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- March 16th, 2014, 4:41 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: King cobra anecdote
- Replies: 15
- Views: 6619
Re: King cobra anecdote
Wow...incredible. Never saw one in the wild but I worked with a few 10-12 footers back in the 70's, I'm not afraid to say that they intimidated the hell out of me. They are so aware and vigilant. Nice find!
- March 16th, 2014, 4:36 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: A most EPIC week in Florida.
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3751
- May 27th, 2013, 5:26 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Best hour ever in SoCal makes for a very nice day
- Replies: 20
- Views: 7852
Re: Best hour ever in SoCal makes for a very nice day
Nice outing. Thanks for the pictures.
- January 9th, 2013, 4:11 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Best way to make your yard more appealing to snakes?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2513
Re: Best way to make your yard more appealing to snakes?
Make your yard look like they are going to film an episode of COPS on your property. LMAO...but sadly...often true. Seriously...when scouting potential herping spots while driving through unfamiliar territory, how many of us look for old decrepit buildings and rusted old appliances, etc? Untouched,...
- December 31st, 2012, 4:32 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: New girl here, first year of herping post
- Replies: 51
- Views: 14390
Re: New girl here, first year of herping post
Welcome Carla...ignore indigoblue...a troll. Very nice pictures.
- November 28th, 2012, 5:24 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Some Carolina Critters
- Replies: 28
- Views: 8770
Re: Some Carolina Critters
Steve...That was an awesome post. I loved the shots of the kids...the look on the boy's face with the fence lizard on his shoulder...the young lady with the juvie rat snake. Some incredible photos of a wide variety of wildlife. I was thinking how much time and patience must have gone into each shot....
- October 26th, 2012, 7:57 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Few Snakes of Yunnan, China
- Replies: 13
- Views: 8944
Re: Few Snakes of Yunnan, China
Thanks Kai...those are some great shots of some beautiful snakes. I really need to learn more about the fauna of middle east, Asia...China and India in particular. There are some spectacular animals that i've never seem. Thanks again for the great post.
- October 25th, 2012, 4:55 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: A novel way to control cat populations
- Replies: 33
- Views: 8951
Re: A novel way to control cat populations
Looks like a scene from "Bwaveheart" ...all the dead, bloody wabbits.
- October 23rd, 2012, 5:11 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Israel family vacation, part 1 - Cerastes trifecta
- Replies: 17
- Views: 8852
Re: Israel family vacation, part 1 - Cerastes trifecta
What a GREAT post. That was an unbelievable snake...the colors and pattern were stunning. Wonderful shot of your son. I'm at a loss for adjectives...(I tried really hard not to use AWESOME...which is the first thing that came to my mind). Thank you.
- October 22nd, 2012, 5:22 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: A novel way to control cat populations
- Replies: 33
- Views: 8951
Re: A novel way to control cat populations
Gerry...You have my sympathy. I love my dogs and agonize over any illness or problem. I've always had big dogs and I spoil them rotten. I've been blessed with some great pooches. My last two big guys lived to 14. I had a great Vet put them to sleep when their health failed right in my own house whil...
- October 20th, 2012, 5:14 am
- Forum: Reading Room
- Topic: NOW IN STORES: My book "A Cobra Hijacked My Camera Bag!"
- Replies: 49
- Views: 85741
Re: NOW IN STORES: My book "A Cobra Hijacked My Camera Bag!"
Congrats Mark, helli, and Hans (and all other friends of Bill). I'll have 29 in late December. Back to the thread topic... Can't wait to read your book Hans. I always look forward to your posts. That chapter title
is classic. Congratulations.Krait – Satans Rubber Toy
- October 11th, 2012, 6:04 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Mountain Kingsnakes in Arizona
- Replies: 49
- Views: 27825
Re: Mountain Kingsnakes in Arizona
Thanks Norman...and a shout out to Hellihooks, whose posts/contributions I always appreciate.
