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2017 in review! Part 1 of 2. (To large for one!).

Posted: January 23rd, 2018, 8:11 pm
by Chad M. Lane
Wow what a year 2017 was! Grab a drink it's going to be a long one!
I had several goals in 2017, some I reached some I feel a bit short. I finished off all California Salamanders outside the genus Batrachoseps. I also working on finding animals in range gaps, and range extensions which brings me to 2018 goals. I'm starting from scratch, not herping any spot I've been too, working on the lifers I have left, and herping range edges, and range gaps.
I started 2017 off with a trip down to Southern California in January.

Southern Pacific Rattlesnake (Crotalus herlleri). Lifer.
ImageSouthern Pacific Rattlesnake (Crotalus helleri). by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageSouthern Pacific Rattlesnake (Crotalus helleri). by Chad Lane, on Flickr
San Diego Banded Gecko  (Coleonyx variegatus abbotti)
ImageSan Diego Banded Gecko  (Coleonyx variegatus abbotti) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageSan Diego Banded Gecko  (Coleonyx variegatus abbotti) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
Large-blotched Ensatina (Ensatina eschscholtzii klauberi) Lifer.
ImageLarge-blotched Ensatina (Ensatina {eschscholtzii} klauberi) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageLarge-blotched Ensatina (Ensatina eschscholtzii klauberi) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageLarge-blotched Ensatina (Ensatina eschscholtzii klauberi) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageLarge-blotched Ensatina (Ensatina eschscholtzii klauberi) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
San Bernardino Ring-necked Snake (Diadophis punctatus modestus) Lifer.
ImageSan Bernardino Ring-necked Snake (Diadophis punctatus modestus) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageSan Bernardino Ring-necked Snake (Diadophis punctatus modestus) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
Southern California Legless Lizard (Anniella stebbinsi)
ImageSouthern California Legless Lizard (Anniella stebbinsi) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
Granite Spiny Lizard (Sceloporus orcutti)
ImageGranite Spiny Lizard (Sceloporus orcutti) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
Red Dimondback Rattlesnake (Crotalus ruber)
ImageRed Dimondback Rattlesnake (Crotalus ruber) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
Yellow-blotched Ensatina (Ensatina eschscholtzii croceater) Lifer was my final Ensatina Species.
ImageYellow-blotched Ensatina (Ensatina eschscholtzii croceater) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageYellow-blotched Ensatina (Ensatina eschscholtzii croceater) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageYellow-blotched Ensatina (Ensatina eschscholtzii croceater) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
Limestone Salamander (Hydromantes brunus) juvenile. I love the golden/greenish flecking on the juveniles, I'm not a big "favorites" however, Hydromantes are on my admired list.
ImageLimestone Salamander (Hydromantes brunus) juvenile. by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageLimestone Salamander (Hydromantes brunus) Subadult. by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageLimestone Salamander (Hydromantes brunus) subadult foot. by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageLimestone Salamander (Hydromantes brunus) juvenile. by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageLimestone Salamander (Hydromantes brunus) juvenile. by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageLimestone Salamander (Hydromantes brunus) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
Sierra Nevada Ensatina (Ensatina eschscholtzii platensis) Tiny 1.5" juvenile.
ImageSierra Nevada Ensatina (Ensatina eschscholtzii platensis) Tiny 1.5" juvenile. by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageSierra Nevada Ensatina (Ensatina eschscholtzii platensis) Juvenile. by Chad Lane, on Flickr
A few finds in the East Bay.
Western Yellow-bellied Racer (Coluber constrictor mormon) Found late in the day, as the clouds and fog rolled in, light fading I was able to muster up this photo.
ImageWestern Yellow-bellied Racer (Coluber constrictor mormon) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
California Slender Salamander  (Batrachoseps attenuatus)
ImageCalifornia Slender Salamander  (Batrachoseps attenuatus) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
Sierran Treefrog (Pseudacris sierra)
ImageSierran Treefrog (Pseudacris sierra) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
Sierra Nevada Ensatina (Ensatina eschscholtzii platensis)
ImageSierra Nevada Ensatina (Ensatina eschscholtzii platensis) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageSierra Nevada Ensatina (Ensatina eschscholtzii platensis) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageSierra Nevada Ensatina (Ensatina eschscholtzii platensis) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageSierra Nevada Ensatina (Ensatina eschscholtzii platensis) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
Yellow-eyed Ensatina (Ensatina eschscholtzii xanthoptica)
ImageYellow-eyed Ensatina (Ensatina eschscholtzii xanthoptica) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
I just noticed the Flickr link provides the species, to I'll avoid writing it twice! I also may skip some of the narrative as I've had this post nearly completed only to have it all lost. I'm not sure I can muster up spending hours on doing it again!
