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- October 17th, 2013, 1:34 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Dispelling Myths
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2889
Re: Dispelling Myths
This was one fun trip, and really fun trying to film all the action while trying to steer/paddle a canoe! Glad you like the videos!
- October 17th, 2013, 1:33 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: October Species Counts
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3358
Re: October Species Counts
October 14th, Washington county MD
A few calling peepers
2 Plethodon hoffmani
A few calling peepers
2 Plethodon hoffmani
- September 27th, 2013, 3:03 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: N.A.F.H.A. Meeting 2013 - Croatan
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1086
Re: N.A.F.H.A. Meeting 2013 - Croatan
Looks like fun, uber jealous of the scarlet! I will be revisiting next year sometime!
- September 11th, 2013, 6:34 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Copperhead babysitter
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2302
Re: Copperhead babysitter
Thanks, glad you like them!
- September 9th, 2013, 1:23 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Copperhead babysitter
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2205
Re: Copperhead babysitter
Thanks! I really like the baby hogs that you both posted recently too, so cool!
- September 9th, 2013, 6:09 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Copperhead babysitter
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2302
Copperhead babysitter
Late summer, one of my favorite times of year, and sights like this are the reason why... https://sphotos-b-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/1185470_10102071547249558_1453168437_n.jpg https://sphotos-a-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/1151059_10102071547084888_1480751671_n.jpg https://sphotos-a-iad.xx.fbc...
- September 9th, 2013, 6:08 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Copperhead babysitter
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2205
Copperhead babysitter
Late summer, one of my favorite times of year, and sights like this are the reason why... https://sphotos-b-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/1185470_10102071547249558_1453168437_n.jpg https://sphotos-a-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/1151059_10102071547084888_1480751671_n.jpg https://sphotos-a-iad.xx.fbc...
- September 2nd, 2013, 3:34 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: September Species Counts
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2838
Re: September Species Counts
Sept 1st Garrett & Allegheny Counites, MD
1 Green Frog
1 Bullfrog
1 American Toad
1 Slimy Salamander
1 Eastern newt
1 Juvenile red salamander
4 wood turtles
2 milk snakes
2 ringnecks
1 copperhead
Sept 2nd, Carroll County, MD
1 Box Turtle
1 Smooth Earth snake
1 Green Frog
1 Bullfrog
1 American Toad
1 Slimy Salamander
1 Eastern newt
1 Juvenile red salamander
4 wood turtles
2 milk snakes
2 ringnecks
1 copperhead
Sept 2nd, Carroll County, MD
1 Box Turtle
1 Smooth Earth snake
- September 2nd, 2013, 6:42 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Queen Snakes and Artificial Cover
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1838
Re: Queen Snakes and Artificial Cover
I am aware of one particular study where queens were found under cover boards.
- August 18th, 2013, 3:51 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: August Species Counts
- Replies: 28
- Views: 7172
Re: August Species Counts
St. Marys Co. MD 8-16-18
8 Green Treefrogs
1 Copes Gray Treefrog
1 Green Frog
1 Cricket frog
2 Fence Lizards
7 Five lined Skinks
1 Black Ratsnake
1 DOR Eastern Garter
1 AOR Eastern Box turtle
8 Green Treefrogs
1 Copes Gray Treefrog
1 Green Frog
1 Cricket frog
2 Fence Lizards
7 Five lined Skinks
1 Black Ratsnake
1 DOR Eastern Garter
1 AOR Eastern Box turtle
- August 5th, 2013, 9:52 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: August Species Counts
- Replies: 28
- Views: 7172
Re: August Species Counts
8-1-13
Washington DC
2 NW snakes
1 Eastern Painted Turtle
8-4-13
Montgomery Co. MD
3 Eastern Milks
4 Garters
1 NWSnake
2 Queens
1 Smooth Earth
1 Ringneck
Washington DC
2 NW snakes
1 Eastern Painted Turtle
8-4-13
Montgomery Co. MD
3 Eastern Milks
4 Garters
1 NWSnake
2 Queens
1 Smooth Earth
1 Ringneck
- July 28th, 2013, 1:13 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: July Species Counts
