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by Neiloss
May 7th, 2020, 2:08 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Thailand Nov/Dec 2019
Replies: 3
Views: 2600

Re: Thailand Nov/Dec 2019

Cheers Kurt, Yes, not one of Thailand's best kept secrets - much like their continued use of wet markets. Overall a very enjoyable trip, but would definitely like to see those areas in different weather conditions - although right now I'd settle for a trip to anywhere to escape this place (ecologica...
by Neiloss
April 4th, 2020, 8:31 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Thailand Nov/Dec 2019
Replies: 3
Views: 2600

Thailand Nov/Dec 2019

G'day amigos, A few of you may have already spied my report on facebook or the euro forum - but just in case you wanted something to read during these strange times I thought I'd post a few pics (and the link) on here too: P1000821 (2) wm (1024x775).jpg P1000518 (2) wm (1024x747).jpg P1000409 (4) wm...
by Neiloss
September 16th, 2019, 12:26 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Okanagan Country
Replies: 3
Views: 9653

Re: Okanagan Country

Awesome! Okanagan represent! Glad you had some success in the region. Thanks man! Wish I'd had even just one more night there, what a place! Neil Also - I've just added your instagram page to my thankyou at the end of my report (if anyone does indeed ever get that far!) - You've got some great stuf...
by Neiloss
September 10th, 2019, 12:05 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Okanagan Country
Replies: 3
Views: 9653

Okanagan Country

Hi all, It's been a while since I've posted on here (I don't even think my last February Florida report made it up), so thought I'd better do something. Anyway, I've recently returned from a two-week Canada trip from Calgary through to Vancouver Island - generally just wildlife spotting - although I...
by Neiloss
December 29th, 2018, 3:38 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Costa Rica 2018
Replies: 0
Views: 9956

Costa Rica 2018

Hi folks,

Here's a link to my recent trip to Costa Rica: https://northumberlandexplorer.weebly.c ... -2018.html
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Cheers and happy holidays

Neil
by Neiloss
April 4th, 2018, 12:46 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: 6 days in South Florida
Replies: 12
Views: 12353

Re: 6 days in South Florida

Wonderful finds! I assume being in South Florida, there was never a lack of an abundance of Green Iguanas? ;) Cheers. We spotted a few I guess, but mainly whilst driving along busier highways so no decent views. In terms of abundance they were nothing compared to the anoles though. Anole after anol...
by Neiloss
March 24th, 2018, 2:17 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: 6 days in South Florida
Replies: 12
Views: 12353

Re: 6 days in South Florida

Much appreciated with the ID! As for venomous critters - We approached one cottonmouth in ENP but it had just been hit by a car, it lowered its head for the last time just as we got to it. Definitely a bummer (and a surprise) we didn't end up with any more, it wasn't for lack of trying! However (in ...
by Neiloss
March 23rd, 2018, 12:14 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: 6 days in South Florida
Replies: 12
Views: 12353

6 days in South Florida

G'day I guess for most of you there's nothing too interesting here, but this was my first trip to the states so most of the species were lifers for me! We did snaffle a pretty odd little scarlet snake too, so maybe there's at least something for the connoisseur of odd-looking critters. I'll just do ...
by Neiloss
November 28th, 2017, 1:08 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Madagascar Herping Nov 2017
Replies: 2
Views: 3210

Re: Madagascar Herping Nov 2017

John Martin wrote:Hi Neil, looks like you had a great trip! Loved all the pics in your link, may have to PM you :-).
No worries John, happy to help!
by Neiloss
November 27th, 2017, 11:07 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Madagascar Herping Nov 2017
Replies: 2
Views: 3210

Madagascar Herping Nov 2017

Greetings, I'm still adding IDs - but here's my report from Madagascar earlier this month: http://northumberlandexplorer.weebly.com/madagascar-nov-2017.html A couple of pics: P1050277a (1024x684) (800x534).jpg P1050363a (1024x671) (800x524).jpg P1050426a (1024x752) (800x588).jpg For the rest - http:...
by Neiloss
September 3rd, 2017, 11:25 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Ontario, Aug 2017
Replies: 3
Views: 2537

Re: Ontario, Aug 2017

Cheers -this was my first N.American visit (and hopefully not even close to my last) so I didn't know about the sauga habitat comparison vs elsewhere in the states. Interesting to note for sure. It was just the one dekayi I ended up finding - quite attractive for something frequently described as ju...
by Neiloss
September 3rd, 2017, 10:45 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Ontario, Aug 2017
Replies: 3
Views: 2537

Ontario, Aug 2017

Hello all, Please find a couple of shots from a recent Ontario trip (hopefully the attachments will work!) - for the full report please check here - http://northumberlandexplorer.weebly.com/ontario-august-2017.html P1040340a (1024x690) (800x539).jpg P1040348a (1024x691) (800x540).jpg P1030799a (1024...
by Neiloss
May 19th, 2017, 7:43 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Malaysia 2017, part 6: The Santubong Peninsula
Replies: 12
Views: 10418

Re: Malaysia 2017, part 6: The Santubong Peninsula

Hi John,

Another fine instalment of your Malaysian series!

The ol' red & blue trail at Permai ...

...good times!

Neil
by Neiloss
May 17th, 2017, 3:05 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Malaysia - East and West. 2017
Replies: 14
Views: 8774

Re: Malaysia 2017.

“I’ve told you before Boyer, stop creeping in here and putting on my jacket. Now get to the back with the rest of the Cabin Crew and hand out the Picnic Pockets.”