ImageSanta Cruz Black Salamander (Aneides flavipunctatus niger) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageYellow-eyed Ensatina (Ensatina eschscholtzii xanthoptica) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageYellow-eyed Ensatina (Ensatina eschscholtzii xanthoptica) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageGabilan Mountains Slender Salamander (Batrachoseps gavilanensis) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageGabilan Mountains Slender Salamander (Batrachoseps gavilanensis) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageYellow-eyed Ensatina (Ensatina eschscholtzii xanthoptica) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
Image"Northwest Lineage" Black Salamander (Aneides flavipunctatus flavipunctatus) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
Image"Northwest Lineage" Black Salamander (Aneides flavipunctatus flavipunctatus) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
Image"Northwest Lineage" Black Salamander (Aneides flavipunctatus flavipunctatus) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
Image"Northwest Lineage" Black Salamander (Aneides flavipunctatus flavipunctatus) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageSiskiyou Mountains Salamander (Plethodon stormi) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageSiskiyou Mountains Salamander (Plethodon stormi) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageSiskiyou Mountains Salamander (Plethodon stormi) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageSiskiyou Mountains Salamander (Plethodon stormi) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageScott Bar Salamander (Plethodon asupak) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageScott Bar Salamander (Plethodon asupak) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageScott Bar Salamander (Plethodon asupak) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageScott Bar Salamander (Plethodon asupak) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageScott Bar Salamander (Plethodon asupak) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageScott Bar Salamander (Plethodon asupak) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageScott Bar Salamander (Plethodon asupak) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
Image"Shasta"; Salamander (Hydromantes "shastae") by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageShasta Salamander (Hydromantes shastae) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
Image"Shasta"; Salamander (Hydromantes "shastae") by Chad Lane, on Flickr
Image"Shasta lineage" Speckled Black Salamander (Aneides flavipunctatus flavipunctatus) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageCalifornia Kingsnake (Lampropeltis californiae) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageCalifornia Kingsnake (Lampropeltis californiae) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
Image"Shasta"; Salamander (Hydromantes "shastae") by Chad Lane, on Flickr
Image"Shasta"; Salamander (Hydromantes "shastae") by Chad Lane, on Flickr
Image"Shasta"; Salamander (Hydromantes "shastae") by Chad Lane, on Flickr
Image"Shasta"; Salamander (Hydromantes "shastae") by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageNorthwestern Salamander (Ambystoma gracile) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageCalifornia Slender Salamander (Batrachoseps attenuatus) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageWandering Salamander (Aneides vagrans by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageWandering Salamander (Aneides vagrans by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageWandering Salamander ( Aneides vagrans) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageSpeckled Black Salamander (Aneides flavipunctatus flavipunctatus) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageNorthern Pacific Treefrog (Pseudacris regilla) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageNorthern Pacific Treefrog (Pseudacris regilla) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageDel Norte Salamander (Plethodon elongatus) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImagePainted Ensatina (Ensatina eschscholtzii picta) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImagePainted Ensatina (Ensatina eschscholtzii picta) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageWandering Salamander (Aneides vagrans by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageWandering Salamander (Aneides vagrans by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageClouded Salamander (Aneides ferreus) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImagePainted Ensatina (Ensatina eschscholtzii picta) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageCoastal Tailed Frog  (Ascaphus truei) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageCoastal Tailed Frog  (Ascaphus truei) "Tail" by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImagePainted x Oregon Ensatina intergrade (Ensatina eschscholtzii picta x Ensatina eschscholtzii oregonensis) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImagePainted x Oregon Ensatina intergrade (Ensatina eschscholtzii picta x Ensatina eschscholtzii oregonensis) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImagePainted x Oregon Ensatina intergrade (Ensatina eschscholtzii picta x Ensatina eschscholtzii oregonensis) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageJumping Spider unknown sp. by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageNorthern Pacific Rattlesnake (Crotalus oreganus) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageNorthern Pacific Rattlesnake (Crotalus oreganus) juvenile. by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageSierra Nevada Ensatina (Ensatina eschscholtzii platensis) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageYellow-eyed Ensatina x Sierra Nevada Ensatina  (Ensatina eschscholtzii xanthoptica x Ensatina eschscholtzii platensis) intergrade/hybrid. by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageYellow-eyed Ensatina x Sierra Nevada Ensatina  (Ensatina eschscholtzii xanthoptica x Ensatina eschscholtzii platensis) intergrade/hybrid. by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageYellow-eyed Ensatina x Sierra Nevada Ensatina  (Ensatina eschscholtzii xanthoptica x Ensatina eschscholtzii platensis) intergrade/hybrid. by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageYellow-eyed Ensatina x Sierra Nevada Ensatina  (Ensatina eschscholtzii xanthoptica x Ensatina eschscholtzii platensis) intergrade/hybrid. by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageYellow-eyed Ensatina x Sierra Nevada Ensatina  (Ensatina eschscholtzii xanthoptica x Ensatina eschscholtzii platensis) intergrade/hybrid. by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageYellow-eyed Ensatina x Sierra Nevada Ensatina  (Ensatina eschscholtzii xanthoptica x Ensatina eschscholtzii platensis) intergrade/hybrid. by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageArboreal Salamander (Aneides lugubris) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageNorthern Pacific Rattlesnake (Crotalus oreganus) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageNorthern Pacific Rattlesnake (Crotalus oreganus) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageBlainville's Horned Lizard (Phrynosoma blainvillii) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageCoastal Horned Lizard (Phrynosoma blainvillii) photobombed. by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageBlainville's Horned Lizard (Phrynosoma blainvillii) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageCoastal Horned Lizard (Phrynosoma blainvillii) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageBlainville's Horned Lizard (Phrynosoma blainvillii) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageBlainville's Horned Lizard (Phrynosoma blainvillii) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageBlainville's Horned Lizard (Phrynosoma blainvillii) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageNorthern Pacific Rattlesnake (Crotalus oreganus) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageNorthern Pacific Rattlesnake (Crotalus oreganus) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageNorthern Pacific Rattlesnake (Crotalus oreganus) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageArboreal Salamander (Aneides lugubris) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageNorthern Brown Skink  (Plestiodon gilberti placerensis) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageNorthwestern Fence Lizard (Sceloporus occidentalis occidentalis) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageTiger Beetle unknown sp. by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageGregarious Slender Salamander (Batrachoseps gregarius) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageSierra Nevada Ensatina (Ensatina eschscholtzii platensis) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageSierra Nevada Ensatina (Ensatina eschscholtzii platensis) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageSierra Nevada Ensatina (Ensatina eschscholtzii platensis) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageGregarious Slender Salamander (Batrachoseps gregarius) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageSierra Newt (Taricha sierrae) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
My good friend Connor looking for Sierra Newt breeding balls.
ImageConnor by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageHell Hollow Slender Salamander (Batrachoseps diabolicus) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageArboreal Salamander (Aneides lugubris) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageArboreal Salamander (Aneides lugubris) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageSunset. by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImagePacific Ringneck Snake (Diadophis punctatus amabilis) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageSierran Treefrog (Pseudacris sierra) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageSierran Treefrog (Pseudacris sierra) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageSharp-tailed Snake (Contia tenuis) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageSharp-tailed Snake (Contia tenuis) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageNorthern Pacific Rattlesnake (Crotalus oreganus) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageNorthern Pacific Rattlesnake (Crotalus oreganus) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageNorthern Pacific Rattlesnake (Crotalus oreganus) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageCalifornia Nightsnake (Hypsiglena ochrorhyncha nuchalata) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageNorthern Pacific Rattlesnake (Crotalus oreganus) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageNorthern Pacific Rattlesnake (Crotalus oreganus) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageNorthern Pacific Rattlesnake (Crotalus oreganus) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
Met up with Mikeyfresh and Ryan for an epic trip to Tulare, Kern Counties.
ImageKings River Slender Salamander (Batrachoseps regius) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageKings River Slender Salamander (Batrachoseps regius) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageKings River Slender Salamander (Batrachoseps regius) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageSequoia Slender Salamander (Batrachoseps kawia) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageSequoia Slender Salamander (Batrachoseps kawia) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageSouthern Sierra Legless Lizard (Anniella campi) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageSouthern Sierra Legless Lizard (Anniella campi) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageSouthern Sierra Legless Lizard (Anniella campi) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageSouthern Sierra Legless Lizard (Anniella campi) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageSouthern Sierra Legless Lizard (Anniella campi) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageTemblor Legless Lizard (Anniella alexanderae) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageTemblor Legless Lizard (Anniella alexanderae) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageTemblor Legless Lizard (Anniella alexanderae) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageTemblor Legless Lizard (Anniella alexanderae) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageBakersfield Legless Lizard (Anniella grinnelli) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageBakersfield Legless Lizard (Anniella grinnelli) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageYellow-blotched Ensatina (Ensatina eschscholtzii croceater) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageYellow-blotched Ensatina (Ensatina eschscholtzii croceater) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageYellow-blotched Ensatina (Ensatina eschscholtzii croceater) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageRingneck Snake (Diadophis punctatus sp) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageRingneck Snake (Diadophis punctatus sp) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageSouthern California Legless Lizard (Anniella stebbinsi) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageSouthern California Legless Lizard (Anniella stebbinsi) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageSouthern California Legless Lizard (Anniella stebbinsi) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageSouthern California Legless Lizard (Anniella stebbinsi) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageSouthern California Legless Lizard (Anniella stebbinsi) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageHabitat of A. stebbensi by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageFairview Slender Salamander (Batrachoseps