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- September 22nd, 2015, 3:37 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Need some advice regarding San Francisco peninsula
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3411
Re: Need some advice regarding San Francisco peninsula
Someone correct me if I am wrong-but if the OP is finding coerulea should he not be seeing snakes under the same cover? The only local lizard I would use as a barometer for snake activity would be skinks. They seem to be more sensitive to moisture and temperature. If I find skinks under cover objec...
- September 21st, 2015, 6:44 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Need some advice regarding San Francisco peninsula
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3411
Re: Need some advice regarding San Francisco peninsula
It's too dry to find any snakes right now it the Bay Area. Wait until we get a decent rain and then try going out a day or two after it stops. Flipping rocks and boards this time of year is an exercise in futility.
At this point, I'd suggest waiting it out.
Luke-
At this point, I'd suggest waiting it out.
Luke-
- September 4th, 2015, 8:01 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Snakes? Maybe a lizard or two? Frogs?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1440
Snakes? Maybe a lizard or two? Frogs?
Greetings All- It appears that I've been "tricked" into showing some of my herp photographs at a local art gallery here in San Francisco next week. My wife is mostly to blame. In any case, if any of you are in the bay area the weekend of 9/12 - 9/13, and have nothing better to do, come on ...
- September 4th, 2015, 7:57 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Snakes? Maybe a lizard or two? Frogs?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1250
Snakes? Maybe a lizard or two? Frogs?
Greetings All- It appears that I've been "tricked" into showing some of my herp photographs at a local art gallery here in San Francisco next week. My wife is mostly to blame. In any case, if any of you are in the bay area the weekend of 9/12 - 9/13, and have nothing better to do, come on ...
- August 19th, 2015, 1:33 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Help Needed Sacramento area Water Snake Removal, CDFW
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3741
Re: Help Needed Sacramento area Water Snake Removal, CDFW
Seriously considering signing up. Will know if my schedule will permit me to do so in the next week or so.
Luke-
Luke-
- January 5th, 2015, 10:04 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: My 2014 Year in Review
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3622
Re: My 2014 Year in Review
Great post, Lawrence! I totally forgot about that otter--one of the strangest flips I've encountered haha!
Luke-
Luke-
- January 5th, 2015, 10:04 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: My 2014 Year in Review
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2242
Re: My 2014 Year in Review
Great post, Lawrence! I totally forgot about that otter--one of the strangest flips I've encountered haha!
Luke-
Luke-
- October 3rd, 2014, 6:24 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: A simple September 2014- hmm..Zeptember?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2531
Re: A simple September 2014- hmm..Zeptember?
That Z shed was alarmingly large and fresh. A massive lizard eating beast.
- October 3rd, 2014, 4:16 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Spring to Fall: A Few Herps I've Encountered (California)
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1527
Spring to Fall: A Few Herps I've Encountered (California)
Hey Guys, It's been a while since I've made a post and the pictures have been piling up. So here are some herpy animals I've seen over the past several months. I hope you enjoy. A couple of Rubber Boas in San Mateo county. https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7085/13416375684_39b61229b7_b.jpg Untitled by ...
- October 3rd, 2014, 4:14 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: From Spring to Fall: A Few Herps I've Encountered
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2587
From Spring to Fall: A Few Herps I've Encountered
Hey Guys, It's been a while since I've made a post and the pictures have been piling up. So here are some herpy animals I've seen over the past several months. I hope you enjoy. A couple of Rubber Boas in San Mateo county. https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7085/13416375684_39b61229b7_b.jpg Untitled by ...
- October 3rd, 2014, 4:14 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: From Spring to Fall: A Few Herps I've Encountered
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1306
From Spring to Fall: A Few Herps I've Encountered
Hey Guys, It's been a while since I've made a post and the pictures have been piling up. So here are some herpy animals I've seen over the past several months. I hope you enjoy. A couple of Rubber Boas in San Mateo county. https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7085/13416375684_39b61229b7_b.jpg Untitled by ...
- July 8th, 2014, 7:27 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Entry advice on a Garter
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1025
Re: Entry advice on a Garter
Looks like a straight Mountain garter to me. I'd note that it's near an intergrade zone, though.
Luke-
Luke-
- July 2nd, 2014, 6:18 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: June 2014- Month of the Lifers
- Replies: 14
- Views: 4297
Re: June 2014- Month of the Lifers
The pinckeringii are exceptional! I love those little critters!
