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- June 7th, 2018, 12:50 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: OMG, she did'nt!
- Replies: 51
- Views: 132120
Re: OMG, she did'nt!
Just out of curiosity, is that the same Gerald who used to go by gbin on this forum? Oh, Lord No ! God that's funny though. I was speaking of the late Gerald McKeown. You're speaking of Gerry Binczik (or something like that). Totally different temperaments and online personas. GM was - in my limite...
- June 7th, 2018, 10:45 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: OMG, she did'nt!
- Replies: 51
- Views: 132120
Re: OMG, she did'nt!
P SWCHR ( http://www.southwesternherp.com/ ) used to have a forum where they vigorously enforced civility. I actually got called out once by Gerald, and I thought I was just being direct and honest (not "flamey" by any stretch of the imagination) with the guy I was trying to communicate w...
- March 6th, 2018, 8:59 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Croatan N.F./Green Swamp?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3812
Croatan N.F./Green Swamp?
We're going to be visiting Croatan National Forest and the Green Swamp Preserve in April and it's our first time there (father-sons trip!). We were going to do the trail walk at Green Swamp with emphasis on carnivorous plants and also walk some of the trails in Croatan. If anyone has any advice for ...
- December 11th, 2017, 7:04 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Evolution of Venom and the 'Red Queen Hypothesis'
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5553
Re: Evolution of Venom and the 'Red Queen Hypothesis'
Thank you all for the info! Mfb, I'll send a PM shortly.
- December 11th, 2017, 7:02 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: More Boards – 2nd Half of 2017 (NJ and MD)
- Replies: 9
- Views: 9817
Re: More Boards – 2nd Half of 2017 (NJ and MD)
Very nice Justin!
- December 7th, 2017, 10:23 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Evolution of Venom and the 'Red Queen Hypothesis'
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5553
Evolution of Venom and the 'Red Queen Hypothesis'
I'm currently teaching a high school toxicology class and we are about to begin discussing venom and the evolution of venom. I'm interested in finding out more about the evolution of venom from the perspective of the coevolution of venom and the prey, namely how the complexity of venom might be a re...
- May 9th, 2017, 11:52 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Rattlesnake island/Quabbin Res site plan is dead ...
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1948
Re: Rattlesnake island/Quabbin Res site plan is dead ...
I love this one:
"The plan faced backlash from critics who worried the snakes would leave the island and attack hikers, fishermen and hunters."
Yes, like they do throughout the rest of their range...
"The plan faced backlash from critics who worried the snakes would leave the island and attack hikers, fishermen and hunters."
Yes, like they do throughout the rest of their range...
- May 9th, 2017, 11:50 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: trip report Peloponnese (Greece) April 2017
- Replies: 8
- Views: 6628
Re: trip report Peloponnese (Greece) April 2017
Awesome job as a herper and a dad! Great finds!
- May 9th, 2017, 11:45 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Lifer King Cobra
- Replies: 23
- Views: 17444
Re: Lifer King Cobra
Gorgeous!
- May 9th, 2017, 11:44 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: First northern pinesnake
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1915
Re: First northern pinesnake
Congrats! Great pics!
- April 25th, 2017, 11:59 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: A "my kid with a snake" shot that you haven't gotten
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3539
Re: A "my kid with a snake" shot that you haven't gotten
Yikes! I'm glad that all are okay. She's a cutie! I'd love to see an Australian brown snake one day but not by surprise. I laughed at the first comment after the description: "There would have been another brown snake in the back of my undies.".
- April 20th, 2017, 9:06 am
- Forum: News
- Topic: Vernal Pools Life in ephemeral ponds
- Replies: 3
- Views: 5911
Re: Vernal Pools Life in ephemeral ponds
Beautifully done!
- March 27th, 2017, 9:31 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Unusual behavior of amphibians
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5262
Re: Unusual behavior of amphibians
Great observations/explanations from Kelly MC and mfb. My thought is that the salamander came within 'courting' proximity to the calling frog and ended up being amplexed for some time. Mfb referenced wood frogs, they are explosive breeders and males will amplex anything that moves (and even sticks a...
