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by sep11ie
March 30th, 2015, 9:48 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Your most significant find in 2015
Replies: 51
Views: 20549

Re: Your most significant find in 2015

Here's a few recent ones for me. http://i1312.photobucket.com/albums/t524/sep11ie/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_1799_zpsmzozh2uw.jpg http://i1312.photobucket.com/albums/t524/sep11ie/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_5922_zpsvztnondq.jpg http://i1312.photobucket.com/albums/t524/sep11ie/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_1887_zpswnlxrji...
by sep11ie
June 14th, 2014, 3:31 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Softshell Turtles in Las Vegas
Replies: 7
Views: 3245

Re: Softshell Turtles in Las Vegas

Sounds like a typical Texas water hole transplanted to Vegas.
by sep11ie
May 11th, 2014, 8:42 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Moving to Austin
Replies: 3
Views: 2038

Re: Moving to Austin

I love Austin trips. Lemme know when!
by sep11ie
March 21st, 2014, 3:10 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: My trip with The Soopaman!
Replies: 5
Views: 2205

My trip with The Soopaman!

Just want to thank you again man, had a blast. This dude knows how to find snakes... Got 3 lifers, and one first in TX lifer. :thumb: A day like this had to be good. The pic I got texted to me on the way there of his 3 kings didn't hurt either... http://i1312.photobucket.com/albums/t524/sep11ie/The%...
by sep11ie
March 10th, 2014, 4:50 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: A few beautiful February Copperheads
Replies: 9
Views: 2895

Re: A few beautiful February Copperheads

Colorado is an interesting county. They have a cool mix of critters. I can't think of ever finding a hog out there, but I've found a bunch of other cool stuff (Ringnecks, a Glossy Snake, etc.).. I've heard of both, and I've cruised certain productive areas out there and never found a DOR of either....
by sep11ie
February 11th, 2014, 11:26 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: A few beautiful February Copperheads
Replies: 7
Views: 1774

Re: A few beautiful February Copperheads

Jeff wrote:What got my attention is that one looks like a normal Broad-banded, the other closer to Southern. What county are they in?

Jeff
Colorado County
by sep11ie
February 11th, 2014, 11:01 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: A few beautiful February Copperheads
Replies: 9
Views: 2895

Re: A few beautiful February Copperheads

Neat, dude. They look a lot more like broad-banded coppers than southern copperheads. What county? Colorado County. You should see the hog noses out there. .. Haven't seen a hoggie but I've cruised a lot of coppers out there. In that area they're broad banded coppers and some intergrades, depending...
by sep11ie
February 11th, 2014, 8:06 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: A few beautiful February Copperheads
Replies: 9
Views: 2895

Re: A few beautiful February Copperheads

Soopaman wrote:Neat, dude. They look a lot more like broad-banded coppers than southern copperheads. What county?
Colorado County. You should see the hog noses out there. ..
by sep11ie
February 11th, 2014, 8:02 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: A few beautiful February Copperheads
Replies: 7
Views: 1774

Re: A few beautiful February Copperheads

I'm pretty jealous, it's been below zero here for what seems like all winter. The contrast on those two was really nice. My only nit to this would be showing a kid so young that picking up a hot snake is ok. To me there's not a good reason for doing that, but doing it in front of a kid seems reckle...
by sep11ie
February 10th, 2014, 10:15 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: A few beautiful February Copperheads
Replies: 9
Views: 2895

A few beautiful February Copperheads

It was neat finding the 2 color phases under one piece of fin like this. They where a pleasure to visit with too. http://i1312.photobucket.com/albums/t524/sep11ie/20140208_141810_zps80e57f45.jpg http://i1312.photobucket.com/albums/t524/sep11ie/20140208_130459_zps4c9153e9.jpg http://i1312.photobucket...
by sep11ie
February 10th, 2014, 10:09 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: A few beautiful February Copperheads
Replies: 7
Views: 1774

