dj5j55.jpg http://i1080.photobucket.com/albums/j327/jerrylin0806/20150321%2002_zpskvtbelqq.jpg The Bamboo Viper http://i1080.photobucket.com/a...
by Jerry Lin
February 6th, 2015, 8:40 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: 2014 Fall and Winter, some herps in Taiwan
Replies: 1
Views: 1442

2014 Fall and Winter, some herps in Taiwan

These are my some finds in Taiwan during fall and winter in 2014. 1.Rhacophorus taipeianus http://i1080.photobucket.com/albums/j327/jerrylin0806/20140912_zpsqidblnhq.jpg 2.Japalura polygonata xanthostoma http://i1080.photobucket.com/albums/j327/jerrylin0806/20141004_zpsh5icifzg.jpg 3.Gekko hokouensi...
by Jerry Lin
November 3rd, 2013, 2:54 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Amazing and Happy Herping Trip, Northern Taiwan
Replies: 9
Views: 4030

Re: Amazing and Happy Herping Trip, Northern Taiwan

Hans Breuer (twoton) wrote:NICE! Was this on the 北橫?
Yes! ;)
by Jerry Lin
November 2nd, 2013, 8:58 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Nov, 2, 2013. Short Night Herping
Replies: 0
Views: 1833

Nov, 2, 2013. Short Night Herping

Nov,2,2013. Taiwan. I went herping with my friends at night(6 PM~9 PM). Rhacophorus taipeianus http://i1080.photobucket.com/albums/j327/jerrylin0806/DSCF8256_zpsfe8ab4ff.jpg http://i1080.photobucket.com/albums/j327/jerrylin0806/DSCF8263_zpscaa0715b.jpg http://i1080.photobucket.com/albums/j327/jerryl...
by Jerry Lin
October 15th, 2013, 7:08 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Amazing and Happy Herping Trip, Northern Taiwan
Replies: 9
Views: 4030

Re: Amazing and Happy Herping Trip, Northern Taiwan

justinm wrote:I really enjoyed all of the snakes, but this one stood out as amazing to me Sinomicrurus hatori. I'm assuming this is a coral snake of some sort. I haven't seen this snake before and it's now on my list to see.
Thank you for looking!
You can do it! ;)
by Jerry Lin
October 12th, 2013, 8:43 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Amazing and Happy Herping Trip, Northern Taiwan
Replies: 9
Views: 4030

Re: Amazing and Happy Herping Trip, Northern Taiwan

Ribbit wrote:Lots of great snakes there, congratulations! Are there any lizards with legs?

John
Thank you!
Yes, there are some common lizards with legs but I did not take the photos...
by Jerry Lin
October 12th, 2013, 4:18 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Amazing and Happy Herping Trip, Northern Taiwan
Replies: 9
Views: 4030

Re: Amazing and Happy Herping Trip, Northern Taiwan

Dr. Dark wrote:WOW! Looks like you had a great trip! Those V.s.stejnegeri must be common as dirt...84 found...that's crazy! Beautiful animals...
Haha, thank you for looking.
Yes, that is common in this season, I found 84 Viridovipera stejnegeri stejnegeri.
by Jerry Lin
October 11th, 2013, 10:40 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Amazing and Happy Herping Trip, Northern Taiwan
Replies: 9
Views: 4030

Amazing and Happy Herping Trip, Northern Taiwan

I take a herping trip in Northern Taiwan with my friends. October, 9th~10th, 2013. This trip was very amazing and I was so happy! Please look the following photos. 1.Viridovipera stejnegeri stejnegeri (there was 84 individuals in this trip) http://i1080.photobucket.com/albums/j327/jerrylin0806/DSCF7...
by Jerry Lin
September 17th, 2013, 7:37 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Yangmingshan herping, September 15
Replies: 4
Views: 2302

Re: Yangmingshan herping, September 15

Thanks all for looking :)
by Jerry Lin
September 16th, 2013, 4:00 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Yangmingshan herping, September 15
Replies: 4
Views: 2302

Yangmingshan herping, September 15

I take half night for herping in Yangmingshan, Taiwan with my friends. 1.Japalura polygonata http://i1080.photobucket.com/albums/j327/jerrylin0806/DSCF7074_zps00146c59.jpg 2.Dinodon rufozonatum http://i1080.photobucket.com/albums/j327/jerrylin0806/DSCF7078_zpsc34b2466.jpg 3.Protobothrops mucrosquama...
by Jerry Lin
September 2nd, 2013, 12:17 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Aug,24,2013. One day herping. Pingtung, Taiwan
Replies: 2
Views: 1169

Re: Aug,24,2013. One day herping. Pingtung, Taiwan

Zach_Lim wrote:Excellent field observations!

