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by incuhead2000
November 15th, 2015, 1:11 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Fall Migrations
Replies: 2
Views: 2006

Re: Fall Migrations

Thank you. Marbled Salamanders are an amazing species. It is always amazing to find one guarding it's eggs like the one in the video I made. If you haven't checked it out yet give it a watch!
by incuhead2000
September 30th, 2015, 6:09 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Show Some September Snakes!
Replies: 9
Views: 3097

Re: Show Some September Snakes!

Damn Justin, well done!
by incuhead2000
September 27th, 2015, 2:02 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Show Some September Snakes!
Replies: 9
Views: 3097

Re: Show Some September Snakes!

Juvenile Eastern King from VA.

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by incuhead2000
September 27th, 2015, 1:38 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Garters, northern water snakes, September, So New England
Replies: 9
Views: 3068

Re: Garters, northern water snakes, September, So New Englan

Without any tropical systems and so little rain in my area, herp movement has been pretty awful making for a weak fall looking for snakes. Once some rain finally comes hopefully we will all get to enjoy a bit more salamandering before the cold of winter. Is it wrong of me to already be dreaming of s...
by incuhead2000
September 27th, 2015, 1:32 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: September 2015 Species Counts
Replies: 7
Views: 2438

Re: September 2015 Species Counts

September 24th, Chesterfield County, VA

2 Northern Black Racers
1 Eastern Kingsnake
1 Eastern Newt
1 Narrow mouth toad
1 Southern Leopard Frog
by incuhead2000
August 20th, 2015, 6:34 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Quick Trip to MD/DE
Replies: 6
Views: 1890

Re: Quick Trip to MD/DE

Yes I am his brother. Chris was actually telling me a story the other day that I think involved you and a Swamp eel!
by incuhead2000
August 14th, 2015, 3:43 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Quick Trip to MD/DE
Replies: 6
Views: 1890

Re: Quick Trip to MD/DE

Nice stuff, love the spiders! MD can be a tough place to herp sometimes but ever now and again you get lucky.
by incuhead2000
August 14th, 2015, 3:41 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: West Virginia camping trip
Replies: 1
Views: 1522

Re: West Virginia camping trip

Well done. I spent a weekend there at Seneca Rocks, what a beautiful place!
by incuhead2000
May 26th, 2015, 5:02 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: LECHs go West, a trip to SoCal.
Replies: 5
Views: 2388

Re: LECHs go West, a trip to SoCal.

Thanks for the kind words. As a herper and animal lover this trip helped fuel the ever growing desire to explore our great world!
by incuhead2000
May 26th, 2015, 5:00 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: LECHs go West, a trip to SoCal.
Replies: 3
Views: 1785

Re: LECHs go West, a trip to SoCal.

At first we thought it was some marking for a study but that is not the typical place where turtle shells are marked. Maybe someone else might have some idea as to what that hole is.
by incuhead2000
May 20th, 2015, 4:40 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: LECHs go West, a trip to SoCal.
Replies: 5
Views: 2388

LECHs go West, a trip to SoCal.

After herping the east coast for the better part of my life the time finally came to head west. There are so many amazing animals in this world and it was time to go and find some! Here is a pic heavy post with minimal commentary of some of our West Coast Encounters. Our only amphibian, a Rocky moun...
by incuhead2000
May 20th, 2015, 4:39 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: LECHs go West, a trip to SoCal.
Replies: 3
Views: 1785

LECHs go West, a trip to SoCal.

After herping the east coast for the better part of my life the time finally came to head west. There are so many amazing animals in this world and it was time to go and find some! Here is a pic heavy post with minimal commentary of some of our West Coast Encounters. Our only amphibian, a Rocky moun...
by incuhead2000
May 19th, 2015, 5:03 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: May 2015 Species Counts
Replies: 8
Views: 4097

Re: May 2015 Species Counts

5-17 Washington County, MD

1 Black Ratsnake
1 Eastern Box Turtle
by incuhead2000
April 21st, 2015, 4:50 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: April 2015 Species Counts
Replies: 12
Views: 5592

Re: April 2015 Species Counts

April 20th, 2015 Washington D.C.

