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by spinifer
March 28th, 2015, 4:28 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Aquatic Behavior in Red-Backed Salamanders?
Replies: 9
Views: 4027

Re: Aquatic Behavior in Red-Backed Salamanders?

Ive found them in 4 feet of water in a springhouse, I assumed they recently fell in, but who knows.
by spinifer
February 17th, 2015, 5:51 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Has anyone studied Northern x Southern ringneck hybrids?
Replies: 8
Views: 3668

Re: Has anyone studied Northern x Southern ringneck hybrids?

I'm curious where you heard that the condition is not present in Northerns.
by spinifer
January 1st, 2015, 6:05 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: 3,665 records in 30 days
Replies: 8
Views: 4694

Re: 3,665 records in 30 days

I fell really behind in 2014 and pretty much gave up on adding most of my records past June.
Dont give up!!!! You can still get them in. 5 years from now you will regret it!
by spinifer
December 26th, 2014, 6:50 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: found a spotted turtle very sluggish near a river bed. help
Replies: 4
Views: 2911

Re: found a spotted turtle very sluggish near a river bed. h

Should be fine if you left it alone. Its not uncommon for turtles to emerge on warm days in the middle of winter. Bringing it indoors and warming it up even more is far worse for it.
by spinifer
December 19th, 2014, 8:30 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: First Annual Summer Herp Count (Results)
Replies: 11
Views: 7155

Re: First Annual Summer Herp Count (Results)

Point of clarification - we had 1,926 records representing 370 species. Oh my bad :lol: ....that number makes a lot more sense. :oops: I could go record by record and make note of the person who contributed, but I really have no interest in doing that. Yeah I wouldn't expect you to. Don would have ...
by spinifer
December 19th, 2014, 5:59 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Second Annual Summer Herp Count starts May 30th???
Replies: 12
Views: 7791

Re: Second Annual Summer Herp Count starts May 30th???

I think this is a great idea. Your date range sounds fine to me. Perhaps a bit more promotion this year will get better results. Post on facebook, get Herp Mapper and other partners involved, etc.
by spinifer
December 19th, 2014, 5:56 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: First Annual Summer Herp Count (Results)
Replies: 11
Views: 7155

Re: First Annual Summer Herp Count (Results)

Good work compiling the data.

I'm interested in how many people contributed, but I guess you cant pull this directly from the website? 370 is not very many records, I entered 38% of these. We can do way better.
by spinifer
December 16th, 2014, 9:50 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Northeast NAFHA accomplishments in 2014 - complete list
Replies: 18
Views: 7383

Re: Northeast NAFHA chapter accomplishments in 2014 - more i

Im still entering records, so if you pull the quantities again right before your write-up they will likely be higher.
by spinifer
December 11th, 2014, 5:33 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: 3,665 records in 30 days
Replies: 8
Views: 4694

Re: 3,665 records in 30 days

Also, putting your records in the db within a day or two of discovery will lessen the burden
huh? what burden? :crazyeyes:
by spinifer
November 28th, 2014, 4:44 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: What do I see now on naherp since I registered for 2015?
Replies: 2
Views: 3728

Re: What do I see now on naherp since I registered for 2015?

Hang in there, you will get an email shortly.
by spinifer
November 24th, 2014, 11:22 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: senior project about reptiles and amphibians
Replies: 10
Views: 4120

Re: senior project about reptiles and amphibians

I managed to get PARS surveying approved as my activity, so I basically just went herping as usual, but wrote a description of what I did.
Next figure out how to get paid to herp, and you will be set for life.
by spinifer
November 20th, 2014, 4:53 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: When to pay HERP 2015 Membership Dues?
Replies: 9
Views: 8049

Re: When to pay HERP 2015 Membership Dues?

dery wrote:So I should pay on the 2nd of January to try a full year?
No if you pay now, we'll let you in now and you will also be covered for all of 2015.

Paying dues is optional. All features of the database are free.
by spinifer
November 20th, 2014, 6:43 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: When to pay HERP 2015 Membership Dues?
Replies: 9
Views: 8049

Re: When to pay HERP 2015 Membership Dues?

Yeah I plan to put together an email over thanksgiving hopefully.
by spinifer
November 19th, 2014, 8:37 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: When to pay HERP 2015 Membership Dues?
Replies: 9
Views: 8049

Re: When to pay HERP 2015 Membership Dues?

It runs per calendar year, so termination would be Jan 1, but if you pay early (now until Dec 31), your membership would start immediately.
by spinifer
November 17th, 2014, 9:06 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Larval salamanders. Any guesses?
Replies: 3
Views: 2882

Re: Larval salamanders. Any guesses?

You are terrible :cry: These are all two-lines. 8-)
by spinifer
November 17th, 2014, 12:52 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: NAFHA - Hands off Amphibs policy?
Replies: 31
Views: 19115

Re: NAFHA - Hands off Amphibs policy?

