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by Dalton Lund
February 5th, 2013, 2:20 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Talk about your envenomations.
Replies: 41
Views: 7650

Re: Talk about your envenomations.

You were keeping and/or breeding A. c. mokasen at 14 years old? Or was that just a by-chance bite?

I've had no envenomations, but been bitten by colubrids multiple times if that counts.
by Dalton Lund
February 3rd, 2013, 3:21 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Off Topic: Superbowl!
Replies: 12
Views: 2717

Off Topic: Superbowl!

Who's everyone rooting for?

I'm a Pats fan myself, so I have to go with Ray Lewis and the Ravens considering they beat us.
by Dalton Lund
February 1st, 2013, 8:54 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Heterodon nasicus paper
Replies: 6
Views: 1467

Re: Heterodon nasicus paper

Cool read, Chris. Congrats on the publication.
by Dalton Lund
January 30th, 2013, 9:11 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Since we are introducing babies on the forum...
Replies: 13
Views: 2678

Re: Since we are introducing babies on the forum...

My advice comes from Peter Berg, who has four of the most amazing, well behaved polite and courteous kids I've ever seen. He said besides them having an amazing mother, he talks to them with respect like they're people only smaller. Not like they're a dog, or something. Just talk to her like you wo...
by Dalton Lund
January 30th, 2013, 9:03 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Frogs from Borneo
Replies: 9
Views: 1951

Re: Frogs from Borneo

Very nice post, awesome photography. I especially like the 4th photo in the first post.
by Dalton Lund
January 30th, 2013, 8:50 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: About Cats
Replies: 31
Views: 7565

Re: About Cats

I like your posts. They're very manly. What's a turkey polt? A poult is the term for a juvenile bird, usually poultry (hence the name). I'm all for classifying the feral cat as a nuisance animal. It's been proven they destroy ecosystems, I don't see why this hasn't been regulated yet. Don't get me ...
by Dalton Lund
January 30th, 2013, 8:48 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Field Herping?
Replies: 36
Views: 4422

Re: Field Herping?

I've been dead so far. I've technically found 2, but both were unidentifiable DOR frogs. I need to get out more. :?
by Dalton Lund
January 27th, 2013, 7:45 pm
Forum: Image Lab
Topic: Pentax K-r and a ticket to Indonesia... now what? (advise?)
Replies: 7
Views: 2887

Re: Pentax K-r and a ticket to Indonesia... now what? (advis

Hans Breuer (twoton) wrote:Good luck, and post lots after you're back! :)
What he said! :thumb:
by Dalton Lund
January 27th, 2013, 7:39 pm
Forum: Invertebrate Forum
Topic: some aussie inverts
Replies: 6
Views: 2065

Re: some aussie inverts

That's a very tiny mantid. I wanted to go to Australia, but after seeing the spiders I'm not sure I do anymore :lol:
by Dalton Lund
January 27th, 2013, 7:35 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: When it rains, it pours. San Mateo and Santa Clara 1/26/13
Replies: 7
Views: 2617

Re: When it rains, it pours. San Mateo and Santa Clara 1/26/

Sweet kickoff to the year.

Question: Are why are rubber boas named as such? Are they a boid? They don't exactly resemble the South/Central American Boas that I think of.
by Dalton Lund
January 26th, 2013, 8:50 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: AVID/PIT Tags
Replies: 22
Views: 4766

Re: AVID/PIT Tags

I'd like to retract my previous statement about only targeting threatened species; I hadn't thought it through before posting. After reading everyone's responses and realizing how valuable any information can be, I wouldn't be against targeting a common species at all. I'll have to consult the TWRA ...
by Dalton Lund
January 25th, 2013, 9:22 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: AVID/PIT Tags
Replies: 22
Views: 4766

Re: AVID/PIT Tags

You should try to relieve yourself of that notion. Just because something is abundant in a given area doesn't mean it should be overlooked. What do you think the people who have seen their favorite, once abundant species disappear with their habitat over the decades would say. Not that sparse data ...
by Dalton Lund
January 25th, 2013, 5:17 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Costa Rica January 2013
Replies: 20
Views: 5725

Re: Costa Rica January 2013

Could I ask the general range that the trip cost you? I've always liked the thought of taking a trip, but I have no idea how much lodging and such is down there.
by Dalton Lund
January 25th, 2013, 3:53 pm
Forum: Image Lab
Topic: Another "which is best"
Replies: 5
Views: 2955

Re: Another "which is best"

I personally like number 2 best. Lifted head, natural leaf litter, clean animal.

