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by dery
July 1st, 2014, 1:15 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: NAFHA SE Fall Outing?
Replies: 29
Views: 8175

Re: NAFHA SE Fall Outing?

Put me down as a maybe.
by dery
June 29th, 2014, 6:39 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Another Data Request this one for EDB in Georgia
Replies: 2
Views: 1075

Re: Another Data Request this one for EDB in Georgia

I don't know why my Florida records showed up.
by dery
June 21st, 2014, 12:19 pm
Forum: News
Topic: Girl Hit By Car Saving Turtle From Road
Replies: 4
Views: 4082

Re: Girl Hit By Car Saving Turtle From Road

Hope they throw the book at her. Hope the junior herper escapes permanent disability.
by dery
June 19th, 2014, 7:47 pm
Forum: Mammal Forum
Topic: Mole
Replies: 14
Views: 20760

Re: Mole

I just wish moles wouldn't trap themselves pools so often in summer rains.
by dery
June 13th, 2014, 9:43 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: ANF Trip Species List (If you went, report in here!)
Replies: 48
Views: 7732

Re: ANF Trip Species List (If you went, report in here!)

BillMcGighan wrote:
Does anyone have a picture of the Siren?
I have a tow chain, JJ. ;) ;)
Let's see a pic of the towchain being used to get the odd couple out of the mud. :lol:
by dery
June 13th, 2014, 12:48 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: ANF Trip Species List (If you went, report in here!)
Replies: 48
Views: 7732

Re: ANF Trip Species List (If you went, report in here!)

I think I have a couple Joe. But the photos I have might have both the undescribed sirens and the undescribed waterdogs. And The wear on my camera and the murky water made bad pics.
by dery
June 11th, 2014, 6:31 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Well lookie here
Replies: 18
Views: 3824

Re: Well lookie here

JakeScott wrote:Local river? Where is you is?
Jake, Lake Worth is in South Florida Rainbow territory, since it's near the same longitude as Lake Okeechobee.
by dery
June 11th, 2014, 12:46 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: NAFHA Summer Herp Count
Replies: 12
Views: 2744

Re: NAFHA Summer Herp Count

captainjack0000 wrote:Oh haha its not bad! I became an uncle, and visiting my new neice takes me away from the computer.
Hahaha. Wouldn't that be family time instead of family issues?
by dery
June 10th, 2014, 9:44 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: NAFHA Summer Herp Count
Replies: 12
Views: 2744

Re: NAFHA Summer Herp Count

Sorry about your family issues Noah.
by dery
June 8th, 2014, 1:22 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: NAFHA Summer Herp Count
Replies: 12
Views: 2744

Re: NAFHA Summer Herp Count

Are we doing a score board for the couny?
by dery
June 8th, 2014, 12:12 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Sweden June 5th
Replies: 5
Views: 2035

Re: Sweden June 5th

Nice adder.
by dery
June 5th, 2014, 5:19 pm
Forum: Mammal Forum
Topic: What was your last lifer?
Replies: 121
Views: 191344

Re: What was your last lifer?

My last lifer was my first bat from Morgan County, AL.
by dery
June 4th, 2014, 10:06 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Family Vacation in Florida May 2014(PIC HEAVY)
Replies: 12
Views: 2366

Re: Family Vacation in Florida May 2014(PIC HEAVY)

Did you include the road to Snake Bight, Florida? I like how you included a historic site named with wordplay of being tagged. :lol: Also, It wouldn't Be an ENP trip without posing at the potato.
by dery
June 4th, 2014, 4:48 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Awesome south florida herp trip
Replies: 8
Views: 2351

Re: Awesome south florida herp trip

I like the pic of the taxi paparazzi.
by dery
June 2nd, 2014, 3:09 pm
Forum: Herpetoculture Forum
Topic: King Snakes in Alabama
Replies: 12
Views: 7166

Re: King Snakes in Alabama

Huntsville is about about 3 hours north of where I'm seeing these kings, but I haven't been up there since I was a child. There are some really good hiking/herping areas around mt. Cheaha. Mt. Cheaha is an hour or two south of Huntsville. In Huntsville, I get better results herping land trusts and ...
by dery
May 31st, 2014, 8:55 pm
Forum: Herpetoculture Forum
Topic: King Snakes in Alabama
Replies: 12
Views: 7166

Re: King Snakes in Alabama

I was out near Moulton/Huntsville area last summer. My son was doing research with some university folks. They captured, photographed and released this king..... Black on top speckled lower sides. It was hot and aggressive. http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa304/craigbbbb/DSC04635_zps8f57e6af.jpg...
by dery
May 31st, 2014, 8:48 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Help with three separate IDs for the data base.
Replies: 19
Views: 4742

Re: Help with three separate IDs for the data base.

