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by James1617
May 10th, 2015, 8:53 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: First Timbers of the year for me..
Replies: 7
Views: 3116

First Timbers of the year for me..

So today after almost 3 years of checking this spot often for Timber Rattlesnakes I finally found Two. I was very careful not to disturb them at all. Because any disturbance can be bad for them. I was so good at keeping my movements none threatening that they didin't even rattle.. http://i1255.photo...
by James1617
May 30th, 2013, 6:45 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Tips on finding Copperheads?
Replies: 2
Views: 806

Tips on finding Copperheads?

So I have been looking all over for copperheads and have found nothing. I have tried looking on rocky slopes that face the south. I've tried road cruising them and I have even been in an area that has that musky smell they release but still can't find them. I have already heard of people finding the...
by James1617
May 14th, 2013, 12:58 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Biggest snake you have flipped under a rock?
Replies: 15
Views: 4545

Biggest snake you have flipped under a rock?

I was just wondering how many of you have been lucky enough to flip a racer or any other big snake under a rock.. For me all I ever find under rocks is Ringnecks, Worm snakes, Smooth earth snakes and Redbellys....
by James1617
April 24th, 2013, 1:33 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: What my Spring has been like so far.
Replies: 2
Views: 1258

Re: What my Spring has been like so far.

Thank you. I saw soo many Spring Peepers this Spring I actually got tired of them lol.. I took a lot of pictures of them but I didn't want to post mostly peepers.
by James1617
April 24th, 2013, 10:50 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: What my Spring has been like so far.
Replies: 2
Views: 1258

What my Spring has been like so far.

It's been very cold this Spring actually. But it has warmed up a lot recently and I was able to find a few neat herps... I'll start off with Amphibians.. Slimy Salamander http://i1255.photobucket.com/albums/hh627/Jamestyler1516/photooo5_zps59907d84.jpg Same Slimy Salamander. http://i1255.photobucket...
by James1617
March 19th, 2013, 8:14 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: A few from South-Eastern Ky..
Replies: 2
Views: 1035

Re: A few from South-Eastern Ky..

Thanks, I'll probably start using flickr.
by James1617
March 18th, 2013, 3:27 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: A few from South-Eastern Ky..
Replies: 2
Views: 1035

A few from South-Eastern Ky..

Just some Amphibians from the past week. Sorry for the size I tried to resize them but photobucket wasn't working right. Northern Spring Peeper? http://i1255.photobucket.com/albums/hh627/Jamestyler1516/peeper006_zps04c9bb67.jpg Northern Spring Peeper. http://i1255.photobucket.com/albums/hh627/Jamest...
by James1617
March 6th, 2013, 8:56 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Anti-venom question..
Replies: 9
Views: 3513

Anti-venom question..

I have heard that in some cases of venomous snake bites that the antivenom can actually make the situation worse. Is this true?? Lets say you are bitten by a copperhead. Not a serious bite. maybe small amount of venom injected.. Would you still need to administer antivenom? Also I have heard that th...
by James1617
February 26th, 2013, 8:19 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Finally the Amphibs are moving..
Replies: 3
Views: 1214

Finally the Amphibs are moving..

Well the past two days it has been fairly warm out here in Southeastern Ky and I have been hearing frogs chirping but only tonight was I able to get out and look for some.. I hit my uncles pond at about 8 pm and after about 10 minutes of staring at the ground trying to see one that I could hear but ...
by James1617
February 21st, 2013, 10:21 am
Forum: Herpetoculture Forum
Topic: Bought a new snake today..
Replies: 5
Views: 1842

Re: Bought a new snake today..

Yeah there is but I don't live in there range.. Plus it is still kind of cold for snakes.
by James1617
February 20th, 2013, 5:20 pm
Forum: Herpetoculture Forum
Topic: Bought a new snake today..
Replies: 5
Views: 1842

Bought a new snake today..

Well today I added a new snake to my collection... Most of you probably know what kind it is but any ways Corn Snake.. http://i1255.photobucket.com/albums/hh627/Jamestyler1516/3f3dfae2-199c-4687-b714-1c37c8c7d2d9_zps7a033ec7.jpg http://i1255.photobucket.com/albums/hh627/Jamestyler1516/cornsnake002_z...
by James1617
February 19th, 2013, 8:55 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Quick question on Sexing a snake..
Replies: 26
Views: 11719

Re: Quick question on Sexing a snake..

