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I think all the wild herps left in Florida and Pennsylvania for that matter are breathing a sigh of relief.

Very cool. Great shots!

That mud sally sure is pretty.

WOW, so much variety. I'm jealous! Thanks for sharing.

I could help relocate some to a den though it's pretty late in the season. I sent you a PM.

That'd be cool Phil. I'm definitely going to give that area another look next spring. I was talking to an old college buddy and he has some land in Burnett County that sounds very promising. I'm going to spend the winter planning my trips for next season

Here's a few fall photos from Wisconsin. It was a great year and I'm already looking forward to spring. http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3669/9689597494_1fbf3553b8_o.jpg 6633_framed by heavensherps , on Flickr http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3834/9689597392_66feedb112_o.jpg 6624_framed by heavensherps , ...

Sounds good Ben. I'll do as you mentioned, I'm looking forward to an even better season next year.

Hey Phil, have you had any luck in that area near your cabin? I've been meaning to make a fall trip up there but I haven't got around to it. I've been real happy with my finds this year. The timbers and bullsnake were the highlights. Next year I hope to photograph a non all black eastern hoggy and a...

On a sunny fall day like today would I more likely see a fox snake out sunning next to it's den or under some sort of cover (rock, log, etc.)?

Ben - I've had a lot of good finds this season but this was my favorite of all. I'm still hoping for a fox snake. I'm heading north tomorrow if the weather cooperates.

Dang this place is dead. Has everyone moved to facebook?

I wanted to take advantage of the nice weather that mother nature has been dishing out here in Wisconsin, so I checked a couple spots Tuesday afternoon. Imagine my joy when I cam across this BIG Wiscosnin Bullsnake. I almost couldn't believe my eyes, all five feet of him stretched out catching some ...

The Michigan possession limit for snakes and lizards is 6 total in combination. If you have more than 6 native snakes in your possession (regardless of how they were acquired), you are likely breaking the law.

Of course Ben.

I like 98% of the folks there didn't touch a rock little alone a snake at the location. As you mentioned a DNR snake fungal expert accompanied us and to my knowledge had no objections to either the number of folks or to any of the activities that occurred that day. I was very grateful to have the ch...

If they suspected the men of poaching then they should have performed their duties and checked the men for contraband. Officers have never been shy about asking to see my fishing license or having me show that a firearm is unloaded. I'm not sure it's wise to suggest that one event led to the other, ...

My guess is that they were hunting mushrooms rather than venemous snakes.

Headed to one of my favorite spots a few weekends ago. I really wasn't expecting to find anything as temperatures struggle to hit 65 degrees, but it turned out to be a pretty productive day. I found: 5 eastern garter snakes 2 adult redbellied snakes + young 1 brownsnake 1 spotted salamander 1 tiger ...

Congrats on the Timbers they are very cool.

I like it!

Here's a few more Wisconsin natives I can cross of my list:

Out of curiousity I checked out the ******** area today. The gnats and horseflies were terrible but I still managed to hike the entire trail. Wooded area with sandy soil and two teirs of bluffs. Very few rocks that were loose or small enough to move. I saw a turtle's nest that had been uncovered by ...

Neat water snakes. Thanks for sharing.

Let me clarify. I shoot aperature priority (Av). I use the canons landscape picture style for most jpegs.

Great variety there. Nice photos. Thanks for sharing them.

I use one of the following:
Canon T2i w/ Tamron 90mm macro
Canon 7D w/ 70-300mm L

I usually shoot in landscape profle which I think adds some brightness and saturation to the photos.

I'm not familiar with **********, I'll have to check a map. What kind of materials did you put down. I have had good luck with unsanded plywood and tin sheets. Garters seem to prefer the plywood. I think because it allows more moisture to get underneath. If there are garters in the vacinity they wil...

Thanks for the compliments fellas.

Which area of the state do you herp Philrezin1?

Here a few of the photos I've taken so far this year. Snapping Turtles: http://i599.photobucket.com/albums/tt79/HeavenHell_photo/Framed%20shots/common_snapping_turtle_1445_zps8b51f65c.jpg http://i599.photobucket.com/albums/tt79/HeavenHell_photo/Framed%20shots/common_snapping_turtle_1459_zps96f9f91a....

Great post. I love the photos of the rosy boas.

Cool post. I love the anticipation when a board is shown in a field and then we get to see what's underneath.

Here's a few of my finds from last weekend. Pickerel Frog http://i599.photobucket.com/albums/tt79/HeavenHell_photo/IMG_1049_zpsdea6fca6.jpg American Toad http://i599.photobucket.com/albums/tt79/HeavenHell_photo/IMG_1073-1_zps23181b3a.jpg Green Frog (large) http://i599.photobucket.com/albums/tt79/Hea...

That's so cool.

Here's a few photos I took this weekend near Madison, WI. Some painted turtles catching some rays. http://i599.photobucket.com/albums/tt79/HeavenHell_photo/IMG_0912_zps9131b0f8.jpg http://i599.photobucket.com/albums/tt79/HeavenHell_photo/IMG_0934_zps78c58e6a.jpg A nice common garter snake http://i59...

Here's a couple more shots from yesterday. First a cool millipede. This guy was about 5 inches long and had some cool coloration which my camera picked up fairly well. http://i599.photobucket.com/albums/tt79/HeavenHell_photo/IMG_3263.jpg Another Green Frog. I like the angle on this one. http://i599....

Awesome photos Carl. I love the shots of the eastern milk and grey tree frog.

It was a 90+ degree day and it's shell was all dried out. I thought it might be dead at first. You might be right but I don't think they lay eggs this late in the season, it is Wisconsin afterall. I'm pretty sure I did it a favor.

I found this guy today. He thankfully stayed put so I got a couple of good shots. Anyone know what kind he is?

Found this nice painted turtle as I was walking down a trail today. His shell was all dried out and he was a long way from any pond. Poured some bottled on him and stuck him in my bag. Snapped a few photos and then relocated him to a nearby lake. My good deed for the week. http://i599.photobucket.co...

Here's a couple of American Toads ala Wisconsin.

This was a baby only the size of a nickle


Here's mom

Thanks for the compliment Carl and the help with the ID

I recently photographed these frogs in southcentral Wisconsin. I think they are either mink or green frogs and there was no shortage. Was hoping to find some watersnakes but no such luck. http://i599.photobucket.com/albums/tt79/HeavenHell_photo/IMG_0319.jpg http://i599.photobucket.com/albums/tt79/He...