I'd pick number 3 if the depth of field was greater, as the whole animal would be in focus as opposed to just the head and tail.

Anyone else notice that in number 1, he's flipping the viewer off? :lol:
by Dalton Lund
January 25th, 2013, 1:15 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: AVID/PIT Tags
Replies: 22
Views: 4766

Re: AVID/PIT Tags

I wouldn't target a species that is abundant in a given area, mostly because the data wouldn't exactly be needed. I haven't settled on a target species (if there is going to be one), and when and if I do, it would be one that is rather elusive and could use the extra data on it.
by Dalton Lund
January 25th, 2013, 11:28 am
Forum: Herpetoculture Forum
Topic: Playing with the new camera
Replies: 14
Views: 5097

Re: Playing with the new camera

That's awesome. If you like the "bucket shots", you might wanna look into building a light tent. Relatively inexpensive and provides a nice white background/even light spread for photos. I found an awesome tutorial here . http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8294/7547073308_cf712b9ed4_c.jpg Litor...
by Dalton Lund
January 25th, 2013, 11:05 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Coldest day you have ever found a herp?
Replies: 56
Views: 12987

Re: Coldest day you have ever found a herp?

I found a single redback under a piece of flipped plywood, when it was around 10*F, I wasn't even out herping; I had to take out the trash and flipped over the plywood by accident.
by Dalton Lund
January 25th, 2013, 10:44 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: AVID/PIT Tags
Replies: 22
Views: 4766

Re: AVID/PIT Tags

John Vanek wrote:We have progressed a LOT since then. Invasive procedures should be left to experts (or under their supervision and/or training), not necessarily professionals. The difference is subtle but important.
Agreed.
by Dalton Lund
January 25th, 2013, 10:43 am
Forum: Mammal Forum
Topic: Bobcats
Replies: 13
Views: 5945

Re: Bobcats

That's awesome. I wish I'd see that many.
by Dalton Lund
January 24th, 2013, 6:34 pm
Forum: Bird Forum
Topic: Help on ID?
Replies: 4
Views: 2256

Re: Help on ID?

Awesome, thanks! :thumb:

Working on getting more educated in the gigantic world of birds.
by Dalton Lund
January 24th, 2013, 6:10 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: A short visit to an interesting Gopher place
Replies: 19
Views: 6733

Re: A short visit to an interesting Gopher place

Haha, makes sense. No need to be sorry, though. Funny story, by the way.
by Dalton Lund
January 24th, 2013, 6:03 pm
Forum: Bird Forum
Topic: Help on ID?
Replies: 4
Views: 2256

Help on ID?

I know next to nothing about birds, or being able to ID any of them, but even after research I can't pin down what this is. Was photographed in East Tennessee, earlier this evening. Sorry for the crappy picture, I was using my less-than-sharp sigma 55-200. Actually looks like a barn swallow (female/...
by Dalton Lund
January 24th, 2013, 5:39 pm
Forum: Image Lab
Topic: New camera soon, questions about lenses, flash, etc.
Replies: 20
Views: 8211

Re: New camera soon, questions about lenses, flash, etc.

I read up on the Tokina 100mm f/2.8 Pro AT-X Macro, and it seems to be amazing. Granted it doesn't have IS (VR/OS/etc) but with 2.8 you can compensate. I read up on the Nikon mount, but I don't see how the Canon mount lens would differ glass-wise.
by Dalton Lund
January 24th, 2013, 1:25 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: AVID/PIT Tags
Replies: 22
Views: 4766

Re: AVID/PIT Tags

Very good point, I plan to consult the TWRA (Tenn. wildlife resources agency) to see if they have any ongoing research projects that I could potentially volunteer with, before trying to do anything on my own. I would of course receive proper training/mentoring prior to performing any sort of invasiv...
by Dalton Lund
January 23rd, 2013, 6:45 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: October 2012 to January 2013 in Southern California
Replies: 12
Views: 5204

Re: October 2012 to January 2013 in Southern California

That's an awesome post, makes me want to take a trip out west. Especially that neonate mojave rattler.

