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- February 11th, 2017, 12:27 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Waiting for Herps - herping while staying still
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6455
Re: Waiting for Herps - herping while staying still
For the past few years a friend and I have spent a lot of time on lawn chairs watching a large rock wall in the upper midwest. It's great fun with a good set of binos and a luke warm 6-pak of PBR's. We see tons of Fox, Milk and Garters and always have a bet on the first species to show. Whoever gues...
- December 21st, 2016, 3:43 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Why You Dont Collect
- Replies: 279
- Views: 1425261
Re: Why You Dont Collect
i apologies if this is off topic but I don't collect/breed because I choose not to. It can't be more simple.
Tim
Tim
- December 21st, 2016, 3:03 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Everglades Herping Questions
- Replies: 9
- Views: 8993
Re: Everglades Herping Questions
The park is solid 24/7/365. Try to stay in front of moon rise and if the temp is over 73F you are good to go. Josh is correct. Scarlets are abundant west of West lake. A couple days after the full is gravy...it goes downhill from there and reaches a low movement time on the new moon...but any night ...
- August 26th, 2016, 11:33 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: 'Kinda thinking of a Sept herp quicky
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6833
Re: 'Kinda thinking of a Sept herp quicky
Thanks all for the input! I've decided to go to MX instead. I'll visit WI again this year at first ice for some fishing...I'm truly excited!!
Great Fall to all.
Tim
Great Fall to all.
Tim
- August 19th, 2016, 8:08 am
- Forum: Fish Forum
- Topic: Wow, nobody has been on the water?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 16339
Wow, nobody has been on the water?
I visited expecting to find new and exciting posts. Nope, but it's my fault as well. I'll try to put something up over the next few days...
Tim
Tim
- July 22nd, 2016, 2:14 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: 'Kinda thinking of a Sept herp quicky
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6833
Re: 'Kinda thinking of a Sept herp quicky
60?!! I've seldom seen that many in a day in June. You two kick butt!Knightkrawler5 wrote:Weird that you didn't see Milks...Sept. is great for them in the Driftless area. Ben and I found over 60 in one day.
Tim
- July 12th, 2016, 6:17 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: 'Kinda thinking of a Sept herp quicky
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6833
'Kinda thinking of a Sept herp quicky
Am I nuts? I visited WI one September several years ago and found nothing beyond browns and redbellies on the roads after dark, smooth greens, hognose and some garters during the days and a few spotted sals, red backs and blue spots in the mornings. Are the milks all under ground and/or should I jus...
- July 12th, 2016, 5:57 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: January-May critters
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4986
Re: January-May critters
That mole skink is a beauty!! (The Kings are too.)
Tim
Tim
- July 12th, 2016, 5:53 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: 2016 First Half Review: Herping the Southeast
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5282
Re: 2016 First Half Review: Herping the Southeast
You've kept busy. Nice job on all counts. I really like the look of the last Coppers.
Tim
Tim
- July 12th, 2016, 5:40 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Aruba 2015
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4520
Re: Aruba 2015
Yes, she's a "hoot."
Yes, less socks = more better.
Yes, the little skunk gecko was very handsome.
Yes, places with crotes always deliver the goods.
Tim
Yes, less socks = more better.
Yes, the little skunk gecko was very handsome.
Yes, places with crotes always deliver the goods.
Tim
- July 7th, 2016, 5:31 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Aruba 2015
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4520
Aruba 2015
A couple years ago my wife Jill sent an application to the Wheel of Fortune. It’s a game show with a woman named Vanna and some guy. She applies to everything from the Amazing race to Jeopardy, Cuttysark tall ship stuff and beyond and gets accepted…’no idea how she does it but we support/accept her ...
- March 8th, 2016, 4:46 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Female herpetologists or herp enthusiasts
- Replies: 90
- Views: 50138
Re: Female herpetologists or herp enthusiasts
One of the best posts ever. I hope you all have a great time and look forward to the pics. For the first time ever, I wish I was female.
Tim
Tim
- February 10th, 2016, 4:20 pm
- Forum: Fish Forum
- Topic: crazy times
- Replies: 137
- Views: 142518
Re: crazy times
Years ago in northern WI Musky Magnet and I would go to this butt hut in Eagle river in the far north of that dynamic state he still lives in. They held the world championship of snowmobile races there every year. We'd get there early in the morning while the strippers were still drunk and they'd ha...
