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by dragoncjo
August 23rd, 2013, 5:36 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Hognose? questionable photo
Replies: 6
Views: 2116

Re: Hognose? questionable photo

Scales dont look smooth to me, id say its a hog. I would zoom in hard and see if you can see keeles
by dragoncjo
July 18th, 2013, 12:11 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: What is wrong with these Seal Salamanders???
Replies: 6
Views: 1983

Re: What is wrong with these Seal Salamanders???

Mike, were any of the toes gone or nearly gone?
by dragoncjo
February 7th, 2013, 12:04 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Not sure what to make of this
Replies: 8
Views: 2469

Re: Not sure what to make of this

hah going to chinatown for pizza.

Apparently the story got confused, they were nature watchers who look for turtles in the summer but just happened to be out hiking this day. Guess the guy fell in somehow, at least that is what I heard.
by dragoncjo
February 3rd, 2013, 4:11 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Not sure what to make of this
Replies: 8
Views: 2469

Not sure what to make of this

Very odd, herpers? poachers? idiots?
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/new_j ... river.html
by dragoncjo
January 18th, 2013, 3:15 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: emergence triggers
Replies: 24
Views: 2869

Re: emergence triggers

Yeah for me box turtles stay down but the area I'm seeing them hibernate in is not a floodplain. I do know they don't go very deep and will move around within a hibernaculum choosing the proper level depending on the temp. The are an interesting little turtle, my favorite.
by dragoncjo
January 14th, 2013, 7:16 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: emergence triggers
Replies: 24
Views: 2869

Re: emergence triggers

Emergence for box turtles from my exp. is very much based on photoperiod. In my area its usually right around 4/1 give or take a few days. Also box turtles from my exp. don't come in and out of hibernation, once they are up they are up for good and once they go down its for a while. Obviously I thin...
by dragoncjo
January 14th, 2013, 2:14 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: emergence triggers
Replies: 24
Views: 2869

Re: emergence triggers

Rainfall and temps. Rainfall thaws out the ground and gets them stirring quicker. I think b hamiltons first response explains it the best.
by dragoncjo
January 12th, 2013, 6:39 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: January Species Counts
Replies: 27
Views: 4509

Re: January Species Counts

I was down in bulle rock, md golfing and the peepers were going when the sun peeked out mid day, spring seemed close today.
by dragoncjo
January 2nd, 2013, 10:25 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: New Dual Survival - Killing snakes
Replies: 7
Views: 1609

Re: New Dual Survival - Killing snakes

I was watching and it was actually highlights of the coming season. I'm not sure if they ate it as it wasn't the full episode. He said it was a threat to their survival and needed to be dispatched. Because of that it seemed like a useless kill. There is a new guy on the show but big wuss Cody is sti...
by dragoncjo
January 1st, 2013, 5:56 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: New Dual Survival - Killing snakes
Replies: 7
Views: 1609

New Dual Survival - Killing snakes

Saw a preview of the new dual survival. Looks like this new dope kills a western diamondback for no reason, getting tired of seeing this. The Cody dude as always been against useless killing and the previous guy respected snakes, this episode pissed me off.
by dragoncjo
November 17th, 2012, 8:26 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: ALWAYS BE ON THE LOOKOUT!!!!
Replies: 35
Views: 8567

Re: ALWAYS BE ON THE LOOKOUT!!!!

I know where they hit while here and its a spot that will certainly turn up kings with regularity. With that said you don't see alot of them, its a snake that for whatever reason is seen less and less. I think it very likely they had a guide or where given instructions were to go, these spots are re...
by dragoncjo
November 16th, 2012, 5:09 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: ALWAYS BE ON THE LOOKOUT!!!!
Replies: 35
Views: 8567

Re: ALWAYS BE ON THE LOOKOUT!!!!

Brandon your applying intelligent thought to people who are incapable of doing so. I'm sure these idiots ran up and down the coast as part of a trip collecting in each state. I've said it before I'll say it again, poachers are born losers who are losers at every phase of life, they are criminals and...
by dragoncjo
November 15th, 2012, 3:52 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: ALWAYS BE ON THE LOOKOUT!!!!
Replies: 35
Views: 8567

Re: ALWAYS BE ON THE LOOKOUT!!!!