As for the snake id, If I'm looking in the right tree(middle pine), It's a P.o. spiloides
by dery
May 30th, 2014, 8:32 pm
Forum: Herpetoculture Forum
Topic: King Snakes in Alabama
Replies: 12
Views: 7166

Re: King Snakes in Alabama

Most of the kings I observe in that a area appear to be completely speckled or speckles with horizontal lines across the back. Usually, the lines across the back are not so prevalent. They are lined in a speckled format. I'll post a comparison tomorrow. I don't know if they are a combination of hol...
by dery
May 30th, 2014, 7:54 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Kingsnakes from Alabama
Replies: 4
Views: 1492

Re: Kingsnakes from Alabama

Ebby wrote:\and maybe some nigrita in the mix as well.

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I thought AL has Eastern black kings(L.g.nigra), not western black kings.

http://www.fieldherpforum.com/forum/vie ... highlight=
by dery
May 27th, 2014, 8:01 pm
Forum: Invertebrate Forum
Topic: Vampire Flies!!
Replies: 1
Views: 1894

Re: Vampire Flies!!

Yeh. They ruined our Okefenokee trip last year because I was the only one who didn't need bug repellent. They were everywhere. I'm glad biting insects avoid me. :lol:

Anyway, beautiful flies.
by dery
May 25th, 2014, 6:32 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: NAFHA Summer Herp Count
Replies: 12
Views: 2744

Re: NAFHA Summer Herp Count

What are the requirements for the seminar? I'm unaware of any set requirements, unless it is an official NAFHA event. In any case, I would ask all activities maintain a level of professionalism and grace. Cool. Then I'll have the seminar at sunday brunch as well, letting the other biology geeks in ...
by dery
May 25th, 2014, 7:58 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: NAFHA Summer Herp Count
Replies: 12
Views: 2744

Re: NAFHA Summer Herp Count

I'll be participating on a sunday. That's when I'll be able to get a new herper on a trip. What are the requirements for the seminar?
by dery
May 23rd, 2014, 7:57 pm
Forum: Invertebrate Forum
Topic: From my yard
Replies: 1
Views: 1713

Re: From my yard

I also believe tarantulas seem to be one of the smarter spiders. They have that personality.
by dery
May 21st, 2014, 12:56 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Anole ID Help
Replies: 4
Views: 956

Re: Anole ID Help

Noah, Where are the vouchers to ID?
by dery
May 14th, 2014, 6:27 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: ANF Trip Species List (If you went, report in here!)
Replies: 48
Views: 7732

Re: ANF Trip Species List (If you went, report in here!)

Awesome Tim. I haven't seen a box turtle that young in ages. And the last one I found was just a shell.
by dery
May 13th, 2014, 2:49 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: FL Keys Trip - Any suggestions?
Replies: 19
Views: 3063

Re: FL Keys Trip - Any suggestions?

:thumb:
by dery
May 13th, 2014, 2:18 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: FL Keys Trip - Any suggestions?
Replies: 19
Views: 3063

Re: FL Keys Trip - Any suggestions?

Are there really any anoles known from the Keys other than green anoles, brown anoles, and bark anoles? I've been down quite a few times and have seen a whole lot, but knight anoles? And have there really been confirmation of Cuban greens in the Keys? I was mostly being a smartass to dery's nitpick...
by dery
May 12th, 2014, 9:46 am
Forum: Mammal Forum
Topic: What was your last lifer?
Replies: 121
Views: 191344

Re: What was your last lifer?

striped skunk at ANF outing.
by dery
May 9th, 2014, 5:18 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: FL Keys Trip - Any suggestions?
Replies: 19
Views: 3063

Re: FL Keys Trip - Any suggestions?

To see iguanas and night anoles, find any patch of habitat in the keys (especially some of the roadside hedges) and walk it at night with a flashlight, shining in the trees. Look for bright lime green in a sea of darker green. Huh? Nocturnal anolis? I never heard of such a thing. I thought Iguana i...
by dery
May 4th, 2014, 4:55 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Southeast Chapter Member Biographies (2014 update)
Replies: 31
Views: 17170

Re: Southeast Chapter Member Biographies (2014 update)

Hey everyone, I probably won't be sharing too many photos on here unless they are of really cool or impressive finds, but I do put every sighting I think is worthwhile on NAHERP, so you can find them there (last name Ratcliffe). Look forward to hearing about all your adventures in the coming months...
by dery
May 4th, 2014, 9:58 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: 2014 NAFHA Spring trip: ANF!
Replies: 132
Views: 26919

Re: 2014 NAFHA Spring trip: ANF!

Jack, all you need to do to join our chapter is to post your biography here: http://www.fieldherpforum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=18682 It does not take long for you to be added to the member list. I'm glad I found you and got your business card. I'll PM you when I make plans to revisit the ...
by dery
May 3rd, 2014, 8:25 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Black water in June
Replies: 6
Views: 1466

Re: Black water in June

Me, my dad, and my sister ACDC paddled the Blackwater around june of 2012/13 and enjoyed the trip despite a couple spills due to recent flooding. I ended up loosing my camera to the river on one of those spills, however my card saved the pics I took.
by dery
April 29th, 2014, 7:36 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: ANF Trip Species List (If you went, report in here!)
Replies: 48
Views: 7732

Re: ANF Trip Species List (If you went, report in here!)

captainjack0000 wrote:Found these...not sure if they count though :lol:

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Homo sapiens count as far as I'm concerned. I think I'm worthy of being added to the species list.
by dery
April 29th, 2014, 5:48 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: ANF Trip Species List (If you went, report in here!)
Replies: 48
Views: 7732

Re: ANF Trip Species List (If you went, report in here!)