If you really dont want to see our populations decimated by this new disease you will support importation bans on animals that could be infected (ie. salamanders from Europe and Asia). IMO, this is a bad or worse policy to take. I don't think bans would be good because it would force the market und...
by spinifer
November 17th, 2014, 9:09 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: NAFHA - Hands off Amphibs policy?
Replies: 31
Views: 19115

Re: NAFHA - Hands off Amphibs policy?

As MonarchzMan said, a hands-off only approach does not make sense. The fungus is transmitted through soil, so if you enter the habitat contaminated you are just as likely to harm the population than if you touch an animal. Decontamination of shoes and equipment is the best way to slow the spread. B...
by spinifer
November 12th, 2014, 5:24 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: NAHERP--Is There a Way to...
Replies: 13
Views: 8449

Re: NAHERP--Is There a Way to...

Oh, they both work now. The second map looks nice, but I cant get it to pan at all. Must be too large.
by spinifer
November 11th, 2014, 4:34 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: NAHERP--Is There a Way to...
Replies: 13
Views: 8449

Re: NAHERP--Is There a Way to...

I only get one map and a message that says "Your browser does not support SVG." I am using google chrome. Does it just not work with chrome or do I need to download something?
by spinifer
October 30th, 2014, 7:22 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Wood Frogs as Environmental Indicators?
Replies: 3
Views: 2816

Re: Wood Frogs as Environmental Indicators?

PM Matt J, he did his MS thesis on this topic.
by spinifer
October 3rd, 2014, 4:29 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: HERP Records Entered This Year vs previous years.
Replies: 9
Views: 6236

Re: HERP Records Entered This Year vs previous years.

jonathan wrote:That's a huge number nate.
I know. Its a problem.
by spinifer
October 1st, 2014, 8:07 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: HERP Records Entered This Year vs previous years.
Replies: 9
Views: 6236

Re: HERP Records Entered This Year vs previous years.

I am sitting on over 1000 records for 2014 that ill be putting when I can find the time....
by spinifer
August 1st, 2014, 4:49 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Toad Questions
Replies: 7
Views: 3101

Re: Toad Questions

Yes, hybrid population....http://www.naherp.com/viewrecord.php?r_id=76369 The call is much more easy to distinguish hybrids than characteristics...across the street from this spot I only get americanus

See also record number 145149, 145148
by spinifer
July 27th, 2014, 11:58 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: eastern box turtle help :( anyone know what this could be?
Replies: 4
Views: 2802

Re: eastern box turtle help :( anyone know what this could

pictures would be helpfull..... :roll:
by spinifer
July 5th, 2014, 7:44 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Anaxyrus Americanus?
Replies: 9
Views: 3829

Re: Anaxyrus Americanus?

The 1-2 warts per spot is a "rule of thumb" that describes most individuals, some individuals dont follow the rule. There are several characteristics that can be used to distinguish fowlers vs american, but you have to be careful because among the variation within each species there is a l...
by spinifer
June 20th, 2014, 4:03 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Quick introduction and some WV Salamander ID's.
Replies: 12
Views: 5217

Re: Quick introduction and some WV Salamander ID's.

Did you mean the first one pictured? The top dusky is Desmognathus ochrophaeus. The one labeled as a seal is correct.
I meant the one labled "Desmog 1" which I guess has now been relabeled as a seal.
by spinifer
June 20th, 2014, 3:57 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: County record gaps
Replies: 7
Views: 4091

Re: County record gaps

Actually some of those counties have records, but someone on here chooses to restrict public access to all of their records, so they dont show up on the map....
by spinifer
June 20th, 2014, 3:55 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Spring Seep as a Microhabitat?
Replies: 2
Views: 1675

Re: Spring Seep as a Microhabitat?

springs have plenty of O2 in the winter, and maintain a relatively constant temperature of about 50F. Thats why several species overwinter in springs (e.g. pickerel frogs). Although stream salamanders are active year round in springs, there is very little if any feeding over the winter.
by spinifer
June 20th, 2014, 3:47 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Red Salamander Egg + Larval ID Question
Replies: 3
Views: 2070

Re: Red Salamander Egg + Larval ID Question

The larvae are also two-lined.
by spinifer
June 20th, 2014, 3:41 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Anaxyrus Americanus?
Replies: 9
Views: 3829

Re: Anaxyrus Americanus?

I also would say fowlers.
by spinifer
May 8th, 2014, 6:42 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Musk or mud lifer
Replies: 2
Views: 1888

Re: Musk or mud lifer

YEs musk
by spinifer
May 3rd, 2014, 6:37 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Quick introduction and some WV Salamander ID's.
Replies: 12
Views: 5217

Re: Quick introduction and some WV Salamander ID's.