1 American Toad
by incuhead2000
April 21st, 2015, 4:46 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Timing of AC Checks?
Replies: 10
Views: 3487

Re: Timing of AC Checks?

Check boards in early summer and early fall. They are still cold and wet in the early spring and don't produce well then in my experience. Usually snakes retreat under boards to assist in shedding so any time of day for a board can work, just as long as it isn't late summer when it is hot and dried ...
by incuhead2000
April 21st, 2015, 4:42 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Northeast Member Biographies- Introduce Yourselves!
Replies: 32
Views: 14248

Re: Northeast Member Biographies- Introduce Yourselves!

Welcome ackee and welcome back Bill!
by incuhead2000
March 26th, 2015, 5:54 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: salamander migration
Replies: 61
Views: 94692

Re: salamander migration

I think if you find a good crossing you will see some movement tonight as long at it rains!
by incuhead2000
March 19th, 2015, 3:43 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: March Species Counts
Replies: 12
Views: 4024

Re: March Species Counts

Montgomery county MD 3-19

2 Red bellied cooters
4 Eastern painted turtles
1 Red eared slider
3 Red back salamanders
Tmtc wood frogs (calling/eggs)
Spring peepers calling
1 Black ratsnake
by incuhead2000
March 19th, 2015, 3:37 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: salamander migration
Replies: 61
Views: 94692

Re: salamander migration

Yes the Jeff I posted is a female and she was really plump! The mass majority were all males moving to the vernal. It is the same here with mainly males moving first then females.
by incuhead2000
March 19th, 2015, 7:02 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: salamander migration
Replies: 61
Views: 94692

Re: salamander migration

I was off by a couple of hours but I'm sure a lot of animals moved on the 14th in the AM. Here are a few from March 13th in the PM. Jefferson salamanders had their first big move with several spotted salamanders and wood frogs headed to the pool! https://scontent-1.2914.fna.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/v/...
by incuhead2000
February 22nd, 2015, 6:14 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?

Yes it is believed that ringneck venom is prey specific and toxicity varies among the subspecies. I just wish there was more literature on it because I enjoy learning new things and for some reason this topic sparked my interest so I felt the need to start fishing for information.
by incuhead2000
February 19th, 2015, 5:09 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 took the time to read that paper, thank you for sharing it I found it very interesting! :thumb:
by incuhead2000
February 19th, 2015, 10:46 am
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?

Interesting. I come across quite a few intergrades in the northern MD counties, but never thought to look. No studies as far as I know. As I find them this year I might be able to check a few, or at least ask around! Cool, let me know what you come up with! I'm curious where you heard that the cond...
by incuhead2000
February 15th, 2015, 5:27 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Has anyone studied Northern x Southern ringneck hybrids?
Replies: 8
Views: 3668

Has anyone studied Northern x Southern ringneck hybrids?

Hey All, So if all ringnecks except the Northern ringnecks are known for being venomous and having rear fangs has anyone done studies on the intergrades too see if the maxillary fangs and duvernoys gland are present in the cross? I am really curious and if anyone has any information could you please...
by incuhead2000
February 13th, 2015, 5:31 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: salamander migration
Replies: 61
Views: 94692

Re: salamander migration

Last year in Southern MD it was the beginning of march and in western MD is was the beginning of April....that freeze line was rough. This year I will say the majority will be March 14th.
by incuhead2000
February 13th, 2015, 5:27 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: February Species Counts
Replies: 4
Views: 2324

Re: February Species Counts

You brave souls...so much SNOW! :crazyeyes:
by incuhead2000
January 31st, 2015, 7:33 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Preserved snapping turtle shell
Replies: 3
Views: 2188

Re: Preserved snapping turtle shell

Sa-weet! Every nature center should have one of these! (Not at the expense of a healthy live turtle of course but I'm sure fatalities turn up, may as well put them to good use!)
by incuhead2000
January 31st, 2015, 7:29 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: 2015 Hopes and Dreams.
Replies: 13
Views: 4172

Re: 2015 Hopes and Dreams.