- October 10th, 2012, 4:54 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Herping Lowcountry South Carolina
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3341
Re: Herping Lowcountry South Carolina
Nice job LCS. Love that canebrake. Welcome to the best herp site on the internet.
- October 7th, 2012, 4:56 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: amaZING ariZONA! (Part 2 of 2)
- Replies: 12
- Views: 4664
Re: amaZING ariZONA! (Part 2 of 2)
Nice job. Enjoyed both threads immensely.
- October 7th, 2012, 4:46 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Young of the Year (YOY) – theme post
- Replies: 52
- Views: 34826
Re: Young of the Year (YOY) – theme post
Nice thread. Thanks to everyone who posted. Great pictures...too many nice ones to single any out.
- October 3rd, 2012, 6:00 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: amAZing AriZona! (Part 1 of 2)
- Replies: 13
- Views: 5971
Re: amAZing AriZona! (Part 1 of 2)
What a great post Carl. I can relate to your excitement about herping in AZ. Being an Easterner (NY state), I've always loved the West. The beautiful scenery...the variety of plants and animals. In my mind, AZ is as close to "Oz" as I'll evr get. I've had a few opportunities to explore nea...
- September 13th, 2012, 12:50 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Just a snake in a log
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3475
Re: Just a snake in a log
Very interesting. Makes you wonder just how many herps you miss when out looking.
- September 10th, 2012, 2:39 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Opinion on handling Helodermatidae
- Replies: 79
- Views: 26172
Re: Opinion on handling Helodermatidae
Baby heloderms are awesome.
- September 6th, 2012, 5:27 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Question about holding hot snakes.
- Replies: 61
- Views: 31492
Re: Question about holding hot snakes.
James...You ARE aware that your need to hold every snake you see is not in any way beneficial to that snake, and is (in all probability) a traumatic and harmful experience for the animal?? I handled hots for a long time before I realized that my actions were selfish, dangerous, and had no legitimate...
- September 6th, 2012, 4:43 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Aussie Snakes
- Replies: 28
- Views: 12021
Re: Aussie Snakes
This is a GREAT post. Love Aussie snakes. Especially liked the "action" shot of the brown snake (eastern??) striking. Thanks.
- September 2nd, 2012, 2:53 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Around the world in 120 Days Part 4: Australian Snakes
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5804
Re: Around the world in 120 Days Part 4: Australian Snakes
Thanks EW for the awesome post. I love Australian pythons. I can't imagine seeing ANY of those animals in the wild. The odds of me ever visiting Oz is remote, so this is as close as I'll evr get to seeing them. Thanks for taking the time to share.
Re: SF garter
Nice!
- September 2nd, 2012, 6:07 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Melbourne Herping
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3268
Re: Melbourne Herping
Nice close up shot of the lowland copperhead. Love the eastern blue-tongued skink shots too. That was a baby tiger? Thanks for sharing.
- September 1st, 2012, 3:44 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Arizona S12
- Replies: 36
- Views: 10369
Re: Arizona S12
Nice Gila. I love the habitat shots too.
- September 1st, 2012, 3:38 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Foothills of Santa Anna's
- Replies: 28
- Views: 6577
Re: Foothills of Santa Anna's
I love ruber. Only encountered one in all my forays to SoCal (way back in 1978). That animal never rattled and I'm convinced I could have free handled him/her w/o any problem. Luckily, I was sane enough (barely) to not attempt that....although I did "pin" it with the swatting end of a plas...
- August 31st, 2012, 9:51 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Accidental DORs
- Replies: 25
- Views: 8214
Re: Accidental DORs
A little off topic. I'm a runner. Several years ago during a 7.5 mile race on the roads in an area park, a deer bolted out of the woods along the paved park road and ran full-speed into a guy I know. Ran him right over...trampled him. Deer kept going, never even slowed down. The runner got up, a lit...
Re: Arizona
Nice post D...looks like a pretty nice trip. I really liked some of the shots of the terrain/habitat. Also loved that dust devil and the shot with the ominous thunder storm in the background.