- Replies: 26
- Views: 7255
Re: July Species Counts
Frederick County, MD 7-28
1 Black Racer
1 Timber Rattlesnake
1 Northern Water Snake
1 Two lined Salamander
1 Slimy Salamander (My target with voucher woot woot!)
1 Black Racer
1 Timber Rattlesnake
1 Northern Water Snake
1 Two lined Salamander
1 Slimy Salamander (My target with voucher woot woot!)
Re: OBX trip
What a great place, thanks for sharing!
- July 25th, 2013, 5:58 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: What is wrong with these Seal Salamanders???
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1968
Re: What is wrong with these Seal Salamanders???
I made it aware to Scott Smith at DNR, he has some ideas about what is going on.
- July 21st, 2013, 1:29 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Herping MACHINES!
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1962
Re: Herping MACHINES!
Nice fatty there! One of these days I hope to find one that massive!
- July 19th, 2013, 4:52 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: What is wrong with these Seal Salamanders???
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1968
Re: What is wrong with these Seal Salamanders???
That trout looks pretty nasty.
The pacific giant looks like it has the same stuff on it's tail!
The pacific giant looks like it has the same stuff on it's tail!
- July 18th, 2013, 12:20 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: What is wrong with these Seal Salamanders???
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1984
Re: What is wrong with these Seal Salamanders???
No missing toes that I noticed, just very swollen and not functioning well because of it.
- July 18th, 2013, 11:43 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: July Species Counts
- Replies: 26
- Views: 7255
Re: July Species Counts
7-18-13 Washington County, MD 2 American toads 1 Red back salamander 1 Bullfrog 1 Slimy Salamander (no voucher and it was my target for the day) 2 Long tail salamanders 1 Northern ringneck 4 Two lined salamanders 3 Northern dusky salamanders 2 bee stings...mid July herping can really suck sometimes :?
- July 18th, 2013, 11:38 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: What is wrong with these Seal Salamanders???
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1968
What is wrong with these Seal Salamanders???
While creeking a few days ago we found two seal salamanders that were kinda lumpy looking, almost like they were covered in blisters. Anyone have any idea what in the world this is??? First one https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/1069427_10101933308755608_365811430_n.jpg You could...
- July 18th, 2013, 11:36 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: What is wrong with these Seal Salamanders???
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1984
Re: What is wrong with these Seal Salamanders???
Cool, I will send them to Scott when I get the chance.
- July 15th, 2013, 5:00 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Er ma god....it's a Timber...are they secret are they safe??
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3251
Re: Er ma god....it's a Timber...are they secret are they sa
Though shalt not visit one den/location more than once a yearMike VanValen wrote:We should write the horridus commandments.
Though shalt not post locations.
Though shalt not covet another herpers spot.
Though shalt not touch, poke, hook, tong, or in any other manner come into contact with a horridus
- July 15th, 2013, 4:48 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Er ma god....it's a Timber...are they secret are they safe??
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3251
Re: Er ma god....it's a Timber...are they secret are they sa
You can compliment my pics....just don't share them or localities with the dark lord Sauron.
- July 15th, 2013, 4:07 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: What is wrong with these Seal Salamanders???
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1984
What is wrong with these Seal Salamanders???
While creeking yesterday we found two seal salamanders that were kinda lumpy looking, almost like they were covered in blisters. Anyone have any idea what in the world this is??? First one https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/1069427_10101933308755608_365811430_n.jpg You could real...
- July 15th, 2013, 2:56 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Er ma god....it's a Timber...are they secret are they safe??
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3251
Er ma god....it's a Timber...are they secret are they safe??
I saw Mike VanValen post this on facebook and I couldn't resist because I love the Timber fan club.... https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/998508_10151774777827154_1659732713_n.jpg I found this yesterday, it was under a rock ledge. I saw another and that one rattled at me...oh lordy. https:/...
