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by Rothdigga
August 10th, 2015, 3:05 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Snake education in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa!
Replies: 11
Views: 8540

Re: Snake education in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa!

Great stuff Nick. Sorry to say I won't be hitting KZN this trip around in Oct. I'm making plans right now to head back to the Kgalagadi and give that another shot since I haven't been since 2011.
Stoked to see how much of this community work you're doing, it's awesome.
by Rothdigga
August 3rd, 2015, 1:09 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Night road-cruising in AZ
Replies: 9
Views: 5303

Re: Night road-cruising in AZ

I wonder what they (LE) would say if you had thousands of dollars of photographic equipment with you and not a single hook, bag or tongs? I argued this point to no avail with a ranger in Joshua Tree a few years back. He actually caught me standing in the middle of the road just before midnight phot...
by Rothdigga
June 1st, 2015, 12:16 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Some snakes from KwaZulu-Natal, SOUTH AFRICA
Replies: 14
Views: 7127

Re: Some snakes from KwaZulu-Natal, SOUTH AFRICA

Great stuff Nick. Hope things are good!
by Rothdigga
April 22nd, 2015, 4:46 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: SOUTH AFRICA - THE KAROO [PHOTO HEAVY]
Replies: 14
Views: 9503

Re: SOUTH AFRICA - THE KAROO [PHOTO HEAVY]

Good to see you on here Tyrone! We better link up when I'm back in SA this October...
by Rothdigga
April 10th, 2015, 2:12 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Alaska Frawgs
Replies: 18
Views: 7656

Re: Alaska Frawgs

I've found plenty near my dad's cabin on the Gulkana just around Sourdough. I can't remember finding any north in Fairbanks but I'm sure I did as a kid.
I'll be up in Fairbanks in June...maybe I'll beat you to that voucher! ha. I doubt I'll have time to look for them while up there though.
by Rothdigga
April 2nd, 2015, 3:32 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Ruber/Speck hybrid...I'll let you guys decide
Replies: 9
Views: 3903

Re: Ruber/Speck hybrid...I'll let you guys decide

hellihooks wrote:one gets posted bout every other year, as a hybrid... desert phase ruber... ;)
Like I said Jim, even if it's "just a ruber" it was a cool looking one nonetheless.
by Rothdigga
April 2nd, 2015, 3:12 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Ruber/Speck hybrid...I'll let you guys decide
Replies: 9
Views: 3903

Ruber/Speck hybrid...I'll let you guys decide

I went out to Phoenix last weekend to work and hang out at the Phoenix AM skateboard contest. Did some fun herping while out there and found a few things. On the way home, there was a TON of traffic coming up and since it was just sunset, I decided to cruise a couple passes on a very popular road th...
by Rothdigga
March 25th, 2015, 10:13 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: January in Peru (lots of pics)
Replies: 17
Views: 10310

Re: January in Peru (lots of pics)

Amazing photos Maria. Makes me want to get back down to Peru so bad. I've only made one trip back in 2011 but I'm definitely going back someday...hopefully soon.
Really a great selection of images. That boa pic is stunning.
by Rothdigga
March 25th, 2015, 10:00 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Dream find, GABOON!
Replies: 18
Views: 8753

Re: Dream find, GABOON!

Can't believe you found one without me! Sucker. Congrats. Can't wait to try my hand at it again later this year if I'm over in that zone again. SONORA, Totally overblown, whatever you heard. Of course you should take care whenever you're anywhere in the world, but I'll take being in KZN any day over...
by Rothdigga
March 11th, 2015, 1:34 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: N.A.F.H.A. Field Trip 2015!
Replies: 21
Views: 9071

Re: N.A.F.H.A. Field Trip 2015!