Brandon, i asked someone this back in the summer regarding kings and other species here. I was told that new blood is needed in certain county lines. I guess people are trying to get a couple pairs to get new bloodlines, either way I think its lame and i don't really understand much of this as I'm n...
by dragoncjo
November 15th, 2012, 6:04 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: ALWAYS BE ON THE LOOKOUT!!!!
Replies: 35
Views: 8567

Re: ALWAYS BE ON THE LOOKOUT!!!!

Who is 'we' you have a mouse in your pocket? I don't need studies and evidence to prove to me that collection is harmful to a population, its common sense. I've seen the effects with my own two eyes and don't need some study to prove that. There are very few TRs left in some northern states from har...
by dragoncjo
November 14th, 2012, 6:24 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: ALWAYS BE ON THE LOOKOUT!!!!
Replies: 35
Views: 8567

Re: ALWAYS BE ON THE LOOKOUT!!!!

I knew of the kingsnake story and its one of the reason I'm as protective as I am. Glad to see something came to fruition and I tip my cap to fish and game for getting the job done. These guys are idiots and are guility of this, don't believe any other BS. This hobby is filled with crooked shifty je...
by dragoncjo
November 9th, 2012, 4:08 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: New to the forum & Introduction (Herper at PSU)
Replies: 4
Views: 1195

Re: New to the forum & Introduction (Herper at PSU)

You have quite a career ahead of you in riverdancing, hah. But no in all seriousness that is some pretty cool stuff and looks like it really takes some talent. Welcome to the forum.
by dragoncjo
October 18th, 2012, 7:02 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: County Record Newt
Replies: 9
Views: 1536

Re: County Record Newt

Bob or Kyle have you seen them in the south jersey? In particular south of burlington? The one I saw was random as anything I was actually looking for a remnant tiger population so that will tell you how absurd it was.
by dragoncjo
October 18th, 2012, 4:46 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: County Record Newt
Replies: 9
Views: 1536

Re: County Record Newt

I vote remnant population. Two years ago a couple buddies and me found a red spotted newt in deep SJ during a rainy night. I had never knew of red spotted newts in SJ especially on the outer coastal plain. I later found a record of a few found in a drift fence in an area of Ocean County. It seems th...
by dragoncjo
September 23rd, 2012, 5:33 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Spring Timber Rattlesnakes and Forest Succession
Replies: 111
Views: 43847

Re: Spring Timber Rattlesnakes and Forest Succession

JustinM, don't think ugh is dismissing academics and people doing telemtry. I think ugh supports both as he was always supportive of myself when I did telemtry. In turn I think ugh finds value in the findings of non academics. Ugh's a friend of mine and I think he occasionally struggles with the way...
by dragoncjo
September 22nd, 2012, 5:15 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Spring Timber Rattlesnakes and Forest Succession
Replies: 111
Views: 43847

Re: Spring Timber Rattlesnakes and Forest Succession

Mike, relocating timbers is real tough. From my experience in a atypical area, its almost impossible. I say this to lots of people but this species were I live (and I'm sure everywhere) is incredibly robotic and hardwired. They are a stubborn snake. You can move them but they are going right back to...
by dragoncjo
September 9th, 2012, 5:19 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Species Count Discussion
Replies: 17
Views: 4541

Re: Species Count Discussion

As an non-participator I've never been a huge fan of the count. Feel it encourages trophy hunting, cues people into when to look for something, promotes competition (which can be good if its harnessed properly). On the other hand for the young folks or newbies its probably a pretty cool thing to pos...
by dragoncjo
September 3rd, 2012, 4:52 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Fbook Rant
Replies: 6
Views: 2326

Re: Fbook Rant

don't mean people on here by the way, my post was directed at the fbook crowd that enjoy dropping my name every once in a while.
by dragoncjo
September 2nd, 2012, 7:27 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Fbook Rant
Replies: 6
Views: 2326

Re: Fbook Rant

Its an old incident I'm moved on from, in retro I should have just went directly to fish and game and will in the future. Its interesting to see people attack someone who simply cares greatly about the pines and has worked respectfully with every herper who has come through. I treat everyone with re...
by dragoncjo
September 2nd, 2012, 6:20 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Fbook Rant
Replies: 6
Views: 2326