- July 15th, 2013, 2:48 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: It's time again for my yearly post
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2923
Re: It's time again for my yearly post
Excellent post, that wood turtle pair is into some weird S & M type stuff....they need a safe word whomp whomp
- July 15th, 2013, 2:43 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Herping MACHINES!
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1962
Re: Herping MACHINES!
For real, down with fracking! If you watch the Florida video be sure to listen for the sheer excitement in my voice when I flip the two Florida scarlet snakes, my Dad was filming on thing when I flipped them in the background, it was amazing! Also, I don't think I realized just how loud all the call...
- July 13th, 2013, 3:59 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: A trip to Tennessee....salamanders included
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1221
Re: A trip to Tennessee....salamanders included
Thanks for the grats, the hellbender was by far our favorite find of the trip.
- July 13th, 2013, 3:58 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: A trip to Tennessee....salamanders included
- Replies: 2
- Views: 944
Re: A trip to Tennessee....salamanders included
Thanks Pete!
- July 11th, 2013, 4:56 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: A trip to Tennessee....salamanders included
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1221
A trip to Tennessee....salamanders included
My family vacation this year was a nice trip to Tennessee. Here are some of the herps we found. First a highlight of the turtles Nesting https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/408248_10101801301628948_544379301_n.jpg Helped this snapper cross the road https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2...
- July 11th, 2013, 4:54 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: A trip to Tennessee....salamanders included
- Replies: 2
- Views: 944
A trip to Tennessee....salamanders included
My family vacation this year was a nice trip to Tennessee. Here are some of the herps we found. First a highlight of the turtles Nesting https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/408248_10101801301628948_544379301_n.jpg Helped this snapper cross the road https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2...
- June 16th, 2013, 8:15 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Ringneck Question
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1707
Re: Ringneck Question
Found this one on the Western shore of MD, I'd say more Northern than Southern. https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/48144_10101707715815668_1491490861_n.jpg Found this one in MD on the Eastern shore, it's as southern as they get here, broken neck ring, belly dots to the vent and played dead ...
- June 16th, 2013, 7:48 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: PA Wilds 2013
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3376
Re: PA Wilds 2013
I flipped a copperhead last week and it surprised me when it struck at me, twice, and actually came off the ground!
Cool stuff!
Cool stuff!
- June 16th, 2013, 7:45 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Salamander from WV ID help
- Replies: 1
- Views: 766
Salamander from WV ID help
Can anyone help me ID this salamander. It's belly was clear/yellowish, I'm thinking juvenile seal. Pocahontas county.
- June 14th, 2013, 4:06 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: salamander I.D. Help
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2840
Re: salamander I.D. Help
Cool find, interesting traits on the hind foot webbing, and I learned something today, I love this forum!
- June 9th, 2013, 4:16 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: June Species Counts
- Replies: 21
- Views: 4607
Re: June Species Counts
Allegany Co. MD 6-9-13 with kirbyl4 1 Box Turtle 1 Wood Turtle 1 Long tailed salamander A few eastern newts 235773848 (approx.) Baby American toads and tadpoles 1 Pickerel Frog 2 Northern Ringnecks 1 Eastern Milksnake 1 Eastern Hognose 7 Timber Rattlesnakes 1 Northern Watersnake 1 Black rat snake 3 ...
- May 27th, 2013, 3:38 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: May Species Counts
- Replies: 41
- Views: 8531
Re: May Species Counts
5-19 to 5-25 in Tennessee Snakes 3 Eastern Garter Many worm snakes 3 Northern Ringnecks Many Northern Water snakes 2 Midland Water Snakes 1 Black Racer (1 other DOR) 2 Black Rat snakes (1 other DOR) 1 DOR Rough Green 1 Smooth Earth Snake 1 South Eastern Crowned Snake Frogs and Toads Fowlers (Seen an...
