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- January 23rd, 2024, 8:05 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Texas, November 2023 Trip Report
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1301
Re: Texas, November 2023 Trip Report
Ditto Kfen….thanks for sharing a fun report to read with some great finds! Looking forward to more.
- January 2nd, 2024, 10:45 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: RIP Rick Staub
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2260
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...
- December 25th, 2022, 4:51 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: 'Twas the night before herping
- Replies: 33
- Views: 33164
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 ...
- December 19th, 2021, 11:01 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: 2021 wrap up (Huge post, lotsa pics)
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1523
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
Scott
- October 18th, 2021, 4:19 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Snake Road and Surrounding Area October 2-8.
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2016
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
Scott
- April 28th, 2021, 2:42 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: The Snake in the Monkey Cup – A Greenhorn Naturalist in Borneo
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3322
Re: The Snake in the Monkey Cup – A Greenhorn Naturalist in Borneo
Good stuff. I’m sending you an email regarding publishing.
Thanks,
Scott
Thanks,
Scott
- March 15th, 2021, 11:45 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: The Asian Ratsnakes and Kin of Greater China
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3731
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
Thanks for letting us know.
Scott
- February 9th, 2021, 9:04 pm
- Forum: Herpetoculture Forum
- Topic: (legal) Zonata Keepers
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6328
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?
Enjoy! What subspecies?
- February 5th, 2021, 9:24 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: The Amazon Basin Trip Which Made Me A Herper
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2689
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...
- January 31st, 2021, 11:10 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Cannibal Coachwhips?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3646
Re: Cannibal Coachwhips?
Masticophis are well documented snake eaters.
- January 28th, 2021, 12:11 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Happy New Year!
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2826
Re: Happy New Year!
Stellar, as always.
- May 22nd, 2020, 7:56 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: End of Decade Post: USA, Mexico, Costa Rica
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4990
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
Finding Helena (not as DORs, anyway), in my experience, is all about private property. Get that access...boom.
Scott
- November 1st, 2019, 9:15 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: The day the music died.
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6073
Re: The day the music died.
Thanks for the traumatic reminder.
- July 22nd, 2019, 1:28 pm
- Forum: Herpetoculture Forum
- Topic: Switching an Eastern Coachwhip
- Replies: 93
- Views: 165506
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 ...
- March 27th, 2019, 12:54 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Range extensions in Marin?
- Replies: 28
- Views: 34835
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
Scott
- December 29th, 2018, 11:30 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Large King Cobra
- Replies: 12
- Views: 10242
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...
- December 27th, 2018, 3:51 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: 'Twas the night before herping
- Replies: 33
- Views: 33164
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!
RIP KVS!
- December 27th, 2018, 3:49 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Hualapai Herping [Video]
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3795
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
Scott
- December 16th, 2018, 5:34 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: EOY 2018 - Lots of Lampro - (TX, WA, OR, CA, CO, LA)
- Replies: 23
- Views: 18764
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
Awesome post, thanks again for sharing.
Scott
- October 22nd, 2018, 1:27 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: What is Herping? Why I do it. - A short Documentary film
- Replies: 40
- Views: 35232
Re: What is Herping? Why I do it. - A short Documentary film
Good job. You should be quite proud!
- July 31st, 2018, 8:23 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Recent finds: California + Arizona
- Replies: 10
- Views: 12212
Re: Recent finds: California + Arizona
Outstanding!
- July 23rd, 2018, 11:28 pm
- Forum: Image Lab
- Topic: This is a test. Sorry.
- Replies: 1
- Views: 13255
Re: This is a test. Sorry.
....and that is a spectacular “test”!
- July 10th, 2018, 9:09 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Video: Get Intimate with the Shrub-Steppe, Washington State
- Replies: 2
- Views: 4732
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
Scott
- July 10th, 2018, 9:07 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Video: Spring Herping the Columbia River Basin
- Replies: 12
- Views: 22222
Re: Video: Spring Herping the Columbia River Basin
Great video! Thanks for sharing. Looking forward to more.
Scott
Scott
- December 24th, 2017, 10:39 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: 'Twas the night before herping
- Replies: 33
- Views: 33164
Re: 'Twas the night before herping
A classic. Good call, Bryan.