- February 10th, 2016, 3:20 pm
- Forum: Fish Forum
- Topic: Bass for Pete
- Replies: 1
- Views: 12403
- January 29th, 2016, 5:54 pm
- Forum: Fish Forum
- Topic: Tens
- Replies: 1
- Views: 12268
Tens
So awhile ago I posted a long winded story involving our hunt for an "honest ten pound bass" from far south FL. We did it in spades...in one afternoon. I'll write the post when I get a chance. Maybe it'll give this forum a little kick in the pants. I'm sure no one wants to hear an ice fish...
- January 29th, 2016, 5:47 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Lamps (yawn) from your neck of the woods.
- Replies: 5
- Views: 8209
Re: Lamps (yawn) from your neck of the woods.
I find them on several sites in central belt of the state but there doesn't seem to be any defining factor...one here, two there, one here, etc. They are only where you find them. I lik'em and wish I had an answer, but I don't.
Fox snakes coming when I get a chance.
Tim
Fox snakes coming when I get a chance.
Tim
- January 28th, 2016, 9:04 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: florida herp activity question
- Replies: 14
- Views: 7043
Re: florida herp activity question
Cane fields = better chance at snakes of interest as opposed to hiking during the day in ENP. Jmo
The weather this far south looks kind of "tweener" at present.
Tim
The weather this far south looks kind of "tweener" at present.
Tim
- January 24th, 2016, 4:19 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Lamps (yawn) from your neck of the woods.
- Replies: 5
- Views: 8209
Re: Lamps (yawn) from your neck of the woods.
Thanks you two. I'll put up some pretty Western fox when I get the chance. My P-bucket has changed formats so that explains my frustrations...got it wired now.
Tim
Tim
- January 8th, 2016, 7:34 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Lamps (yawn) from your neck of the woods.
- Replies: 5
- Views: 8209
Lamps (yawn) from your neck of the woods.
http://i640.photobucket.com/albums/uu123/Tborski/Milk%20snakes/Milk%20on%20rock%202_zpsie6vxgo9.jpg http://i640.photobucket.com/albums/uu123/Tborski/Milk%20snakes/Basking%20Milk%201_zpsz0yn7be1.jpg http://i640.photobucket.com/albums/uu123/Tborski/Milk%20snakes/Stilo%20phase_zps6sn8n7n6.jpg http://i...
- January 8th, 2016, 7:09 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: From your neck of the woods. Caution...Lamp heavy.
- Replies: 9
- Views: 9820
Re: From your neck of the woods. Caution...Lamp heavy.
JF. I just can't do it from my machine. I don't get it at all!!! Zanti did it handily from her end. I can't even repost the whole damned thing and put an "ignore post" on this one. I'll maybe try to repost the whole thing and hit review before submit... Thanks and ignore the (yawn) Lamps. ...
- January 8th, 2016, 9:25 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: From your neck of the woods. Caution...Lamp heavy.
- Replies: 9
- Views: 9820
Re: From your neck of the woods. Caution...Lamp heavy.
I'd go back and correct or delete but that's not an option. oh well/sigh
Tim
Tim
- January 8th, 2016, 5:28 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: From your neck of the woods. Caution...Lamp heavy.
- Replies: 9
- Views: 9820
Re: From your neck of the woods. Caution...Lamp heavy.
wow. 'guess I didn't. wtf
- January 8th, 2016, 5:25 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: From your neck of the woods. Caution...Lamp heavy.
- Replies: 9
- Views: 9820
From your neck of the woods. Caution...Lamp heavy.
I'm sure most of you are wrapped up in the hard water fishery at present but some may be looking forward to Spring. This is for them. [img] [IMG]http://i640.photobucket.com/albums/uu123/Tborski/Milk%20snakes/Milk%202015_zpsnpewoouk.jpg[/img] [img] [IMG]http://i640.photobucket.com/albums/uu123/Tborsk...
- December 17th, 2015, 5:21 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Where do snakes winter if there isn't a rocky den place?
- Replies: 35
- Views: 17226
Re: Where do snakes winter if there isn't a rocky den place?
Telephone poles. Think about it...buried below the frost line so they don't "shift." With the correct substrate surrounding them they are golden.
Tim
Tim
- November 29th, 2015, 7:01 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: From your your neck of the woods. Caution...Thamnophis heavy
- Replies: 16
- Views: 15114
Re: From your your neck of the woods. Caution...Thamnophis h
Troy, keep quiet, ok?
Tim
Tim
- November 29th, 2015, 6:58 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: From your your neck of the woods. Caution...Thamnophis heavy
- Replies: 16
- Views: 15114
Re: From your your neck of the woods. Caution...Thamnophis h
Ben, I might post some pretty Fox and Milks next but I doubt you'll dig them. How are you?