Fbook Rant

I don't have fbook but notice my name gets brought up alot on a certain group's posts from time to time. For transparency, I had an incident a few years back with someone and I thought we moved on from it. Again for transparency I had a group of folks come through a study area that I work within and...
by dragoncjo
August 14th, 2012, 3:55 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Black rat communal nest
Replies: 37
Views: 10241

Re: Black rat communal nest

i misread, I thought there was only 120 eggs. Maybe 10-15 which is really a ton of females using one site.
by dragoncjo
August 14th, 2012, 3:10 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Black rat communal nest
Replies: 37
Views: 10241

Re: Black rat communal nest

Last year as part of the permit we were able to hatch out rat snake eggs that were found (no longer allowed)...a guy who worked for a conservation organization called up that he had removed a tree fallen across a trail. Inside the log was around 75 black rat eggs (eggs were hatched out, not by me, r...
by dragoncjo
August 1st, 2012, 4:57 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: If I could do it over ...
Replies: 22
Views: 3550

Re: If I could do it over ...

I'm a trader/research analyst with a well known company and occassionally second guess my career choice but if I had to do it over again I wouldn't change a thing. Some of my buddies are professionals in the industry and they rarely just herp in there free time. While studying animals can sound fun ...
by dragoncjo
July 15th, 2012, 4:20 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Student project in Calvert County Maryland
Replies: 4
Views: 1284

Re: Student project in Calvert County Maryland

I don't know why nobody replied to this thread yet but this is really awesome project. I think its great to get kids interested in the natural world. Good stuff.
by dragoncjo
July 15th, 2012, 6:08 am
Forum: News
Topic: Leatherback Disaster
Replies: 2
Views: 1805

Re: Leatherback Disaster

Sensationalized headlines, 100s that is like a couple females eggs. Sounds like they had to do this to ensure the safety of the beach and nesting in the future. Could have been handled better for sure, but I hate the media.
by dragoncjo
July 14th, 2012, 5:04 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Late post trip to the Pines
Replies: 5
Views: 1254

Re: Late post trip to the Pines

You know I've never found a brown in the pines, not commonly seen.
by dragoncjo
July 12th, 2012, 11:03 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: d
Replies: 35
Views: 6927

Re: d

Me or vegas gets the 100 dollars. I'm waiting for an arguement to start, hah.
by dragoncjo
July 11th, 2012, 5:48 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: d
Replies: 35
Views: 6927

Re: d

Vegas has 1 to 5 odds that this post eventually turns into an argument. I got 100 dollar bill on it.
by dragoncjo
July 11th, 2012, 5:45 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: NJ Pine land herping
Replies: 10
Views: 3182

Re: NJ Pine land herping

The pines are a dead zone right now...good luck finding a thing.
by dragoncjo
July 9th, 2012, 12:47 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Local Herp Conservation Groups
Replies: 12
Views: 2941

Re: Local Herp Conservation Groups

In the past I donated money to Conserve Wildlife Foundation of NJ, New Jersey Conservation Foundation and Cedar Woodford Wildlife Refuge. I liked CWF because I was able to direct my money to actual projects in NJ and then go see the work being done. I had an osprey nest built and donated money towar...
by dragoncjo
July 5th, 2012, 5:12 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Getting over the wall...
Replies: 21
Views: 3412

Re: Becoming discouraged

If you are bored with herping or bored with finding common or non glamorous herps I think Scott offered some good advice. I think these forums unintentionally motivate people to trophy hunt/herp, everyone wants to fill in a life list or find the prettiest/rarest herp to post on here. I would try to ...
by dragoncjo
June 14th, 2012, 5:43 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Blue Hills rattlesnakes article
Replies: 21
Views: 4440

Re: Blue Hills rattlesnakes article

What the hell are you guys arguing about, I'm lost.
by dragoncjo
June 13th, 2012, 6:36 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Out for a few hours Monday
Replies: 4
Views: 1092

Re: Out for a few hours Monday

Brown and white occurs in somewhat the same numbers as black and white. Usually just prior to shed they are more brown. If it was post shed and very brown than that would be a bit more unusual. Certain areas have more brown and white ones.
by dragoncjo
June 7th, 2012, 12:31 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Milk Snake Questions ...
Replies: 14
Views: 2456

Re: Milk Snake Questions ...

Yeah tin can be unsightly but you never know what it may turn up. I look at it this way...you either a) have milks on your property just need to figure out a window into their environment (tin, boards) or b)your property is not suitable for them, cut off from other populations. If you place them the...
by dragoncjo
June 6th, 2012, 6:51 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Milk Snake Questions ...
Replies: 14
Views: 2456

Re: Milk Snake Questions ...

If you found one a tenth of a mile away good chance you may have some nearby. try laying out some tin to attract them, never know they could be around or be brought in naturally.
by dragoncjo
May 31st, 2012, 5:45 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Final update - up to 6/6: My year so far.
Replies: 31
Views: 3554

Re: My year so far...

Damn that corn is in horrific shape, nice photos.
by dragoncjo
May 28th, 2012, 7:02 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Not a Happy Herper
Replies: 4
Views: 1321

Re: Not a Happy Herper

Joe do you think the pine is still there? Guys from Drexel could use the DNA.
by dragoncjo
May 28th, 2012, 12:17 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Need ID on something stange
Replies: 23
Views: 4952

Re: Need ID on something stange

Methinks its a hognose.
by dragoncjo
May 22nd, 2012, 7:18 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: A bit frustrated, looking for advice...
Replies: 29
Views: 4449

Re: A bit frustrated, looking for advice...

Matt, I think its ok once in a while to roll a really good looking log but keep I keep it to a minimum. I have a awful back so my days of rolling logs have been over for a while...I still do ok.
by dragoncjo
May 22nd, 2012, 5:43 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: A bit frustrated, looking for advice...
Replies: 29
Views: 4449

Re: A bit frustrated, looking for advice...

Well both to be honest. I can't stand rolling through an area where herpers have flipped every log. But I will say your odds of finding a snake under a log in the barrens is nil.
by dragoncjo
May 22nd, 2012, 1:06 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: The PPA is asking for 10 minutes to help Pinesnakes
Replies: 21
Views: 5057

Re: The PPA is asking for 10 minutes to help Pinesnakes

Congrats Bob and everyone for their hard work.
by dragoncjo
May 21st, 2012, 7:26 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: A bit frustrated, looking for advice...
Replies: 29
Views: 4449

Re: A bit frustrated, looking for advice...

I reread your post and realize your not talking specifically about the pine barrens. Again I think the real successful people in the field understand behavior and increase their probability by looking in areas or under things where the particular behavior will occur. I've seen folks flipping AC in a...
by dragoncjo
May 21st, 2012, 6:40 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: A bit frustrated, looking for advice...
Replies: 29
Views: 4449

Re: A bit frustrated, looking for advice...

First of all, the Pines and PA are like that. Sometimes the same area may produce tons of Pines and Corns, but sometimes nothing. Learned that the hard way. A few years ago, I felt that same way too. :lol: . Beautiful Fence Lizards however. Keep at it, and you will eventually strike gold. Justin Wh...
by dragoncjo
May 21st, 2012, 6:39 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: A bit frustrated, looking for advice...
Replies: 29
Views: 4449

Re: A bit frustrated, looking for advice...

Hah tons of pines and corns... Pines is tough herping best learned through expirience and many many hours of hard work. Good days are based normally on 1-2 finds. I love the pines but I love it even on days where I literally see nothing. You either love the pines or you hate it and if you dislike th...
by dragoncjo
May 19th, 2012, 6:05 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: The Unfortunate Reality of our Hobby
Replies: 19
Views: 3159

Re: The Unfortunate Reality of our Hobby

Another unfortunate part is roadkilled turtles....just spent an hour cutting eggs out of a dead painted turtle, got three out. Boy scouts of america thought it would be cool to just crash a half dozen painted turtles in cars while on a nature drive.
by dragoncjo
May 18th, 2012, 8:19 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Great three days- 25 species!
Replies: 15
Views: 2816

Re: Great three days- 25 species!

I was being somewhat sarcastic, but many people will say coastal based on colors and other things. With that said that snake isn't much different than what some may call a coastal here. Dorsals go pretty far down, doesn't seem to have lots of lateral blotches. Darnell just letting you know uniform i...