A few beautiful February Copperheads

Found under an old piece of tin on Feb 8th, outside temp was about 45 degrees. http://i1312.photobucket.com/albums/t524/sep11ie/20140208_141810_zps80e57f45.jpg http://i1312.photobucket.com/albums/t524/sep11ie/20140208_130459_zps4c9153e9.jpg http://i1312.photobucket.com/albums/t524/sep11ie/20140208_1...
by sep11ie
October 11th, 2013, 9:08 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: My overly ambitous target species list for 2014
Replies: 17
Views: 3219

Re: My overly ambitous target species list for 2014

axeman2729 wrote:Carnegie as in pittsburgh?
Yea, that is where I am from.
by sep11ie
October 10th, 2013, 6:17 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: My overly ambitous target species list for 2014
Replies: 17
Views: 3219

Re: My overly ambitous target species list for 2014

I know a great spot in Carnegie for Eastern Milks, Ribbons, garters and black rats.
by sep11ie
October 9th, 2013, 8:45 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Austin monitor
Replies: 7
Views: 2634

Re: Austin monitor

Did you see this lizard? It looks an awful lot like this: http://cdn2.sulitstatic.com/images/2012/0820/031536986_0315082619d75a1440677ac5b2f590a105f3b76d54f7769a7.jpg I think your buddy was playing a joke on you. I don't know what species it's supposed to be. I will punch him in the eye of He was. ...
by sep11ie
October 9th, 2013, 8:32 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Austin monitor
Replies: 7
Views: 2634

Re: Austin monitor

Matt Buckingham wrote:A toy?
No, it is a legit lizard. I wouldn't post it if that was the case. Thanks though.
by sep11ie
October 9th, 2013, 8:14 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Austin monitor
Replies: 7
Views: 2634

Austin monitor

A buddy of mine just found this in his back yard today. Anybody know what kind it is?


Image
by sep11ie
October 3rd, 2013, 3:30 pm
Forum: Fish Forum
Topic: Personal Best (PB)
Replies: 41
Views: 46356

Re: Personal Best (PB)

Got lucky with an upper slot red first time I ever fished for them. I've caught a few after that one. Kayak fishing is where it's at! https://scontent-b-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/424565_10150652408614865_2059768550_n.jpg All of the reds I catch in a certain lake/creek I fish in have multiple sp...
by sep11ie
September 19th, 2013, 6:34 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: My year so far - Picture Heavy
Replies: 9
Views: 4124

Re: My year so far - Picture Heavy

Great post. Phenomenal pictures. Wow, it is beautiful out there...
by sep11ie
September 16th, 2013, 5:09 pm
Forum: Fish Forum
Topic: Those who eat what they catch...
Replies: 10
Views: 7066

Re: Those who eat what they catch...

Unless there is a warning issued out I eat most of the legal reds, trout, flounder and cats that I catch. I eat the shrimp out of the same water too and they are delish. I live off of a huge brackish water lake off of Galveston Bay. The same one you see behind me in my profile pic. sep11ie, you men...
by sep11ie
September 11th, 2013, 11:21 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: My year thus far...
Replies: 4
Views: 2264

Re: My year thus far...

Welcome to the forum.

I miss Hellbenders. They are as neat as they are nasty.
by sep11ie
September 10th, 2013, 9:11 am
Forum: Fish Forum
Topic: Personal Best (PB)
Replies: 41
Views: 46356

Re: Personal Best (PB)

gretzkyrh4 wrote:
sep11ie wrote:
My favorite flounder.
Nice doormat! How much did it weigh?
A shad under 8.5lbs. We pulled 2 others out of the "honey hole" just a little smaller than her just a few days earlier.
by sep11ie
September 6th, 2013, 3:42 pm
Forum: Fish Forum
Topic: Personal Best (PB)
Replies: 41
Views: 46356

Re: Personal Best (PB)