- March 27th, 2017, 9:20 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Year in review: 2016 Finds
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2215
Re: Year in review: 2016 Finds
Nice pics! Looks like you had a good year. Love the scenery shots too as well as the bear. Hope you have a great year in 2017 as well.
- March 10th, 2017, 6:26 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: High cost of antivenin
- Replies: 16
- Views: 7796
Re: High cost of antivenin
Antivenoms are expensive in the US and there are several factors that play into this. Crofab, for example, which is the primary antivenom used to treat North American pit viper envenomations, can be $3-4,000 per vial. At face value, this seems crazy, but when one looks deeper into the situation, th...
- February 23rd, 2017, 6:31 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Nylon Mesh Snake Death Trap
- Replies: 34
- Views: 45869
Re: Nylon Mesh Snake Death Trap
I acknowledge that it's an old thread but no doubt an ongoing problem, good job to all who have stepped up and increased the awareness about this issue!
- February 13th, 2017, 10:30 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Salamander Larvae
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2789
- February 13th, 2017, 10:28 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Salamander larva ID help
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3439
Re: Salamander larva ID help
Hi Noah. I'm going to do my best to narrow it down but I am not confident that I'll give you a definitive answer (keep in mind I'm used to looking at salamander larvae in the Northeast). That being said, my initial impression by the squared snout and front and hind leg size is that this (as you said...
- February 13th, 2017, 9:54 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Spring Emergence 2017
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2717
Spring Emergence 2017
Once again, here it comes! Perhaps as little as a month away. I'm thinking around March 15th-16th this year, with a bigger push this year vs. the 'trickles' that we had last year here in our area.
I'd like to hear your predictions and results if you'd like to share!
I'd like to hear your predictions and results if you'd like to share!
- February 13th, 2017, 9:49 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Clever Snake Mom?
- Replies: 32
- Views: 18189
Re: Clever Snake Mom
Awesome find, but puzzling! What would possess a snake to lay eggs in an empty turtle shell and then flip the shell back over so that it's upright again? I am liking the egg-bound turtle theory, but this far along in the decomposition of the turtle (essentially complete), would the eggs look this go...
- February 13th, 2017, 9:45 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Waiting for Herps - herping while staying still
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6465
Re: Waiting for Herps - herping while staying still
I have quite a few friends who are accomplished and passionate birders and photographers. They always seem to see more herps than the herpers, especially those herpers who move quickly from one 'hot spot' to the next. I have often wondered if their stillness and their 'wait and see' approach to thei...
- February 13th, 2017, 9:41 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Snakes In Situ, Partially Hiding - Request for Images
- Replies: 28
- Views: 15712
Re: Snakes In Situ, Partially Hiding - Request for Images
Thanks Kelly, for the nice complement!Kelly Mc wrote:MC what you self critique as not having your chosen gear at hand is more than made up for by your eye!
Thank you, diggin your pics thoroughly!
- February 3rd, 2017, 11:28 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Snakes In Situ, Partially Hiding - Request for Images
- Replies: 28
- Views: 15712
Re: Snakes In Situ, Partially Hiding - Request for Images
Hi Kelly, Here's a shot that I took on my cell phone, I wish I had my camera on me for more clarity and depth: https://im1.shutterfly.com/ng/services/mediarender/THISLIFE/003014999187/media/42093505219/medium/1474333203/enhance This turned out to be one of my favorite pics of the year. Another one o...
- December 21st, 2016, 10:19 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Why You Dont Collect
- Replies: 279
- Views: 1425354
Re: Why You Dont Collect
MCHerper : I didnt "take offense" I am extremely hard to offend. I was asking a question of a pious person. Plus The Porters was actually quite well executed with the photo shop of the herps and the funny misidentifications and it is a herp forum, while the other one that Craig posted was...
