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by Chris Smith
January 13th, 2016, 8:10 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Sneaky Snakes: A Glimpse into the Lives of Plains Hognose
Replies: 1
Views: 1963

Sneaky Snakes: A Glimpse into the Lives of Plains Hognose

Checkout my latest blog post, Sneaky Snakes: A Glimpse into the Lives of Plains Hog-nosed Snakes URL: http://www.fieldecology.com/blog/sneaky-snakes http://static1.squarespace.com/static/56648ab9e4b08333d1fdda0d/t/568dcabda976aff373612a0a/1452133063849/FullSizeRender.jpg?format=1000w Thank you, Chris
by Chris Smith
January 10th, 2016, 2:24 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Herping Georgia (US) with The Orianne Society
Replies: 1
Views: 3749

Herping Georgia (US) with The Orianne Society

Checkout my recent blog post about herping GA with The Orianne Society at: http://www.fieldecology.com/blog/herping-with-orianne http://static1.squarespace.com/static/56648ab9e4b08333d1fdda0d/t/567b220869492e5c0a16cef2/1450910376768/DRCO_CES.jpg?format=1000w Checkout additional herp-related blog pos...
by Chris Smith
August 9th, 2015, 3:41 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: HerpMapper poster
Replies: 0
Views: 1987

HerpMapper poster

In case you missed it at the SSAR meeting in Lawrence Kansas, here is a link to our HerpMapper poster: http://www.herpmapper.org/content/pdf/hm-poster.pdf https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/11825719_10153037261318133_5248558441017937153_n.jpg?oh=9a6fcbb984f7b8d926a91411da9937bb&...
by Chris Smith
July 4th, 2015, 9:39 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Help HerpMapper meet its goal - 60k by end of June
Replies: 8
Views: 4519

Re: Help HerpMapper meet its goal - 60k by end of June

60k observations reached and exceeded. Only a few days behind our goal. Great work and thank you to all contributors. http://www.herpmapper.org


-Chris
by Chris Smith
July 4th, 2015, 9:38 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Help HerpMapper meet its goal - 60k by end of June
Replies: 8
Views: 4519

Re: Help HerpMapper meet its goal - 60k by end of June

Thank you Chris for your participation! Do all your observations include lat/lon and a photo voucher? HerpMapper only accepts records that have those data. Nope; all have lat/long, but not all have photos (hard/illegal to stop on the interstate...). I figured that might be the problem as I did my p...
by Chris Smith
July 3rd, 2015, 2:39 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Help HerpMapper meet its goal - 60k by end of June
Replies: 8
Views: 4519

Re: Help HerpMapper meet its goal - 60k by end of June

Thank you for participating John. You can continue to transfer from HERP if that is your preference.

Let me know if you have any other questions.

Happy Herpin'
Chris

P.s. Be sure to checkout the HerpMapper Facebook and/or Twitter pages.
by Chris Smith
July 3rd, 2015, 11:19 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Help HerpMapper meet its goal - 60k by end of June
Replies: 8
Views: 4519

Re: Help HerpMapper meet its goal - 60k by end of June

Thank you Chris for your participation! Do all your observations include lat/lon and a photo voucher? HerpMapper only accepts records that have those data. If you feel there was an error, let me know and we will get if figured out.

-Chris

[email protected]
by Chris Smith
July 1st, 2015, 1:00 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Help HerpMapper meet its goal - 60k by end of June
Replies: 8
Views: 4519

Re: Help HerpMapper meet its goal - 60k by end of June

We didn't quite meet our goal of 60k observations by June 30, but we got close! Thanks to all that participated.

http://www.HerpMapper.org

-Chris
by Chris Smith
June 19th, 2015, 4:47 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Help HerpMapper meet its goal - 60k by end of June
Replies: 8
Views: 4519

Help HerpMapper meet its goal - 60k by end of June

Hi all, Please consider helping HerpMapper reach its goal of 60,000 observation by June 30th. Just over 1,500 observations to go! Already have data in HERP or iNaturalist? There is no need to re-enter it, you can simply import data. HERP (NaHerp) observations can be transferred with only a few click...
by Chris Smith
March 28th, 2015, 12:17 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Integrating NAFHA with iNaturalist?
Replies: 5
Views: 4818

Re: Integrating NAFHA with iNaturalist?

NAFHA doesn't have a database. Several very significant issues with iNat, PM for details. HerpMapper is one of (the?) fastest growing herp database and the one I prefer. HerpMapper has an easy to use website and app, and is global. The HerpMapper app doesn't require cellphone data / signal to work i...
by Chris Smith
March 17th, 2015, 4:26 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: NEW: HerpMapper User Profiles & 50k Obs!
Replies: 0
Views: 1457

NEW: HerpMapper User Profiles & 50k Obs!