- May 5th, 2013, 4:07 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: May Species Counts
- Replies: 41
- Views: 8531
Re: May Species Counts
5-5 Allegany Co. MD
Red spotted Newts
3 Dusky Salamanders
1 Northern Ring-neck Snake
1 Northern Water snake
1 Black Rat snake
2 Timber Rattlesnakes
1 Five Lined Skink
Red spotted Newts
3 Dusky Salamanders
1 Northern Ring-neck Snake
1 Northern Water snake
1 Black Rat snake
2 Timber Rattlesnakes
1 Five Lined Skink
- April 5th, 2013, 5:14 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Snakes of 2012 - Northeast
- Replies: 16
- Views: 5632
Re: Snakes of 2012 - Northeast
As always you don't disappoint! I enjoyed this thread just as much as I am enjoying looking at the pic you took of the Northern Red bellied snake everyday I look at my calendar this month!
- March 30th, 2013, 5:52 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: 2012 CONTEST - New rules, new opportunities to win
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4529
Re: 2012 CONTEST - New rules, new opportunities to win
I was very excited to find these in my mail the other day... https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/526617_10101689072247528_1683356814_n.jpg with autographs! (I'm such a herp nerd!) https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc6/10001_10101689072237548_781589058_n.jpg What great additions to my c...
- March 30th, 2013, 5:33 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Wood Frog Pile-up
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1022
Re: Wood Frog Pile-up
Really nice...love it and this pic totally made my morning! This activity might be considered illegal in some states
- March 21st, 2013, 6:20 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: New England Migration Status ...?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2678
Re: New England Migration Status ...?
Cold temps here in Central MD have made for a slow spring. A tank of gas and heading to the East coast have been rewarding, but still not seeing huge numbers moving.
- March 10th, 2013, 3:18 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: March Species Counts
- Replies: 53
- Views: 8056
Re: March Species Counts
Montgomery County, MD 3-10-13
16 Painted Turtles
5 Red eared sliders
4 Spotted Turtles
8 Red Back Sallys
1 Spotted Sally
1 Two lined Sally
1 Green Frog
Wood Frogs Seen, heard calling and eggs
Peepers heard calling
Upland chorus frog heard calling
16 Painted Turtles
5 Red eared sliders
4 Spotted Turtles
8 Red Back Sallys
1 Spotted Sally
1 Two lined Sally
1 Green Frog
Wood Frogs Seen, heard calling and eggs
Peepers heard calling
Upland chorus frog heard calling
- March 2nd, 2013, 7:15 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: The season finally starts....snow tiger
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2071
Re: The season finally starts....snow tiger
Nice! I bet they are easy to spot crawling across the snow!
- February 21st, 2013, 3:12 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: 2013 NORTHEAST DATA CONTEST
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2527
Re: 2013 NORTHEAST DATA CONTEST
It's soooooo on!
- February 3rd, 2013, 5:06 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Movement tomorrow night?
- Replies: 32
- Views: 6249
Re: Movement tomorrow night?
Nice finds, looks like some folks had a good night!
- January 11th, 2013, 4:48 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Frog Call#17 - Hyla cinerea
- Replies: 1
- Views: 619
Re: Frog Call#17
L. clamitans and H. cinerea
- January 11th, 2013, 4:43 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Frog Call #19 - New Leopard, NJCF and Peepers
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3580
Re: Frog Call #19
peepers, wood, and NJ chorus
- January 9th, 2013, 4:37 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Frog Call #10 - Eastern Spadefoot
- Replies: 4
- Views: 941
Re: Frog Call #10
Those crows sound really sick...it must be spadefoots.
- January 9th, 2013, 4:30 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Frog Call #5 - New Jersey Chorus Frogs
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1515
Re: Frog Call #5
Is it NJ chorus?
- January 9th, 2013, 4:28 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: The music of summertime
- Replies: 2
- Views: 950
Re: The music of summertime
Ok cool, thanks for the information!
-Mike
-Mike