More importantly, do not tell anyone in confidence where you found a timber and expect them to keep it to themselves.
RW
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- July 15th, 2013, 3:42 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Er ma god....it's a Timber...are they secret are they safe??
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3251
- June 17th, 2013, 1:19 pm
- Forum: Invertebrate Forum
- Topic: Periodical Cicadas
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2383
Periodical Cicadas
So photogenic, I love 'em. http://i954.photobucket.com/albums/ae23/nothing2seehere/DSC_0119_zps7cc9408f.jpg http://i954.photobucket.com/albums/ae23/nothing2seehere/DSC_0096_zpsfaadeb2c.jpg http://i954.photobucket.com/albums/ae23/nothing2seehere/DSC_0077_zps0b628f80.jpg http://i954.photobucket.com/al...
- January 3rd, 2013, 8:29 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: 2012 wrap up, East Coast.
- Replies: 16
- Views: 4265
Re: 2012 wrap up, East Coast.
I am almost speechless - wow ! Comments First of all - the natural settings add to each shot Was that a mudpuppy? Amazing Box Turtles are great Love the extra big Timber Rattler Copperheads are beautiful Not a mudpuppy, but it is a waterdog. Otherwise known as a hellbender, appalachian alligator, s...
- January 3rd, 2013, 8:19 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: My 2012 - herps and whatnot
- Replies: 17
- Views: 4484
Re: My 2012 - herps and whatnot
Great finds and spectacular photos Bob. That last boxie is amazing!
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- January 1st, 2013, 7:33 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: 2012 wrap up, East Coast.
- Replies: 16
- Views: 4265
Re: 2012 wrap up, East Coast.
Awesome :thumb: Can we assume pine snakes are doing pretty well, or that you have a crazy knack for finding them? :shock: Like a lot of critters I think they're doing ok in areas of proper habitat, as long as that habitat is protected and not paved over. Very impressive post... :thumb: Why do I get...
- December 30th, 2012, 1:47 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: 2012 wrap up, East Coast.
- Replies: 16
- Views: 4265
2012 wrap up, East Coast.
No order, no localities and not too much commentary, just some photos that I took in 2012 that I hope you enjoy. :thumb: http://i954.photobucket.com/albums/ae23/nothing2seehere/North%20of%20the%20border%202012/DSC_0038.jpg http://i954.photobucket.com/albums/ae23/nothing2seehere/North%20of%20the%20bo...
- November 14th, 2012, 8:05 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: ALWAYS BE ON THE LOOKOUT!!!!
- Replies: 35
- Views: 8572
Re: ALWAYS BE ON THE LOOKOUT!!!!
Thank you for posting this. There are people that don't believe that poaching of rattlesnakes is an issue in the northeast. Maybe this will help them open their eyes.
RW
RW
- October 1st, 2012, 8:28 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: A bad way to find a lifer
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2826
Re: A bad way to find a lifer
I was going to do that... is that legal? There are some weird laws. I'm not going back till next Monday. If the snake is still where I put it and not too rotten I will. I felt that lump, it was kind of like a balloon, but more stiff. How old would you saw this snake was? How long was it dead? Proba...
- September 30th, 2012, 9:07 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: 4 Belgians, 2 weeks, AZ
- Replies: 76
- Views: 17768
Re: 4 Belgians, 2 weeks, AZ
What's the penalty for something like that? Double secret probation?hellihooks wrote: Justin... my 'code of ethics' prevent me from discussing this further, as it is now an actionable item in the IB.
RW
- July 27th, 2012, 10:16 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: does this look like an eastern ratsnake to you?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2407
Re: does this look like an eastern ratsnake to you?
100% Nerodia.
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RW
- July 12th, 2012, 8:00 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Northeast herping, Spring 2010.
- Replies: 35
- Views: 7389
Re: Northeast herping, Spring 2010.
Man I used to herp a lot. Glad you enjoyed the photos copperhead!
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RW
- July 11th, 2012, 10:08 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Stop being lazy
- Replies: 25
- Views: 8790
Re: Stop being lazy
ridgewalker, maybe if we teamed up comes january we might do better. 4 eyes are better than 2. I even tried flipping for some, but the rocks were frozen in. I could really use some help this year. :beer: Sure! January should be prime time for snow cornsnakes. I saw some of those on the herpetocultu...
