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by Scott Waters
January 23rd, 2024, 8:05 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Texas, November 2023 Trip Report
Replies: 3
Views: 1221

Re: Texas, November 2023 Trip Report

Ditto Kfen….thanks for sharing a fun report to read with some great finds! Looking forward to more.
by Scott Waters
January 2nd, 2024, 10:45 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: RIP Rick Staub
Replies: 0
Views: 2149

RIP Rick Staub

I’m not very good at….words. Especially with things like the passing of a great friend. I’ll just say Rick was a wonderful human being and a dear friend. A guy you could always count on, no matter what. His herpetological knowledge taught me something every time we chatted. The field herping trips w...
by Scott Waters
December 25th, 2022, 4:51 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: 'Twas the night before herping
Replies: 33
Views: 32874

Re: 'Twas the night before herping

I always look forward to this post as it offers a glimpse into Kent’s passion for herping. FHF is an archive from a different social media era. Kent and others like the author of the now famous “‘Twas the night before herping” display how deep the roots of field herping run within us all. Kent is a ...
by Scott Waters
December 19th, 2021, 11:01 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: 2021 wrap up (Huge post, lotsa pics)
Replies: 6
Views: 1487

Re: 2021 wrap up (Huge post, lotsa pics)

This is the definition of an EPIC post. Thanks for sharing. Looking forward to seeing future trips.

Scott
by Scott Waters
October 18th, 2021, 4:19 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Snake Road and Surrounding Area October 2-8.
Replies: 3
Views: 1963

Re: Snake Road and Surrounding Area October 2-8.

They say MLB playoffs are the “fall classic”. Meh, I say Snake Road is a far superior fall classic! I can’t visit S IL often enough, thanks for the excellent post.

Scott
by Scott Waters
April 28th, 2021, 2:42 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: The Snake in the Monkey Cup – A Greenhorn Naturalist in Borneo
Replies: 6
Views: 3300

Re: The Snake in the Monkey Cup – A Greenhorn Naturalist in Borneo

Good stuff. I’m sending you an email regarding publishing.

Thanks,
Scott
by Scott Waters
March 15th, 2021, 11:45 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: The Asian Ratsnakes and Kin of Greater China
Replies: 8
Views: 3715

Re: The Asian Ratsnakes and Kin of Greater China

Fantastic! Ordering a copy for sure. I’ll tweet this out via @herpnation

Thanks for letting us know.

Scott
by Scott Waters
February 9th, 2021, 9:04 pm
Forum: Herpetoculture Forum
Topic: (legal) Zonata Keepers
Replies: 6
Views: 6212

Re: (legal) Zonata Keepers

They are a fun challenge as hatchlings. I see no reason to not talk about legally acquired herps. Any haters can.....ya know. :)

Enjoy! What subspecies?
by Scott Waters
February 5th, 2021, 9:24 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: The Amazon Basin Trip Which Made Me A Herper
Replies: 4
Views: 2680

Re: The Amazon Basin Trip Which Made Me A Herper

I think most of us have “that place” that made us a herper. For me it was the hills and river banks along the Neosho River in southeastern Kansas. I was only there sporadically as a kid, visiting my grandparents in the summer months, but it cemented my interest in seeing herps in the wild, or what w...
by Scott Waters
January 31st, 2021, 11:10 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Cannibal Coachwhips?
Replies: 8
Views: 3603

Re: Cannibal Coachwhips?

Masticophis are well documented snake eaters.
by Scott Waters
January 28th, 2021, 12:11 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Happy New Year!
Replies: 5
Views: 2803

Re: Happy New Year!

Stellar, as always.
by Scott Waters
May 22nd, 2020, 7:56 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: End of Decade Post: USA, Mexico, Costa Rica
Replies: 11
Views: 4952

Re: End of Decade Post: USA, Mexico, Costa Rica

Awesome. Good to see you.

Finding Helena (not as DORs, anyway), in my experience, is all about private property. Get that access...boom.

Scott
:beer:
by Scott Waters
November 1st, 2019, 9:15 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: The day the music died.
Replies: 7
Views: 6040

Re: The day the music died.

Thanks for the traumatic reminder. :)
by Scott Waters
July 22nd, 2019, 1:28 pm
Forum: Herpetoculture Forum
Topic: Switching an Eastern Coachwhip
Replies: 93
Views: 164122

Re: Switching an Eastern Coachwhip

No idea if this will work on coachwhips, but for many years I produced Mussurana. They were GREAT snake feeders as hatchlings, but not so good at rodents. One day I decided to try taking a portion of a shed from a feeder snake (I used to produce cornsnakes for hatchling feeders) and place it on the ...
by Scott Waters
March 27th, 2019, 12:54 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Range extensions in Marin?
Replies: 28
Views: 34749

Re: Range extensions in Marin?