Tim
Tim
- November 15th, 2015, 8:26 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: The past several months...'short version. (Pics added 11/8)
- Replies: 27
- Views: 11618
Re: The past several months...'short version. (Pics added 11
byrns wrote:Great post....Van Staal's are the best
Yes VS's are the best.
Tim
- November 15th, 2015, 7:57 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: From your your neck of the woods. Caution...Thamnophis heavy
- Replies: 16
- Views: 15114
Re: From your your neck of the woods. Caution...Thamnophis h
Ok, I'll put together a couple more posts of Fox and Milks but it'll prob be after turkey day when I get back home. Happy you all liked the Thams.
Tim
Tim
- October 13th, 2015, 4:56 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: From your your neck of the woods. Caution...Thamnophis heavy
- Replies: 16
- Views: 15114
Re: From your your neck of the woods. Caution...Thamnophis h
I hate not being able to edit any more. Originally I had grandiose ideas of putting up 50 or 60 different animals and then do another post solely of attractive Western Fox and another of unique Milks but it's just too time consuming. Sorry about the duplicate Tham and have a nice Fall.
Tim
Tim
- October 13th, 2015, 4:37 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: From your your neck of the woods. Caution...Thamnophis heavy
- Replies: 16
- Views: 15114
Re: From your your neck of the woods. Caution...Thamnophis h
That sucked. I'm done.
Tim
Tim
- October 13th, 2015, 4:36 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: From your your neck of the woods. Caution...Thamnophis heavy
- Replies: 16
- Views: 15114
From your your neck of the woods. Caution...Thamnophis heavy
I’ve been meaning to do a post like this for a while now but sometimes life gets in the way. For the past few years I’ve traveled to the Midwest to visit family and old friends. The first couple of trips my boys and I chased inverts…they loved all the Sphinx and large Silk moths, especially the Luna...
- October 5th, 2015, 6:54 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Second Gaboon of 2015!
- Replies: 10
- Views: 8380
Re: Second Gaboon of 2015!
I'd LOVE to see a pic of it stretched out on a road...got one?!
Tim
Tim
- September 14th, 2015, 5:29 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Drift Fence Designs w/ OR w/o Traps & Trap Designs
- Replies: 14
- Views: 24067
Re: Drift Fence Designs w/ OR w/o Traps & Trap Designs
Put them in an "X" pattern with an opening in the middle. Fill the opening with ac....you'll never have to close traps and worry about that kind of stuff while you are absent and everything is happy. (Get permission in writing first...I always make a point of that.)
Tim
Tim
- September 14th, 2015, 5:06 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Post photos of wild herps feeding
- Replies: 56
- Views: 49650
Re: Post photos of wild herps feeding
Ringer with Narrow mouth. http://i640.photobucket.com/albums/uu123/Tborski/Ringer%20eating%205_zpsyqpzlmts.jpg Coral with Yellow rat snake. http://i640.photobucket.com/albums/uu123/Tborski/Coral%20eating%20YR%20on%20road_zpsrqtvbq9m.jpg Ribbon with Narrow mouth. Tim http://i640.photobucket.com/album...
- September 10th, 2015, 1:00 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Who on the forum would you most like to meet in person...
- Replies: 44
- Views: 65288
Re: Who on the forum would you most like to meet in person..
krisbel, this about people you haven't met. I would've mentioned a few of your choices but have been fortunate enough to have crossed paths with them before. Many people I would've mentioned are disqualified, but only because of that.
Tim
Tim
- September 10th, 2015, 10:26 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Who on the forum would you most like to meet in person...
- Replies: 44
- Views: 65288
Re: Who on the forum would you most like to meet in person..
Three really is about 50 too small. I'll add (it's my post)
Chad from KS
Berkeley Boone from GA
Rich in reptiles from TN
Dell Despain from wherever he's at nowadays.
Chad from KS
Berkeley Boone from GA
Rich in reptiles from TN
Dell Despain from wherever he's at nowadays.
- September 9th, 2015, 6:04 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Who on the forum would you most like to meet in person...
- Replies: 44
- Views: 65288
Re: Who on the forum would you most like to meet in person..
Cole Grover, Natalie McNear and Brian Hinds come to mind also. Anybody else have another member here they'd like to meet down the road at some point?
Tim
Tim
- September 9th, 2015, 2:00 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Who on the forum would you most like to meet in person...