Rich in reptiles-- I am guessing you are new to herping right? Cause Copperheads are pretty a pretty common snake during the Summer in Tn.. That is if you look in the right places. But then again you might not want to find any lol. Well if you do come across one this year be careful. Walking up on o...
by James1617
February 18th, 2013, 7:28 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Quick question on Sexing a snake..
Replies: 26
Views: 11719

Re: Quick question on Sexing a snake..

A lot of great answers and I was just wondering about the sexing just so I would know how to tell. Not because I want to pick up every snake I find and aggravate it... With gravid snakes like Racers or Rat snakes I would think you could hold them above the area where eggs would stay without harming ...
by James1617
February 18th, 2013, 2:31 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Quick question on Sexing a snake..
Replies: 26
Views: 11719

Quick question on Sexing a snake..

Other than probing or popping is there any way to tell if a snake is a boy/girl?? I have heard you can tell by the tail. Like short tail is female and long tail is male... Or the other way around. Is that one true?^ Also what is the best way to find out if a snake is gravid.. If I run into any I wou...
by James1617
February 17th, 2013, 8:39 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Question about N. Copperheads.
Replies: 7
Views: 1403

Re: Question about N. Copperheads.

Mike-- I am in South-Eastern Ky.. Walk-about--- As early as mid April? That is awesome.. Last year I saw the first live copperhead of the year around the end of June. Just a question for anyone.. How warm do you think it will have to be for the snakes to come out of hibernation completely, And would...
by James1617
February 17th, 2013, 11:24 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Question about N. Copperheads.
Replies: 7
Views: 1403

Question about N. Copperheads.

Last Summer it seemed like the only place I would see Copperheads would be on the road or by the river.. Even there I would only see them at night.. Where do Copperheads stay during the day? Not once did I find one under tin, boards, or other cover. Also never found one out in the open during the da...
by James1617
February 15th, 2013, 11:35 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Slimy Salamander... I believe..
Replies: 2
Views: 999

Slimy Salamander... I believe..

Went down to the creek today even though it was really cold out, Didn't find anything at the creek but a few yards from the creek I looked under a nice looking rock and I found what I believe is a Slimy Salamander.. http://i1255.photobucket.com/albums/hh627/Jamestyler1516/salamanders2001_zpsed7edeaa...
by James1617
February 15th, 2013, 9:16 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Finally got a decent camera and found a few Salamanders.
Replies: 3
Views: 935

Re: Finally got a decent camera and found a few Salamanders.

That top one does look more like a northern dusky... Oh well next time I will get a body shot. Also would you say these photos are okay? That was the first time I had photographed salamanders.. ( Took me forever to get these pictures )
by James1617
February 14th, 2013, 4:34 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Finally got a decent camera and found a few Salamanders.
Replies: 3
Views: 935

Finally got a decent camera and found a few Salamanders.

I have lurked on this site for a while so I figured now that I have an okay camera I will start posting my finds.... I am using a Nikon Coolpix L810 Not sure on the species... I am guessing this one is a Black Mountain Salamander?? http://i1255.photobucket.com/albums/hh627/Jamestyler1516/333414b0-4c...
by James1617
January 23rd, 2013, 7:54 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Need some help with a website
Replies: 6
Views: 1305

Re: Need some help with a website

Thank you lol.... That is the site..
by James1617
January 23rd, 2013, 5:00 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Need some help with a website
Replies: 6
Views: 1305

Re: Need some help with a website

Those are cool sites bit not the ones I was on.. It was more like.. You could click on what species of animal you wanted like I could click on crotalus horridus and it would bring up a big list of people that has put there finds up.. Some had pictures others didn't.
by James1617
January 23rd, 2013, 3:27 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Need some help with a website
Replies: 6
Views: 1305

Need some help with a website

A few weeks ago I was searching google for some snake pictures and I found this website that would let you put your findings up and look at other peoples finds Kind of like this forum but it had the finders name, the county and the date.. My problem is I can't find the site anymore. Anybody have an ...
by James1617
January 8th, 2013, 8:21 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Best way to make your yard more appealing to snakes?
Replies: 14
Views: 2514

Re: Best way to make your yard more appealing to snakes?

Wow I just noticed I put Rough Earth snake on that list of snakes.. It was actually a Rough Green snake.. Anyways I am thinking about installing a small pond to the edge of the yard right before the woods start.. Then maybe putting something over half of it for shade and then some rocks.
by James1617
January 8th, 2013, 7:13 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Best way to make your yard more appealing to snakes?
Replies: 14
Views: 2514

Re: Best way to make your yard more appealing to snakes?

