First big rains in NJ + PA : What salamanders?
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- intermedius
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First big rains in NJ + PA : What salamanders?
Hey guys,
Today, the first big rains for he migrations occurred and the salamanders will now start to wake and go to their vernal pools. What do you expect to find? If you find some, post it here so we can see the beautiful amphibians if you can.
Justin
Today, the first big rains for he migrations occurred and the salamanders will now start to wake and go to their vernal pools. What do you expect to find? If you find some, post it here so we can see the beautiful amphibians if you can.
Justin
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Re: First big rains in NJ + PA : What salamanders?
It doesn't seem to be raining too much, but as far as Central Jersey and Southeast Pennsylvania I've seen plenty of spotted salamanders and egg masses. Salamanders have been crossing since late February. On March 12th Scott and I took a trip to North Jersey to find every vernal was pretty much dry with no salamanders. I would assume they are still dry up there with the lack of heavy rains and the way the dry vernal post is going.
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Re: First big rains in NJ + PA : What salamanders?
intermedius wrote:Hey guys,
Today, the first big rains for he migrations occurred and the salamanders will now start to wake and go to their vernal pools. What do you expect to find? If you find some, post it here so we can see the beautiful amphibians if you can.
Justin
Your alittle late bro; the migration for our area happened in early march
However stuff may be moving north of us since they saw no movement last time
However most vernals are dry at this time
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Re: First big rains in NJ + PA : What salamanders?
You missed it by almost a month.
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Re: First big rains in NJ + PA : What salamanders?
Sorry guys, I guess it's more of the snake awakening?
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Re: First big rains in NJ + PA : What salamanders?
You might want to try doing a little research before making a post like this. It makes you come across a little foolish. Don't want to discourage you from posting or anything just some hopefully constructive criticism. Good luck out there! You will likely see some movement tonight just not a mass migration.intermedius wrote:Hey guys,
Today, the first big rains for he migrations occurred and the salamanders will now start to wake and go to their vernal pools. What do you expect to find? If you find some, post it here so we can see the beautiful amphibians if you can.
Justin
Re: First big rains in NJ + PA : What salamanders?
I think snakes received a rude awakening earlier than normal this year, and now they're back down for a nap. Justin, I'd suggest going back and reading some past threads. You'll learn a lot compared to what you may find in field guides. (I learn more every year.) Even about the Spring migration you were talking about. It's been talked about and posted in the last month by a ton of our members.
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Re: First big rains in NJ + PA : What salamanders?
Bingo. You will be amazed at how much you learn just by being on the forum. Some of the guys on here have been herping for years and have a wealth of knowledge and experiencebrick911 wrote:I think snakes received a rude awakening earlier than normal this year, and now they're back down for a nap. Justin, I'd suggest going back and reading some past threads. You'll learn a lot compared to what you may find in field guides. (I learn more every year.) Even about the Spring migration you were talking about. It's been talked about and posted in the last month by a ton of our members.
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Re: First big rains in NJ + PA : What salamanders?
Ok. Should I delete this topic, or should it just be a conversation zone. I know that I'll know more about the forum and its posts later. I'll always take constructive criticism.
Thanks,
Justin
Thanks,
Justin
Re: First big rains in NJ + PA : What salamanders?
No your 13, don't worry about it.
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Re: First big rains in NJ + PA : What salamanders?
you did not miss anything yet.
just head north.
just head north.
Re: First big rains in NJ + PA : What salamanders?
How's Saturday night looking for you Doug? Hopeful?
Re: First big rains in NJ + PA : What salamanders?
At this point I think Doug's salamanders are just going to wait for next year.
It's like, "ooops, we all slept in.... Oh well, might as well roll with it now"
It's like, "ooops, we all slept in.... Oh well, might as well roll with it now"
Re: First big rains in NJ + PA : What salamanders?
I don't know. The need to drop some spermatophores is a little more motivating than say, yard work. Are all the New England guys still waiting too? I'm guessing it might be sporadic with wherever the rain hit earlier in the month.
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Re: First big rains in NJ + PA : What salamanders?
I did have some stuff moving across dry pavement a few weeks ago.
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Re: First big rains in NJ + PA : What salamanders?
Justin, there are NO foolish questions ... don't be afraid to ask, whether it's on this forum, in school, at the job, or in life. The only fool is the person who doesn't take the time or the effort to ask about what they don't know ... or the critic who dismisses your questions as foolish ...intermedius wrote:Ok. Should I delete this topic, or should it just be a conversation zone. I know that I'll know more about the forum and its posts later. I'll always take constructive criticism.
Thanks,
Justin
good luck on your quests
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Re: First big rains in NJ + PA : What salamanders?
Calling your post foolish was harsh and arrogant on my part. I apologize Justin. Judging by some of your other posts, your knowledge of herpetology vastly exceeds mine anyway. Good luck out there and if you ever come down to Montgomery County again, I'd love to get out in the field with you!
Re: First big rains in NJ + PA : What salamanders?
thank you for that answer Jeffreyrichard.
you are exactly right. there are no fooish questions.
well, unless of course you are asking what kind of larval salamander is this?
you are exactly right. there are no fooish questions.
well, unless of course you are asking what kind of larval salamander is this?
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Re: First big rains in NJ + PA : What salamanders?
Don't worry, it's all cool now.
Justin
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Re: First big rains in NJ + PA : What salamanders?
Rain-snow mix in North Jersey? Should I bother trying it? I have struck out twice already.
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Re: First big rains in NJ + PA : What salamanders?
Better start to batten down the hatches. Wait. . . I'll be in Puerto Rico never mind .kyle loucks wrote:Rain-snow mix in North Jersey? Should I bother trying it? I have struck out twice already.
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Re: First big rains in NJ + PA : What salamanders?
Take your camera....intermedius wrote:Better start to batten down the hatches. Wait. . . I'll be in Puerto Rico never mind .kyle loucks wrote:Rain-snow mix in North Jersey? Should I bother trying it? I have struck out twice already.
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Re: First big rains in NJ + PA : What salamanders?
I surly will, many of the guys that have posted have been requesting. I might even get myself a new camara with all that compound interest I've been getting in my Bank Account. Algebra actually helps for once. . My goals are to find at least one Coqui, three species of lizard, and one snake while there.
Justin
Justin
Re: First big rains in NJ + PA : What salamanders?
I didn't know about compounded interest until junior year of high school, can you scan your birth certificate to prove your thirteen, lol....hah, interest in bank accounts about as rare as the nj queen snake.intermedius wrote:I surly will, many of the guys that have posted have been requesting. I might even get myself a new camara with all that compound interest I've been getting in my Bank Account. Algebra actually helps for once. . My goals are to find at least one Coqui, three species of lizard, and one snake while there.
Justin
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Re: First big rains in NJ + PA : What salamanders?
It might be because each school district has a different curriculum. Thus, a difference in lessons. We use the University of Chicago Textbooks.
Justin
Justin