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by Chris Smith
February 24th, 2013, 1:19 pm
Forum: Herpetoculture Forum
Topic: Most Important Herpetocultural Breakthroughs
Replies: 20
Views: 4735

Re: Most Important Herpetocultural Breakthroughs

Others have mentioned it but "cooling" animals to 40-50F was a big, nervous step for many (especially when dealing with high $$ animals).

-Chris
by Chris Smith
February 24th, 2013, 9:57 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Washed in the Blood 2012...
Replies: 57
Views: 15096

Re: Washed in the Blood 2012...

Wow! Thanks for sharing!!

-Chris
by Chris Smith
February 24th, 2013, 9:47 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Interresting article some may be interested in
Replies: 24
Views: 5879

Re: Interresting article some may be interested in

Yeah, I was pretty struck when I found out that range extensions for Herp Review had to include Lat/Longs. Luckily the species I observed was behind lock and key in a nature preserve, but it's kind of ridiculous with herps given the other side of the hobby. They can make an exception for state or f...
by Chris Smith
February 23rd, 2013, 10:46 am
Forum: Herpetoculture Forum
Topic: Most expensive snake?
Replies: 11
Views: 9504

Re: Most expensive snake?

I believe the first albino Ball Python went for around $150,000... There are still a few Ball Python morphs that are listed at $25k to $35k. Maybe someone knows better than I.

-Chris
by Chris Smith
February 22nd, 2013, 3:18 pm
Forum: Herpetoculture Forum
Topic: A few photos...
Replies: 12
Views: 3206

A few photos...

Albino Russian Sand Boa (Eryx miliaris). Only a few of these in the world. :thumb: http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i152/captivebredherps/861046_574533035891401_1038670789_o_zps83ac5dc0.jpg Black and tan Russian Sand Boas (Eryx miliaris). http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i152/captivebredherps/Face...
by Chris Smith
February 22nd, 2013, 3:03 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Need a jpeg of the NAFHA logo.
Replies: 5
Views: 2576

Re: Need a jpeg of the NAFHA logo.

Image


Let me know if you need help changing it.

-Chris
by Chris Smith
February 20th, 2013, 4:24 pm
Forum: Invertebrate Forum
Topic: Ant farm casts
Replies: 3
Views: 1265

Re: Ant farm casts

Awesome!

-Chris
by Chris Smith
February 20th, 2013, 4:21 pm
Forum: Herpetoculture Forum
Topic: Pink tongue skinks
Replies: 2
Views: 1003

Re: Pink tongue skinks

Cool, thanks for sharing!

-Chris
by Chris Smith
February 19th, 2013, 5:20 pm
Forum: Invertebrate Forum
Topic: Assorted bugs
Replies: 5
Views: 1584

Re: Assorted bugs

Those spider pictures are great!! (Well they are all great but those are super great). ;)

-Chris
by Chris Smith
February 17th, 2013, 9:13 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: National Database Contest Results
Replies: 35
Views: 9996

Re: National Database Contest Results

Tamara D. McConnell wrote:Here it is, Chris:
http://www.naherp.com/reports/quarterly.php?year=2012

Thanks.
by Chris Smith
February 15th, 2013, 4:36 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Gopher or Green rat?
Replies: 18
Views: 4786

Re: Gopher or Green rat?

Cool find!

-Chris
by Chris Smith
February 13th, 2013, 5:45 pm
Forum: Invertebrate Forum
Topic: "Rare" Skippers or other lepidoptera
Replies: 0
Views: 858

"Rare" Skippers or other lepidoptera

Post 'em if you have them. State listed as a species of Special Concern in MN - The Leonard's Skipper ( Hesperia leonardus ) is a species of skipper primarily found in barrens, prairie, or savanna habitats in MN. http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/307537_10150266937013133_4181751_n.jpg http:...
by Chris Smith
February 13th, 2013, 5:39 pm
Forum: Invertebrate Forum
Topic: Beautiful dobsonfly
Replies: 4
Views: 1718

Re: Beautiful fishfly

Awesome! Megaloptera is an interesting group!

-Chris
by Chris Smith
February 11th, 2013, 4:55 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Program Titles...
Replies: 16
Views: 1959

Re: Program Titles...

Cold blooded critters... ;)
by Chris Smith
February 9th, 2013, 5:23 pm
Forum: Herpetoculture Forum
Topic: What is your preferred incubator?
Replies: 36
Views: 7224

Re: What is your preferred incubator?

I use a couple wine coolers. They serve a dual purpose (cool snakes in the winter) and with a little Flexwatt warms eggs in the spring/summer. Mine are controlled by Ranco Thermostats (both heating and cooling).

-Chris
by Chris Smith
February 9th, 2013, 5:12 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: National Database Contest Results
Replies: 35
Views: 9996

Re: National Database Contest Results

Woohoo. Top ~12 for total counties. :) Does someone have a link to these data so we can sort/filter by the various categories?

Thanks,
Chris
by Chris Smith
February 9th, 2013, 11:33 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Project Noah
Replies: 9
Views: 3494

Re: Project Noah

Gluesenkamp wrote:It would be cool if Herp Net would move their DB to a decent server. I can never seem to get on when I want to. It seems like it has always been this way.
I had problems with the database in its early days but it works well for me now.