Just spotted this - love it!
by Neiloss
May 16th, 2017, 2:22 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Malaysia - East and West. 2017
Replies: 14
Views: 8774

Re: Malaysia 2017.

Hi Ray,

What a delightful report - memory lane indeed!
Even though i'd already had a sneak peek I still love that Keelback in the Nepenthes!

Neil
by Neiloss
April 16th, 2017, 12:43 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Bornean spine-jawed snake (Xenophidion acanthognathus)
Replies: 6
Views: 5858

Bornean spine-jawed snake (Xenophidion acanthognathus)

Hello all, Nearly five months ago we observed a strange-looking snake in Sarawak, Borneo. Only ever previously recorded once in 1987, this is the second known observation of an individual – and following the confirmation of this record in the Herpetological Review 48(1)2017, I can now share with you...
by Neiloss
March 25th, 2017, 2:18 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Expertise help to ID - Frog and skink from Sabah Borneo
Replies: 5
Views: 3996

Re: Expertise help to ID - Frog and skink from Sabah Borneo

Your skink looks like Eutropis rudis
by Neiloss
March 5th, 2017, 2:42 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Malaysia 2017, part 1: Semenyih, or, Night of the Lifers
Replies: 20
Views: 13687

Re: Malaysia 2017, part 1: Semenyih, or, Night of the Lifers

A great start to your trip - the Rhacophorus norhayatii is delightful!
Looking forward to the next instalments.
Neil
by Neiloss
January 16th, 2017, 12:20 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Malaysia, Singapore & Borneo 2016
Replies: 3
Views: 2400

Re: Malaysia, Singapore & Borneo 2016

wonderful, I suspect the Dendrelaphis is a D. cyanochloris Cheers, we thought that too but then seemed to give up on chasing up identifications. I was going to post a couple of bronzebacks on here to look at IDs - I probably still will when I get a chance. What is it that you think makes it D.cyano...
by Neiloss
January 16th, 2017, 12:15 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: 2017, First snake is a lifer
Replies: 3
Views: 2188

Re: 2017, First snake is a lifer

Hi Lou,

Nice work! A familiar-looking spot! - I surely must have walked past a few!

Neil
by Neiloss
January 10th, 2017, 12:14 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Malaysia, Singapore & Borneo 2016
Replies: 3
Views: 2400

Re: Malaysia, Singapore & Borneo 2016

Borneo report added - http://northumberlandexplorer.weebly.com/borneo-novdec-2016.html Borneo - a few photos: http://i666.photobucket.com/albums/vv27/neilrowntree/P1010541a%201024x692_zpsf9vbhdpx.jpg Sphenomorphus cyanolaemus http://i666.photobucket.com/albums/vv27/neilrowntree/P1010553a%201024x694_...
by Neiloss
January 9th, 2017, 3:12 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Borneo 2016, some snakes
Replies: 6
Views: 3579

Re: Borneo 2016, some snakes

Ruxs wrote:I love the picture of Ptyas fuscus on the boardwalk!
I second that!

Good stuff - bringing back lots of good Bornean memories!
by Neiloss
December 20th, 2016, 1:27 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Malaysia, Singapore & Borneo 2016
Replies: 3
Views: 2400

Malaysia, Singapore & Borneo 2016

Greetings, Malaysia & Sinagpore - a few photos: http://i666.photobucket.com/albums/vv27/neilrowntree/P1000129a%201024x871_zpsiauwlgr8.jpg Psammodynastes pulverulentus http://i666.photobucket.com/albums/vv27/neilrowntree/P1000508a%201024x795_zpsfrxus23n.jpg Pareas margaritophorus http://i666.phot...
by Neiloss
August 27th, 2016, 11:56 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: It's the search
Replies: 8
Views: 3848

Re: It's the search

The late night shopping made me chuckle - plus I see the dried jackfruit made it back to the plane!
by Neiloss
August 14th, 2016, 4:20 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Trip to Thailand - The snakes
Replies: 6
Views: 3976

Re: Trip to Thailand - The snakes

A fine selection of snakes - looks like a good trip!
Nice shots of Chrysopelea ornata, they are beautiful snakes.

Neil
by Neiloss
August 4th, 2016, 10:41 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: 2 Banded Kraits and 2 Chinese Cobras
Replies: 10
Views: 5070

Re: 2 Banded Kraits and 2 Chinese Cobras

Hey Lou,

Another great video from an interesting place, cheers!
Surely only a matter of time before you runway cruise a snake from the cockpit...unless that's already happened?

Neil
by Neiloss
April 22nd, 2016, 1:46 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: White Spotted Slug Snake
Replies: 8
Views: 3843

Re: White Spotted Slug Snake

Another delightful video Lou, cheers for sharing.

Neil
by Neiloss
January 25th, 2016, 8:51 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: My 2015 Herps
Replies: 14
Views: 13505

Re: My 2015 Herps

As per usual, another collection of gems!
D.pictus shot is an absolute treat. but then again so are all the others.
Cheers for sharing.
Neil
by Neiloss
January 12th, 2016, 12:16 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: A Sweet Little Fall AZ Trip
Replies: 13
Views: 7562

Re: A Sweet Little Fall AZ Trip

Great stuff - fantastic first hummingbird shot.
by Neiloss
December 18th, 2015, 7:55 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Introduction (plus Sarawak and Cambodia)
Replies: 1
Views: 1904

Introduction (plus Sarawak and Cambodia)

Hello all, I've loitered around this forum for a while and eventually decided it was time to contribute something. I live the UK, which immediately restricts the amount of herps to be found, but at least the few species we have are still pretty nice. In the north where I'm from, I'm lucky to know a ...