- June 28th, 2012, 9:57 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: NJ Pine land herping
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3182
Re: NJ Pine land herping
Hey to all i will be staying in southern nj until sat june 30th. Anyone interested in herping or night cruising hit me up and let me know whats good. Night cruising? Don't be lazy! The weather this weekend will be perfect for a nice long hike. With all the sand it's like herping on the beach there,...
- June 28th, 2012, 9:38 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Stop being lazy
- Replies: 25
- Views: 8790
Re: Stop being lazy
Winter is def not a good time to find snakes here in ny. Fall, spring and early summer are the best times to find snakes in ny mountains. Hit me up if your around to hike. Im is the pine barrens now and I'm going to va for the 4th of july week. Happy herring :D . Winter is not good for finding snak...
- June 21st, 2012, 8:46 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Hello from the Shenandoah valley
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3204
Re: Hello from the Shenandoah valley
Nice post, I especially liked the "in situ" shot of the copperheads and the boxie. Looks like a great place to live. Welcome to the forum!
RW
RW
- June 5th, 2012, 8:25 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Bubble Boa and a month in the Carolinas (DUB)
- Replies: 27
- Views: 11070
Re: Bubble Boa and a month in the Carolinas (DUB)
I really enjoy your style of photography. Great post!
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RW
- March 17th, 2012, 5:28 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Waking the timber - USA 2011
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3777
Re: Waking the timber - Pennsylvania, USA 2011
Thanks everyone. I'm glad you had that kind of success. Ignore all PMs and here's the obligatory paranoid northeast herper comment : There's no need to narrow down the location, or even state. Northeast, USA would suffice. :) Hi Mike What PM's should I be ignoring? I understand herpers can be very ...
- March 6th, 2012, 11:16 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: N.C. Sandhills
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2888
Re: N.C. Sandhills
Hey guys, let's talk about locations and what to find there! Especially in areas where rare species are involved! :thumb: Seriously? He didn't mention any specific locations, or even ask for them. If you think "Sandhill game lands" is a specific locale, well, I wouldn't consider an area o...
- February 6th, 2012, 5:28 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Southern Indiana mushroom hunt fail....but
- Replies: 20
- Views: 5402
Re: Southern Indiana mushroom hunt fail....but
I got into mushroom hunting this year and I love it, but I have to tell you...it's a huge distraction. :lol: I used to quickly bushwhack through the woods to get where I wanted to herp. Now I'm dilly-dallying, first looking up to find the right trees certain shrooms tend to grow under, then I look d...
- January 21st, 2012, 2:54 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: more 2011..Mint anyone?..
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3143
Re: more 2011..Mint anyone?..
Love the combat and group shots. Well done!
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- January 12th, 2012, 1:30 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Notes on the H.E.R.P. database...
- Replies: 33
- Views: 5938
Re: Notes on the H.E.R.P. database...
While everyone here is discussing how to approach this topic (for the umpteenth time) our very own state Game and Fish department has this little item on the internet, via their home page, accessible to the millions of people surfing the web.... http://habimap.org/habimap And it lists the "pro...
- December 5th, 2011, 8:28 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: East coast 2011.
- Replies: 33
- Views: 10078
Re: East coast 2011.
Love the photo of the two copperfellows lying side by side.... and the shot of the ridge top TR with the distant mtn scenery.... DBD approved post.... :thumb: Thanks DBD, glad you approve! :thumb: Where were these taken? East coast baby! Wow. Where EXACTLY do you live? Cause I'd settle for just a p...
- November 26th, 2011, 2:02 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: East coast 2011.
- Replies: 33
- Views: 10078
Re: East coast 2011.
I guess it wasn't quite over for snakes in 2011. I saw this pair today, November 26th.
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- November 26th, 2011, 6:35 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Thanksgiving slightly south
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1802
Re: Thanksgiving slightly south
Nice in situ on the copperheads!
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- November 21st, 2011, 4:47 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: East coast 2011.
- Replies: 33
- Views: 10078
Re: East coast 2011.
Thanks for the kind words everybody! I really enjoyed this post. Lots of great photography from insitu, to as flipped with some neat behavioral shots. The mating snappers was unreal. The three hot's in a pile of leaves was outstanding. I saw the copperhead last. The last addition of a spotted turtle...
- November 20th, 2011, 7:39 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: East coast 2011.