- December 21st, 2016, 7:06 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Why You Dont Collect
- Replies: 279
- Views: 1425354
Re: Why You Dont Collect
Why was offense taken at Craig's meme but not Porter's? Both are crude political humor and neither are, as you noted, very Christian.Kelly Mc wrote:Thats not a very Christian meme. Especially around the time commemorating the Baby Jesus.
- December 14th, 2016, 10:04 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Snake Fungal Spread & Field Herping
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4946
Re: Snake Fungal Spread & Field Herping
I found the thread, here's a link to it: http://www.fieldherpforum.com/forum/vie ... =2&t=23285. I mistook it for a tongue in cheek April Fool's thread at first, so my first post on the thread was meant to be tongue in cheek as well. There's a lot of good info there from others.
- December 14th, 2016, 9:40 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Snake Fungal Spread & Field Herping
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4946
Re: Snake Fungal Spread & Field Herping
There was a similar conversation on another thread about the spread of chytrid via equipment, boots, and other personal items that are taken from once location to another. Kelly MC had some great input on how to effectively use bleach, contact time, etc., hopefully she can chime in here on that aspe...
- December 10th, 2016, 3:32 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Why You Dont Collect
- Replies: 279
- Views: 1425354
Re: Why You Dont Collect
an we at least tentatively agree that taking one or a few specimens from the wild where their numbers are plentiful and their populations are stable is not the same as taking large numbers of specimens from the wild in places where their populations are potentially threatened? In theory yes, but if...
- December 9th, 2016, 8:21 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Why You Dont Collect
- Replies: 279
- Views: 1425354
Re: Why You Dont Collect
Can we at least tentatively agree that taking one or a few specimens from the wild where their numbers are plentiful and their populations are stable is not the same as taking large numbers of specimens from the wild in places where their populations are potentially threatened?
- December 5th, 2016, 10:44 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Hibernacula Fidelity of C. horridus in Mtns/Coastal Plain?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3690
Re: Hibernacula Fidelity of C. horridus in Mtns/Coastal Plai
Thank you Bryan and Fisherp! Bryan, I will be in touch via PM.
- November 27th, 2016, 2:54 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Hibernacula Fidelity of C. horridus in Mtns/Coastal Plain?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3690
Hibernacula Fidelity of C. horridus in Mtns/Coastal Plain?
Hi Folks, I've been having a recurring conversation with a friend and am hoping that someone here could shed light on it-does anyone have any resources, links or direct knowledge regarding hibernacula fidelity of timber rattlers in the coastal plain vs. the mountains? Specifically, I'm wondering if ...
- November 23rd, 2016, 9:49 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Herp Photography 2016 - 1/3
- Replies: 11
- Views: 8391
Re: Herp Photography 2016 - 1/3
Kelly said it all, just beautiful. I admire how much passion can come through a photographer's lens, and your love for the animals shows. Keep up the great work!
- November 23rd, 2016, 9:37 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: 2017 California Chapter Nominations Time- Do we Continue?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 5354
Re: 2017 California Chapter Nominations Time- Do we Continue
Hi Brian, I just wanted to post so there was something besides silence. I'd like to see new life breathed into the chapters but I don't know how at this time. I wish that I could step up for a position but I have too many commitments and I am stretched thin as it is. It's a shame because I've learne...
- October 18th, 2016, 10:28 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Salamander Movement Question
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3940
Re: Salamander Movement Question
Hey Matt,
Good stuff! Congrats on the finds! I hope to see some marbled sals soon too!
MC
Good stuff! Congrats on the finds! I hope to see some marbled sals soon too!
MC
- September 27th, 2016, 2:43 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Salamander Movement Question
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3940
Re: Salamander Movement Question
Hi Matt, I'm going to chime in until someone else can give you a more experienced answer, as I usually don't road cruise salamanders. The question that I had for you: why not look for them in their native habitat instead of seeking them out as they are moving? Many of the salamanders that you mentio...
- July 31st, 2016, 3:14 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: What is going on here ... more accurately NOT going on here
- Replies: 10
- Views: 6304
Re: What is going on here ... more accurately NOT going on h
I haven't been on here much but still get out in the field from time to time. I've slowed things down a lot because my kids are now 5 and 8 so I am taking them on all of my excursions and taking a look at everything in the woods, not just herps. That being said, when we do look at herps I'm looking ...