- April 28th, 2014, 5:57 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Santa Cruz Survey Spring 2014
- Replies: 43
- Views: 11671
Re: Santa Cruz Survey Spring 2014
I'm coming, too. Still figuring out if I'll be there for the BBQ--should know in a day or two.
Luke-
Luke-
- March 26th, 2014, 8:31 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: workin but still lurkin
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2801
Re: workin but still lurkin
Excellent use of the iphone . Great specimens, too. Love the striper.
Luke-
Luke-
- March 26th, 2014, 6:13 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: March Madness
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3785
Re: March Madness
That nightsnake is a nicesnake--a real looker.
- March 25th, 2014, 4:28 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Reptiles and amphibians--sometimes I see them.
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1711
Reptiles and amphibians--sometimes I see them.
Been hitting the field as much as I can lately. Trying to explore some new areas and revisit some tried-and-true spots. For all the lack of rain, I've managed to encounter some great herps. Enjoy :thumb: California Red-sided Gartersnake, Alameda Co. https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3670/12646632073_71...
- February 19th, 2014, 6:21 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: The California Gartersnake Post.
- Replies: 67
- Views: 11961
Re: The California Gartersnake Post.
Ah, what the hell. Here's an Alameda County infernalis I caught the other day. https://ycpi-farm4.staticflickr.com/3673/12646990004_86f4476358_b.jpg https://v4s.yimg.com/sk/3670/12646632073_7166f900d6_b.jpg https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3708/12646505585_d46ec09752_b.jpg Let's keep this going! :lol:
- January 22nd, 2014, 8:12 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Gonna dump some herp photos here from the past 5 months
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1714
Gonna dump some herp photos here from the past 5 months
I'm a procrastinator...here's some stuff I found and photo'd. Enjoy- Little tough guy from the end of summer. http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2830/11147189096_330ecdf2d4_b.jpg Up yonder in them hills under them rocks is some yella bellies. http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3686/12096312134_ed81b27911_b.jp...
- January 22nd, 2014, 8:11 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Gonna dump some herp photos here from the past 5 months
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1323
Gonna dump some herp photos here from the past 5 months
I'm a procrastinator...here's some stuff I found and photo'd. Enjoy- Little tough guy from the end of summer. http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2830/11147189096_330ecdf2d4_b.jpg Up yonder in them hills under them rocks is some yella bellies. http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3686/12096312134_ed81b27911_b.jp...
- August 29th, 2013, 7:21 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: The California Gartersnake Post.
- Replies: 67
- Views: 11961
Re: The California Gartersnake Post.
I love Gardener Snakes, too! Coast Garters http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2823/9623751067_df4ae2e7ef_b.jpg http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5512/9626958546_3009cd82e8_b.jpg http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5334/9253743022_96f6210237_b.jpg http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7413/8727657448_c6bb479a29_b.jpg Calif...
- August 6th, 2013, 11:21 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Finding Sidewinders
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2727
Re: Finding Sidewinders
Hey Andrew, Welcome to the forum. I'll second Jay's recommendation of doing a more in-depth introduction of yourself. I'm also a Northern California guy; unfortunately I have little experience with the Southern species, such as side-winders. My best recommendation is to get familiar with http://www....
- July 23rd, 2013, 9:57 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Lake Elsinore Animal Cruelty: Global Captive Breeders
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2394
Re: Lake Elsinore Animal Cruelty: Global Captive Breeders
Terrible...just terrible.
- July 17th, 2013, 12:06 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Opinion on keeping WC herps
- Replies: 27
- Views: 4973
Re: Opinion on keeping WC herps
I have just recently caught and kept my first snake ever--a Cal King that I legally captured. I've had him for a couple of weeks now and he is thriving. It took me a long time to come to my decision--I had been pondering capturing a kingsnake for about a year, and finally pulled the trigger when I e...
- July 15th, 2013, 2:25 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Gatersnake hunting watermelon.
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2886
Re: Gatersnake hunting watermelon.
It seems as though gartersnakes are not the only creatures hunting watermelons. Germany has seen a recent surge in feline on watermelon predation.