RIP Kent
Thanks
Scott
RIP Kent
Thanks
Scott
- September 30th, 2017, 2:27 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Nylon Mesh Snake Death Trap
- Replies: 34
- Views: 45831
Re: Nylon Mesh Snake Death Trap
You can place them inline where the old photos are now.
#ScrewPhotobucket
#FHFsolution
Scott
#ScrewPhotobucket
#FHFsolution
Scott
- September 30th, 2017, 2:24 pm
- Forum: Image Lab
- Topic: Photo Attachment is now available on FHF.....
- Replies: 11
- Views: 47140
Re: Photo Attachment is now available on FHF.....
You will see an "upload attachment" option now, below the text box.
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
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
- August 17th, 2017, 9:09 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: SW New Mexico & SE Arizona Herping
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3352
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
Scott
- August 17th, 2017, 9:07 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Herp Nation Radio - Cutting Edge Herp w/guest Quetzal Dwyer
- Replies: 2
- Views: 4299
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...
- August 9th, 2017, 8:20 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Eastern Hognose, Rhode Island
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2786
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
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
- August 9th, 2017, 8:17 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: FHF has moved chapter threads.....
- Replies: 32
- Views: 43289
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...
- August 5th, 2017, 4:27 pm
- Forum: Image Lab
- Topic: Photo Attachment is now available on FHF.....
- Replies: 11
- Views: 47140
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...
- August 5th, 2017, 11:09 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: A few from NE ARkansux
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2635
Re: A few from NE ARkansux
Attachment settings for the invert forum have been adjusted. Thanks for pointing that out.
Scott
Scott
- August 4th, 2017, 7:35 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Photo Embed Test
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2980
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
Scott
- August 1st, 2017, 12:09 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Fluorescent CA Kingsnake
- Replies: 66
- Views: 44701
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...
- July 31st, 2017, 11:58 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: photobucket no longer allows 3rd party pic hosting for free
- Replies: 12
- Views: 10726
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 ...
- July 30th, 2017, 1:10 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: photobucket no longer allows 3rd party pic hosting for free
- Replies: 12
- Views: 10726
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
Thanks,
Scott
- July 29th, 2017, 1:34 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: photobucket no longer allows 3rd party pic hosting for free
- Replies: 12
- Views: 10726
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...
- June 7th, 2017, 10:32 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: FHF has moved chapter threads.....
- Replies: 32
- Views: 43289
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, ...
- June 3rd, 2017, 12:04 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: FHF has moved chapter threads.....
- Replies: 32
- Views: 43289
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...
- March 28th, 2017, 6:40 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Question / Poll : How Far do you move herps from roads?
- Replies: 22
- Views: 12111
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...
- March 28th, 2017, 6:29 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Vote to sequence the senome of the sexually-dimorphic Temple
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2232
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...
- March 15th, 2017, 4:17 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Question / Poll : How Far do you move herps from roads?
- Replies: 22
- Views: 12111
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 ...
- February 27th, 2017, 10:22 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Yolo Delta Blackbelly Kingsnake footage
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5479
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. ...
- February 12th, 2017, 1:50 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: HNM#19: HERPING THE ENDEMIC REPTILES OF BIMINI by Jake Scott
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2874
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
Thanks,
Scott
- February 12th, 2017, 1:45 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Clever Snake Mom?
- Replies: 32
- Views: 18167
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
Could you email me? I have something to discuss with you. [email protected]
scott
- February 10th, 2017, 12:24 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: HNM#19: HERPING THE ENDEMIC REPTILES OF BIMINI by Jake Scott
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2874
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...
- December 1st, 2016, 9:20 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Yolo Delta Blackbelly Kingsnake footage
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5479
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
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
- November 9th, 2016, 11:40 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Victoria brides and other flesh ads
- Replies: 10
- Views: 6655
Re: Victoria brides and other flesh ads
Great ideas! Thanks Lat!
scott
scott
- November 8th, 2016, 4:14 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Victoria brides and other flesh ads
- Replies: 10
- Views: 6655
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...