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by dery
December 30th, 2014, 6:37 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: ID needed please
Replies: 26
Views: 14916

Re: ID needed please

Sorry about giving basic ID advice in another language. I'm still simmering about the unusual infighting involving me.
by dery
December 21st, 2014, 7:41 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: ID needed please
Replies: 26
Views: 14916

Re: ID needed please

Tá do nathair a nerodia (watersnake) -either a fospeiceas faciata, salann mangrove goirt nathair, nó b'fhéidir le beagán de araon. bhí an chósta ghnáthóg nó intíre? Try posting on the main forum too.
by dery
December 15th, 2014, 10:40 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Nominations - NAFHA SE Chapter Secretary
Replies: 8
Views: 3153

Re: Nominations - NAFHA SE Chapter Secretary

Sorry everyone, I'm leaving NAFHA. I have better things to do.
by dery
December 12th, 2014, 8:57 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Theme #1 - Snakes in the Road
Replies: 56
Views: 23185

Re: Theme #1 - Snakes in the Road

Unpaved roads are so much better. https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4072/5076212245_c0d94836c6_z.jpg Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake on Road by Mike D. Martin , on Flickr Let me refer the newer herpers to the infamous unpathed roads in Shawnee National forest. http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc491...
by dery
December 12th, 2014, 6:01 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Law enforcement in Big Cypress / Fakahatchee Strand
Replies: 6
Views: 2569

Re: Law enforcement in Big Cypress / Fakahatchee Strand

When I have been down the equipment I've ever had was a car and camera. It worked our well enough for me. Here's my normal herping gear: camera and its accessories, keys, cell phone. Nothing else except the shoes and clothing I'm wearing. I am notorious for carrying extremely light. Ask anyone who'...
by dery
December 12th, 2014, 11:43 am
Forum: Invertebrate Forum
Topic: thought I'd share
Replies: 1
Views: 2380

Re: thought I'd share

Awesome Jim. :thumb:
by dery
December 11th, 2014, 5:14 pm
Forum: Invertebrate Forum
Topic: Gorgeous lacewing & Others
Replies: 4
Views: 3659

Re: Gorgeous lacewing & Others

Jaba's babies are alight!! :thumb:
by dery
December 11th, 2014, 2:36 am
Forum: Invertebrate Forum
Topic: Some of My Favorites From 2014
Replies: 6
Views: 5459

Re: Some of My Favorites From 2014

Yeh, That would be great Josh. :beer: I also envy the roaches Kurt(orionmystery) finds. I've never found so much invert diversity. I have to admire theirs. :roll:
by dery
December 9th, 2014, 7:25 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Law enforcement in Big Cypress / Fakahatchee Strand
Replies: 6
Views: 2569

Re: Law enforcement in Big Cypress / Fakahatchee Strand

Since my hot locale are on private lands only partly maintained by the city, I don't need to carry hooks and such on a non-research trip. So I can't comment on Bill's advice. However, If it wasn't for leo's, 1 I never would of found my first crote 2 I never would of found my first croc 3 never would...
by dery
December 8th, 2014, 10:45 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Nominations - NAFHA SE Chapter Secretary
Replies: 8
Views: 3153

Re: Nominations - NAFHA SE Chapter Secretary

You have the same thought as me.
by dery
December 7th, 2014, 5:09 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: South FL after dark; never a dull moment...
Replies: 40
Views: 13793

Re: South FL after dark; never a dull moment...

Alex wrote:^^^great post.

Snakehead is a really good freshwater meat fish. And oscar fish taste great too.
I hear snakehead is an Asian delicacy. Oscars I've always thought of as a valued pet.
by dery
December 5th, 2014, 2:33 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: South FL after dark; never a dull moment...
Replies: 40
Views: 13793

Re: South FL after dark; never a dull moment...