Are red-diamonds a subspecies of C. atrox? Or a completely different crote all together?
by Dalton Lund
January 23rd, 2013, 4:54 pm
Forum: Image Lab
Topic: Photography Humor
Replies: 1
Views: 1986

Re: Photography Humor

That's awesome.
by Dalton Lund
January 23rd, 2013, 4:50 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: A short visit to an interesting Gopher place
Replies: 19
Views: 6733

Re: A short visit to an interesting Gopher place

Sounds like an awesome spot. When I first read the title I thought of the mammal, then it clicked when I saw the tortoise :lol: Nice EDB, looks good sized too.
by Dalton Lund
January 23rd, 2013, 4:47 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: 19 Degrees Outside; Time for Herping
Replies: 6
Views: 1806

Re: 19 Degrees Outside; Time for Herping

I wish I had that kind of luck in this weather. Nice finds!
by Dalton Lund
January 23rd, 2013, 4:35 pm
Forum: Image Lab
Topic: REVIEW - Graslon Spark 4500 Flash Diffuser
Replies: 6
Views: 5120

Re: REVIEW - Graslon Spark 4500 Flash Diffuser

The diffuser warms the shot up quite a bit, plus the wall is an off white color. I needed the aperture wider open because of the lack of light; it does require a bit of compensation for the same exposure.
by Dalton Lund
January 22nd, 2013, 6:31 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Costa Rica January 2013
Replies: 20
Views: 5725

Re: Costa Rica January 2013

Wow, amazing finds, I'm jealous.

Especially envious of your B. schlegelii, I've always wanted to see one in person.
by Dalton Lund
January 22nd, 2013, 6:25 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Herping excursion turns up some salamanders!
Replies: 11
Views: 2444

Re: Herping excursion turns up some salamanders!

Wow, quite a ways out from me, lol.
by Dalton Lund
January 22nd, 2013, 6:22 pm
Forum: Image Lab
Topic: REVIEW - Graslon Spark 4500 Flash Diffuser
Replies: 6
Views: 5120

Re: REVIEW - Graslon Spark 4500 Flash Diffuser

Chris,

Would you mind linking this in the sticky for me? Thanks :D
by Dalton Lund
January 22nd, 2013, 12:47 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: AVID/PIT Tags
Replies: 22
Views: 4766

Re: AVID/PIT Tags

Thanks for the responses all, Much appreciated.

Well, it may be out of my price range at the moment, but I would still like to use them at some point. I would definitely seek training before attempting anything, though.
by Dalton Lund
January 21st, 2013, 7:35 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: A good start to 2013
Replies: 20
Views: 3799

Re: A good start to 2013

I agree with Daniel. Somewhere around 5-6 feet. Pretty good sized snake :thumb: And your photos look fine to me.
by Dalton Lund
January 21st, 2013, 7:17 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: AVID/PIT Tags
Replies: 22
Views: 4766

AVID/PIT Tags

Has anyone here have any experience using AVID/PIT tags? What is the difference between the two? Are they practical for use by a single person to track local populations? Costly? Thanks for any and all input.
by Dalton Lund
January 21st, 2013, 7:01 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: A good start to 2013
Replies: 20
Views: 3799

Re: A good start to 2013

Amazing start....Wishing I lived further south to see some of those EDB's. Awesome patterns.
by Dalton Lund
January 21st, 2013, 8:09 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Starting off with a bang!
Replies: 12
Views: 2026

Re: Starting off with a bang!

Well I would concur that it's safer, but I was unaware of the antibacterial part of it. If get the snake to a vet ASAP if you're determined, prescription drugs are going to be way more effective than home remedies
by Dalton Lund
January 20th, 2013, 8:58 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Starting off with a bang!
Replies: 12
Views: 2026

Re: Starting off with a bang!

Why honey? Hydrogen Peroxide can be toxic to some animals, so be careful. I second the Betadine/Chlorhexidine solution with a q-tip; just don't touch Neosporin, or similar (like Bacitracin; it's one of the three components that makes up Neosporin). Wipe away the cheese-like substance and continue to...
by Dalton Lund
January 20th, 2013, 8:37 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Herping excursion turns up some salamanders!
Replies: 11
Views: 2444

Re: Herping excursion turns up some salamanders!