Well I live in Southeastern Ky.. I would like to see pretty much any kind of snake. In the woods near my house I have seen a Racer, Rat, and a Hognose. Those are the only big snakes I would probably see.
by James1617
January 8th, 2013, 6:19 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Best way to make your yard more appealing to snakes?
Replies: 14
Views: 2514

Best way to make your yard more appealing to snakes?

Just looking for some tips on how I can make my yard a better place to find snakes and other herps. I didn't see that many snakes near my house last Summer. I would say some tin and some wood piles would help but what do you have in mind? I believe this is the total count of snakes found within 30 y...
by James1617
January 1st, 2013, 11:16 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Possibility of finding a N. Watersnake in 40 degree weather?
Replies: 8
Views: 1743

Re: Possibility of finding a N. Watersnake in 40 degree weat

Thanks for the answers.. Last Feb I found a northern water snake and I believe it was close to 50 degrees so I am hoping maybe I can find one before January is over. If weather.com is right it should hit the lower 50s sometime this month.
by James1617
January 1st, 2013, 10:37 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Possibility of finding a N. Watersnake in 40 degree weather?
Replies: 8
Views: 1743

Possibility of finding a N. Watersnake in 40 degree weather?

Is it possible to find a Water snake in 40 degree weather?? Also would the odds be better if the sun was out?
by James1617
December 30th, 2012, 5:19 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Coldest day you have ever found a herp?
Replies: 56
Views: 12989

Coldest day you have ever found a herp?

I was just wondering what the lowest temp everyone has found any herps at....Last February I found 2 Dekay snakes under a rock while it was raining and it was about 52 degrees out.. Not that cold but it was pretty chilly.
by James1617
December 19th, 2012, 7:44 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: What is the best way to set tin?
Replies: 10
Views: 2348

What is the best way to set tin?

I need some opinions on how to put out tin. Some people may stack their tin in layers or put single pieces around or what ever, I was just wondering which works best for snakes?
by James1617
October 10th, 2012, 9:11 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Question about seeing snakes in the cold.
Replies: 3
Views: 1130

Question about seeing snakes in the cold.

I was wondering how warm it would have to be to see a timber rattlesnake out at this time of the year. I would think most timber rattlesnakes are already at their den sites. But how warm out would it have to be to see one basking in the sun or just outside the den. It gets around 59 degrees here in ...
by James1617
October 5th, 2012, 9:55 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Question about the Mojave rattlesnake and W. Diamondback
Replies: 17
Views: 7795

Question about the Mojave rattlesnake and W. Diamondback

I was just wondering if anyone else had any trouble learning how to tell a W. Diamondback from a Mojave. For me they just look so close sometimes. The only way I know of and it doesn't really help much is the bigger white bands on the tail of the Mojave. (Just something I was told)< Can anyone give ...
by James1617
September 20th, 2012, 3:00 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Camera Question.
Replies: 3
Views: 1641

Camera Question.

I have a birthday coming up in October and I was wondering if the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V was an okay camera. It seems like a good camera but I would still like some opinions.
by James1617
September 6th, 2012, 2:53 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Question about holding hot snakes.
Replies: 61
Views: 31500

Re: Question about holding hot snakes.

For me it has nothing to do with being macho or brave. I agree that holding a hot snake is not wise or safe and that there is no reason why anyone should but it is just something that I want to do. I can't just look at a snake and not hold it. Holding it in a tube doesn't do it for me either. Also i...
by James1617
September 5th, 2012, 11:31 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Question about holding hot snakes.
Replies: 61
Views: 31500

Re: Question about holding hot snakes.

Who is blanket jackson?

I know how to hold Copperheads and Timbers but that is the only 2 types of hot snakes I have held. I do the same thing everytime I know if you make one small mistake it result in a bite.
by James1617
September 4th, 2012, 11:03 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Question about holding hot snakes.
Replies: 61
Views: 31500

Re: Question about holding hot snakes.

True but you never know when one of those pro's may get a lethal bite that can't be helped by the anti-venom. Also I have no legit reason to hold a venomous snake. Just the fact that I want to. I know the risks and the dangers involved. It is just something I choose to do.
by James1617
September 4th, 2012, 9:03 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Question about holding hot snakes.
Replies: 61
Views: 31500

Re: Question about holding hot snakes.

I am almost sure I want to be a snake milker. I have held the 2 venomous snake species in my area many many times. <<< Call me crazy or what ever. I just have to wait until I am a few years older.
by James1617
September 4th, 2012, 8:03 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Question about holding hot snakes.
Replies: 61
Views: 31500

Question about holding hot snakes.

