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by Dan Krull
June 23rd, 2015, 12:18 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Missouri Herp Conservation
Replies: 0
Views: 2092

Missouri Herp Conservation

Saugas, timbers and Blanding's turtles. Take a look.

[youtube]https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=YpACtMDLoYo[/youtube]

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=YpACtMDLoYo
by Dan Krull
August 31st, 2014, 10:35 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: question about "live birth" snakes. help!
Replies: 4
Views: 2792

Re: question about "live birth" snakes. help!

Snakes are connected to their yolk sack while in the egg in the area you describe. When snakes hatch, or in this case, are born, sometimes the opening has not fully closed, and the yolk sac has not been completely taken in. This can be due to early hatching/birth, or due to deformities in the hatchl...
by Dan Krull
June 20th, 2014, 4:22 pm
Forum: News
Topic: Girl Hit By Car Saving Turtle From Road
Replies: 4
Views: 4081

Girl Hit By Car Saving Turtle From Road

This happened in Lawrence, Kansas.
Be safe when helping herps.
http://www.kmbc.com/news/lawrence-girl- ... 124#!1s1uD

Dan
by Dan Krull
May 29th, 2014, 8:06 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: goodbye carl
Replies: 38
Views: 16752

Re: goodbye carl

So sorry to hear of his sudden passing. He was a great guy, and a hell of a herper. I am thankful to have met him in person. I was supposed to go film his eastern hog nesting sites this summer. I really wish I hadn't put it off for so long. I would have loved to hear his insights while in the field....
by Dan Krull
April 25th, 2014, 9:53 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Snake Killers In Our Own Ranks
Replies: 80
Views: 27729

Re: Snake Killers In Our Own Ranks

Gerry- I know better than to get into an argument with you over anything but a cold beer, so I'll let your comments largely lay where they are, but I must say, I do not appreciate the phrase "whisper campaign." I have made a public post, and it served the exact purpose it was intended to. ...
by Dan Krull
April 21st, 2014, 8:18 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Snake Killers In Our Own Ranks
Replies: 80
Views: 27729

Re: Snake Killers In Our Own Ranks

Tamara, I would have to look it up again but I believe the longest he tracked one individual was 19 years. Fitch had a wonderful drive for detail, and his style has been a great inspiration to me. In contrast to the run and gun, grab one sample and publish as quickly as possible approach, he focused...
by Dan Krull
April 20th, 2014, 1:59 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Snake Killers In Our Own Ranks
Replies: 80
Views: 27729

Snake Killers In Our Own Ranks

I know the person/people who did this either post on this forum, or are friends with someone who does, so I'm hoping they will get a chance to see this. Today, I took my five year old son, Max, out for one on one daddy time (hard when you have three kids) and I thought we would go to the spot where ...
by Dan Krull
May 19th, 2013, 6:24 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Kingsnake
Replies: 18
Views: 6071

Re: Kingsnake

Cool snake. Scrawny though. Buy that thing a cheesburger.

Dan
by Dan Krull
May 15th, 2013, 7:00 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: A tale (tail?) of two Skinks, friends or enemies?
Replies: 3
Views: 1439

Re: A tale (tail?) of two Skinks, friends or enemies?

Agreed. The behaviour you witnessed was mating behaviour. Congrats! That's really cool.

Dan
by Dan Krull
May 15th, 2013, 3:44 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Ethics question about copperheads.
Replies: 19
Views: 7432

Re: Ethics question about copperheads.

If you know of a place where copperheads den... where you have easy access to a hibernaculum entrance, you can hold the snakes in captivity for the summer, cool them down in fall, and then release them into the den when surface temps are sufficiently low as to prevent the snake from leaving the den....
by Dan Krull
May 15th, 2013, 3:40 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Some thoughts to share
Replies: 11
Views: 3446

Re: Some thoughts to share

If it brings in prostitution, it's worth losing paradise. :thumb:

Dan
by Dan Krull
May 8th, 2013, 9:38 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Snake found by my brother in Kansas City (MO)
Replies: 5
Views: 2292

Re: Snake found by my brother in Kansas City (MO)

I've been herping in Eastern Kansas for about 15 years, and I've found about 10 bullsnakes in that time. Contrast that with western Kansas where you can find 10 or more in a day. Unfortunately, construction and changes in the flora (introduced trees) plus lack of fires have made Eastern Kansas unwel...
by Dan Krull
April 22nd, 2013, 8:36 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Family Camping Weekend in Anza-Borrego DSP – April 2013
Replies: 24
Views: 7592

Re: Family Camping Weekend in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park

This is just awesome! They couldn't make a doll that beautiful!

Image

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by Dan Krull
April 22nd, 2013, 8:32 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Family Camping Weekend in Anza-Borrego DSP – April 2013
Replies: 24
Views: 7592

Re: Family Camping Weekend in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park

WONDERFUL POST!!

So great. I bet that cal king makes a good living off of roadkills like that. Wow. Nice work getting young ones in the field. You're doing it right!


Dan
by Dan Krull
April 11th, 2013, 4:48 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Herps of Grand Cayman; if you hate Blue Iguanas, skip this
Replies: 20
Views: 14018

Re: Herps of Grand Cayman; if you hate Blue Iguanas, skip th

Absolutely wonderful post! Thank you so much!! Wow.


Dan
by Dan Krull
April 11th, 2013, 1:54 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: ID Please: Mystery Snake from Brazil
Replies: 11
Views: 4534

Re: ID Please: Mystery Snake from Brazil

Chironius of some sort maybe?

Dan
by Dan Krull
April 8th, 2013, 4:03 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Copperhead Fight Club!
Replies: 5
Views: 2612

Re: Copperhead Fight Club!

Nice work!! I've found a zillion copperheads, and never have I seen combat, or mating for that matter.

Definitely looks more like combat from your photos.

So cool.

Dan
by Dan Krull
April 7th, 2013, 3:04 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Trip to South Texas
Replies: 12
Views: 5488

Re: Trip to South Texas

Wicked post bro. Great shots!! That N. clarkii almost looks anery. kewl

Dan
by Dan Krull
April 6th, 2013, 9:06 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Recent encounters in Northern California
Replies: 3
Views: 2315

Re: Recent encounters in Northern California

That gopher is down right red! Nice work all around!


Dan
by Dan Krull
April 4th, 2013, 7:04 pm
Forum: Invertebrate Forum
Topic: Cicada emergence
Replies: 4
Views: 2246

Re: Cicada emergence

That is just freakin' wicked! Fantastic photography!! WOW. I've always wanted to get a shot like that. LOVE IT>


Dan
by Dan Krull
April 4th, 2013, 5:39 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Squeezers and leaf-cutters paper
Replies: 2
Views: 1593

Re: Squeezers and leaf-cutters paper

Excellent work as usual Dr. Fry! Fascinating stuff.

"He who shall not be named" produces almost everything from his rectal glands. :)


Dan
by Dan Krull
April 4th, 2013, 5:13 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Greater Earless-Sonora in Bloom!
Replies: 6
Views: 3262

Re: Greater Earless-Sonora in Bloom!

Beautiful!

Dan
by Dan Krull
April 2nd, 2013, 12:54 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Rain, rain
Replies: 5
Views: 2070

Re: Rain, rain

Weather was great that week last year, and despite all the people in town, it wasn't really that busy. Great times.

Dan
by Dan Krull
April 2nd, 2013, 12:52 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Anyone ever tried using bait to attract Nerodia?
Replies: 12
Views: 3692

Re: Anyone ever tried using bait to attract Nerodia?

Take him to the area where they are hunting, and tell him to sit with his camera and wait. If they are hunting actively, they will catch fish etc. If he is not patient enough to get the actual behaviour on film he could create a controlled area, like a pool with rocks around it, where you can put a ...
by Dan Krull
April 1st, 2013, 6:28 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Some random South Central Texas Spring stuff.
Replies: 3
Views: 2052

Re: Some random South Central Texas Spring stuff.

Love me some patch nosed! :)

Dan
by Dan Krull
April 1st, 2013, 6:21 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Sprinter in Georgia
Replies: 12
Views: 4367

Re: Sprinter in Georgia

I think pocket gopher is right, but if it were the only mound in the area, it could also be an ant hill. Great stuff! Really enjoyed this post.
Dan
by Dan Krull
March 29th, 2013, 2:06 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Pythons and other snakes from March!
Replies: 22
Views: 7204

Re: Pythons and other snakes from March!

Stunning field herping trip! Totally jealous. The baby monitor was a golden shining highlight wow.

Nice work.
Dan
by Dan Krull
March 29th, 2013, 1:50 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Striped gopher snake from today
Replies: 21
Views: 8016

Re: Striped gopher snake from today

I think the evidence points to the opposite, Jim. If a dominant trait is less common (In this case 40% vs 60% for the recessive) it would follow that the selective advantage lies with the banded/blotched morph. There are many common examples of this. The human hand, tail length in cats, etc. What is...
by Dan Krull
March 29th, 2013, 1:42 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Wyoming advice for pygmy rattlesnakes
Replies: 12
Views: 5279

Re: Wyoming advice for pygmy rattlesnakes

Many of us knew what he meant, and yet... could not resist the opportunity to make a jokey joke. :)

Dan
by Dan Krull
March 29th, 2013, 1:40 pm
Forum: Herpetoculture Forum
Topic: Hognose Morph Pics
Replies: 23
Views: 9675

Re: Hognose Morph Pics

Well, most normal people can apply for a simple, free permit. :)

Dan
by Dan Krull
March 28th, 2013, 5:16 pm
Forum: Herpetoculture Forum
Topic: Hognose Morph Pics
Replies: 23
Views: 9675

Re: Hognose Morph Pics

Justin- You are legally able to own, breed and sell hogs in Illinois. You simply need to apply for the Illinois endangered species permit. It is free, and very easy to obtain. I applied for mine via email, and received it within two weeks.

Dan
by Dan Krull
March 26th, 2013, 2:06 pm
Forum: Herpetoculture Forum
Topic: Lightbox shots
Replies: 13
Views: 4627

Re: Lightbox shots

That is a wicked chain dude. Love it. Thayeri is gorgeous as well.

Nice critters all around. :)

Dan
by Dan Krull
March 26th, 2013, 2:03 pm
Forum: Herpetoculture Forum
Topic: Hognose Morph Pics
Replies: 23
Views: 9675

Re: Hognose Morph Pics

Well, I generally sell them at shows, and online classifieds, but this year is going to be different. Let's just say, you'll know where to look. ;) By the way, my 900 gram female was photographed by USARK, and used in one of their campaigns on facebook. Here is the picture: https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcd...
by Dan Krull
March 26th, 2013, 8:54 am
Forum: Herpetoculture Forum
Topic: Mystery Lampro Love
Replies: 25
Views: 7749

Re: Mystery Lampro Love

Clutch #2 laid yesterday!

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by Dan Krull
March 25th, 2013, 10:39 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Arkansas checking in...
Replies: 12
Views: 4047

Re: Arkansas checking in...

Turkey Vulture eggs!

Dan
by Dan Krull
March 25th, 2013, 10:32 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Herptiles and other miscellaneous creatures
Replies: 5
Views: 3004

Re: Herptiles and other miscellaneous creatures

Great stuff! That dark oreganus was wicked!

Dan
by Dan Krull
March 25th, 2013, 2:50 pm
Forum: Herpetoculture Forum
Topic: Hognose Morph Pics
Replies: 23
Views: 9675

Re: Hognose Morph Pics

Sure do! I'll have tons of babies available this summer and fall.

Dan
by Dan Krull
March 25th, 2013, 1:00 pm
Forum: Herpetoculture Forum
Topic: Hognose Morph Pics
Replies: 23
Views: 9675

Re: Hognose Morph Pics

Correction, the green jag is here on breeding loan from Justin Mitcham. :)
by Dan Krull
March 25th, 2013, 12:52 pm
Forum: Herpetoculture Forum
Topic: Hognose Morph Pics
Replies: 23
Views: 9675

Re: Hognose Morph Pics

That is just a portion of my collection Justin. I'm a hog addict. lol.

Thanks for the great comments guys. I'm very proud of my hoggies. :)

Dan
by Dan Krull
March 23rd, 2013, 11:29 pm
Forum: Herpetoculture Forum
Topic: Mystery Lampro Love
Replies: 25
Views: 7749

Re: Mystery Lampro Love

Eggs Today! The first pairing produced five large, healthy eggs! So proud. Female number two should go in a day or so. She pushed her nest box, water, and paper away, and laid them on the plastic tub. lol. https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/487552_10151591637769369_1874708709_n.jpg Dan
by Dan Krull
March 22nd, 2013, 4:40 pm
Forum: Herpetoculture Forum
Topic: Hognose Morph Pics
Replies: 23
Views: 9675

Hognose Morph Pics

I apologize ahead of time for the poor quality of my photos. I have limited resources, so I make due with what I have. These are some pictures of my favorite snakes. Thanks for looking. Dan Shanklin line orange albino Male https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/72399_10151573168784369_896199660...
by Dan Krull
March 21st, 2013, 3:07 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Wyoming advice for pygmy rattlesnakes
Replies: 12
Views: 5279

Re: Wyoming advice for pygmy rattlesnakes

Drive about 800 miles southeast. :thumb:

Dan
by Dan Krull
March 20th, 2013, 8:34 am
Forum: Herpetoculture Forum
Topic: Milk I.D. Contest
Replies: 27
Views: 9486

Re: Milk I.D. Contest

I'm not sure why people are so militant about the use of subspecies. Subspecies names are extremely useful, especially in milksnakes.

Anyone who says otherwise is itching for a fight. :)

Dan
by Dan Krull
March 12th, 2013, 6:05 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: In Memorium- Hobart M. Smith
Replies: 4
Views: 1622

In Memorium- Hobart M. Smith

From CNAH: CNAH ANNOUNCEMENT Tuesday, March 12, 2013 3:46:49 PM The Center for North American Herpetology Lawrence, Kansas http://www.cnah.org On the morning of March 4, Hobart Smith, “Smitty”, passed away peacefully in Boulder, Colorado. With Hobart Smith’s passing, a generation of herpetologist co...
by Dan Krull
March 9th, 2013, 8:18 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Low Desert 3/3
Replies: 3
Views: 2024

Re: Low Desert 3/3

Great post! He's quite a photographer!

Dan
by Dan Krull
March 9th, 2013, 8:00 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Herping in New Zealand
Replies: 16
Views: 6293

Re: Herping in New Zealand

Awesome! Thanks for posting!

Dan
by Dan Krull
March 9th, 2013, 7:52 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Cool photo....real or fake???
Replies: 9
Views: 2793

Re: Cool photo....real or fake???

Combat?

I think they misplaced their car keys.

Dan
by Dan Krull
March 9th, 2013, 6:38 pm
Forum: Herpetoculture Forum
Topic: Milk I.D. Contest
Replies: 27
Views: 9486

Re: Milk I.D. Contest

Yawn indeed! They are in fact all gentilis found within the borders of my home state. I thought it would be fun, but you guys are too good. :(

That Thomas county is SICK. Love.

Dan