- July 15th, 2013, 11:42 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: I'm not a herper; I just like catching snakes-Norcal edition
- Replies: 14
- Views: 4065
Re: I'm not a herper; I just like catching snakes-Norcal edi
Great post. The Glossy and the Long-nosed fill me with jealousy. Jim--We'll have to get you out on the road with us soon. Shouldn't be too hard to get you a Glossy and a Long-nosed. Temps are supposed to by picking up by this weekend...just sayin. I am pretty sure this does actually make you a herp...
- July 15th, 2013, 11:30 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: I'm not a herper; I just like catching snakes.
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2597
Re: I'm not a herper; I just like catching snakes.
Luke, You are a herper... Nice finds ! Haha! Yeah, I guess obsessing about snakes and pursuing them in the field to the detriment of other life responsibilities would qualify me as a "herper." Btw... I stole your pic of me to make an Ecard, Your internet skills are very strong! Let's get ...
- July 15th, 2013, 11:22 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Herping first 1/2 of 2013
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3259
Re: Herping first 1/2 of 2013
Lots of great stuff and superb photography
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Luke-
- July 10th, 2013, 12:52 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: I'm not a herper; I just like catching snakes-Norcal edition
- Replies: 14
- Views: 4065
I'm not a herper; I just like catching snakes-Norcal edition
Here is the latest culmination of my snake encounters. I've managed to find a few more lifers, tons of rattlers, and lots of other cool stuff. First off is a juvenile Northern Pacific Rattlesnake, Crotalus oreganus oreganus , found in Contra Costa county. http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7357/925375314...
- July 10th, 2013, 12:50 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: I'm not a herper; I just like catching snakes.
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2597
I'm not a herper; I just like catching snakes.
Here is the latest culmination of my snake encounters. I've managed to find a few more lifers, tons of rattlers, and lots of other cool stuff. First off is a juvenile Northern Pacific Rattlesnake, Crotalus oreganus oreganus , found in Contra Costa county. http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7357/925375314...
- June 1st, 2013, 12:19 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: beautiful oil painting for sale
- Replies: 4
- Views: 931
Re: beautiful oil painting for sale
True, but have you tried Spam with thixotropic dip? Delicious, esp. considering it's made entirely of linseed oil, shade, and chalk. It kept me warm throughout the cold of 2007, as I learned to manipulate, possibly even to satisfaction, at the molecular echelon. Sadly, that turned out to be short-l...
- May 24th, 2013, 8:41 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Ground snake, Caracara, and a few others from the Mohave
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3073
Re: Ground snake, Caracara, and a few others from the Mohave
That black and white Shovel-nosed is SICK!!! The Groundsnake is pretty dope as well. Nice finds.
Luke-
Luke-
- May 24th, 2013, 7:08 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Contra Costa County Species List and Database Gaps
- Replies: 29
- Views: 13204
Re: Contra Costa County Species List and Database Gaps
I've been lagging on database entries--only a year behind I'll quadruple the nightsnake numbers once I get around to it...should be soon. Also, lots of norpacs, gophers, and diablos to be added.
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Luke-
- May 14th, 2013, 3:27 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Highway Kingsnake?
- Replies: 27
- Views: 4498
Re: Highway Kingsnake?
So sad about that king . We don't anything close to the variation, morph wise, with our kingsnakes up here in NorCal. What a cool looking pattern.
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Luke-
- May 13th, 2013, 5:10 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Flippin' more rocks than a crack dealer
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2359
Re: Flippin' more rocks than a crack dealer
I think with the appropriate amount of mirrors, cameras, and herpers, we just might be able to tear a hole in the fabric of space-time!Owen wrote:Maybe going to herpers photographing herpers photographing herpers... how far we can go is only predicated on the resolution of the camera sensor
- May 13th, 2013, 5:05 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Flippin' more rocks than a crack dealer
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2359
- May 12th, 2013, 7:15 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Flippin' more rocks than a crack dealer: NorCal edition
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2899
Re: Flippin' more rocks than a crack dealer: NorCal edition
Nice year so far! I clicked just because you had such a great title, and looked at the whole thing. No boas or sharptails so far? Are there large areas in norcal where those species don't show up, or is it more about the specific habitats or times of year that you've been flipping? This is just fro...
- May 12th, 2013, 6:43 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Flippin' more rocks than a crack dealer: NorCal edition
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2899
Re: Flippin' more rocks than a crack dealer: NorCal edition
Awesome! I was hopeful that it was, but figured there's no harm in getting a second opinion--the differences in appearance are so slight.Jeff wrote:That one is euryxanthus.