I'll be in Portland or I totally would attend this thing. No joke, I'll probably be there the week before or week after as I tend to hit that range quite a bit during the year. Fun mountains to explore. Good luck, can't wait for the photos to see what you guys find. I'm sure with a lot of people it'...
by Rothdigga
March 9th, 2015, 9:36 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Truths behind fake nature photography
Replies: 69
Views: 25637

Re: Truths behind fake nature photography

You've got to be freakin' kidding me! Photos like that have won wildlife photography competitions? Yeah, unfortunately I was referring to the dragonfly photo above BG. In his "original" photo that he posted to the competition, he said that he was walking in a sudden torrential downpour an...
by Rothdigga
March 5th, 2015, 7:04 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Truths behind fake nature photography
Replies: 69
Views: 25637

Re: Truths behind fake nature photography

I get so pissed when I see these kind of images. Not only does it just reek of some a-hole with fishing wires playing these animals like they're his personal marionette dolls, but it also gives people a totally false sense of what nature photography really is. You're not going to find a damn frog ri...
by Rothdigga
March 2nd, 2015, 5:32 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: 2014 - The Southwest (CA, NV, UT, and AZ)
Replies: 17
Views: 10923

Re: 2014 - The Southwest (CA, NV, UT, and AZ)

Killing it Devin. Can't wait to meet up and find some more stuff.
Amazing collection of photos as always.
by Rothdigga
February 12th, 2015, 7:33 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Respect to all you boa hunters.
Replies: 50
Views: 13197

Re: Respect to all you boa hunters.

Lou, Funny that you went out yesterday looking for boas and ruber. Me and Kevin Price met up in riverside county and did the exact same thing. Actually, i posted the almost exact same video to instagram of the ruber we found. Also our first time reallly out looking for boas. With the same result.
by Rothdigga
February 12th, 2015, 7:33 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Respect to all you boa hunters.
Replies: 50
Views: 8045

Re: Respect to all you boa hunters.

Lou, Funny that you went out yesterday looking for boas and ruber. Me and Kevin Price met up in riverside county and did the exact same thing. Actually, i posted the almost exact same video to instagram of the ruber we found. Also our first time reallly out looking for boas. With the same result.
by Rothdigga
February 9th, 2015, 5:51 pm
Forum: Mammal Forum
Topic: Mammals of the Pantanal, Brazil: Jaguars and more
Replies: 6
Views: 16975

Re: Mammals of the Pantanal, Brazil: Jaguars and more

I've got a photo of that same sign from Iguazu from 2013 when I went down there. I saw a guy shooting a selfie with one as he was holding it close to his lap. I so wanted it to bite him right in the balls to teach him a lesson. Sadly, it did not.
by Rothdigga
February 9th, 2015, 5:47 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: EOY Blue Iguanas, Pyros, and What a 6-ft Caiman is Afraid Of
Replies: 21
Views: 17461

Re: EOY Blue Iguanas, Pyros, and What a 6-ft Caiman is Afrai

I've been looking into the Pantanal after getting skunked trying to find jaguars in Costa Rica, Peru, Ecuador, Belize...but have seen that pretty much everyone down there sees them. How was the herping in general? Was there ample places to go out and hike or were you mostly confined to a boat/car th...
by Rothdigga
February 4th, 2015, 2:51 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Living and working in Northern KwaZulu Natal, South Africa
Replies: 14
Views: 6875

Re: Living and working in Northern KwaZulu Natal, South Afri

Yeah Nick! How how come everytime I'm out there visiting I only get about 10% of this stuff? I guess I need to come out for more than 3-4 days this year...and probably not in October. Great stuff, wild dogs are killer in addition to all the amazing herps. That Vine Snake pic is so good.
by Rothdigga
January 29th, 2015, 12:16 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: FLORIDA QUESTION VERO BEACH AREA
Replies: 5
Views: 3142

Re: FLORIDA QUESTION VERO BEACH AREA

Good luck out there James. I'll actually be in FL also during March for a bit. I'm going to Tampa for a wedding then a skate contest so I'll be around for about 10+ days in that zone. Good luck to us both. I'm also hoping for a pygmy to shoot pics of. I struck out in Dec when I went looking but Marc...
by Rothdigga
January 28th, 2015, 4:31 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Better late than never: 2014 in N. CA (and some Ecuador)
Replies: 13
Views: 4501

Re: Better late than never: 2014 in N. CA (and some Ecuador)