Your IDs are correct. Desmog 1 is a seal. the others I would want to see where those counties are located first.
by spinifer
April 23rd, 2014, 9:14 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: I learned something new yesterday
Replies: 11
Views: 3931

Re: I learned something new yesterday

well in pseudoatotomy there are no fracture places, so tissue has to tear, so there has to be some force working against the snake. Maybe you stepped on it?
by spinifer
April 22nd, 2014, 8:31 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: I learned something new yesterday
Replies: 11
Views: 3931

Re: I learned something new yesterday

Ok, I thought you meant the tail fell off on its own. But that is not possible with pseudoautotomy.
by spinifer
April 22nd, 2014, 10:46 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: I learned something new yesterday
Replies: 11
Views: 3931

Re: I learned something new yesterday

Gyri wrote:
mike h wrote:I wasn't aware they could do this but subsequent research says they can
Would you mind sharing your research sources? I would like to read up on this. I always thought ribbonsnakes just had fragile tails that snapped off easily. Are you suggesting they can do this voluntarily?

me too.
by spinifer
April 21st, 2014, 6:12 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Headless, Tailless Snake ID
Replies: 8
Views: 4621

Re: Headless, Tailless Snake ID

Should also submit to PAherpsurvey.org. They will want to scrutinize it too, and hopefully they agree and can change the PA status from extirpated to endangered. That level of protection might help protect nearby properties from development. I thought they were a Species of Special Concern in PA? (...
by spinifer
April 20th, 2014, 6:31 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Headless, Tailless Snake ID
Replies: 8
Views: 4621

Re: Headless, Tailless Snake ID

Should also submit to PAherpsurvey.org. They will want to scrutinize it too, and hopefully they agree and can change the PA status from extirpated to endangered. That level of protection might help protect nearby properties from development.
by spinifer
April 19th, 2014, 9:09 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Headless, Tailless Snake ID
Replies: 8
Views: 4621

Re: Headless, Tailless Snake ID

Sure looks like an earth to me. How was it found? Why was it dead?

They have been found in DE less than a mile from the PA border in recent years, so I had no doubt they still occurred in PA. Kyle is going to be mad you beat him to it. ;)
by spinifer
April 16th, 2014, 8:15 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Turtle ID help
Replies: 3
Views: 1889

Re: Turtle ID help

Agree with red belly.
by spinifer
April 5th, 2014, 12:48 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: 2014 NORTHEAST DATA CONTEST
Replies: 6
Views: 3368

Re: 2014 NORTHEAST DATA CONTEST

Where do you find out if a species has never been vouched for a county? Not a new county record for the database but never vouched in any other sources for a county. Like the Four Toed I found in Ritchie county wv and the spotted salamander for Wetzel County wv. The range maps I look at do not have...
by spinifer
April 5th, 2014, 11:51 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Snake ID ?
Replies: 4
Views: 1929

Re: Snake ID ?

Tim Borski wrote:Not a great photo but looks pictiventris from where I'm sitting.

Tim
Thanks, I found a pictiventris after this post, so I think thats what this one is.
by spinifer
April 4th, 2014, 3:30 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Snake ID ?
Replies: 4
Views: 1929

Snake ID ?

This was in the mangroves near Bonita Springs, FL. These are the best phtotos I could get from my kayak. Anyone able to ID this? Thanks.

Image

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by spinifer
April 3rd, 2014, 5:35 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Are "New" Leopard Frogs in Massachusetts?
Replies: 14
Views: 6622

Re: Are "New" Leopard Frogs in Massachusetts?

the new species has yet to be named, which makes it a little easier to miss.
by spinifer
March 28th, 2014, 8:23 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Amphibian Egg Mass Identification
Replies: 54
Views: 192054

Re: Egg Mass ID

Links broken!!!!!
by spinifer
March 18th, 2014, 11:03 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Data Request for DE
Replies: 3
Views: 1855

Re: Data Request for DE

ZantiMissKnit wrote:I'm working on building relationships in MA.
Good, I email the herp atlas people for MA and got no response.
by spinifer
March 17th, 2014, 1:26 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Data Request for DE
Replies: 3
Views: 1855

Data Request for DE

FYI - This request will be open to vote soon.

http://www.naherp.com/user/view-data-re ... p?dr_id=52
by spinifer
March 14th, 2014, 10:20 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: first time going out during the migration
Replies: 6
Views: 2723

Re: first time going out during the migration

My guess is you will be moving animals off the road and possibly measuring and sexing them. Bring your camera. I wouldnt bring any of your own gear unless you plan to disinfect it first.
by spinifer
March 11th, 2014, 2:15 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: GPS coordinates in H.E.R.P.
Replies: 2
Views: 2363

Re: GPS coordinates in H.E.R.P.

Steve, what value does your record have it you cant say where it was from? Do you at least have the locality field filled out, like the name of a park, etc? If that is the case, it is understandable that you might not know the GPS for historic records. In this case, just mark the center of the park ...