Nice shots and nice sally's. Like the cave salamander. Mind me asking what county you're in? You can send in a pm if you'd like, or not respond at all if you don't wish to disclose :lol:
by Dalton Lund
January 20th, 2013, 6:43 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: A couple January amphibs with these rains and warmer weather
Replies: 18
Views: 3832

Re: A couple January amphibs with these rains and warmer wea

Sounds good. I'll post a thread in about a month if no one else has before then.
by Dalton Lund
January 20th, 2013, 5:47 pm
Forum: Invertebrate Forum
Topic: Tropical Centipede (Scolopocryptops sexspinosus)
Replies: 11
Views: 3986

Re: Tropical Centipede (Scolopocryptops sexspinosus)

That's awesome. I've never seen that behavior before, thought I'm not even close to versed in the world of inverts. Great shot.
by Dalton Lund
January 20th, 2013, 4:41 pm
Forum: Image Lab
Topic: Herp-a-day (pt II)
Replies: 492
Views: 197966

Re: Herp-a-day (pt II)

Dalton, Remember that the area in focus (DoF) at a given aperture is in direct relation to the distance of the subject to the lens. Basically, take your camera, set it to f/11, take a photo of a subject at the lens' closest possible focusing distance. Now, doing nothing more than move your camera b...
by Dalton Lund
January 20th, 2013, 2:26 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: A couple January amphibs with these rains and warmer weather
Replies: 18
Views: 3832

Re: A couple January amphibs with these rains and warmer wea

We should organize a herping trip for East TN/NC/etc sometime. Pisgah or something.
by Dalton Lund
January 19th, 2013, 7:38 pm
Forum: Image Lab
Topic: REVIEW - Graslon Spark 4500 Flash Diffuser
Replies: 6
Views: 5120

REVIEW - Graslon Spark 4500 Flash Diffuser

I had some free time, so I thought I'd write up a quick review on Graslon's latest product, the Spark. The Spark is a pop-up flash diffuser, that mounts via the hot shoe on your DSLR. The idea is to bounce the light from the flash around the mirrors on the interior of the Spark and then project them...
by Dalton Lund
January 19th, 2013, 3:47 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: New girl here, first year of herping post
Replies: 51
Views: 14390

Re: New girl here, first year of herping post

Amazing first post, congrats on a very productive first year. :thumb:
by Dalton Lund
January 19th, 2013, 3:37 pm
Forum: Image Lab
Topic: Herp-a-day (pt II)
Replies: 492
Views: 197966

Re: Herp-a-day (pt II)

Don,

How is the salamander's tail not in focus at f/25? :shock:
by Dalton Lund
January 17th, 2013, 10:55 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: A couple January amphibs with these rains and warmer weather
Replies: 18
Views: 3832

Re: A couple January amphibs with these rains and warmer wea

Hey, Dalton, This rain is the once every 30 years type. Flood watches are everywhere. Flooding is probably worse in Green County than here because, in addition to what is coming out of the sky, many of the streams on the western versant of the Smokies dump into your water ways. You probably know th...
by Dalton Lund
January 16th, 2013, 12:59 pm
Forum: Image Lab
Topic: Photography as a career
Replies: 5
Views: 2699

Re: Photography as a career

Thanks Chrish. Not discouraging, more of a reality check. I mean, yes I like photography and I wouldn't mind doing it professionally, but I also like to have spending money and such. Granted Biologists don't make a ton of money as far as I know, but it'd hopefully provide me with the travel oppurtun...
by Dalton Lund
January 15th, 2013, 8:26 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: End of Year Post- Eastern Kentucky/SW Virginia 2012
Replies: 14
Views: 3055

Re: End of Year Post- Eastern Kentucky/SW Virginia 2012

Nice finds, loving the Elk. Maybe I'll take a trip up to KY sometime.
by Dalton Lund
January 15th, 2013, 8:19 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: A couple January amphibs with these rains and warmer weather
Replies: 18
Views: 3832

Re: A couple January amphibs with these rains and warmer wea

Bill,

Are you getting the heavy rains/flooding that we're getting over here in Greene County?