Hi all, Users now have HerpMapper profile pages ( see an example of mine here )! Check yours out by selecting "My Profile" under your name in the upper right-hand corner at http://www.HerpMapper.org . Users have the option to hide their profile from public view by opting out in user settin...
by Chris Smith
February 4th, 2015, 6:10 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: HerpMapper Highlight - India
Replies: 4
Views: 3075

Re: HerpMapper Highlight - India

Regarding the location. The area where the observations are reported from (latitude and longitude are provided) are near the boundaries of multiple districts, but are correctly mapped to Maharashtra.

Thank you again,
-Chris

P.s. Link to above is fixed.
by Chris Smith
February 4th, 2015, 6:02 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: HerpMapper Highlight - India
Replies: 4
Views: 3075

Re: HerpMapper Highlight - India

Thanks Chaitanya! We had an issue bulk importing observations, in this is one of the obs that was part of that issue. We are looking into it, as well as the location corrections that you noted.

Thank you,
Chris
by Chris Smith
January 31st, 2015, 2:58 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: HerpMapper Highlight - India
Replies: 4
Views: 3075

HerpMapper Highlight - India

Himalayan Keelback (Amphiesma platyceps) - HM 47463 http://www.herpmapper.org/record/47463 ‪ https://scontent-a-atl.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/10417654_10152634406223133_6929847540358040337_n.jpg?oh=030c7befbc1e30117dd6290fc2fda1fa&oe=555C1AB3 For more HerpMapper Highlights, checkout the...
by Chris Smith
January 11th, 2015, 4:25 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: HerpMapper Highlight - Wood Frog
Replies: 7
Views: 4266

HerpMapper Highlight - Wood Frog

https://scontent-a-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/10922748_10152597323493133_5959849194507813011_n.jpg?oh=959045887bd5f2980c8742c67b97cd68&oe=553B54EA https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xap1/v/t1.0-9/10428666_10152597323658133_8763220897702049413_n.jpg?oh=1f7ae5e75fe48d8c...
by Chris Smith
January 10th, 2015, 1:14 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Great Plains Toad (Anaxyrus cognatus) - HerpMapper
Replies: 7
Views: 4469

Re: Great Plains Toad (Anaxyrus cognatus) - HerpMapper

chrish wrote:Some of those gaps could be easily filled if people would transfer their data over

http://www.naherp.com/taxon.php?taxon=133

Colorado has a lot of records.
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by Chris Smith
January 9th, 2015, 1:48 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Blanding's Turtle (Emydoidea blandingii) - HerpMapper
Replies: 0
Views: 1719

Blanding's Turtle (Emydoidea blandingii) - HerpMapper

Imperiled Blanding's Turtle (E. blandingii) observations. https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfa1/v/t1.0-9/p235x350/10356326_10152592264448133_1211049778777145222_n.jpg?oh=001c6a8b3a36cd4fcb35571ab9ce4bee&oe=553EBEC6&__gda__=1433009816_1895eecd3f27067ef79f814417d49eba https://...
by Chris Smith
January 9th, 2015, 1:48 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Great Plains Toad (Anaxyrus cognatus) - HerpMapper
Replies: 7
Views: 4469

Re: Great Plains Toad (Anaxyrus cognatus) - HerpMapper

NACairns wrote:I can fill in a few Canadian gaps.
ImageIMGP2911 by nacairn, on Flickr
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by Chris Smith
January 9th, 2015, 1:48 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Great Plains Toad (Anaxyrus cognatus) - HerpMapper
Replies: 7
Views: 4469

Re: Great Plains Toad (Anaxyrus cognatus) - HerpMapper

herpseeker1978 wrote:I just imported my records from herp. that should fill in some of the gaps.

Josh
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by Chris Smith
January 4th, 2015, 11:23 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Great Plains Toad (Anaxyrus cognatus) - HerpMapper
Replies: 7
Views: 4469

Great Plains Toad (Anaxyrus cognatus) - HerpMapper

HerpMapper Observations (lots of gaps to fill!): https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xap1/v/t1.0-9/10898242_10152581871288133_3636161842734426562_n.jpg?oh=cba4415deaa88e5e082023dc5471fe3b&oe=55298582&__gda__=1428717271_968a86a4d82b9380af53c563dde2c4f9 A couple individuals from ...
by Chris Smith
January 4th, 2015, 11:22 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: HerpMapper Highlight - Swaziland
Replies: 2
Views: 2423

Re: HerpMapper Highlight - Swaziland

Jacob wrote:Thea! I need to step up and load my Swazi records...Thanks for posting this Chris.
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by Chris Smith
January 2nd, 2015, 3:49 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: HerpMapper Highlight - Swaziland
Replies: 2
Views: 2423

HerpMapper Highlight - Swaziland

African Rock Python (Python sebae) - HM 43107

http://www.herpmapper.org/record/43107

Image

For more HerpMapper Highlights, checkout the Facebook Group and/or follow @HerpMapper on Twitter.
by Chris Smith
December 30th, 2014, 7:20 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: HerpMapper Highlight!
Replies: 0
Views: 2177

HerpMapper Highlight!

Sonoran Spiny-tailed Iguana (Ctenosaura macrolopha) - HM 43226 by Mike P.

http://www.herpmapper.org/record/43226

Image


For more HerpMapper Highlights, checkout the Facebook Group and/or follow @HerpMapper on Twitter.
by Chris Smith
December 21st, 2014, 10:55 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Observations from Mexico
Replies: 0
Views: 2518

Observations from Mexico

HerpMapper map for observations reported from ‪Mexico ‬ http://www.herpmapper.org https://scontent-a-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/10526101_10152530292183133_6723899255280529934_n.jpg?oh=d58a3a540786d36b6e87f083b222efd8&oe=55431D8C Flyer in Spanish: http://www.herpmapper.org/content/pdf...
by Chris Smith
December 16th, 2014, 3:18 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Chapter Officer Nominations Needed
Replies: 24
Views: 14008

Re: Chapter Officer Nominations Needed

Thanks. I accept the nomination for Secretary and International Board Member.

-Chris
by Chris Smith
November 22nd, 2014, 10:01 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Seasoning Boardlines
Replies: 38
Views: 53125

Re: Seasoning Boardlines

The facts are as Gerry laid them out: 1. Putting boards on land you don't own or have a right to access is illegal....and on two fronts. It is trespassing and it is littering. Furthermore, if you were to take an animal from one of those illegal boardlines, you might be subject to poaching-type char...
by Chris Smith
November 16th, 2014, 7:49 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Chapter Officer Nominations Needed
Replies: 24
Views: 14008

Chapter Officer Nominations Needed

Hi all,

We need nominations for 2015 chapter officers. Our current officers are:

President: Jeremy Schumacher (Acting)
Vice President: Vacant
Conservation Officer: Ben Scott
Secretary: Christopher Smith
International Board Members: Christopher Smith, Jeremy Schumacher

Thank you,
Chris
by Chris Smith
November 9th, 2014, 9:58 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: A Dream Come True in Borneo!
Replies: 33
Views: 18947

Re: A Dream Come True in Borneo!

Awesome! Please report your finds to www.herpmapper.org. The project needs more participation from that part of the world.

Thanks for sharing!
Chris
by Chris Smith
October 24th, 2014, 12:03 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Ontario Herping & Nature Images 2013-14
Replies: 19
Views: 10612

Re: Ontario Herping & Nature Images 2013-14

Wow. Your photography is amazing!

Please consider reporting the herp finds to http://www.herpmapper.org. The project could use more support from the neighbors to the north.

Cheers,
Chris
by Chris Smith
October 24th, 2014, 11:11 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: HerpMapper turns one and surpasses 37,000 observations
Replies: 2
Views: 1697

Re: HerpMapper turns one and surpasses 37,000 observations

Thanks Justin. The project could use more international support. Please spread the word!

Flyer: http://www.herpmapper.org/content/pdf/h ... cement.pdf
FAQ: http://www.herpmapper.org/faq

-Chris
by Chris Smith
October 24th, 2014, 11:09 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Epirus and Corfu, Greece - April 2012 (added photos)
Replies: 32
Views: 11485

Re: Epirus and Corfu, Greece - April 2012 (added photos)

Fantastic photos! That open sand habitat looks really cool...

Please report your herp finds to http://www.herpmapper.org. It is a relatively new global herp mapping and data hub project that could use more observations from this part of the world.

Cheers,
Chris
by Chris Smith
October 24th, 2014, 11:08 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Morocco Herptrip 2014
Replies: 17
Views: 9906

Re: Morocco Herptrip 2014

Fantastic photos! Please report your herp finds to http://www.herpmapper.org. It is a relatively new global herp mapping and data hub project that could use more observations from this part of the world.

Cheers,
Chris
by Chris Smith
October 13th, 2014, 6:31 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: HerpMapper turns one and surpasses 37,000 observations
Replies: 2
Views: 1697

HerpMapper turns one and surpasses 37,000 observations

HerpMapper turns one and surpasses 37,000 observations! Thanks to all of you that have contributed.

http://www.herpmapper.org

Also checkout HerpMapper on Facebook and on Twitter!

Chris
by Chris Smith
October 5th, 2014, 8:05 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: It's alive... HerpMapper
Replies: 2
Views: 2465

Re: It's alive... HerpMapper

This forum doesn't seem very active.