All I'm saying is just because I didn't go to school and get a degree for biology doesn't make my observations any less valid. I was not contesting this. I was contesting your method and the conclusions drawn from them. Plus the comment about the general public being beyond dumb was callous and unj...
by dery
December 5th, 2014, 2:20 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Summer- I think chilled Jägermeister might be best for this
Replies: 46
Views: 16808

Re: Summer- I think chilled Jägermeister might be best for t

Gotta love the petroglyphs and pictographs of fauna. I've seen some a few feet from each other in the guntersville area visable as a horridus, the other an agkistrodon. Anyways, I always get a kick out of pre-columbian field guides.
by dery
December 5th, 2014, 1:25 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: South FL after dark; never a dull moment...
Replies: 40
Views: 13793

Re: South FL after dark; never a dull moment...

captainjack0000- I could know everything a doctor knows and be able to save your life the same way a doctor would but because I don't have certifications to prove this knowledge does not make me any less a doctor. I may not be certified, but I consider myself an expert in the field. I know a lot ab...
by dery
December 4th, 2014, 9:36 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Nominations - NAFHA SE Chapter Vice-President
Replies: 16
Views: 3898

Re: Nominations - NAFHA SE Chapter Vice-President

Who will be our IBM @ large candidates? Am I the only volunteer, or can someone else be a better choice? I might be qualified, might not.
by dery
November 29th, 2014, 8:33 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: How do snakes act in the subtropics? (2 year old post)
Replies: 17
Views: 6187

Re: How do snakes act in the subtropics?

In the debated subtropics in the Southeastern US, roadcruising is both a goldmine and a no-no depending on the locale. For example, in northern AL, no-no/in the St. Andy's Bay Region it is a goldmine. In South Florida's Neotropics, no-no. Sorry I can't help with foreign subtropic regions much. Thoug...
by dery
November 28th, 2014, 7:50 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: What do I see now on naherp since I registered for 2015?
Replies: 2
Views: 3728

Re: What do I see now on naherp since I registered for 2015?

Disregard. Problem solved. Please remove/delete this reply. :thumb:
by dery
November 28th, 2014, 6:56 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Rebuild? I'm in...
Replies: 12
Views: 5515

Re: Rebuild. I'm in...

Good... you're here. I'm anxiously waiting to see if all my favorite posters come back to the site. I suppose it will take a while. Bob Bob, glad you made it back too. I'd venture to guess most our favorite posters will be back soon. Insert clinking beer mugs. **How'd you set up your avatar. I don'...
by dery
November 28th, 2014, 2:21 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: What do I see now on naherp since I registered for 2015?
Replies: 2
Views: 3728

What do I see now on naherp since I registered for 2015?

See this thread for explanation: http://www.fieldherpforum.com/forum/vie ... 12&t=20955. Thanks in advance.

Sam Dery
by dery
November 28th, 2014, 5:47 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: My Year
Replies: 10
Views: 3658

Re: My Year

Maybe Jim ate those pesky buggers. They are a delicacy in their native home back east. And, Jim is a desert rat.
by dery
November 27th, 2014, 6:03 pm
Forum: News
Topic: Alligator Decline in Everglades National Park?
Replies: 3
Views: 3604

Re: Alligator Decline in Everglades National Park?

What a shame.
by dery
November 23rd, 2014, 9:50 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: When to pay HERP 2015 Membership Dues?
Replies: 9
Views: 8047

Re: When to pay HERP 2015 Membership Dues?

Okay Hinds, I'll get my membership on black friday with my new camera instead of winter break. Spinifer convinced me that I don't have to wait. Black Friday Update: Just paid my 2015 membership this morning.
by dery
November 23rd, 2014, 9:24 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: NAFHA - Hands off Amphibs policy?
Replies: 31
Views: 19113

Re: NAFHA - Hands off Amphibs policy?

My first herp experiences were catching frogs. Same for my two kids. I'm willing to bet that for majority of herpers and nature enthusiasts, catching frogs is their first up-close experience with herps, and I bet that for many, catching frogs is a catalyst for a lifetime of interest in the natural ...
by dery
November 23rd, 2014, 12:37 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Nominations - NAFHA SE Chapter Vice-President
Replies: 16
Views: 3898

Re: Nominations - NAFHA SE Chapter Vice-President

Brian, did you mean to post on the SEC President thread? About the IB member nomination, if it comes down to no one else- I'll step up if needed since I'll be taking less classes in 2015's semesters.
by dery
November 21st, 2014, 11:29 pm
Forum: Image Lab
Topic: Canon G16 Advanced Point and Shoot Question
Replies: 14
Views: 8879

Re: Canon G16 Advanced Point and Shoot Question

I tried using housing for a previous SX, but I noticed it didn't seal before the camera went in. I have not found any reliable housing for an SX. I plan on using dipac, then dive housing on my new camera-not the old. Since that's the only camera of the two that I hear has a reliable dipac and dive h...
by dery
November 21st, 2014, 4:35 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Database Entry Levels - Updated Jan 6, 2015
Replies: 19
Views: 9724