- Replies: 33
- Views: 10078
Re: East coast 2011.
Thanks Pete! I believe those we ID'd as wheel bugs. Here's a few more photos I meant to post: http://i954.photobucket.com/albums/ae23/nothing2seehere/North%20of%20the%20border%202011/DSC_0067.jpg http://i954.photobucket.com/albums/ae23/nothing2seehere/North%20of%20the%20border%202011/DSC_0060.jpg ht...
- November 20th, 2011, 6:54 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: East coast 2011.
- Replies: 33
- Views: 10078
East coast 2011.
Some of these photos I've posted before, and some are new. In light of the recent discussions on the forum, I've been inspired by the people who are annoyed by not enough information being given to include in the title of this post exactly when and where all these photos were taken. ;) In no particu...
- November 13th, 2011, 8:28 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Really, has it come to this?
- Replies: 190
- Views: 36879
Re: Really, has it come to this?
...I don't see the difference between posting photos with no info on this site and posting the same thing on another site...I do continue to post photos, but with no info accompanying them. RW, Your post has me a bit confused.Sounds a bit like you're in favor of NOT posting photos, yet towards the ...
- November 13th, 2011, 7:40 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Really, has it come to this?
- Replies: 190
- Views: 36879
Re: Really, has it come to this?
Of course you flip someone's board if you find it. That's why nobody tells you where they are. And it's exactly the reason for brain drain on this forum. KW and Pierson have specifically mentioned being tired of shady people ripping off their spots as a reason for not posting here anymore. And a la...
- November 12th, 2011, 8:11 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Rattlesnakes 2011
- Replies: 24
- Views: 5330
Re: Rattlesnakes 2011
Wow, that was a lot of buzztails! Awesome post, highlights for me were the Blacktail and Gila shot, and the neonate piles. Impressive that these were mostly nighttime shots...well done!
RW
RW
- November 9th, 2011, 12:48 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Really, has it come to this?
- Replies: 190
- Views: 36879
Re: Really, has it come to this?
From the sticky at the very top of the forums entitled: Terms of Usage (applies to all FHF forums)..... "No locale SPECIFICS. Anyone who feels this is not being adhered to, please contact FHF for review. We may not always agree with you, so keep that in mind when lodging a complaint about a top...
- November 7th, 2011, 11:41 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Really, has it come to this?
- Replies: 190
- Views: 36879
Re: Really, has it come to this?
I could tell you how, but then you might ransack my reptile cache.desertwalker wrote: GPS coordinates I can understand but can ANYONE tell me how on earth a person can ransack his reptile cache by saying his snake was seen in August?
RW
- November 7th, 2011, 8:32 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Really, has it come to this?
- Replies: 190
- Views: 36879
Re: Really, has it come to this?
Why do you care? If someone chooses to be protective of locales that is their perogative.
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- November 6th, 2011, 10:40 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Rattlesnake areas along NJ/PA line?
- Replies: 191
- Views: 22200
Re: Rattlesnake areas along NJ/PA line?
If nothing else it will eliminate the roundups. Also, it is not troopers that are going to be looking for poachers, it will be game wardens hanging out by your car waiting for you to come out of the woods.
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- October 24th, 2011, 1:24 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Crotes being crotes
- Replies: 93
- Views: 11018
Re: Crotes being crotes
Fantastic as always Brendan! You're getting great in situ shots of crote behavior, and the quality of the photos is second to none. Especially impressive when you have to make do with whatever lighting is available at that moment.
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- October 11th, 2011, 5:56 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Are these FIELD HERPERS?
- Replies: 59
- Views: 11079
Re: Are these FIELD HERPERS?
gbin wrote: Gee, guys, I'm sorry that differing viewpoints upset some of you so much...
Gerry
- September 10th, 2011, 4:35 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: here's a question
- Replies: 70
- Views: 9847
Re: here's a question
You're right, it makes no sense. But maybe the right thing to do would be to contact whoever is putting this info out there and voicing your concern, rather than bringing it to the attention of everyone here.
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RW
- August 24th, 2011, 5:00 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Timber Rattlesnake with babies
- Replies: 149
- Views: 17383
Re: Timber Rattlesnake with babies
Really....have you read anything in this entire thread???? Handled snakes last year not happening again bit??? You keep bringing up the photo that is a year old and clearly just have a vendetta against us. Thanks for not paying attention. -Mike Dude, you and your clan are the ones that aren't payin...