Chris
by Chris Smith
August 18th, 2014, 4:50 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Publicidad ahora en Español
Replies: 0
Views: 1856

Publicidad ahora en Español

HerpMapper te Necesita! http://www.herpmapper.org/content/pdf/h ... yer-es.pdf

Por favor, comparta.

Chris

P.s. Para saber más: http://www.fieldherpforum.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=43
by Chris Smith
July 6th, 2014, 12:38 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Addressing an Overdue Issue
Replies: 10
Views: 3808

Re: Addressing an Overdue Issue

The NAFHA International Board voted unanimously 10-0 to replace Chad Harrison as president. Yours Truly Brian Hinds International Coordinator Sounds like you just kicked him out, there's been no replacement. Witch hunts are like that though. I have an idea why don't you change NAFHA to "Failur...
by Chris Smith
July 6th, 2014, 12:35 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: An announcement
Replies: 12
Views: 4505

Re: An announcement

Thanks for stepping up! Not sure about how to get more forum involvement.

-Chris
by Chris Smith
June 4th, 2014, 7:20 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: hey guys/gals
Replies: 17
Views: 6281

Re: hey guys/gals

MN DNR is PIT tagging timbers as part of the SFD project. We are also continuing our long-term mark-recapture project with bullsnakes and plains hog-nosed snakes in central MN, and are collecting samples (some have tested positive). We are also doing more telemetry with plains hog-nosed snakes (we h...
by Chris Smith
June 4th, 2014, 7:16 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: National Meeting Link on Home Page
Replies: 3
Views: 2872

Re: National Meeting Link on Home Page

Updated.
by Chris Smith
June 1st, 2014, 4:36 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: NAFHA 2014 National Meeting Aug 29-Sept 1 2014 Rodeo NM
Replies: 16
Views: 10009

Re: NAFHA 2014 National Meeting Aug 29-Sept 1 2014 Rodeo NM

Have "we" procured a research / scientific collecting permit for the event and its attendees? It would be nice to save the out-of-staters some $$ for licenses, plus it helps legitimize NAFHA IMO. We did this for the snake road meeting, and every person / group had a copy of the permit on t...
by Chris Smith
April 28th, 2014, 8:06 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Most pronouced air-surface temp difference
Replies: 16
Views: 4346

Re: Most pronouced air-surface temp difference

We have had surface readings of over 140F in open sandy areas when air temps are around 80F.

-Chris
by Chris Smith
April 27th, 2014, 7:00 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: New Global Herp Atlas project
Replies: 1
Views: 1076

Re: New Global Herp Atlas project

Bump. FYI - You can easily import your observations from HERP to HerpMapper (and we are working towards a transfer system for other databases as well). Just create an account on HerpMapper and go to: http://www.herpmapper.org/my-account/import Also check out HerpMapper on Facebook and Twitter !!
by Chris Smith
April 27th, 2014, 6:09 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Southern Missouri trip
Replies: 3
Views: 1806

Re: Southern Missouri trip

FYI, I believe it is unlawful for non-residents to herp in MO.

-Chris
by Chris Smith
April 18th, 2014, 11:31 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: New Global Herp Atlas project
Replies: 1
Views: 1076

New Global Herp Atlas project

Hi all, Herpin' season is well underway in the northern hemisphere, so I wanted to remind folks of the new global HerpMapper project started by several NAFHA and FHF members. In addition to herper participation, we are really trying to get more lay-folk involved in reporting their observations, incl...
by Chris Smith
April 15th, 2014, 12:37 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Turtle Photos - Wanted
Replies: 12
Views: 3822

Re: Turtle Photos - Wanted

Thanks all! I have updated this list at the top of the page. Still need a few images.

Thanks again,
Chris
by Chris Smith
March 24th, 2014, 7:19 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Herps of Southern Vietnam
Replies: 11
Views: 3662

Re: Herps of Southern Vietnam

Awesome! Considering reporting your observations to the new global herp mapping project, HerpMapper. It needs more data from the part of the world.

http://www.herpmapper.org

Flyer: http://www.herpmapper.org/content/pdf/h ... cement.pdf

-Chris
by Chris Smith
March 19th, 2014, 7:57 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: New Data Request - Mar 18, 2014
Replies: 2
Views: 2456

Re: New Data Request - Mar 18, 2014

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by Chris Smith
March 16th, 2014, 5:03 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: HerpMapper launched!
Replies: 0
Views: 1274

HerpMapper launched!

All, The new global HerpMapper website has been launched! You can even easily transfer your HERP records directly into HerpMapper if desired. Flyer: http://www.herpmapper.org/content/pdf/herpmapper-announcement.pdf Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/580390605385553/ Twitter: https://twi...