- August 28th, 2012, 3:58 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Long Uphill Battle...it's depressing.
- Replies: 21
- Views: 4683
Re: Long Uphill Battle...it's depressing.
I read the posts on John's link. Maybe there is hope.
- August 28th, 2012, 3:44 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Madagascar 2012: Lemurs and Langahas
- Replies: 23
- Views: 8943
Re: Madagascar 2012: Lemurs and Langahas
WOWSA! Amazing animals. Beautiful Sanzinia...and that Acrantophis was the biggest I've ever seen.
- August 23rd, 2012, 11:11 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Northern Arizona 2012
- Replies: 20
- Views: 4319
Re: Northern Arizona 2012
Very nice post Paul. I've only driven through N. AZ but loved the area. I'd love to retire out there. You're a lucky guy. Thanks.
- August 23rd, 2012, 11:03 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: The Reticulated Python!!!
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1874
Re: The Reticulated Python!!!
An animal like that would certainly get my blood pumping! I still get excited when I find a garter. I'd probably have a stroke.
- August 22nd, 2012, 4:23 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Long Uphill Battle...it's depressing.
- Replies: 21
- Views: 4683
Re: Long Uphill Battle...it's depressing.
Bullfrog,
Post # 69 is a true "classic" - not in any positive sense. The poster - "Tim" - was attending some college ?? As the old saying goes "A mind is a terrible thing to waste." The ignorance and utter stupidity of some people is truly incredible.
Post # 69 is a true "classic" - not in any positive sense. The poster - "Tim" - was attending some college ?? As the old saying goes "A mind is a terrible thing to waste." The ignorance and utter stupidity of some people is truly incredible.
- August 22nd, 2012, 3:44 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Timber Rattlesnakes in Pennsylvania
- Replies: 26
- Views: 7893
Re: Timber Rattlesnakes in Pennsylvania
Jake, Welcome to FHF and thanks for your efforts to promote the well-being of timbers. I'm sure you will get a variety of responses to your post. This forum is a great place for thoughtful dialogue and discussion. I'm an "old-timer" (turning 60 this year!!) but I'm constantly learning from...
- August 15th, 2012, 1:06 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Communal Nesting! You Gotta see this!
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2235
Re: Communal Nesting! You Gotta see this!
Incredible.
- August 2nd, 2012, 4:22 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: June and July- White Sands, West Texas, Arizona.
- Replies: 42
- Views: 16757
Re: June and July- White Sands, West Texas, Arizona.
Great post. Too many nice shots to single any one out...but...the more I see pics of Arizona Black Rattlesnakes, the more I like them. I'd love to see one in the wild. Some day maybe.
- August 2nd, 2012, 4:04 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Snake Bite First Aid
- Replies: 124
- Views: 29941
Re: Snake Bite First Aid
I spend most waking minutes trying to mentally prepare for bear fights.
- July 29th, 2012, 12:06 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Florida 2011 highlights part 1
- Replies: 18
- Views: 5236
Re: Florida 2011 highlights part 1
Wow...where to start. I loved the moonrise and the sunsets. Very interesting narrative. Looks like you're a magnet for interesting critters. You've seen 3 panthers?? That's pretty impressive. I loved the 1 st pic of the EDB crossing the road at sunset. How big do you think that large gator was...I h...
- July 27th, 2012, 2:04 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: My Experience with the Monsoon Season...So Far
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3380
Re: My Experience with the Monsoon Season...So Far
Beautiful. Those are some of my favorite snakes. That AZ black was spectacular.
- July 27th, 2012, 1:58 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: July so far in SE AZ
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3335
Re: July so far in SE AZ
Very nice. I'd love to retire to the Tucson area.
- July 18th, 2012, 2:08 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: A.N.F. to the E.N.P and a few things between.
- Replies: 17
- Views: 4379
Re: A.N.F. to the E.N.P and a few things between.
