I found my first Kirtland's Snake...unfortunately it was a little less than lively.
Kirtland's Snake (Clonophis kirtlandi) by Zach Truelock, on Flickr
Kirtland's Snake (Clonophis kirtlandi) by Zach Truelock, on Flickr
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Zach - That sucks. But perhaps you have located a good spot to find them in the future(?) Very nice pattern for that specimen.
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My first one got down a hole before I could get it in hand. I didn't get a shot... I think you need to invest some time in that area to get a live one now.
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Zach - I just sent you a PM. Hope this helps.
Rock ON!
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Thanks guys...definitely going to be hitting this place hard the next few weeks.
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Sorry to hear that your lifer was not really a-live-er (i dunno..haha).
Was it found in water?
Was it found in water?
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Yes, belly up in the bottom of a puddle.Zach_Lim wrote:Sorry to hear that your lifer was not really a-live-er (i dunno..haha).
Was it found in water?
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Almost looks like it was bitten by something or run over by a Mtn Bike?
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That sucks. I have found only a few kirtlands and one dead one. All in the same location in southern indiana. Have been to same area 5-10 times a year for 5-7 years and only seen a few. That ones dorsal pattern is better than what I have seen. Good luck finding one this year. I am hopeful to get one this yr as it has been 2 yrs or so since I found one. Main goal his yr is a queen snake since I have never got one yet
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2 months of hard searching paid off today
Kirtland's Snake (Clonophis kirtlandi) by Zach Truelock, on Flickr
Kirtland's Snake (Clonophis kirtlandi) by Zach Truelock, on Flickr
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NICE!!!
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Congrats! Nice find.
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Thanks! A lot of work went into finding them.
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Congrats to you! I know the feeling. I've only seen one though. I'm still searching for a Mud Snake. At some point I think I might have to decide that Farancia are just an elaborate ploy to keep me running in circles for an animal that is tantamount to Sasquatch and Unicorns.