Fence lizard might need eastern added to it's prefix for better visibilty. Brown anole found in Jackson co., FL on the way out. Non-Herptifauna List found in and around ANF(I'll start): Mammals: Striped skunk, Fox squirells, River otter, Birds: Inverts: fiddler crab, lubber grasshopper, Waved Light ...
by dery
April 24th, 2014, 10:32 pm
Forum: Mammal Forum
Topic: What was your last lifer?
Replies: 121
Views: 191344

Re: What was your last lifer?

Curtis Hart wrote:
dery wrote:Second Easter Sunday in a row finding a bat.

How'd you find it? What Kind of bat was it?
The 2013 Easter Sunday bat was on a wall at my granma's house-blackish gray. This Easter sunday's bat was a brown one under a bridge. No idea of either bat's ID.
by dery
April 23rd, 2014, 6:25 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Video......same as main forum
Replies: 3
Views: 862

Re: Video......same as main forum

Great video. Congrats on the mole skink.
by dery
April 23rd, 2014, 7:52 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: 2014 NAFHA Spring trip: ANF!
Replies: 132
Views: 26919

Re: 2014 NAFHA Spring trip: ANF!

I will arrive late friday morning with my dad John.
by dery
April 20th, 2014, 8:15 pm
Forum: Mammal Forum
Topic: What was your last lifer?
Replies: 121
Views: 191344

Re: What was your last lifer?

Second Easter Sunday in a row finding a bat.
by dery
April 16th, 2014, 8:59 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Cyrtodactylus elok
Replies: 7
Views: 2904

Re: Cyrtodactylus elok

Nice shots Kurt!
by dery
April 14th, 2014, 7:18 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Ex-Eastern Glass Lizard
Replies: 15
Views: 3092

Re: Eastern Glass Lizard

simus343 wrote:Very nice Ophisaurus ventralis!
Were there any debris piles or others nearby? In my experience they seem to be rather abundant in areas where they are found.
I've had the same experince with the ophisaurus ventralis.
by dery
April 13th, 2014, 12:38 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Prairie Adventure
Replies: 14
Views: 4534

Re: Prairie Adventure

That's a nice amount of prairie kings Kyle. Congrats.
by dery
April 11th, 2014, 6:09 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Mole Skink
Replies: 2
Views: 985

Re: Mole Skink

kwross wrote: I am still working on a scrub lizard
Same here. I'm still working on mole skinks as well.
by dery
April 10th, 2014, 7:53 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: A lifer 12 years in the making.
Replies: 9
Views: 2980

Re: A lifer 12 years in the making.

:shock: Is the last croc the legendary Gumpy?
by dery
April 9th, 2014, 9:00 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Noob questions re: technique, safety, etc
Replies: 38
Views: 11187

Re: Noob questions re: technique, safety, etc

Matt, They really are not very defensive at all and one would pretty much have to unknowingly stick their hand in a web to trigger a defensive response. They are actually rather nice for photos too. Cheers, Travis The black widows I encounter (Male and Female) are a pain to photograph. They always ...
by dery
April 9th, 2014, 7:59 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: 2014 NAFHA Spring trip: ANF!
Replies: 132
Views: 26919

Re: 2014 NAFHA Spring trip: ANF!

captainjack0000 wrote:
The two pitcher plants invoke an image of a Disney movie scene, where they might be talking to each other!
(OK, it has been a long winter.)
Either that, or you have been watching a lot of children's movies :P Them being in a Disney movie never crossed my mind.
:lol:
by dery
April 6th, 2014, 8:31 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Species #49 & #50
Replies: 7
Views: 2157

Re: Species #49 & #50

I wanted to make it sort of a game. Its fun finding the stuff, but this way instead of documenting every squirrel tree frog and dead racer I can concentrate on other things. It helps with decisions on where to go and how to spend my money. I've always make my goals more of relaxing and making it a ...
by dery
April 6th, 2014, 1:25 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Species #49 & #50
Replies: 7
Views: 2157

Re: Species #49 & #50

Congrats Noah. I'm in a similar situation as you every year. Except it involves quantity being more important than species number. I'm at 30 species as of right now. I'm catching up to you though.
by dery
April 2nd, 2014, 9:12 pm
Forum: The Forum
Topic: A swampy night
Replies: 12
Views: 2192

Re: A swampy night

I love the pattern variety ya'll found.
by dery
April 2nd, 2014, 11:55 am
Forum: The Forum
Topic: Deleted
Replies: 3
Views: 844

Re: Great Weekend in Dorset

[quote="leeroyhamilton Not bad hey?[/quote]

Not bad at all. :beer: