Saugas, timbers and Blanding's turtles. Take a look.
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- June 23rd, 2015, 12:18 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Missouri Herp Conservation
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2092
- November 7th, 2014, 2:20 pm
- Forum: News
- Topic: Today Show Attacks Venomous Owners, and nice little old lady
- Replies: 0
- Views: 3036
- 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...
- 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
Be safe when helping herps.
http://www.kmbc.com/news/lawrence-girl- ... 124#!1s1uD
Dan
- 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....
- 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. ...
- 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...
- 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 ...
Re: Kingsnake
Cool snake. Scrawny though. Buy that thing a cheesburger.
Dan
Dan
- 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
Dan
- 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....
- 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.
Dan
Dan
- 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...
- 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!
Dan
Dan
- 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
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
- 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
Dan
- 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
Dan
- 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
Definitely looks more like combat from your photos.
So cool.
Dan
- 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
Dan
- 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
Dan
- 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
Dan
- 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
"He who shall not be named" produces almost everything from his rectal glands.
Dan
- 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
Dan
- 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
Dan
- 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 ...
- 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
Dan
- 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
Dan
- 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
Nice work.
Dan
- 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...
- 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
Dan
- 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
Dan
- 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
Dan
- 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
Nice critters all around.
Dan
- 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...
- 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!
- 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
Dan
- 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
Dan
- 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
Dan
- 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.
- 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
Thanks for the great comments guys. I'm very proud of my hoggies.
Dan
- 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
- 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...
- 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.
Dan
Dan
- 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
Anyone who says otherwise is itching for a fight.
Dan
- March 12th, 2013, 9:02 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: New Lizard Discovered ???? On Mars ????
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2868
- 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...
- 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
Dan
- 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
Dan
- 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
I think they misplaced their car keys.
Dan
- 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
That Thomas county is SICK. Love.
Dan