Image

My favorite flounder.
by sep11ie
September 6th, 2013, 9:41 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: ... jaguar predation on a caiman ...
Replies: 11
Views: 4578

Re: ... jaguar predation on a caiman ...

justinm wrote:Maybe it was the same Jaguar that Snakeguy101 saw...
No, they don't keep caimans and jaguars together at the zoo.
by sep11ie
September 6th, 2013, 9:38 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Photos from the Field (DUW)
Replies: 30
Views: 13556

Re: Photos from the Field (DUW)

Great post. Thanks for sharing. Once again I always love to see the local folks out there succeeding.
by sep11ie
September 2nd, 2013, 8:41 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Skull ID....
Replies: 16
Views: 5938

Re: Skull ID....

chris_mcmartin wrote:
Kelly Mc wrote:Neither a canine nor a deer have an ischium like that.

This belongs on a list of "failed pickup lines."
I'm actually going to try that tomorrow night.
by sep11ie
August 31st, 2013, 1:36 pm
Forum: Fish Forum
Topic: Fish Skull - ID Needed
Replies: 1
Views: 3378

Re: Fish Skull - ID Needed

Probably a big ol' walleye.
by sep11ie
August 31st, 2013, 1:33 pm
Forum: Fish Forum
Topic: Those who eat what they catch...
Replies: 10
Views: 7066

Re: Those who eat what they catch...

Unless there is a warning issued out I eat most of the legal reds, trout, flounder and cats that I catch. I eat the shrimp out of the same water too and they are delish.

I live off of a huge brackish water lake off of Galveston Bay. The same one you see behind me in my profile pic.
by sep11ie
August 24th, 2013, 11:30 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: SoCal Closeout and Arizona
Replies: 19
Views: 6305

Re: SoCal Closeout and Arizona

Phenomenal photography.
by sep11ie
August 24th, 2013, 11:26 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: A snazzy little garter
Replies: 3
Views: 2748

Re: A snazzy little garter

That is a neat garter.
by sep11ie
August 23rd, 2013, 3:55 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Hognose? questionable photo
Replies: 33
Views: 10732

Re: Hognose? questionable photo

It almost looks like it could be 2 different snakes.
by sep11ie
August 20th, 2013, 11:30 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Successful Southeast AZ trip (same as AZ forum)
Replies: 16
Views: 6159

Re: Successful Southeast AZ trip (same as AZ forum)

Great finds. Thanks for sharing.
by sep11ie
August 14th, 2013, 1:03 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: alligator snapper baby vs regular snapper baby
Replies: 7
Views: 5270

Re: alligator snapper baby vs regular snapper baby

Would someone please be so kind as to post pics comparing alligator snapper babies vs regular snapper babies? The adults are obviously different but I am having difficulty discerning the difference in the babies. If this is in the wrong section, I apologize, and please feel free to move to appropri...
by sep11ie
August 12th, 2013, 11:32 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Houston/Gulf Coast May 2013
Replies: 10
Views: 12389

Re: Houston/Gulf Coast May 2013

I love seeing such great results nearby me. All I can find these days are copperheads, rats, moccasins, garters and ribbons. Congrats, great pics and finds.
by sep11ie
August 12th, 2013, 3:24 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Copperheads (Same as Northeast forum)
Replies: 10
Views: 2694

Re: Copperheads (Same as Northeast forum)

I just nominated that pic of those Copperheads with their heads up for picture of the week. That is amazing.
by sep11ie
August 7th, 2013, 10:58 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: control
Replies: 52
Views: 46843

Re: Anyone know of fire ant killer to use on alligator nests

I have tons of gators around me. Due to our lack of consistent rain these last few years many of their natural/and unnatural water holes are gone. It's making it a little easier for the ants to affect the nests and babies, but unfortunately that is life in Texas. Same with the wild pigs, you can try...
by sep11ie
August 5th, 2013, 11:44 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: My first atrox! (and more)
Replies: 12
Views: 4555

Re: My first atrox! (and more)

