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by Siobhan
July 17th, 2012, 9:46 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: African tortoise ? naww that's a wood turtle...
Replies: 2
Views: 971

Re: African tortoise ? naww that's a wood turtle...

I was happy to read this one though, because the people that found a snake in their yard actually didn't kill it. its nice to read every once and a while. Though I had to laugh at the line about it must be a male snake because it was muscular. only boy snakes have muscles. hehe http://www.frederickn...
by Siobhan
July 17th, 2012, 9:39 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: African tortoise ? naww that's a wood turtle...
Replies: 2
Views: 971

African tortoise ? naww that's a wood turtle...

I've noticed a couple of interesting articles in the Frederick news post over the last few days and just thought I'd share. Poor tortoise's story begins here:
http://www.fredericknewspost.com/sectio ... AY8m-VZ4k8
by Siobhan
March 4th, 2012, 1:49 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: March Species Counts
Replies: 64
Views: 6306

Re: March Species Counts

With kirbyl4

3/3/12 - Carroll Co.

TMTC redbacks
Wood frog eggs
Spotted sal eggs
Peepers calling like crazy!

3/4/12 - Frederick Co.

1 Garter snake (!!!!)
5 Pickerel Frogs
1 bullfrog
TMTC dusky sals
TMTC redbacks
TMTC 2 lines
Wood frog eggs
Spotted sallie eggs
by Siobhan
March 4th, 2012, 8:35 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Spring migration photos
Replies: 11
Views: 1700

Re: Spring migration photos

Matt J wrote:

Comparison of a Southern Leopard and Pickerel found crossing a road together:

Image

Awesome photo! You should save this photo for the next time someone asks how to tell the difference between the two!
by Siobhan
March 4th, 2012, 8:25 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Bring on Spring!
Replies: 1
Views: 552

Bring on Spring!

With Spring quickly approaching, I figured I'd give a recap of the year so far, considering all the photos to come. Matt and I have been pretty busy, starting the year off with some big changes but, there's always time for herping... enjoy! Started off the year with some usual suspects in January......
by Siobhan
March 1st, 2012, 1:08 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Spring migration photos
Replies: 11
Views: 1700

Re: Spring migration photos

Ian wrote: and don't worry, Matt didn't spot any chorus frogs on the road, because instead he decided to stop for every worm and twig on the east coast.
ha ha, sounds like our night
by Siobhan
February 29th, 2012, 8:34 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: February Species Counts
Replies: 19
Views: 2095

Re: February Species Counts

With Kirbyl4

2/18/12 Kent Co. MD

1 5 lined Skink
2 Leopard frogs

2/26/12 Montgomery Co. MD

6 Painted turtles
2 Red back sals

2/29/12 Frederick Co. MD

2 Jeffersons
1 Green frog
TMTC Spotted sals
TMTC wood frogs
TMTC eastern newts
by Siobhan
February 17th, 2012, 4:54 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: February Species Counts
Replies: 19
Views: 2095

Re: February Species Counts

Montgomery Co., MD 2/17/2012

TMTC 2-lined Sallies
1 Dusky Sal
2 Juvenile Red Sals
6 Red Back Sals
1 Green Frog
by Siobhan
November 26th, 2011, 1:28 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: a mostly Maryland 2011 recap
Replies: 11
Views: 3426

Re: a mostly Maryland 2011 recap

Impressive year!!! Not boring at all. That juv. skink reminded me of this time I was out hiking and passed a group of teenagers and this kid was like "OMG guys! I just saw a blue tailed, yellow striped lizard and I didn't even get a picture!!!" I had to laugh when I heard him but I wanted ...
by Siobhan
November 26th, 2011, 1:14 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: End of the Year, Let's Keep it Going... #2 - LAMEST LIFER
Replies: 31
Views: 3674

Re: End of the Year, Let's Keep it Going... #2 - LAMEST LIFE

Thanks! I agree, I just figured rat snakes aren't the most rare thing to find -- and we were pretty big nerds about finding it! lol
by Siobhan
November 26th, 2011, 1:10 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Hognose snake research position
Replies: 16
Views: 3862

Re: Hognose snake research position

This would be a dream position for me, but I feel like I'm way too under qualified. I'm just begginning my formal herp education. I'm getting the basics out of the way now and planning to be on my way to a bachelor's next fall. I haven't considered University of Hartford, though. Maybe I'll apply t...
by Siobhan
November 26th, 2011, 1:06 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: End of the Year, Let's Keep it Going... #2 - LAMEST LIFER
Replies: 31
Views: 3674

