Hi guys
I will be visiting Florida in mid-October and have a couple of questions.
Firstly, I plan to do a little evening road cruising (both in Ocala NF and Big Cypress). Is there a cut off temperature below which snakes are unlikely to be on the road? What are ideal conditions for road cruising in October? If the herps aren't out I will turn my attention to mammals so it will not be a wasted trip. Please note I am not asking for particular sites or roads to drive for snakes.
Secondly, I would really like to see a Florida Black Bear. I understand Ocala NF is a good place to look. Is there a particular area or road I should try? I read something on here pre-crash about a particular area where the bears feed from trash cans? Any bear spotting tips would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks for any help
Kind regards
Mike
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Re: RFI Florida
I think you're coming at the right time. I would choose a warm humid night when the moon isn't too full (half moon and crescents) make sure the road is nice and warm and that it didn't rain unless you'd like to see amphibians. Personally it wouldn't matter though because at that time you'll be guaranteed at least one snake, plus just the factor of being there is nice because after all there is only one Everglades
Wish you luck
Intermedius
Wish you luck
Intermedius
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You can google earth Ocala NF, and see all those dirt roads...pick one and you will have a good chance at black bears. That being said, road cruise in the morning for things in Ocala NF. Night cruising in that forest is awful.
ENP is good in late afternoon and on into night. Rains aren't a huge problem, as long as the sun does come back out. Not only that, but it can be raining in some parts and be perfectly sunny in other parts...it's a huge park.
You'll do fine.
-Jake
ENP is good in late afternoon and on into night. Rains aren't a huge problem, as long as the sun does come back out. Not only that, but it can be raining in some parts and be perfectly sunny in other parts...it's a huge park.
You'll do fine.
-Jake
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Thanks for the advice Intermedius and Jake, it's greatly appreciated. I'm pretty easily pleased when it comes to wildlife so hopefully I'll see something no matter the conditions.
Kind regards
Mike
Kind regards
Mike
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I hope you are successful!