-Chris
by Chris Smith
February 9th, 2013, 11:32 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Project Noah
Replies: 9
Views: 3494

Re: Project Noah

Fundad wrote:It sure would be cool if we could link our non-sensitive records to herpnet one day..

Fundad
Why just the non-sensitive records? All records could be linked to county level.

-Chris
by Chris Smith
February 8th, 2013, 2:12 pm
Forum: Bird Forum
Topic: MN DNR launches new EagleCam!
Replies: 0
Views: 1417

MN DNR launches new EagleCam!

Minnesota's Dept. of Natural Resources - Nongame Wildlife Program launches new EagleCam!! http://eaglecam.dnr.state.mn.us/ I thought some of you might enjoy checking in on this pair of eagles. They laid three eggs ~ Jan. 1st 2013 (earliest oviposition date ever recorded in MN). We have had temps in ...
by Chris Smith
February 8th, 2013, 12:17 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: A little preview of spring in southern Indiana
Replies: 14
Views: 3055

Re: A little preview of spring in southern Indiana

The user "beast" has been dealt with. PM me if there are concerns.

-Chris
by Chris Smith
February 5th, 2013, 6:22 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: [Repost from main forum] Count road Kill initiative
Replies: 15
Views: 4998

Re: [Repost from main forum] Count road Kill initiative

I will then officially retract my motion that our IC reach out and touch them ... instead ... I nominate Chris Smith to reach out to them. Dave I appreciate your vote of confidence, truly, but will also have to pass... I have barely be able to keep up with IB discussions at present and don't want a...
by Chris Smith
February 1st, 2013, 3:07 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Everglades tips?
Replies: 1
Views: 748

Re: Everglades tips?

I would post in the SE Chapter forum. Lots of nice experienced herpers down there!

-Chris
by Chris Smith
February 1st, 2013, 3:03 pm
Forum: Herpetoculture Forum
Topic: [Repost from FHF] - Educational animals wanted
Replies: 2
Views: 810

[Repost from FHF] - Educational animals wanted

All, A county nature center here in MN is looking for an Eastern Milksnake and Timber Rattlesnake for educational use. Ideally these would be captive bred but LTC would do. All permits can/will be in place (Timbers are protected in MN). There is some money for shipping (and animals if needed). Pleas...
by Chris Smith
February 1st, 2013, 3:03 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Wanted: Educational animals
Replies: 0
Views: 475

Wanted: Educational animals

All, A county nature center here in MN is looking for an Eastern Milksnake and Timber Rattlesnake for educational use. Ideally these would be captive bred but LTC would do. All permits can/will be in place (Timbers are protected in MN). There is some money for shipping (and animals if needed). Pleas...
by Chris Smith
January 31st, 2013, 5:04 pm
Forum: Mammal Forum
Topic: Batty about books
Replies: 4
Views: 3186

Re: Batty about books

Thanks everyone!

-Chris
by Chris Smith
January 30th, 2013, 7:41 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: About Cats
Replies: 31
Views: 7565

Re: About Cats

I have not read the full "real" article yet but I was told by one of the co-authors that it does mention herps. Unfortunately good herp vs cat datasets are sparse.

http://www.nature.com/ncomms/journal/v4 ... s2380.html

-Chris
by Chris Smith
January 30th, 2013, 7:37 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Did Mr. Krull inspire them to do this story?
Replies: 8
Views: 3281

Re: Did Mr. Krull inspire them to do this story?

This story is a result of the following paper that just came out:

http://www.nature.com/ncomms/journal/v4 ... s2380.html

It is timely though!
Chris
by Chris Smith
January 30th, 2013, 7:34 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Heterodons found in 2012
Replies: 5
Views: 1658

Re: Heterodons found in 2012

Awesome! Heterodon rule! lol. The Duskie's are a big deal. In fact I was contacted by the Missouri Dept. Of Natural Resources for my gps coords. They also are trying to buy the land the Northern Scarlet was found on. Since hearing of our find, they've run funnel traps and found more of them, very ex...
by Chris Smith
January 29th, 2013, 6:13 pm
Forum: Mammal Forum
Topic: Batty about books
Replies: 4
Views: 3186

Batty about books

Can anyone recommend a good bat book or two (field guide)?

Thanks!
Chris
by Chris Smith
January 29th, 2013, 6:09 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: I Need some photos for a presentation
Replies: 12
Views: 4846

Re: I Need some photos for a presentation

Photo of me pulling C. viridis out of some rocks in North Dakota. http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/362_743257399190_5887_n.jpg Photo of Western Foxsnake under a board. http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/540172_10150805431593133_701613897_n.jpg Someone's DOR rubber snake in MN... ht...
by Chris Smith
January 27th, 2013, 1:09 pm
Forum: Invertebrate Forum
Topic: some aussie inverts
Replies: 6
Views: 2065

Re: some aussie inverts

Nice! I really like the mantid and ant photos!