Re: Database Entry Levels

You don't have to go herping to get entries...all you have to do is keep your eyes open and stop the car at ponds and bridges... :lol: Hubbs, I'm well aware of that. I don't own a car. I just don't drive. I either carpool, sail, paddle, skate, bike or walk everywhere. And, YES-When carpooling, I ro...
by dery
November 21st, 2014, 7:33 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Database Entry Levels - Updated Jan 6, 2015
Replies: 19
Views: 9724

Re: Database Entry Levels

Thanks Jefferson. However, I'll let Bethany Avilla Do those for now. I already did all McNairy County's records so far. However, I do plan to get data from Cobb County on spring break After my flight back from my half sister's in Arizona. PS it takes a while to get to the 1k mark. It took me a year ...
by dery
November 21st, 2014, 1:04 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Database Entry Levels - Updated Jan 6, 2015
Replies: 19
Views: 9724

Re: Database Entry Levels

I'm addicted more and more each year. Just like Hubbs, I enter data quickly.
by dery
November 20th, 2014, 2:57 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: When to pay HERP 2015 Membership Dues?
Replies: 9
Views: 8047

Re: When to pay HERP 2015 Membership Dues?

chris_mcmartin wrote:Shoot, I forgot we even paid dues in the first place! Are y'all going to email/post a reminder in late December? :)
It's optional last time I checked. It gives you more controll in the database. Entering data and transferring data to Herpmapper are still free.
by dery
November 20th, 2014, 2:54 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: When to pay HERP 2015 Membership Dues?
Replies: 9
Views: 8047

Re: When to pay HERP 2015 Membership Dues?

So I should pay on the 2nd of January to try a full year?
by dery
November 19th, 2014, 4:36 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: When to pay HERP 2015 Membership Dues?
Replies: 9
Views: 8047

When to pay HERP 2015 Membership Dues?

I plan to buy my 2015 membership around christmas so I can try a full year. Is the termination date on newyears' eve, or 365 days after the buy?
by dery
November 19th, 2014, 3:33 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Some habitat and herps
Replies: 10
Views: 3892

Re: Some habitat and herps

Yes, in a sandhill. The area was adjacent to a steephead ravine though. I love Agkistrodon piscovorous, especially when they make you think you found the first A. contortrix seen as far south in the county as I was. http://i869.photobucket.com/albums/ab255/ophidian_43/DSCN6336_zpsbb2102a7.jpg I get...
by dery
November 17th, 2014, 10:56 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Database Entry Levels - Updated on 1-6-15
Replies: 9
Views: 8027

Re: Database Entry Levels

Hubbs, I'm not a South Central Chapter member, I only hold Southeast Chapter membership.
by dery
November 15th, 2014, 10:36 pm
Forum: Invertebrate Forum
Topic: A couple of shots from last night
Replies: 3
Views: 3728

Re: A couple of shots from last night

Poor termites. Well, atleast I'm guessing your pest control bill is low.
by dery
November 13th, 2014, 8:31 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Conecuh 2014-2015 Winter Outing?
Replies: 6
Views: 2607

Re: Conecuh 2014-2015 Winter Outing?

Jimmy Styles and/or Jim Godwin, can we get some dates? Thanks in advance,
Samuel Dery
by dery
November 13th, 2014, 5:38 pm
Forum: Invertebrate Forum
Topic: A couple of shots from last night
Replies: 3
Views: 3728

Re: A couple of shots from last night

:? Was the worker being escorted?
by dery
November 12th, 2014, 9:48 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Database Entry Levels - Updated Jan 6, 2015
Replies: 19
Views: 9724

Re: Database Entry Levels

Awesome report Hubbs. :thumb:
by dery
November 12th, 2014, 1:28 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Nominations - NAFHA SE Chapter President
Replies: 6
Views: 2704

Re: Nominations - NAFHA SE Chapter President

I'm up for Josh having another term. I just don't know if he is.
by dery
November 11th, 2014, 10:41 pm
Forum: Image Lab
Topic: Canon G16 Advanced Point and Shoot Question
Replies: 14
Views: 8879