Great update. I’d love to work on the contia and lateralis in Marin with you. Shoot me an email. I’m close by. :)

Scott
by Scott Waters
December 29th, 2018, 11:30 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Large King Cobra
Replies: 12
Views: 10203

Re: Large King Cobra

Staying home (not panning or zooming) on the wide shot when it crossed the road was fantastic. So many would have zoomed in, but you didn’t and allowed the home run! Well done. Also, very creative with the celebratory beer storyline. Again, well done! The M Toxins shirt hurt the piece though (inside...
by Scott Waters
December 27th, 2018, 3:51 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: 'Twas the night before herping
Replies: 33
Views: 32874

Re: 'Twas the night before herping

Indeed. Glad to see this bumped again. If I fail to do so, please do it every year.

RIP KVS!
by Scott Waters
December 27th, 2018, 3:49 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Hualapai Herping [Video]
Replies: 3
Views: 3773

Re: Hualapai Herping [Video]

I’d suggest this is more of an achievement than finding a NorCal zonata, but that’s just me. :) Well done! The music bed was entertaining, felt like Michael Myers was going to show up and start slaying. LOL Fun stuff. Look forward to the next video. Thanks for sharing.

Scott
by Scott Waters
December 16th, 2018, 5:34 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: EOY 2018 - Lots of Lampro - (TX, WA, OR, CA, CO, LA)
Replies: 23
Views: 18640

Re: EOY 2018 - Lots of Lampro - (TX, WA, OR, CA, CO, LA)

EPiC post, thanks for sharing! I’m putting one of the shots up on the FHF Instagram account.....@fieldherpforum, if you’d like to follow. :)

Awesome post, thanks again for sharing.

Scott
by Scott Waters
October 22nd, 2018, 1:27 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: What is Herping? Why I do it. - A short Documentary film
Replies: 40
Views: 35172

Re: What is Herping? Why I do it. - A short Documentary film

Good job. You should be quite proud!
by Scott Waters
July 31st, 2018, 8:23 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Recent finds: California + Arizona
Replies: 10
Views: 12182

Re: Recent finds: California + Arizona

Outstanding!
by Scott Waters
July 23rd, 2018, 11:28 pm
Forum: Image Lab
Topic: This is a test. Sorry.
Replies: 1
Views: 13192

Re: This is a test. Sorry.

....and that is a spectacular “test”!
by Scott Waters
July 10th, 2018, 9:09 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Video: Get Intimate with the Shrub-Steppe, Washington State
Replies: 2
Views: 4721

Re: Video: Get Intimate with the Shrub-Steppe, Washington St

Another great one. You're on to something.....clearly you understand producing, shooting and editing. Keep it up!

Scott
by Scott Waters
July 10th, 2018, 9:07 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Video: Spring Herping the Columbia River Basin
Replies: 12
Views: 22182

Re: Video: Spring Herping the Columbia River Basin

Great video! Thanks for sharing. Looking forward to more.

Scott
by Scott Waters
December 24th, 2017, 10:39 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: 'Twas the night before herping
Replies: 33
Views: 32874

Re: 'Twas the night before herping

A classic. Good call, Bryan.

RIP Kent

Thanks
Scott
by Scott Waters
September 30th, 2017, 2:27 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Nylon Mesh Snake Death Trap
Replies: 34
Views: 45729

Re: Nylon Mesh Snake Death Trap

You can place them inline where the old photos are now.

#ScrewPhotobucket

#FHFsolution

:)

Scott
by Scott Waters
September 30th, 2017, 2:24 pm
Forum: Image Lab
Topic: Photo Attachment is now available on FHF.....
Replies: 11
Views: 46997

Re: Photo Attachment is now available on FHF.....

You will see an "upload attachment" option now, below the text box.
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You can place the images at the bottom of the text, or inline with the text. Mess around with it....using "Preview"....until it works out.

Thanks,
Scott
by Scott Waters
August 17th, 2017, 9:09 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: SW New Mexico & SE Arizona Herping
Replies: 2
Views: 3346

Re: SW New Mexico & SE Arizona Herping

Photobucket isn't having it. A lot of hosts are blocking usage on forums, etc. You can attach ALL of your images directly here on FHF. See the attachment option.