Looks like the Mock Viper has a nice lizard in its belly!
Thank you for looking. :)
Yes, I think that something in its belly is a lizard too.
by Jerry Lin
September 1st, 2013, 12:59 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Aug,24,2013. One day herping. Pingtung, Taiwan
Replies: 2
Views: 1169

Aug,24,2013. One day herping. Pingtung, Taiwan

This was a happy day for me. I saw two snakes, Mock viper and Buff Striped Keelback. And the Mock viper had eaten something :) Mock viper(Psammodynastes pulverulentus papenfussi) http://i1080.photobucket.com/albums/j327/jerrylin0806/8336659186C76DBC5C712013082401_zpsb9b1d129.jpg http://i1080.photobu...
by Jerry Lin
August 3rd, 2013, 11:10 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Frog ID please, Switzerland
Replies: 3
Views: 1754

Re: Frog ID please, Switzerland

Thanks very much :)
by Jerry Lin
August 3rd, 2013, 4:24 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Frog ID please, Switzerland
Replies: 3
Views: 1754

Frog ID please, Switzerland

What is the species? Thanks. 1. http://i1080.photobucket.com/albums/j327/jerrylin0806/DSCF6319_zpsbbe256c9.jpg 2. http://i1080.photobucket.com/albums/j327/jerrylin0806/DSCF6324_zpscfe9b2b5.jpg http://i1080.photobucket.com/albums/j327/jerrylin0806/DSCF6325_zpsfc40ceb5.jpg Habitat: http://i1080.photob...
by Jerry Lin
August 2nd, 2013, 10:02 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Lizard ID please, Switzerland
Replies: 3
Views: 1550

Re: Lizard ID please, Switzerland

Thanks :)
by Jerry Lin
August 2nd, 2013, 5:30 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Lizard ID please, Switzerland
Replies: 3
Views: 1550

Lizard ID please, Switzerland

I took a trip with my family to Switzerland and I saw the lizard. ID please. http://i1080.photobucket.com/albums/j327/jerrylin0806/DSCF6067_zpsbad3365e.jpg http://i1080.photobucket.com/albums/j327/jerrylin0806/DSCF6072_zpsdc5224c2.jpg http://i1080.photobucket.com/albums/j327/jerrylin0806/DSCF6534_zp...
by Jerry Lin
May 26th, 2013, 4:18 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Nice and Happy Herping! (in Taiwan)
Replies: 5
Views: 2580

Re: Nice and Happy Herping! (in Taiwan)

You found a Deinagkistrodon acutus in Northern Taiwan? NORTH of the Northern Cross-Island Highway? If you did, I'll PM you the contact info of a prominent Taiwanese herpetologist, since that's worth a publication: in the last ninety or more years, D. acutus has only been documented once within the ...
by Jerry Lin
May 21st, 2013, 7:08 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Nice and Happy Herping! (in Taiwan)
Replies: 5
Views: 2580

Re: Nice and Happy Herping! (in Taiwan)

numpty wrote:Nice. Where do you do your herping?
Thanks.
in Northern Taiwan (北橫)
by Jerry Lin
May 21st, 2013, 4:56 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Nice and Happy Herping! (in Taiwan)
Replies: 5
Views: 2580

Nice and Happy Herping! (in Taiwan)

1.Sinomicrurus macclellandi http://i1080.photobucket.com/albums/j327/jerrylin0806/DSCF5328_zpsa65e37b7.jpg http://i1080.photobucket.com/albums/j327/jerrylin0806/DSCF5330_zps41b6b655.jpg 2.Bungarus multicinctus multicinctus http://i1080.photobucket.com/albums/j327/jerrylin0806/DSCF5345_zps291db2b6.jp...