DaneConley wrote:GAH! Damn you Ryan and your better trip. In all honesty dude, I am super jealous. We both need to get out there to Texas soon. :thumb:
Let me know when y'all do. I'll head out with y'all.
by sep11ie
August 5th, 2013, 7:01 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: My first atrox! (and more)
Replies: 12
Views: 4555

Re: My first atrox! (and more)

Great finds. That is right down the road from me.
by sep11ie
August 2nd, 2013, 1:19 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: SE Virginia/SW Illinois
Replies: 8
Views: 4655

Re: SE Virginia/SW Illinois

Great post and pics. I miss ring-necks and newts...

Also had no idea crabs were all the way up there...
by sep11ie
July 27th, 2013, 2:02 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Fall Herping in March South African style!
Replies: 12
Views: 3454

Re: Fall Herping in March South African style!

Those Rock Monitors are pretty crazy looking. Also that egg eater. Cool pics.
by sep11ie
July 27th, 2013, 1:17 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: My first Copperhead
Replies: 7
Views: 1809

Re: My first Copperhead

Man, I can't get away from them. They are plentiful around here.
by sep11ie
July 24th, 2013, 12:07 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Advice with Herping
Replies: 27
Views: 5500

Re: Advice with Herping

Advice:

When you lift a board, stone, log, rock or piece of bark put it back right how it is. Just cause something may not have been there when you lifted it, doesn't mean it won't be there next time.
by sep11ie
July 23rd, 2013, 8:22 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Someone get a field trip goin!!
Replies: 8
Views: 1997

Re: Someone get a field trip goin!!

Any idea where that NAFHA field trip will be held yet? And texas.. yeah.. I'd love that actually. A bucket list item of mine is to catch one of those alligator gars you got down there.. You wanna go with me I'd be SOOOOO on that! I'm going alligator gar fishing next weekend at a new spot by my budd...
by sep11ie
July 22nd, 2013, 3:17 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Someone get a field trip goin!!
Replies: 8
Views: 1997

Re: Someone get a field trip goin!!

I'd say come on down to Texas, but all I've been finding is Copperheads by the dozens this summer.
by sep11ie
July 20th, 2013, 6:00 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: West Texas work trip
Replies: 8
Views: 2455

Re: West Texas work trip

Looks more like a West Texas PLAY Trip with a little work on the side to me... Great pics, thanks for sharing.
by sep11ie
July 20th, 2013, 5:57 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Box Turtles..... To relocate or not to relocate????????
Replies: 13
Views: 3864

Re: Box Turtles..... To relocate or not to relocate????????

I think what would be best would be contacting local parks or Game Wardens with your situation. Moving a bunch of turtles to an area that already has a set population may just spell death to those turtles or ones that were already there(depending on how many you are relocating). I love boxies and I ...
by sep11ie
July 19th, 2013, 2:38 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Turtle ID
Replies: 3
Views: 1343

Re: Turtle ID

My guess is a red-eared slider. If it was in an area where you don't usually find them it could have been a released pet.
by sep11ie
July 17th, 2013, 1:22 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: What is wrong with these Seal Salamanders???
Replies: 6
Views: 1984

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

salamander scabies?
by sep11ie
July 10th, 2013, 11:56 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: International herping?
Replies: 6
Views: 1845

Re: International herping?

I group all my pics together in posts.
by sep11ie
July 10th, 2013, 11:16 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: New to the forum
Replies: 5
Views: 1705

Re: New to the forum

Welcome aboard. Speckled Kings can be quite common in the right areas at the right time of year. I don't herp in Houston anymore, but back when I did (80s), they were pretty common in the prairie areas west of town (of course, back then "west of town" started east of Highway 6). I am sure...
by sep11ie
July 10th, 2013, 12:47 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Queen Snakes
Replies: 6
Views: 1957

Re: Queen Snakes

When I lived in PA I used to catch those and ringnecks in the same spot by the boat load.