Scott
by Scott Waters
August 17th, 2017, 9:07 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Herp Nation Radio - Cutting Edge Herp w/guest Quetzal Dwyer
Replies: 2
Views: 4291

Herp Nation Radio - Cutting Edge Herp w/guest Quetzal Dwyer

On this episode of Cutting Edge Herp Radio, Vin Speaks to long time friend Quetzal Dwyer of Parque Reptiliandia in Costa Rica. Quetzal has a state of the art Zoo in the jungles of Costa Rica and is very well known for his unique reptile husbandry techniques, keeping reptiles outdoors in naturalistic...
by Scott Waters
August 9th, 2017, 8:20 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Eastern Hognose, Rhode Island
Replies: 1
Views: 2772

Re: Eastern Hognose, Rhode Island

Use the attachment option and you can host those two images here on FHF, rather than a link.

Congrats on the hoggie! Hognose eggs (easterns) were the first eggs I ever hatched, from a wild caught female. Not only that, the babies were solid black!

Scott
by Scott Waters
August 9th, 2017, 8:17 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: FHF has moved chapter threads.....
Replies: 32
Views: 43095

Re: FHF has moved chapter threads.....

I just had the "what the H..." moment. I read the replies in this thread. I agree with Chris McMartin. As NAFHA was never really what could be considered a true "club" i.e., dues, meetings, etc. (at least in AZ) calling it a chapter is a bit of a misnomer. Subgroup or subforum w...
by Scott Waters
August 5th, 2017, 4:27 pm
Forum: Image Lab
Topic: Photo Attachment is now available on FHF.....
Replies: 11
Views: 46997

Photo Attachment is now available on FHF.....

You can now attach photos to posts on FHF! No more hassles with photo hosts who block usage. Problem solved! Now you can host them here on FHF. Parameters are 3MB file size max, 800px wide max, and jpg or png file types. Please only use for FHF posting. Look for the attachment option when you post o...
by Scott Waters
August 5th, 2017, 11:09 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: A few from NE ARkansux
Replies: 1
Views: 2628

Re: A few from NE ARkansux

Attachment settings for the invert forum have been adjusted. Thanks for pointing that out.

Scott
by Scott Waters
August 4th, 2017, 7:35 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Photo Embed Test
Replies: 2
Views: 2968

Re: Photo Embed Test

Looks great. You can also use this forum to host photos for FHF. See the attachment option when creating or replying to a post. Parameters are files under 3MB, jpg or png and 800px wide. Looking forward to your next post!

Scott
by Scott Waters
August 1st, 2017, 12:09 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Fluorescent CA Kingsnake
Replies: 66
Views: 44409

Re: Fluorescent CA Kingsnake

I found three like this one in that area. I think one of them is pictured in Hubb's book. I need to find my old Canon Powershot (60, I think?) and check out the cards. I have an old Fuji that is loaded with a bunch of stuff as well. Anyway, some cool looking kings in a fairly small area. Screen Shot...
by Scott Waters
July 31st, 2017, 11:58 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: photobucket no longer allows 3rd party pic hosting for free
Replies: 12
Views: 10674

Re: photobucket no longer allows 3rd party pic hosting for f

Uploading is now available. I'll make a bigger announcement later. SPECS: File types: jpg or png File size: 3MB max. Width: 800px max. Process: Size your image to 800px wide, keeping all the images in a fluid width for viewing. Handle all of your editing needed prior to uploading to FHF. Upload all ...
by Scott Waters
July 30th, 2017, 1:10 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: photobucket no longer allows 3rd party pic hosting for free
Replies: 12
Views: 10674

Re: photobucket no longer allows 3rd party pic hosting for f

This is being addressed. No more worries about outside photo hosting to post on FHF. :) Announcement coming shorty.

Thanks,
Scott
by Scott Waters
July 29th, 2017, 1:34 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: photobucket no longer allows 3rd party pic hosting for free
Replies: 12
Views: 10674

Re: photobucket no longer allows 3rd party pic hosting for f

Hmm. I'll look into a solution. This is now becoming common, as companies want to monetize as much as they can. Eliminating coding to sites like this is one way to do it.....as it forces the user to ONLY view their hosting service. They want you to ONLY view their platform. I'll ask about getting ho...
by Scott Waters
June 7th, 2017, 10:32 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: FHF has moved chapter threads.....
Replies: 32
Views: 43095

Re: FHF has moved chapter threads.....

Great feedback, everyone. Thanks for your input. Here is where I am with regional forums.....I'll do it if they are a direct part of FHF. While I strongly believe in a one-forum approach, which is the origin of FHF (for those who remember our first couple of years). Any ideas to grow field herping, ...
by Scott Waters
June 3rd, 2017, 12:04 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: FHF has moved chapter threads.....
Replies: 32
Views: 43095

FHF has moved chapter threads.....