Re: End of the Year, Let's Keep it Going... #2 - LAMEST LIFE

This one was a hard one for me because I don't really count anything I see as really "lame"... But, I'm going to have to go with the Grey Rat Snake I found in TN. Its only lame because of how common (in certain areas) Rat Snakes can be and much of a lamer we were by how excited we got abou...
by Siobhan
November 26th, 2011, 12:32 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: End of the Year, Let's Keep it Going... #1 - FAVORITE FIND
Replies: 48
Views: 7209

Re: End of the Year, Let's Keep it Going... #1 - FAVORITE FI

I'm figuring its about time I get in on this... My favorite find of the year will have to be the Eastern Hognose. They are responsible for getting me started in herping and will always be so amazing to me. Not to mention, I had been waiting over 2 years to see one and almost cried when I finally did...
by Siobhan
October 27th, 2011, 3:39 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: cooling down
Replies: 6
Views: 1194

Re: cooling down

Pretty awesome for a cooling down trip!!

Also, congrats Brendan!!!!!!!!! Hopefully we can get some pictures of your little one soon! ;)
by Siobhan
October 21st, 2011, 4:02 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Some more from Arizona
Replies: 14
Views: 3799

Re: Some more from Arizona

I've never really been a fan of typing, so like before I'll just let the pictures do the talking. Regal Ring-necked Snake http://i974.photobucket.com/albums/ae223/ThamnElegans24/2011/RegalRing-neckedSnake8-13-20112.jpg He's so cool looking!!!! I wish our ringnecks were prettier! Also, those Prairie...
by Siobhan
October 21st, 2011, 3:52 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Some of my pics (I'm new here)
Replies: 8
Views: 2060

Re: Some of my pics (I'm new here)

Im new here so I figured I would post some of my more recent photos from the field. I have been lurking for a while so I figured it was about time I join the party. Enjoy. Tyler. http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6009/6003795174_efa96e09a1_z.jpg heloderma suspectum suspectum by tmgoldstein91 , on Flic...
by Siobhan
October 21st, 2011, 3:50 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Waiting on the gas man
Replies: 25
Views: 5235

Re: Waiting on the gas man

Your photos are amazing!! You have a great eye for capturing the moment. I especially enjoy the part about the coachwhip. His face is priceless :lol:
by Siobhan
October 21st, 2011, 1:09 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Hognose snake research position
Replies: 16
Views: 3862

Re: Hognose snake research position

This would be a dream position for me, but I feel like I'm way too under qualified. I'm just begginning my formal herp education. I'm getting the basics out of the way now and planning to be on my way to a bachelor's next fall. I haven't considered University of Hartford, though. Maybe I'll apply th...
by Siobhan
October 21st, 2011, 1:09 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Hognose snake research position
Replies: 16
Views: 2343

Re: Hognose snake research position

This would be a dream position for me, but I feel like I'm way too under qualified. I'm just begginning my formal herp education. I'm getting the basics out of the way now and planning to be on my way to a bachelor's next fall. I haven't considered University of Hartford, though. Maybe I'll apply th...
by Siobhan
October 21st, 2011, 1:09 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Hognose snake research position
Replies: 15
Views: 3330

Re: Hognose snake research position

This would be a dream position for me, but I feel like I'm way too under qualified. I'm just begginning my formal herp education. I'm getting the basics out of the way now and planning to be on my way to a bachelor's next fall. I haven't considered University of Hartford, though. Maybe I'll apply th...
by Siobhan
October 19th, 2011, 12:01 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Florida trip!!! (same as NE post)
Replies: 7
Views: 4722

Re: Florida trip!!! (same as NE post)

Thanks everyone! The panther siting still feels like a dream! Great post. Your caterpillar is a Legume Caterpillar, Selenisa sueroides . Daniel Thanks!! Your bullfrog looks more like a pig frog to me. We thought the same thing and debated for a while. But, then my friend had an iphone so she whipped...
by Siobhan
October 19th, 2011, 11:57 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Florida Trip!!!
Replies: 14
Views: 2724

Re: Florida Trip!!!

Thanks everyone, it was an awesome trip!! I didn't get to hear the frogs calling, so that was unfortunate :( But, yeah, I am still excited about seeing a panther. It still feels like a dream! And no, no yellow rats :( I really wanted to see an everglades rat. I just love the colors are so vibrant do...
by Siobhan
October 13th, 2011, 4:21 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Some of this years hots... cause I was bored.
Replies: 11
Views: 2018

Re: Some of this years hots... cause I was bored.

Wow the coloring on that northern copperhead is amazing!
by Siobhan
October 13th, 2011, 4:17 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Florida Trip!!!
Replies: 14
Views: 2724

Re: Florida Trip!!!