How hard would it be to become one of those very few people that milk venomous snakes for the venom. Which is used to make anti-venom or research. Also I know someone out there is going to think I am crazy for wanting to become someone that has such a dangerous job, But someone has to do it no matte...
by James1617
August 9th, 2012, 12:08 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: I have a question.
Replies: 13
Views: 3021

Re: I have a question.

I am talking about people that stop there car/truck and get out to kill them. I see those kind of people all the time.
by James1617
August 8th, 2012, 6:44 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: I have a question.
Replies: 13
Views: 3021

Re: I have a question.

I don't really do anything illegal except maybe the walking on the roads at night with a flashlight. But when I bought those 4 baby rattlers from that guy the Timber was in his home and I am pretty sure if you take a snake from the wild and it has babys they are considered captive-bred? Plus I was s...
by James1617
August 8th, 2012, 11:01 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: I have a question.
Replies: 13
Views: 3021

Re: I have a question.

I don't want to give excact location but the state is Kentucky, It is a national forest and I have never seen a warden there. Shouldn't they be down in there at least some times?
by James1617
August 7th, 2012, 11:25 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: I have a question.
Replies: 13
Views: 3021

I have a question.

Has anyone ever talked to a game warden that doesn't like snakes? Because where I look for snakes is easily traveled to because it has gravel roads. Plus many rocky slopes and everytime my friend and I go looking for snakes we always get passed by people that drive the roads just to kill snakes. It ...
by James1617
July 30th, 2012, 2:10 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Looking for a nice place to look for Western Cottonmouth.
Replies: 17
Views: 3944

Re: Looking for a nice place to look for Western Cottonmouth

I know selling native snakes is illegal. I would just like to see a Cottonmouth in person. My uncle and his buddys are the kind of people that would sell a snakes skin. Him and his buddys drive the roads at night killing pretty much any snake they find, Doesn't matter if it is a Timber Rattlesnake, ...
by James1617
July 27th, 2012, 9:25 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Looking for a nice place to look for Western Cottonmouth.
Replies: 17
Views: 3944

Re: Looking for a nice place to look for Western Cottonmouth

What I mean by nice is nice for them. I know they like swampy places I just have never been to West ky. I would like to get pictures of one. I know what to expect when it comes to venomous reptiles I have found many Copperheads and Timbers in my area. Also I had no idea you couldn't actually post lo...
by James1617
July 27th, 2012, 2:11 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Looking for a nice place to look for Western Cottonmouth.
Replies: 17
Views: 3944

Looking for a nice place to look for Western Cottonmouth.

I was wondering where I would have the best chance of finding a Western Cottonmouth in Kentucky. I know Western Ky has them but where is the best place to look for them? Like what area is going to be the best.


-James
by James1617
July 21st, 2012, 12:57 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Western Pygmy Rattlesnake Question
Replies: 2
Views: 1210

Western Pygmy Rattlesnake Question

What Countys in Kentucky has the Western Pygmy rattlesnake been found in?

Also Is the Northern Copperhead the only type of Copperhead found in Kentucky?



-James
by James1617
July 8th, 2012, 11:56 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Black Rats RFI
Replies: 28
Views: 6999

Re: Black Rats RFI

You mostly have to get lucky. I have found one crawling next to my uncles garden, Then found 2 more each up in seperate barn lofts.
by James1617
July 6th, 2012, 12:38 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: A few snake breeder/seller questions.
Replies: 5
Views: 1388

Re: A few snake breeder/seller questions.

Kentucky.
by James1617
July 4th, 2012, 10:18 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: A few snake breeder/seller questions.
Replies: 5
Views: 1388

Re: A few snake breeder/seller questions.

How do I delete this post I am having trouble finding the button to delete it.
by James1617
July 4th, 2012, 10:15 pm
Forum: Herpetoculture Forum
Topic: Snake breeder/seller question.
Replies: 7
Views: 2332

Snake breeder/seller question.

I would like to know how people get captive bred Copperheads. Like what makes a snake captive if you have to go out in the wild to get one, When it breeds what makes it's babys captive? What states can you own Copperheads in? Which states let you own exotic reptiles like Eyelash Vipers or a Gaboon? ...
by James1617
July 4th, 2012, 9:45 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: A few snake breeder/seller questions.
Replies: 5
Views: 1388

A few snake breeder/seller questions.

I would like to know how people get captive bred Copperheads. Like what makes a snake captive if you have to go out in the wild to get one, When it breeds what makes it's babys captive? What states can you own Copperheads in? Which states let you own exotic reptiles like Eyelash Vipers or a Gaboon? ...