-Chris
by Chris Smith
January 27th, 2013, 9:34 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Frog Logger--Need help
Replies: 5
Views: 1897

Re: Frog Logger--Need help

I believe there are some commercially produced ones available. I have not used them myself but I have read papers that used them.

One potential source:
http://www.wildlifeacoustics.com/

-Chris
by Chris Smith
January 26th, 2013, 9:37 am
Forum: Bird Forum
Topic: Help on ID?
Replies: 4
Views: 2256

Re: Help on ID?

nightdriver wrote:Never be afraid to ask for help. Birders are usually willing to help out a newbie, since we were one once, and may always be. A good birder is not afraid to let a bird go unidentified when they don't get a good look. Good luck. :thumb:

-nightdriver
:thumb:
by Chris Smith
January 26th, 2013, 9:35 am
Forum: Invertebrate Forum
Topic: Dead leaf mantis!
Replies: 3
Views: 1722

Re: Dead leaf mantis!

Awesome!! Great photography too.

-Chris
by Chris Smith
January 26th, 2013, 9:29 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: NAFHA Facebook Pages
Replies: 19
Views: 6043

Re: NAFHA Facebook Pages

This is another good example of why Chapters (or sub-chapters) should be communicating with the IB more. Not because I want to see "top-down" control, but because we have rules and decades of experience at our disposal. It also helps to have a fresh set of eyes to review proposals / ideas ...
by Chris Smith
January 25th, 2013, 9:52 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: [Repost from main forum] Count road Kill initiative
Replies: 15
Views: 4998

Re: [Repost from main forum] Count road Kill initiative

Fundad wrote:The DOR count will mean something someday.. :thumb:

I can reach out to them, or if you want to do this Chris I am fine with it. (After all you found it.)

Fundad
If you are willing, go for it. If not, I can. Keep us posted on what you find out.

-Chris
by Chris Smith
January 24th, 2013, 5:08 pm
Forum: Herpetoculture Forum
Topic: Playing with the new camera
Replies: 14
Views: 5097

Re: Playing with the new camera

Chris, I checked out your Facebook page. Cool stuff! I may have messaged you about this before, but I am very interested in white Candoia paulsoni if you ever get any offspring. Cool. Keep in touch via FHF or FB. One of my female C. paulsoni slugged out this year but my other female has been breedi...
by Chris Smith
January 23rd, 2013, 6:34 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Need some help with a website
Replies: 6
Views: 1305

Re: Need some help with a website

Mike VanValen wrote:naherp.com
:thumb:
by Chris Smith
January 23rd, 2013, 6:32 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: [Repost from main forum] Count road Kill initiative
Replies: 15
Views: 4998

Re: [Repost from main forum] Count road Kill initiative

kyle loucks wrote:You could reach out to them....
Sounds like a job for the IC! ;)

I may. Before I do, is anyone here familiar with the project leaders?

-Chris
by Chris Smith
January 23rd, 2013, 5:29 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: [Repost from main forum] Count road Kill initiative
Replies: 15
Views: 4998

[Repost from main forum] Count road Kill initiative

See more at:

http://www.wired.com/wiredscience/2012/ ... ill-count/

I wonder if they will request data from the HERP Database.

-Chris
by Chris Smith
January 23rd, 2013, 5:21 pm
Forum: Invertebrate Forum
Topic: Anyone else have a reference collection?
Replies: 19
Views: 5543

Re: Anyone else have a reference collection?

That goes for most migratory birds. "The man" is watching. ;) Information on the Migratory Bird Treaty Act.

-Chris
by Chris Smith
January 23rd, 2013, 5:18 pm
Forum: Herpetoculture Forum
Topic: Playing with the new camera
Replies: 14
Views: 5097

Re: Playing with the new camera

Chris, I checked out your Facebook page. Cool stuff! I may have messaged you about this before, but I am very interested in white Candoia paulsoni if you ever get any offspring. Cool. Keep in touch via FHF or FB. One of my female C. paulsoni slugged out this year but my other female has been breedi...
by Chris Smith
January 23rd, 2013, 5:10 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Hunting and Conservation Stamp Initiatives
Replies: 5
Views: 1284

Re: Hunting and Conservation Stamp Initiatives

Thanks all so far and keep them coming! I dug up a few more today ( Oregon is a great example ). Stamp programs do not have to be herp specific (I would prefer if they were not). Also, I would prefer examples of voluntary stamp programs (revenue used to conserve fish/wildlife and their habitats). Th...
by Chris Smith
January 23rd, 2013, 5:06 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Recommended Apps
Replies: 1
Views: 697

Recommended Apps

The has probably come up, but it is worth revisiting frequently IMO. I would be interested to hear about apps that people use and/or recommend to other (including lay-person apps) related to herps (and other taxonomic groups). Here are a few of my recommendations (not in any specific order): 1) H.E....
by Chris Smith
January 22nd, 2013, 5:36 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: AVID/PIT Tags
Replies: 22
Views: 4766

Re: AVID/PIT Tags

I agree with what others have said... But just as an FYI, we use Biomark and Trovan. Feel free to PM me if you want to discuss this more.

-Chris