Looks like a great trip! I like the first treefrog pattern, though I'm not sure I would have Id'd it as squirrela. I would have called the green treefrog a squirrel treefrog. The dor corn is/was stunning. I also think Florida has the best looking eastern garters. I have seen some young ones that we...
by Siobhan
October 13th, 2011, 4:10 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Florida trip!!! (same as NE post)
Replies: 7
Views: 4722

Florida trip!!! (same as NE post)

I also posted this in my chapter but, I just figured I'd share it with the Florida people too! What a great state! What an amazing trip!!!! I didn't get to spend as much time in the Everglades as I would of liked to because we split half the week with my family in Orlando and the rest herping. Howev...
by Siobhan
October 13th, 2011, 4:06 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Injured herps (idea request)
Replies: 11
Views: 2423

Re: Injured herps (idea request)

My parents went to a reptile program by Jim Mendenhall the other day in Florida. As I was talking to them about it, they mentioned that he does indeed rescue injured snakes. They really enjoyed his program, although they are not "herp" people. Here is a link to Jim's website: http://squam...
by Siobhan
October 12th, 2011, 7:23 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Florida Trip!!!
Replies: 14
Views: 2724

Florida Trip!!!

What an amazing trip!!!! I didn't get to spend as much time in the Everglades as I would of liked to because we split half the week with my family in Orlando and the rest herping. However, we still got to see tons! We never found our target - the Burmese Python, but we did manage to see a real life ...
by Siobhan
October 11th, 2011, 6:19 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Injured herps (idea request)
Replies: 11
Views: 2423

Re: Injured herps (idea request)

Side note - I thought eastern diamondbacks were threatened. Is that incorrect?
by Siobhan
October 8th, 2011, 4:45 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Injured herps (idea request)
Replies: 11
Views: 2423

Injured herps (idea request)

So we were driving today in FL and came across a diamondback rattlesnake that was hit by a car. What was worse was it was only nipped at the bottom of his tail and was still alive. My boyfriend and I tried everything to find a place to call to try and save it. Being from MD though, we had no idea wh...
by Siobhan
September 26th, 2011, 2:59 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Beautiful Boxies
Replies: 33
Views: 4160

Re: Beautiful Boxies

Adorable Kyle!!!

This is my favorite one I've photographed just because how red his eyes were...

Image
by Siobhan
September 26th, 2011, 2:13 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Updated: My Fall 2011 daily thread
Replies: 10
Views: 1431

Re: Other finds from that day...

That Spotted Salamander is a horse. Nice finds :thumb: Just wait... I've found a bigger one... lol Biggest freakin' spotted salamander I've ever seen. This guy was just shy of 8 1/2 inches long. I swear that is a normal, 20oz soda bottle next to it... http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b254/shuvon03...
by Siobhan
September 25th, 2011, 2:40 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: In the rain-
Replies: 8
Views: 989

Re: In the rain-

Wow - that spider picture may just give me nightmares. That's an amazing shot.
by Siobhan
September 25th, 2011, 12:15 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Awsome daily with a mole king
Replies: 22
Views: 3000

Re: Awsome daily with a mole king

It's true Kyle is definitely a hi-road type of guy,and I think everyone here does respect him..... So Kirby matt/whatever-the one with the landing strip,lol-quit talkin' smack.Remember I met you face to face,and you were silent as a church mouse so what's with all the talk here? Yes I do know that ...
by Siobhan
September 25th, 2011, 12:09 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Awsome daily with a mole king
Replies: 22
Views: 3000

Re: Awsome daily with a mole king

And herein illustrates why Kyle is a classy stand-up guy - one who is respected by most and SHOULD be respected by all. Even after having his trip rudely sabotaged (don't remember seeing you post a mole king, kyle), his only words are to maintain civility and in reverence for the awesome find he wa...
by Siobhan
September 20th, 2011, 2:48 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Wesley's 10th Birthday Herp Excursion - FULL REPORT
Replies: 49
Views: 6181

Re: Wesley's 10th Birthday Herp Excursion - FULL REPORT

brick911 wrote:
You feeling ok? :lol:
:lol: :lol: :lol:
by Siobhan
September 20th, 2011, 2:47 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Wesley's 10th Birthday Herp Excursion - FULL REPORT
Replies: 49
Views: 6181

Re: Wesley's 10th Birthday Herp Excursion - FULL REPORT

I can't get over the coloring on the that one timber with the golden rattle. Was it that golden in person? Or is it a trick of the camera? Those timbers were prettier than any I've ever seen.
by Siobhan
September 20th, 2011, 2:40 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: My first post from Pennsylvania - UPDATED with new herps
Replies: 13
Views: 2445

Re: My first post from Pennsylvania, including some lifers

I love the little efts/ eastern newts! They are so funny to watch walk around.

ps. is it just me, or are some of those photos not coming up?
by Siobhan
September 20th, 2011, 2:38 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: here's a question
Replies: 70
Views: 9864

Re: here's a question

Notread wrote:
Siobhan wrote:
brick911 wrote:5 points to the first person that can name the movie quote.

Is it from snakes on a train?

:lol: :lol: :lol: best movie ever...


Ohhhh, that is just bad! haha
Ha ha, my favorite part is the giant snake eating the train at the end
by Siobhan
September 20th, 2011, 12:26 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Awsome daily with a mole king
Replies: 22
Views: 3000

Re: Awsome daily with a mole king

Kyle, I hope you really don't think Michael went there out of spite. He's been herping Southern MD for a while - esp this summer. Just look at his older posts.

Ps. I hate you guys... :evil:
by Siobhan
September 20th, 2011, 12:24 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Wesley's 10th Birthday Herp Excursion - FULL REPORT
Replies: 49
Views: 6181

Re: Wesley's 10th Birthday Herp Excursion - FULL REPORT

Incredible photos! It looks like you guys had an amazing time. I'm glad you chose PA :thumb:

Man that guy Phil is a little too close to those timbers for my comfort. I'd be way to nervous to get that close, especially with all those babies!
by Siobhan
September 15th, 2011, 9:24 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Reptiles are cool, and phibs, and birds, and spiders.
Replies: 18
Views: 2502

Re: Reptiles are cool, and phibs, and birds, and spiders.

Image

apparently I had the picture. In case anyone was actually curious about the size...
by Siobhan
September 15th, 2011, 9:14 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: here's a question
Replies: 70
Views: 9864

Re: here's a question

BenIsAlive wrote:
Its blades of glory. I'm sad that I recognised it. Bob didn't you quote that movie on the maryland chapter trip in may? You really like that movie. ha
Lol, I didn't think it was. It was just an excuse to put up that movie trailer that I just had to share because it is so awful...
by Siobhan
September 15th, 2011, 3:16 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: here's a question
Replies: 70
Views: 9864

Re: here's a question

brick911 wrote:5 points to the first person that can name the movie quote.

Is it from snakes on a train?

:lol: :lol: :lol: best movie ever...

by Siobhan
September 15th, 2011, 2:59 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: I see your spade, and raise you 3...
Replies: 7
Views: 1043

Re: I see your spade, and raise you 3...

kirbyl4 wrote:By the way I think that green tree frog was totally plotting world domination.
:lol:
by Siobhan
September 15th, 2011, 2:56 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Reptiles are cool, and phibs, and birds, and spiders.
Replies: 18
Views: 2502

Re: Reptiles are cool, and phibs, and birds, and spiders.

Thanks siobhan, I love it when people do all the ID work for me :thumb: . I did find massive numbers of Cane Toads everywhere... ditches, koi ponds, a baby pool. Also saw tons of man of wars too, they are pretty neat. You're welcome. I'm excited I just got to actually help someone else. ;) I'm so g...
by Siobhan
September 15th, 2011, 1:08 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Corn Snake it Frederick Co, MD?? Snake ID help!!
Replies: 27
Views: 6026

Re: Corn Snake it Frederick Co, MD?? Snake ID help!!

It looks nothing like a Corn Snake. Look up Anerythristic or anery corn snake. When you're road cruising late at night, and come across a DOR snake that looks like that mistakes can be made. That's why I put it up here. I'm a little disappointed. I was hoping it was a corn snake. I had no idea blac...
by Siobhan
September 14th, 2011, 11:25 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: maryland snakebite on news
Replies: 5
Views: 1320

Re: maryland snakebite on news

vincemartino wrote:I didn't hear about this, but I'm sure my mom has and will call me and say "Vince, this is why you have to stay away from those copperheads!"
Has she been talking to my mom?
by Siobhan
September 14th, 2011, 11:23 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Which would you choose?
Replies: 23
Views: 2846

Re: Which would you choose?

Hit up virginia! The season is winding down a bit why go somewhere your familiar with when you can go somewhere else and maybe find a new spot? When I have a full day of herping I try to discover new things but Its your call either way hope you have luck! :thumb: that's what I'd do. I've found in t...
by Siobhan
September 14th, 2011, 11:18 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: I see your spade, and raise you 3...
Replies: 7
Views: 1043

Re: I see your spade, and raise you 3...

It was definitely strange to see them because it didn't rain at all yesterday. I never expected to. My best guess? The area we were in was greatly impacted by the tropical storm and hurricane and there was a lot a flooding. There were still roads that had a good amount of water in them. I think they...