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by Ridge Walker
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

Re: Er ma god....it's a Timber...are they secret are they sa

More importantly, do not tell anyone in confidence where you found a timber and expect them to keep it to themselves.

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by Ridge Walker
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...
by Ridge Walker
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...
by Ridge Walker
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! :thumb:

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by Ridge Walker
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...
by Ridge Walker
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...
by Ridge Walker
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.

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by Ridge Walker
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...
by Ridge Walker
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

hellihooks wrote: Justin... my 'code of ethics' prevent me from discussing this further, as it is now an actionable item in the IB.
What's the penalty for something like that? Double secret probation?

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by Ridge Walker
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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by Ridge Walker
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...
by Ridge Walker
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,...
by Ridge Walker
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...
by Ridge Walker
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!

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by Ridge Walker
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. :beer: Great post!

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by Ridge Walker
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 ...
by Ridge Walker
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...
by Ridge Walker
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...
by Ridge Walker
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! :beer:

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by Ridge Walker
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...
by Ridge Walker
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...
by Ridge Walker
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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by Ridge Walker
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! :beer:

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by Ridge Walker
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...
by Ridge Walker
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...
by Ridge Walker
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...
by Ridge Walker
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 ...
by Ridge Walker
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...
by Ridge Walker
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!

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by Ridge Walker
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...
by Ridge Walker
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?

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?
I could tell you how, but then you might ransack my reptile cache. 8-)

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by Ridge Walker
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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by Ridge Walker
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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by Ridge Walker
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. :beer:

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by Ridge Walker
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... :roll:

Gerry
:lol:
by Ridge Walker
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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by Ridge Walker
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...
by Ridge Walker
August 22nd, 2011, 1:34 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Timber Rattlesnake with babies
Replies: 149
Views: 17383

Re: Timber Rattlesnake with babies

Siobhan wrote:The point was the harrassment is getting out of control.
That's Ugh's point too.
by Ridge Walker
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 ...
by Ridge Walker
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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by Ridge Walker
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...
by Ridge Walker
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 ...
by Ridge Walker
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...
by Ridge Walker
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. :lol:

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by Ridge Walker
June 10th, 2011, 12:55 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Spring in the Northeast.
Replies: 15
Views: 2208

Re: Spring in the Northeast.

MattSullivan wrote:WOW :thumb: :thumb:
Thank you Matt!
bgorum wrote:Wow! Neat stuff. I love seeing these animals in situ. Makes me want to be there!
Thanks Bgorum, I really enjoyed the in situ crote post you made a while back!

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by Ridge Walker
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, ...
by Ridge Walker
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...
by Ridge Walker
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...
by Ridge Walker
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