Hello. After a few years of contemplating this decision, I have decided to merge the NAFHA chapter forum toics into The Forum. Here's why. FHF was created with a "global community" approach.....way back in 2004. The world all posted under one roof, by design. This was embraced by the world...
by Scott Waters
March 28th, 2017, 6:40 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Question / Poll : How Far do you move herps from roads?
Replies: 22
Views: 12067

Re: Question / Poll : How Far do you move herps from roads?

Chris By law in Texas, you can't pick up, touch, or "encourage" an animal off the roadway. That being said, I've taken two Texas Parks and Wildlife employees road cruising and they both agreed that's crazy. VERY important, thanks for adding that Bill! This topic is 100% about safety in my...
by Scott Waters
March 28th, 2017, 6:29 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Vote to sequence the senome of the sexually-dimorphic Temple
Replies: 1
Views: 2227

Vote to sequence the senome of the sexually-dimorphic Temple

Vote to sequence the genome of the sexually-dimorphic Temple PitViper Hello Fellow Herpers! My colleagues at the National University of Singapore and I are currently conducting a project to sequence the genome of the Temple (or Wagler’s) PitViper, Topidolaemus wagleri. We are one of five projects (o...
by Scott Waters
March 15th, 2017, 4:17 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Question / Poll : How Far do you move herps from roads?
Replies: 22
Views: 12067

Re: Question / Poll : How Far do you move herps from roads?

The literal translation is that if you pick something up and put it in a container, it is a captive animal. For that matter, in your hand is "possession", meaning if you touch it you should have any necessary permits or licenses. I live in CA. We actually have VERY good herp regs here, in ...
by Scott Waters
February 27th, 2017, 10:22 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Yolo Delta Blackbelly Kingsnake footage
Replies: 7
Views: 5469

Re: Yolo Delta Blackbelly Kingsnake footage

I didn't know you were here in the area, Scott. I live about 10 miles from there. This is my last year herping for awhile. I'm actually going in for my first appointment for cortisone shots next week. I've been injured since January. I have a battle coming up that is gonna require all of my focus. ...
by Scott Waters
February 12th, 2017, 1:50 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: HNM#19: HERPING THE ENDEMIC REPTILES OF BIMINI by Jake Scott
Replies: 2
Views: 2867

Re: HNM#19: HERPING THE ENDEMIC REPTILES OF BIMINI by Jake S

You're welcome. I am getting all of the back issues of Herp Nation Magazine digitized. So far #20, #19, and #18 are on www.HerpNation.com

Thanks,
Scott
by Scott Waters
February 12th, 2017, 1:45 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Clever Snake Mom?
Replies: 32
Views: 18105

Re: Clever Snake Mom

This is Reason #6,758,974 why I love the this forum! AWESOME find, thanks for sharing. I've put it on the Herp Nation facebook page. Thanks again for sharing such a cool observation.

Could you email me? I have something to discuss with you. [email protected]

scott
by Scott Waters
February 10th, 2017, 12:24 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: HNM#19: HERPING THE ENDEMIC REPTILES OF BIMINI by Jake Scott
Replies: 2
Views: 2867

HNM#19: HERPING THE ENDEMIC REPTILES OF BIMINI by Jake Scott

Author and field herper Jake Scott accompanies the renowned author, herpetoculturist, and herp researcher Dick Bartlett on a long awaited trip to the Bahaman island of Bimini in the hopes of catching a glimpse of the surprisingly high diversity of reptiles amphibians that occur on these tiny islands...
by Scott Waters
December 1st, 2016, 9:20 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Yolo Delta Blackbelly Kingsnake footage
Replies: 7
Views: 5469

Re: Yolo Delta Blackbelly Kingsnake footage

The added sound....not really working for this type of video. I dig your outside-the-box thought in using it though!

I live a couple of miles from that spot. :) Other interesting BBKs (totally different look) are found over there. Good stuff. Hit me up if you're up this way again.

Scott
by Scott Waters
November 9th, 2016, 11:40 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Victoria brides and other flesh ads
Replies: 10
Views: 6646

Re: Victoria brides and other flesh ads

Great ideas! Thanks Lat!

scott
by Scott Waters
November 8th, 2016, 4:14 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Victoria brides and other flesh ads
Replies: 10
Views: 6646

Re: Victoria brides and other flesh ads

Since implementing google ads, I have been asked that a few times......"why do I see (insert topic) ads?" I've been told by my tech personnel (inside joke) the ads are primarily based on your internet activity. Now, granted, that doesn't mean you're searching for Ukranian brides, but somet...