1. Smooth Green Snake

2. Sidewinder

Yup...that's it. I'm not shooting too big this year.
by incuhead2000
January 19th, 2015, 8:29 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: End of Year 2014
Replies: 16
Views: 7931

Re: End of Year 2014

Awesome observation on the hatching little racer and stellar photo of the PBTF! Looks like you had a good year!
by incuhead2000
January 15th, 2015, 2:24 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: January Species Counts
Replies: 3
Views: 1843

Re: January Species Counts

Montgomery county MD 1-15-15

6 northern two-lined salamanders
4 northern dusky salamanders
by incuhead2000
January 2nd, 2015, 5:10 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: An ending or a fresh start?
Replies: 3
Views: 1919

Re: An ending or a fresh start?

I can't wait for whatever comes next! I hope everyone is enjoying these videos as much as we enjoy making them. Sorry there will never be an anaconda eating us, as we try to strive away from what the television has to offer these days and try to mimic better programs of yesteryear. Any tips or comme...
by incuhead2000
January 2nd, 2015, 4:57 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Andrea & Mike's 2014 Wrap-up - The Snakes
Replies: 6
Views: 4277

Re: Andrea & Mike's 2014 Wrap-up - The Snakes

Excellent finds! That ringneck looks like it has such an orange belly...and your trip to the desert looked killer!
by incuhead2000
January 1st, 2015, 5:40 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: 3,665 records in 30 days
Replies: 8
Views: 4694

Re: 3,665 records in 30 days

Kyle,

That is a really good idea. I will be working hard next year to keep up. I fell really behind in 2014 and pretty much gave up on adding most of my records past June.
by incuhead2000
December 30th, 2014, 4:26 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: The ABC's of 2014 - A-G, UPDATED 1/6/15
Replies: 6
Views: 3104

Re: The ABC's of 2014 - A-C

Great stuff! For some reason Anurans always make great photo subjects, even thought they aren't my favorite herp I always end up loving pictures of them, and yours are excellent! I like your idea for the alphabetical post, it's fun and educational too! Speedy recovery and we all hope to see you in t...
by incuhead2000
December 18th, 2014, 5:17 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

Still entering my records in the database and also added a few more records for MARA.
by incuhead2000
December 18th, 2014, 5:14 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: End of the year Snake post 2014
Replies: 7
Views: 3125

Re: End of the year Snake post 2014

Thanks guys, I hope we all have another good year next year! Summer never really got super hot and we didn't have a major drought which is always helpful when looking for snakes around here. Maybe next year I will finally score my MD corn and smooth green...and if super lucky a Northern Scarlet...my...
by incuhead2000
December 15th, 2014, 9:32 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: End of the year Snake post 2014
Replies: 7
Views: 3125

End of the year Snake post 2014

So that is it, 2014 comes to a close and without any trips planned to somewhere tropical, it is time to reflect on the past year. Welcome to my annual snake heavy post of 2014! So as most of you know I live and herp in Maryland, a lot. Here are some of this years snake highlights in no particular or...
by incuhead2000
December 15th, 2014, 7:01 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Nerodia Sipedon Question
Replies: 12
Views: 3503

Re: Nerodia Sipedon Question

I have herped several places and noticed an absence of Nerodia during certain times but during other times in the same place they are everywhere. It isn't just a time of year, it can also be the time of day. Is this a place you visit often? Look in overhanging bushes if you can find any, Nerodia wil...
by incuhead2000
December 15th, 2014, 6:31 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Copperhead Habitat in the Northeast?
Replies: 11
Views: 4879

Re: Copperhead Habitat in the Northeast?

