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In case anyone wanted an update... I didn't find my pyro this time around. I'm not worried though, I'm sure I will some day! I have to say, I felt closer to finding one than I ever have before. Using the tips that Bryan gave me I felt like a pro, and I found a Western Terrestrial Garter Snake by usi...

Porter I loved reading your story, sounds like you had an awesome time! Especially for March! And I second Bryan, that rattler is definitely atrox. I’m not an expert herper yet but I feel like I am en expert on Diamondback and Mojave rattlers because I see them ALL THE DANG TIME here in AZ. Im sure ...

Bryan,

Thank you for the advice!! I really really appreciate it. You definitely gave me a few nuggets there that I had never considered.

Your first one in AZ in less than an hour huh? That must have been awesome!

Sorry I don't know much about the photography side of things... I catch the reptiles and then my wife takes the pictures.

I just wanted to comment and say nice pic of the Chuckwalla! It's really good.

-Grant

Hello, I am looking to ask people who live in or frequent AZ for some tips on finding Lampropeltis pyromelena (Arizona Mountain Kingsnake). I live in AZ and have been herping since I was a little kid but somehow never discovered this forum until recently. I have been on many outings looking for thes...