- June 24th, 2016, 4:44 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: You Know You're a Herper....
- Replies: 36
- Views: 16783
Re: You Know You're a Herper....
You know you're a herper if you've ever played a game of "name that musk".
(sorry, it came to me today while I was in the field)
(sorry, it came to me today while I was in the field)
- June 24th, 2016, 4:41 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Counting Subcaudal Scales?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4217
Re: Counting Subcaudal Scales?
Thanks Kelly and Bill!
Re: Mamushi
Awesome!
- June 20th, 2016, 5:10 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Counting Subcaudal Scales?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4217
Re: Counting Subcaudal Scales?
Thank you Jimi and Richard! The above are very helpful. My apologies for the oversight-I should have indicated that I was specifically interested in Colubridae species with divided scales, such as Carphophis, Diadophis, Storeria, Opheodrys, etc.
- June 19th, 2016, 11:22 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Counting Subcaudal Scales?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4217
Counting Subcaudal Scales?
Quick question: when looking at diagnostic criteria for snake species, is it typical to see total numbers of subcaudal scales, or do you count the rows? In other words, for an unknown species, would I typically count each individual scale, or count the shortest row and add one? Thanks for your help!
- June 14th, 2016, 8:10 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: How dishwashing liquid saved a spitting cobra!
- Replies: 11
- Views: 6108
Re: How dishwashing liquid saved a spitting cobra!
Awesome job Nick! You are the man!
- May 24th, 2016, 6:30 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: School Me on Size Sets
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5318
Re: School Me on Size Sets
Thanks for the info!!
- May 9th, 2016, 6:30 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: School Me on Size Sets
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5318
School Me on Size Sets
I (wrongly) believed that snakes that engaged in combat behavior had males larger than the females in comparative size, and vice versa for snakes that did not engage in this behavior. I recently read (multiple sources) that the female copperhead ( A. contortrix ) was larger than the male. I understa...
- April 26th, 2016, 7:08 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: You Know You're a Herper....
- Replies: 36
- Views: 16783
Re: You Know You're a Herper....
You know you're a herper when construction materials trash pile = field of dreams
- April 22nd, 2016, 2:59 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: NYC and Huguenot finds
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3028
Re: NYC and Huguenot finds
That photo of your son with the ringneck snake is amazing. Definitely keep that photo safely stored, one day you will all look back on it with big smiles and happy nostalgia.
- April 18th, 2016, 12:31 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Louisiana "Snake Rodeo" Killfest (GRAPHIC)
- Replies: 10
- Views: 7617
Re: Louisiana "Snake Rodeo" Killfest (GRAPHIC)
Why? I don't mean that in an obtuse sense, I am asking out of genuine curiosity-do they have what they perceive to be an overpopulation of water snakes and are trying to cut down on the population? I have seen it stated before that water snakes cut down on native fish populations, however I know th...
- April 18th, 2016, 11:03 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Vipera aspis in Riva del Garda (Trentino, Lake Garda, ITALY)
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4610
Re: newborn Vipera aspis in northern Italy
Great find! Adorable little guy too!
- April 18th, 2016, 11:01 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Louisiana "Snake Rodeo" Killfest (GRAPHIC)
- Replies: 10
- Views: 7617
Re: Louisiana "Snake Rodeo" Killfest (GRAPHIC)
Why? I don't mean that in an obtuse sense, I am asking out of genuine curiosity-do they have what they perceive to be an overpopulation of water snakes and are trying to cut down on the population? I have seen it stated before that water snakes cut down on native fish populations, however I know tha...
- April 3rd, 2016, 12:23 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Amphibian Egg Mass Identification
- Replies: 54
- Views: 193457
Re: Egg Mass ID
Awesomest thread ever? I think it could be...Gyri wrote:The photos are back
Edit: Seriously, this thread has almost 50,000 views? Is that a forum record?