I've always noticed increased movement in late August and early Septemeber in relation to them moving back to hibernacula and most years the increased front movements caused by hurricane season also push the snakes. During this time road cruising has worked best for me. Don't lose hope even if there...
by incuhead2000
December 14th, 2014, 9:26 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Copperhead Habitat in the Northeast?
Replies: 11
Views: 4879

Re: Copperhead Habitat in the Northeast?

It sounds like you are on the right track, just keep looking they will turn up if they are there. When I first started herping like it was my job I had trouble finding them but now they just seem to turn up where and whenever randomly for me. The real key is to just go outside, and try partly cloudy...
by incuhead2000
December 7th, 2014, 6:54 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Your favorite find of the month - November 2014
Replies: 0
Views: 974

Your favorite find of the month - November 2014

Alright, things are getting pretty difficult out there when it comes to herping the Northeast. With only a few days of November getting warm enough to get me outside I didn't see much, I hope everyone else did better than I did. A few snakes poked there heads out on the warmer days, with salamanders...
by incuhead2000
December 7th, 2014, 6:49 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Your favorite find of the month - September 2014
Replies: 12
Views: 3637

Re: Your favorite find of the month - September 2014

Sad to hear about the sick snappers :( Any idea what is going on there? I found a spot near me which seemed to be a snapper graveyard, about 4 individuals dead in a section of stagnant C & O canal.
by incuhead2000
November 5th, 2014, 4:37 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Your favorite find of the month - October 2014
Replies: 3
Views: 1869

Your favorite find of the month - October 2014

Well, another month down, only two left to go in the year. As for herping in the Northeast, we are reduced to digging in cold creeks and flipping logs and rocks for gummy lizards and frogs and praying for one last reptile to make an appearance for the season. I'm happy to show off a salamander I don...
by incuhead2000
November 5th, 2014, 4:24 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Nominations for 2015 Northeast Chapter Secretary
Replies: 3
Views: 1917

Re: Nominations for 2015 Northeast Chapter Secretary

I would like to nominate Stephen for 2015 Secretary of the NE Chapter.
by incuhead2000
November 5th, 2014, 4:23 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Nominations for 2015 Northeast Chapter International Board M
Replies: 3
Views: 1729

Re: Nominations for 2015 Northeast Chapter International Boa

If Mike Van Valen is willing I would like to nominate him to serve for another year.
by incuhead2000
November 5th, 2014, 4:21 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Nominations for 2015 Northeast Chapter Vice President
Replies: 2
Views: 1456

Re: Nominations for 2015 Northeast Chapter Vice President

I will happily run again for 2015. :thumb: VOTE KIRBY!

That's pretty much my campaign right there.
by incuhead2000
November 5th, 2014, 4:19 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Your favorite find of the month - September 2014
Replies: 12
Views: 3637

Re: Your favorite find of the month - September 2014

I didn't spend enough time around water this year, I think I only saw 3 or 4 snappers this year! Super depressing for me because they are one of my favorite turtles!
by incuhead2000
October 9th, 2014, 8:02 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: A few highlights from this year
Replies: 6
Views: 2676

Re: A few highlights from this year

Dat Timber tho....beautiful color and overall nice finds!
by incuhead2000
October 9th, 2014, 8:00 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: October Species Counts
Replies: 2
Views: 1675

Re: October Species Counts

Howard County, MD 10-6

1 Eastern Garter Snake
1 Northern Brown Snake
1 Unidentified snake slipped out of sight

2 Marbled salamanders (both guarding eggs)

3 Pickerel frogs

1 Eastern Box turtle AOR
by incuhead2000
October 9th, 2014, 7:57 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: First turtle find
Replies: 3
Views: 1683

Re: First turtle find

Welcome to the forum! I hope that little snapper makes it, they are super tough animals!

-Mike