- August 22nd, 2011, 1:34 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Timber Rattlesnake with babies
- Replies: 149
- Views: 17383
Re: Timber Rattlesnake with babies
That's Ugh's point too.Siobhan wrote:The point was the harrassment is getting out of control.
- August 20th, 2011, 12:11 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Timber Rattlesnake with babies
- Replies: 149
- Views: 17383
Re: Timber Rattlesnake with babies
First off I am always ready to snake tong a venomous snakes. I know where they are living and if I come across one on a trail I’m going to move it off. How about just scooting it off with a stick? I almost never tong a snake out from under rocks if it isn’t in the way of someone else walking up on ...
- August 20th, 2011, 6:06 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Interesting Pine Snake --- Opinions, please.
- Replies: 28
- Views: 6287
Re: Interesting Pine Snake --- Opinions, please.
Great shots Eitan! I am going to have to get some photography tips from you one of these days.
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- August 20th, 2011, 5:57 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Weird Request Pertaining to Horridus
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1971
Re: Weird Request Pertaining to Horridus
Another possibility might be that she was vitellogenic, and had yolk in her that would become neonates next year if fertilized. Vitellogenic females can have that swollen appearance as well. I'm not a biologist, but I think I have that process correct. Maybe someone with more knowledge on the subjec...
- August 20th, 2011, 5:13 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Weird Request Pertaining to Horridus
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1971
Re: Weird Request Pertaining to Horridus
I found a DOR female timber rattlesnake today which appeared to be gravid. It is odd for me to find a gravid DOR timber given their tendency to not move the normal large distances that gravids and non-gravids move. My request is does anyone have pictures of egg casings in rattlesnakes, whether its ...
- August 9th, 2011, 7:01 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Rattlers no.56
- Replies: 130
- Views: 15598
Re: Rattlers
Good discussion. I'm fairly familiar with Timbers, so I'll comment on that particular species. I'm not convinced that in situ photography really has much, if any, impact on them. I can think of a number of situations where the snakes are in frequent close contact with unobtrusive humans, and they st...
- August 7th, 2011, 1:32 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Herping hazard (cautionary tale)
- Replies: 25
- Views: 3512
Re: Herping hazard (cautionary tale)
If there's anything funnier than watching a cursing and wildly flailing herper get chased through the woods by yellowjackets, I have yet to see it.
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- June 10th, 2011, 12:55 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Spring in the Northeast.
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2208
Re: Spring in the Northeast.
Thank you Matt!MattSullivan wrote:WOW
Thanks Bgorum, I really enjoyed the in situ crote post you made a while back!bgorum wrote:Wow! Neat stuff. I love seeing these animals in situ. Makes me want to be there!
RW
- June 9th, 2011, 8:38 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Spring in the Northeast.
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2208
Re: Spring in the Northeast.
Great post with some really nice photography. Love all the timbers, especially the seven-banger at the end! Outstanding! Thanks Dr. Dark but take a closer look, I think you're missing one. ;) You're pretty much my hero now, and I might name my next child after you boy or girl! :lol: Thanks Justin, ...
- June 7th, 2011, 5:21 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Spring in the Northeast.
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2208
Spring in the Northeast.
I haven't been able to get out as much as I'd like this Spring, but I have managed to get some good days in. As usual, not too much commentary or info in this post, but I hope you enjoy the photos. :D http://i954.photobucket.com/albums/ae23/nothing2seehere/Northeast%202011/DSC_0155.jpg Redbelly that...
- May 9th, 2011, 8:28 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Southeast herping.
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3178
Re: Southeast herping.
What the hell is that creeping up under it?? http://i954.photobucket.com/albums/ae23/nothing2seehere/Southeast%202011/DSC_0710.jpg Is that Zach Galifianakis,noodling for catfish? Wow that's awesome I never meet movie stars when I go herping not even down south..... :thumb: It sure looks like him, b...
- May 6th, 2011, 6:04 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Southeast herping.
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3178
Re: Southeast herping.
nice finds! -Mike Holy cow you like just dominated everything with that post! This is a fantastic post, I love the young kings, they are great I absoulutly enjoyed the flips, sounds like you had an amazing, heart stopping, happy trip. Thanks Mike and Dane, glad you enjoyed the post. :mrgreen: RW