- Replies: 44
- Views: 65288
Re: Who on the forum would you most like to meet in person..
Kyle Loucks is a good one, the other two I'm not so sure of...
- September 9th, 2015, 11:52 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Drift Fence Designs w/ OR w/o Traps & Trap Designs
- Replies: 14
- Views: 24067
Re: Drift Fence Designs w/ OR w/o Traps & Trap Designs
Put them in a "X" pattern with an opening of about 50 yards square in the middle. Fill the middle with AC (plywood. tin. carpet, etc... and check it when conditions are favorable. Walk the fence with a light after dark when you care to or conditions are favorable for movement...make sure t...
- September 9th, 2015, 11:37 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Who on the forum would you most like to meet in person...
- Replies: 44
- Views: 65288
Who on the forum would you most like to meet in person...
I've been thinking about this for about ten minutes. And have some time while paint dries outside in the sun down here in far south FL. I've been on here from pre-crash (2010.) Many have visited, stayed/ visited, left over that period. If you had 3 people on here you'd like to meet in person someday...
- September 8th, 2015, 9:45 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Your all-time best rattlesnake shots
- Replies: 37
- Views: 18839
Re: Your all-time best rattlesnake shots
These are only the best on account of locale. Crotalus unicolor http://i640.photobucket.com/albums/uu123/Tborski/unicolor%201_zpssgiuvub1.jpg Crotalus catalinensus http://i640.photobucket.com/albums/uu123/Tborski/Cat%202_zpsbcsplhxt.jpg A 9 year old showed me how to do this...so bad... Tim
- September 7th, 2015, 5:15 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Python challenge (Jan-Feb) 2016, WILL INCLUDE ENP
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3918
Re: Python challenge (Jan-Feb) 2016, WILL INCLUDE ENP
There are in all probability thousands and thousands of pythons in south FL that will never see a road or human being during their life span. Dispatching one only effects the animals it would've consumed over that period of time. I don't know the answer and apparently no one else does either. Happy ...
- September 7th, 2015, 4:58 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: ANF let me in on it's secret.
- Replies: 9
- Views: 6933
Re: ANF let me in on it's secret.
Josh only runs over Corn snakes. Him and them have a past as checkered as the animals' bellies.
Tim
Btw, Nice find!
Tim
Btw, Nice find!
- August 17th, 2015, 12:43 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Excellent weekend
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3515
Re: Excellent weekend
From my understanding they are all lumped together as Florida kings. It doesn't matter what the band count is any more.
Hearty congrats on your first!
Tim
Hearty congrats on your first!
Tim
- August 17th, 2015, 11:48 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Foetus and Fossil
- Replies: 19
- Views: 7022
Re: Foetus and Fossil
We have tons of oolithic lime stone down here in the Florida keys and all have fossil coral and/or sea fans. They are so common as to be of no interest. I once found a fossilized Star fish on a step of the capital building in Madison Wisconsin. I'm sure it's still there. Sorry, that's all I've got. ...
- June 27th, 2015, 5:01 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Most Herps Found in a 24-hour Period?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 7349
Re: Most Herps Found in a 24-hour Period?
A few years ago while being 'brushed" by a large tropical storm in central Florida I had 166 snakes by 9:30AM. (They were cruised on roads and hiked along margins.) I "changed zip codes" and ended the outing at 11:50pm with 205 or so of 13 species. Another time much more recently myse...
- May 29th, 2015, 5:39 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Floridian visiting the Midwest
- Replies: 12
- Views: 10123
Re: Floridian visiting the Midwest
Never mind. It was gone but no longer. Whew.
- May 29th, 2015, 5:38 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Floridian visiting the Midwest
- Replies: 12
- Views: 10123
Re: Floridian visiting the Midwest
Um, where'd my avatar go?
Tim
Tim
- May 14th, 2015, 2:32 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Floridian visiting the Midwest
- Replies: 12
- Views: 10123
Re: Floridian visiting the Midwest
Howdy Ben, good to hear from you!! Here's my plan: If you take me hunting snakes I'll let ya take me fishing afterwards, ok?
Tim
Tim
- May 13th, 2015, 6:32 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Floridian visiting the Midwest
- Replies: 12
- Views: 10123
Re: Floridian visiting the Midwest
I'll prob focus on Milks, Fox and maybe garters, hognose and grass snakes. No interest in horridus. Thanks Chad, wish me luck! Hope you have a great season!
Hey, is that Muskie magnesium guy still around?
Tim
Hey, is that Muskie magnesium guy still around?
Tim