Thanks for putting together this report. I'm actually trying to figure out a time in my schedule to hit Ecuador again and plan on using the guys from Tropical Herping as well to show me around the Mindo area. There's a lot of cool stuff to find up there.
by Rothdigga
January 28th, 2015, 4:31 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Better late than never: 2014 in N. CA (and some Ecuador)
Replies: 13
Views: 3019

Re: Better late than never: 2014 in N. CA (and some Ecuador)

Thanks for putting together this report. I'm actually trying to figure out a time in my schedule to hit Ecuador again and plan on using the guys from Tropical Herping as well to show me around the Mindo area. There's a lot of cool stuff to find up there.
by Rothdigga
January 8th, 2015, 4:43 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: St Lucia, Kwa Zulu Natal - South Africa. First Trip of 2015.
Replies: 6
Views: 4558

Re: St Lucia, Kwa Zulu Natal - South Africa. First Trip of 2

Hell yeah Tyrone! Good stuff and awesome pics. Can't wait to go back next year and try to find some of this stuff.
by Rothdigga
December 27th, 2014, 2:10 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: 2014 Anolis Proboscis
Replies: 8
Views: 5358

Re: 2014 Anolis Proboscis

Can't wait to go see some of these when I hit up Ecuador. Fingers crossed I can squeeze it in for April. Good stuff James.
by Rothdigga
December 22nd, 2014, 10:52 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Any Big Plans For Next Year?
Replies: 20
Views: 8824

Re: Any Big Plans For Next Year?

Yeah Myke! I'm working on finding time to hit Ecuador sometime in April. I want to find some of the Cloud Forest species of snakes there (eyelash morphs, hognosed vipers etc) as well as all the crazy lizards and frogs they've got there (and some great birding). South Africa again for the skate cont...
by Rothdigga
December 19th, 2014, 2:32 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Any Big Plans For Next Year?
Replies: 20
Views: 8824

Re: Any Big Plans For Next Year?

Yeah Myke! I'm working on finding time to hit Ecuador sometime in April. I want to find some of the Cloud Forest species of snakes there (eyelash morphs, hognosed vipers etc) as well as all the crazy lizards and frogs they've got there (and some great birding). South Africa again for the skate conte...
by Rothdigga
November 26th, 2014, 2:23 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Please enlighten a naive young man
Replies: 7
Views: 5024

Re: Please enlighten a naive young man

Make sure you visit Hacienda Baru. It's just north of Dominical and has plenty of trails and herps to find on the property. You might want to shoot them an email as they may be able to give you some volunteer work there in exchange for a room or something. Not sure. It's a wildlife refuge as well as...
by Rothdigga
November 25th, 2014, 9:42 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: South Africa Oct 2014, my 4th trip back
Replies: 16
Views: 9690

Re: South Africa Oct 2014, my 4th trip back

Getting paid to travel around the world judging skating competitions, and herping along the way... You've got a job that about 10,000 teenage guys, (including myself), would kill for. Nice pics man! I don't think that's just limited to teenage guys my man. I'm 42 and can't believe I get to do what ...
by Rothdigga
November 24th, 2014, 4:15 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: South Africa Oct 2014, my 4th trip back
Replies: 16
Views: 9690

Re: South Africa Oct 2014, my 4th trip back

Thanks Kevin. You, me, Mike Pingleton and many others on here are total travel junkies it seems so I always look towards the pics and things you guys find on your travels.
As I type this I'm working on dates to coordinate an Ecuador trip in April 2015.
by Rothdigga
November 21st, 2014, 3:11 pm
Forum: Image Lab
Topic: flying with camera gear
Replies: 14
Views: 11483

Re: flying with camera gear

Like it's been said before on here, as long as it's on your back (or shoulder), they barely ever look at it. I travel with my wife sometimes on long trips and if she sees that I'm stressing about them checking bags, when we walk on the plane to board, I'll have my bag slung over one shoulder away fr...
by Rothdigga
November 21st, 2014, 2:50 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Arizona 2014 year in review pics
Replies: 7
Views: 4891

Arizona 2014 year in review pics

I make quite a bit of trips out to AZ for work and for family, so here's a quick year in review of some missions I took out there this year. Early in the year I did some hiking in/around the Bullhead City/Kingman Area and found a good population of Chucks... https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7485/15845...
by Rothdigga
November 21st, 2014, 1:37 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Arizona 2014 pics review...
Replies: 2
Views: 2654

Arizona 2014 pics review...