Re: Canon G16 Advanced Point and Shoot Question

Awesome. That seems better. :thumb:
by dery
November 11th, 2014, 7:53 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Nominations - NAFHA SE Chapter Secretary
Replies: 8
Views: 3153

Re: Nominations - NAFHA SE Chapter Secretary

I nominate HerpmanATL (Rich). We need representation from an active/semi-active herper from one of the fastest growing metro areas in our chapter. He's not a SEC member yet, my second choice is undecided as of now.
by dery
November 11th, 2014, 7:11 pm
Forum: Image Lab
Topic: Canon G16 Advanced Point and Shoot Question
Replies: 14
Views: 8879

Re: Canon G16 Advanced Point and Shoot Question

Any better suggestions for my listed needs and preferred price Chris? None of your suggestions fit more than a couple of my needs. Waterproofing is not one of them until I'm certified and have dived a couple locales.Until 2016, I'll just get a bag like the Dipacs you, Antron and Matt suggested. So f...
by dery
November 10th, 2014, 8:57 pm
Forum: Image Lab
Topic: Canon G16 Advanced Point and Shoot Question
Replies: 14
Views: 8879

Re: Canon G16 Advanced Point and Shoot Question

Is Canon G16 one of them? As of now I'm not PADI certified, though I will be in a couple years. But I often skin dive up to between 10-15 feet. I thought of Olympus and Sealife, but hear bad reviews and want something more bang for my buck. TG2 is a step down in quality it seems. I'm looking for som...
by dery
November 10th, 2014, 7:18 pm
Forum: Image Lab
Topic: Canon G16 Advanced Point and Shoot Question
Replies: 14
Views: 8879

Re: Canon G16 Advanced Point and Shoot Question

I'm switching from a Powershot SX170 IS which I get recurrent problems with shutterstick. I'm a talented amateur. My needs are video and photo modes like my current powershot but better durability, easily sealing and instillation in proper dive housing, usable macro lens to invest in, and somewhat b...
by dery
November 10th, 2014, 2:59 am
Forum: Image Lab
Topic: Canon G16 Advanced Point and Shoot Question
Replies: 14
Views: 8879

Canon G16 Advanced Point and Shoot Question

I am getting a new camera next month with dive housing. A professional photographer said G16s and their accompanied dive housing were my best choice. Is this true and can I add lenses like macro to improve pic quality?
by dery
November 7th, 2014, 5:22 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Weekend trip-Vacation/work
Replies: 0
Views: 1195

Weekend trip-Vacation/work

This weekend, I went to Florida western panhandle again. More work the Alaris and visit and exchange family info my cousin Tootsie again. Managed to practice surfing, go herping, skate freestyle, and find more historic sites. Here's a couple pics while on break at the boatyard- Me posing beneath the...
by dery
November 7th, 2014, 5:13 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: A few snakes from Selangor, Malaysia.
Replies: 2
Views: 2256

Re: A few snakes from Selangor, Malaysia.

Great looking snakes Kurt.
by dery
November 5th, 2014, 4:32 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: A New Approach To A Herpetology Lesson
Replies: 43
Views: 14643

Re: A New Approach To A Herpetology Lesson

captainjack0000 wrote:. Perhaps CH's intentions were merely to gain a few more hits and boost their online reputation.
That sounds right. However this is a parody. Not Nikki's doing.
by dery
November 5th, 2014, 2:23 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: A New Approach To A Herpetology Lesson
Replies: 43
Views: 14643

Re: A New Approach To A Herpetology Lesson

I'm familiar with the creators of the video. It's a comedy factory in New York called CollegeHumor(CH). As the name implies, the target audience is college aged students like me. Here's their youtube channel with most of their videos un restricted:
https://www.youtube.com/user/collegehumor
by dery
November 3rd, 2014, 8:03 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: A New Approach To A Herpetology Lesson
Replies: 43
Views: 14643

Re: A New Approach To A Herpetology Lesson

Educational and kinky at the same time. Just what we need to counteract social media. Go CH!!!
by dery
October 30th, 2014, 5:16 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: snakes and hibernation in Florida
Replies: 6
Views: 3012

Re: snakes and hibernation in Florida

I've found an EDB, garter and clarki in and around ENP during January in a week. Along with several lizards, several anurans and a few turtles and american crocs, youngest was a juvi. and hundreds of gators also having a few being juvis. Nothing hibernates in South Florida it seems.