Field Herp Forum

A few years ago, I heard birds out in the front yard making a commotion. Went out to check, and there was a young adult rat snake approaching a nest of baby birds. The bird parents were understandably upset. I wanted to redirect the snake, but didn't want to cheat it out of a meal, so I took it indo...

You know, here it is so free form, maybe its naive to think this but couldnt a person just start an epic Thread focusing on a regional locality, and invite all comers to participate? They could become like Stickys, and if titled definitively serve the same purpose as the closer knit regionals so ma...

Thank you for the beautiful post. Your photos are gorgeous. I geeked-out bigtime over the yellow boxies. Congratulations on finding the spotted salamander. Quite the accomplishment! I enjoyed the narrative, as well, because your respect for the animals shines through. I much enjoyed this vicarious t...

Beautiful photos! I love the turtle and bird shots. The blue jay is luminous!

Don't know much about flickr.

I don't either, evidently.

Not sure what this means, but it might have something to do with it. This group will count toward the photo's limit (60 for Pro members, 30 for free members) Yeah, that's it. Ok, I gotta go delete something. I def want to put my one and only rainbow snake in. Thanks, Mike. I did see the photo limit...

Hey, Mike. Flickr won't let me add any more photos to your group. Is it me having the usual tech idiocy difficulties, or are other folks having problems, as well? It was fine this a.m.

What fun! I added some, will add some more after work. You know you are always welcome to use my pics.

Omigod, Kel, I am so sorry about your cat's diagnosis. I lost a 17 year old feline compadre about a decade ago, and it hurt so bad. I still think of her sometimes, still miss her. My condolences. You have always been so kind and encouraging and wickedly funny on this site. I am sorry you are having ...

Seconded.
edited to add: Never mind the politics, it's not even necessary to agree with them (and I don't, entirely) to know that that dude was a for-real MAN. Stellar human being.

Now you need to to do a similar progression of Rainbow Snakes!

Way above my pay grade. That's a job for the Louisiana guys. They have got the rainbow snake mojo going on in a big way.

Thanks for hosting this site over the years, Scott!

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I second that emotion. Thank you, Scott Waters.

Wonderful images, Bill! Thank you!

I'd be very happy if regional forums were brought back!

That's amazing!

Great photos of a magnificent animal!

Owen: I am so in love with your dog. Completely. Thank you for the photos, and please give us more.

Brick: Your dog is absolutely beautiful! Am anticipating photos of her field adventures. Congratulations!

Imagine.. somewhere is Brick's dog, right now, and how good its going to be when they find each other.

Yes!

Tamara the more you share the more I wish we were neighbors.

We would have enormous fun.

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/895/27583904848_89677dff7a_c.jpg Boots2 by Tamara McConnell1 , on Flickr Yes, Brick, please keep us posted! I love herping with this guy. Boots is a mutt I found in a ditch when he was a tiny puppy. He's 75 pounds now and loves to go on adventures. He learned quickly ...

Crazy beautiful. Just absolutely stunning.

I also made sure I controlled the event. No excited multiple hands, no eager flurry of taking fair turns, what was "fair" for the animal was asserted as the first concern.

Oooooh, I like this very much!

I keep a 17 yr old Texas ratsnake and a ball python (both rescues) in my elementary classroom. I am blessed to have a principal who is very supportive and enthusiastic about the natural world. The kids and I take the snakes outside periodically, for UVB, to stretch, and so the kids can see the snake...

Thank you for the link. Also, your cat is very cute.
Whoa, I did not know the python photos were staged. I guess I am pretty naive.
They were staged, for real?

Hello, Family. I recall an eye-opening post from a couple of years ago concerning the dastardly things people do to animals to get those cutesy fake nature photos that unfortunately tend to go viral. I would like to share the article with a couple of my friends who need educating. I am not very tech...

Bill, this is beautiful! Thank you!

Beautiful!

So happy to hear this! Thank you, Scott!

I have loved flickr for years, but for awhile now it is impossible to edit photos...something about the site is "under construction." Is anyone else experiencing this, or is this just me being a tech idiot (entirely possible). I liked filckr editing with aviary because it was easy. My photos are VER...

So funny...Raising Arizona is what gave me the idea.

I love the stink bomb idea! If that is not feasible, maybe some kind of fake turtle decoy filled with the kind of paint banks use in their money bags?

I can dig it. We all bump across this magic slate and we are all pretty lucky to talk to each other. I want to ask you stuff all the time. Maybe someday I will get to ask you in person. Yes, exactly! That is the beauty of this forum, the ability to make connections. I've fought viciously (and, I'll...

Ernie, Why are you getting down on Josh? He's one of the nicest people on this planet. edited to add: Nevermind. I don't even want to know what you have against Josh. None of my business. I just want to state for the record that I admire/respect him tremendously. I am sorry that your view is differe...

I couldn't see the photo, either. I didn't worry about it. I kind of don't take anybody who still labors under Photobucket seriously. Photobucket? Puh-leeze. It's the most egregious thing ever. Horrible service and horrible quality. Am not getting down on you, Ernie...but c'mon...photobucket? Nah. Y...

I observe a resistance to discussing the relational aspect of what makes a person make a choice to leave an animal to its own course of life and death, when that person encounters it in its native state. It is my perception, in these discussions, that a choice based on a generosity of will rather t...

Yes, I have seen those products. Not sure why they are bad?
Ernie, you are irascible, but also adorable.
I don't get why the video was bad, but I'm willing to listen, if you care to elaborate.

Lord, this is prob gonna start a whole new mess, but I gotta say...Kel, I always enjoy you slaying folks. Love your wordsmithing. Sorry, Craigb. It's nothing personal. I just really enjoy when Kel gets on a roll. I almost always learn new words. I also know that if both of y'all met in person, you'd...

I had an Earl Gray Tea shake.

I would have had to try that, absolutely.

Josh did great! I loved his sleuthing explanation, that having someone tell him they threw an avocado at a cham was the final puzzle piece.

Yes, the key lime shake is the one I love!

Wow, what a beautiful part of the world! Your family does vacations right. Thank you for the wonderful images!

That was a fun video...except now I am craving a Robert Is Here milkshake very severely.

Great response, Chris! You have got me thinking, and quite possibly learning.

I have friends who collect. They are conscientious, and I have no problem with what they do. I don't care to collect, but when it is done intelligently, and with studied respect towards what the animals need, I'm ok with it. I can't really throw stones...I keep native fish, so I'm living in a glass ...

But there's nothing "unscientific" about having a little class and restraining oneself when you see something you like, either.

I like this a lot.

What is more rarely dared to speak of is, speaking of individuals, human and herp, is that which compels the moment of grace that forms the decision to leave an animal to its native life.

I love this!
Hubbs, I am also enjoying your comments on the process/growth of a herper.

Beautiful photos, Adam! And thanks for the kind words!

Adam, I always enjoy your posts. Your photography is glorious!

I'm not having good thoughts about this "friend." I don't need friends like that. I don't think anybody does. Good riddance.

ANF, totally. Best wishes for happy hunting!

I agree with Bill.