Doesn't look like I'll be making any more trips out to AZ the rest of this year, and if I do, I doubt I'll be finding much so I might as well do a quick picture dump. Early in the year I did some hiking in/around the Bullhead City/Kingman Area and found a good population of Chucks... https://farm8.s...
by Rothdigga
November 21st, 2014, 1:37 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Arizona 2014 pics review...
Replies: 2
Views: 1522

Arizona 2014 pics review...

Doesn't look like I'll be making any more trips out to AZ the rest of this year, and if I do, I doubt I'll be finding much so I might as well do a quick picture dump. Early in the year I did some hiking in/around the Bullhead City/Kingman Area and found a good population of Chucks... https://farm8.s...
by Rothdigga
November 21st, 2014, 12:10 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: South Africa 2014 (same as on main forum)
Replies: 2
Views: 2819

Re: South Africa 2014 (same as on main forum)

Thanks Brian. That area has a whole lot of potential. If I wasn't "stuck" with going when we hold the contest, I would for sure find much more stuff if I visited in Nov/Dec when everything is out and about. For sure if you do ever make a trip, hit me up for some advice. There's a few reall...
by Rothdigga
November 20th, 2014, 9:22 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: South Africa Oct 2014, my 4th trip back
Replies: 16
Views: 9690

Re: South Africa Oct 2014, my 4th trip back

Funny stuff Y. Morgan. That monitor was totally chillin enjoying the sun until that big herd of giraffes came by and ran him off that rock. Stoked you liked the pics. Every year we go do the event I think "I hope I get to come back next year". Super lucky we've done it so many times in a r...
by Rothdigga
November 18th, 2014, 2:43 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: South Africa, Field herping it's been a long Winter.
Replies: 5
Views: 5991

Re: South Africa, Field herping it's been a long Winter.

Kfen, that's the same book I suggested. It is a bummer that it doesn't cover amphibs, but it covers a ton of area geographically and is pretty comprehensive. Sick post Tyrone! I can't believe you didn't come up to the lodge with us. Although the herping wasn't the best for us while I was there. I ne...
by Rothdigga
November 18th, 2014, 2:39 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: South Africa Oct 2014, my 4th trip back
Replies: 16
Views: 9690

Re: South Africa Oct 2014, my 4th trip back

For sure Myke. It's a pretty incredible place. I enjoy the free trip down there each year I go for work and there's always so many more things and places to explore. Time to start planning the next trip.
by Rothdigga
November 17th, 2014, 7:08 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: South Africa Oct 2014, my 4th trip back
Replies: 16
Views: 9690

Re: South Africa Oct 2014, my 4th trip back

Thanks Scott. Appreciate the bonus Facebook plug. It's an amazing place and getting linked up and becoming friends with the lodge owner is a huge plus. Next year he wants to head out to Botswana and herp up there for some really amazing herps there. Fingers crossed.
by Rothdigga
November 17th, 2014, 5:30 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: South Africa 2014 (same as on main forum)
Replies: 2
Views: 2819

South Africa 2014 (same as on main forum)

Figured I would post this on the California forum as well since I'm familiar with many of you. Enjoy! A few of you know me on here but a quick bit of background...I work in the skateboard industry as a sales manager (now for New Balance) but also I organize and judge contests. Each year we do a big ...
by Rothdigga
November 17th, 2014, 5:28 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: South Africa Oct 2014, my 4th trip back
Replies: 16
Views: 9690