Thanks'
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- May 12th, 2013, 2:41 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Flippin' more rocks than a crack dealer: NorCal edition
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2899
Flippin' more rocks than a crack dealer: NorCal edition
Here is a culmination of my last month of herping. I had absolved not to post until I found my first California Kingsnake of the year. This proved to be challenging and frustrating. I spent a lot of time in their habitat when conditions were optimal, to no avail. I even had the frustrating pleasure ...
- May 12th, 2013, 2:08 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Flippin' more rocks than a crack dealer
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2359
Flippin' more rocks than a crack dealer
Here is a culmination of my last month of herping. I had absolved not to post until I found my first California Kingsnake of the year. This proved to be challenging and frustrating. I spent a lot of time in their habitat when conditions were optimal, to no avail. I even had the frustrating pleasure ...
- May 9th, 2013, 4:46 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: California Kingsnakes west of HWY 35--Pictures Added
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2372
California Kingsnakes west of HWY 35--Pictures Added
Is this a big deal? I flipped two of them yesterday while I was looking for zonata and I'm hearing that this is "rare" or unheard of. Anybody please chime in. Im very interested on what the collective thought on this is. I will be putting up a large post of all the snakes I've found in the...
- April 6th, 2013, 7:56 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Recent encounters in Northern California
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2315
Recent encounters in Northern California
Been getting out in the field as much as I can these last couple of weeks. Since everything's starting to wake up, I've made a concerted effort to go out and investigate new places in hopes of checking some critters off my list. I've managed to find 2 lifers and lots of other great animals. Hope you...
- April 6th, 2013, 7:55 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Recent encounters in the bay area
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1822
Recent encounters in the bay area
Been getting out in the field as much as I can these last couple of weeks. Since everything's starting to wake up, I've made a concerted effort to go out and investigate new places in hopes of checking some critters off my list. I've managed to find 2 lifers and lots of other great animals. Hope you...
- April 5th, 2013, 12:07 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Rainy Day Herping...lost turtle and tantilla escape artist.
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2340
Re: Rainy Day Herping...lost turtle and tantilla escape arti
It definitely can be a herpers paradise, until about mid june..then it turns into a place that reminds me of death valley or the high deserts of nevada lol...You and Zach should make the voyage out here one of these days, I'll show you guys around :beer: I'm down. I've had some good luck out in the...
- April 3rd, 2013, 6:57 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Rainy Day Herping...lost turtle and tantilla escape artist.
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2340
Re: Rainy Day Herping...lost turtle and tantilla escape arti
Very cool post--the whole turtle situation is awesome. Love that habitat, too. Looks like a herper's paradise.
Luke
Luke
- April 3rd, 2013, 6:55 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Yolo county after rain and a test - repost from main forum
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1605
Re: Yolo county after rain and a test - repost from main for
Nice kingsnake --can never get enough of those.
- April 3rd, 2013, 6:50 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Knee deep in Thamnophis atratus
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1669
Re: Knee deep in Thamnophis atratus
Epic post! That pond is pretty crazy. Gotta say, though, that flame phase coastie is a stunner!
Luke
Luke
- March 27th, 2013, 9:34 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Herptiles and other miscellaneous creatures
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1532
Re: Herptiles and other miscellaneous creatures
And any year that includes a Shasta Salamander would be a good one, I think. That Shasta Salamander was found by accident--we found what we considered to be the perfect zonata spot. After we started flipping rocks, we probably found no less than two dozen of those little guys. I'm kind of pissed at...
- March 27th, 2013, 9:30 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Herptiles and other miscellaneous creatures
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1532
Re: Herptiles and other miscellaneous creatures
Totally down to carpool if I go. I'm about 80% sure, but if school gets crazy, I might have to bail.Zach_Lim wrote:You going to the survey? I got the day off, so if you wanna carpool.
- March 27th, 2013, 9:28 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Herptiles and other miscellaneous creatures
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3004
Re: Herptiles and other miscellaneous creatures
Not a captive. Found it basking by a trail. Oddly enough, it was rather small--maybe 2 1/2 feet.VICtort wrote:That big , dark and robust C. oreganus looks like "the old man of the mountain"...an impressive beast. It is not a captive is it?