Wow! Great assortmant of critters and observations. I enjoyed all the pics especially the owls and the bear. That king snake making his aquatic kill was pretty unusual. Some nice looking pygmies. Looks like you saw a little bit of everything. I's be very happy with a variety like that. Thanks.
- July 17th, 2012, 4:15 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: So far in SoCal - 2012
- Replies: 34
- Views: 9399
Re: So far in SoCal - 2012
Thanks a million Kent, Loved the photos and narrative. I'm an Easterner but I've been lucky enough to herp SoCal more than a few times. The post brought back memories...like my 1st helleri in 1977...ruber...etc. I've never seen a live, wild rosy...one of my regrets...but I still love to see other he...
- July 10th, 2012, 2:51 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Black Rats RFI
- Replies: 28
- Views: 6991
Re: Black Rats RFI
Love black rats and have caught a fair number in NY, PA, VA, NC, and Maryland. Of all those I found, only ONE of the adults was flipped under some AC. The rest were out cruising or climbing around. I have found only two recent hatchlings - both under natural ground cover. The vast majority were foun...
- July 10th, 2012, 2:02 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Costa Rica, 19 April to 28 April 2012
- Replies: 23
- Views: 10316
Re: Costa Rica, 19 April to 28 April 2012
Incredible post Kevin. Like others said, I hope your mom is OK. She seems like a pretty tough person. Thank goodness she came out of this freak accident without any REALLY serious injuries (likewise to you and your dad). Something like that could totally stop a trip right in it's tracks...but you gu...
- June 26th, 2012, 6:06 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Northwest Arizona, finds, pics from early season..
- Replies: 25
- Views: 3937
Re: Northwest Arizona, finds, pics from early season..
Who needs dumbells when I can do curls with a chuck.
- June 26th, 2012, 4:32 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Peruvian Amazon Part 1, The Snakes
- Replies: 17
- Views: 17069
Re: Peruvian Amazon Part 1, The Snakes
Wow! I'm at a loss for words. What an incredible variety of snakes. Those corals were spectacular...and the red-tail...and the tree boas...and the rainbow...and the...
Thanks Matt
Thanks Matt
- June 25th, 2012, 3:21 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Most Enjoyable West TX Trip EVER!
- Replies: 17
- Views: 5107
Re: Most Enjoyable West TX Trip EVER!
Nice post Mark. Love WesTex...only herped there a few times under "not-so-great" conditions but I still had a all. Something about that area. Living in Western NY I can really appreciate the beauty, the vastness (did I just make that word up ??), and the terrain. Those "cabins" l...
- June 25th, 2012, 2:53 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: A Week in Vegas (June 12-18).
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3332
Re: A Week in Vegas (June 12-18).
VERY nice. Enjoyed the journey. Thanks
- June 24th, 2012, 5:57 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: WI Herpotpourri, pt. 2: The Boys from CA & Hogs Nest Early
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3209
Re: WI Herpotpourri, pt. 2: The Boys from CA & Hogs Nest Ear
Nice work Carl. Especially liked the black rat ...love those guys. I caught a 6'10" BR when I lived in Williamsburg, Virginia back in 1976. They're great snakes.
Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for sharing.
- June 14th, 2012, 8:22 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: A question and a story (kind of long).
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2930
A question and a story (kind of long).
First...my question. Next year (2013) I'm planning to visit my son and his family in the SoCal area (Fillmore, near Ventura). I'd like to plan the two week trip to coincide with good herping weather so that my son, my 12-year old grandson, and I can have some fun and take 2-3 mini-expeditions. Some ...
- June 13th, 2012, 12:25 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Borneo Dispatches #42: The Reluctant Naja Nemesis
- Replies: 27
- Views: 8616
Re: Borneo Dispatches #42: The Reluctant Naja Nemesis
Wow. That is one impressive snake. Nemisis snake huh....I have a long list of those...sad to say. My "list" changes from time to time. When I'm lucky enough to travel, I usually pick a target or two - but I'm usually VERY unrealistic - e.g going to New Mexico for a day and hoping to photog...