South Africa Oct 2014, my 4th trip back

A few of you know me on here but a quick bit of background...I work in the skateboard industry as a sales manager (now for New Balance) but also I organize and judge contests. Each year we do a big pro contest in Kimberley, South Africa and this was our 4th year in a row heading out there. Being a p...
by Rothdigga
October 25th, 2014, 12:09 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Phoenix area
Replies: 7
Views: 3827

Re: Phoenix area

I just did pretty much the same thing you're talking about Marc 3 days ago. I had to go to Phoenix on Tues night to show some footwear to the skate shops out there. I found the usual suspects out there on Tues and Wed night coming home. Mostly DOR's unfortunately though, but 2 live sidewinders, DOR ...
by Rothdigga
October 13th, 2014, 9:16 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Costa Rica June 2014
Replies: 13
Views: 7687

Re: Costa Rica June 2014

Great stuff Matt. That jumping pit viper is an awesome find. I'm sure you were so stoked to move that leaf and see that bad boy. Great photos as always.
by Rothdigga
August 8th, 2014, 7:57 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Rattlesnake ID
Replies: 24
Views: 7584

Re: Rattlesnake ID

For Jim I'm guessing clay wheels.
by Rothdigga
August 8th, 2014, 5:02 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Rattlesnake ID
Replies: 24
Views: 7584

Re: Rattlesnake ID

We're all going to have to cut Geoff some slack. One of the greatest skateboarders of all time, and has taken some serious beatings from it. I'll have him squared away after a few outings. He rules. There sure are a lot of us skateboarders down for herps now it seems. The list keeps growing. I need ...
by Rothdigga
August 6th, 2014, 10:16 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Trip to Tahoe/Truckee and Tehachapi
Replies: 10
Views: 3932

Re: Trip to Tahoe/Truckee and Tehachapi

You guys are going to Woodward Tahoe and then to Woodward west? Good times. I'm a Woodward vet so to speak as I have been skating them since the early 90's. I'll shoot you a PM with some suggestions.
by Rothdigga
July 14th, 2014, 12:18 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Backyard Herping - atrox behavior
Replies: 6
Views: 3120

Re: Backyard Herping - atrox behavior

J - I'm gone Mon and Wed afternoons, but home all day Tuesday. I like meeting folks I know from the internet, so give me a shout. My contact info is on my site... ;) Best....Terry I'll let you know if we'll be around Tues. I've actually come by your house before when me and Kevin Price stopped by t...
by Rothdigga
July 14th, 2014, 9:26 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Backyard Herping - atrox behavior
Replies: 6
Views: 3120

Re: Backyard Herping - atrox behavior

I'll be out in your zone next week from Mon-Wed trying to see what I can find. I got a great tip on a canyon thick with Trogons as well so it'll be a birding/herping fun time for me. I'll say what's up if I see you out and about. Although your backyard yields more stuff than I'll actually bump into....
by Rothdigga
July 13th, 2014, 2:53 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Backyard Herping - atrox behavior
Replies: 6
Views: 3120

Re: Backyard Herping - atrox behavior

Super cool observations and of course much jealousy of your backyard and all of it's finds. Thanks for the document Terry.
by Rothdigga
July 12th, 2014, 11:03 pm
Forum: News
Topic: Giant boa "terrorizing" NJ lake...
Replies: 24
Views: 14744

Re: Giant boa "terrorizing" NJ lake...

Where oh where is Ice Cube when you need him. He's dealt with this before in fine fashion.
by Rothdigga
July 7th, 2014, 10:48 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Wanted -Brown Vinesnake Oxybelis aeneus observations
Replies: 4
Views: 2615

Re: Wanted -Brown Vinesnake Oxybelis aeneus observations

Headed into that zone in 2 weeks. Hopefully I'll be able to find one and add to the database. I've only been in the area they're found 1 time and didn't find any last time.
Bummer if the fires really jacked them that bad since their zone is already so small in the US..
by Rothdigga
June 24th, 2014, 9:39 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Question for the group
Replies: 72
Views: 21727

Re: Question for the group

FYI...I expect to be corrected on the database when I incorrectly put something in. I'm not super sure on my ID's sometimes and just figure "fundad will see this and correct me" which I'm totally fine with and appreciate it.