bramei) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageFairview Slender Salamander (Batrachoseps bramei) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageFairview Slender Salamander (Batrachoseps bramei) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageFairview Slender Salamander (Batrachoseps bramei) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageSierra Nevada Ensatina (Ensatina eschscholtzii platensis) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageSierra Nevada Ensatina (Ensatina eschscholtzii platensis) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageKern Canyon Slender Salamander (Batrachoseps simatus) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageKern Canyon Slender Salamander (Batrachoseps simatus) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageKern Canyon Slender Salamander (Batrachoseps simatus) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageKern Canyon Slender Salamander (Batrachoseps simatus) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageGiant Gartersnake (Thamnophis gigas) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageGiant Gartersnake (Thamnophis gigas) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageNorthern California Legless Lizard (Anniella pulchra) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageNorthern California Legless Lizard (Anniella pulchra) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageNorthern California Legless Lizard (Anniella pulchra) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageNorthern California Legless Lizard (Anniella pulchra) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageCalifornia Alligator Lizard (Elgaria multicarinata multicarinata) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageCalifornia Alligator Lizard (Elgaria multicarinata multicarinata) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageBlainville's Horned Lizard (Phrynosoma blainvillii) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageValley Gartersnake (Thamnophis sirtalis fitchi) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageNorthern Pacific Rattlesnake (Crotalus oreganus) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageNorthern Pacific Rattlesnake (Crotalus oreganus) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageCalifornia kingsnake ( Lampropeltis californiae) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageCalifornia Kingsnake (Lampropeltis getula californiae) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageNorthern Pacific Rattlesnake (Crotalus oreganus) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageNorthern Pacific Rattlesnake (Crotalus oreganus) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageNorthern Pacific Rattlesnake (Crotalus oreganus) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageNorthern Pacific Rattlesnake (Crotalus oreganus) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageWestern Side-blotched Lizard (Uta stansburiana elegans) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageBlainville's (Coast) Horned Lizard (Phrynosoma blainvillii) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageBlainville's (Coast) Horned Lizard (Phrynosoma blainvillii) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageBlainville's (Coast) Horned Lizard (Phrynosoma blainvillii) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageNorthern Pacific Rattlesnake (Crotalus oreganus) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageNorthern Pacific Rattlesnake (Crotalus oreganus) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageNorthern Pacific Rattlesnake (Crotalus oreganus) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageAlameda Whipsnake ( Masticophis "Coluber" lateralis euryxanthus) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageAlameda Whipsnake ( Masticophis "Coluber" lateralis euryxanthus) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageAlameda Whipsnake ( Masticophis "Coluber" lateralis euryxanthus) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageAlameda Whipsnake ( Masticophis "Coluber" lateralis euryxanthus) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageCalifornia Whiptail Lizard (Aspidoscelis tigris munda) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageCalifornia Whiptail Lizard (Aspidoscelis tigris munda) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageSan Joaquin Coachwhip (Masticophis flagellum ruddocki) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageSan Joaquin Coachwhip (Masticophis flagellum ruddocki) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageSan Joaquin Coachwhip (Masticophis flagellum ruddocki) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageNorthern California Legless Lizard (Anniella pulchra) "Bronze phase" by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageNorthern California Legless Lizard (Anniella pulchra) "Bronze phase" by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageNorthern California Legless Lizard (Anniella pulchra) "nigra black phase" by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageNorthern California Legless Lizard (Anniella pulchra) "nigra black phase" by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageNorthern California Legless Lizard (Anniella pulchra) "nigra black phase" by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageForest Sharp-tailed Snake (Contia longicauda) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageNorthern Pacific Rattlesnake (Crotalus oreganus) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageCalifornia Kingsnake (Lampropeltis californiae) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageCalifornia Kingsnake (Lampropeltis californiae) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImagePacific Gophersnake (Pituophis catenifer catenifer) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageValley Gartersnake (Thamnophis sirtalis fitchi) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageCalifornia Kingsnake "Golden Banded Black Belly (Lampropeltis californiae) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageCalifornia Kingsnake "Golden Banded Black Belly (Lampropeltis californiae) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageCalifornia Mountain Kingsnake (Lampropeltis zonata) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageCalifornia Mountain Kingsnake (Lampropeltis zonata) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageCalifornia Mountain Kingsnake (Lampropeltis zonata) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageCalifornia Mountain Kingsnake (Lampropeltis zonata) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageNorthern Pacific Rattlesnake (Crotalus oreganus) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageNorthern Pacific Rattlesnake (Crotalus oreganus) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageYellow-backed Spiny Lizard (Sceloporus uniformis) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageGreat Basin Gopher Snake (Pituophis catenifer deserticola) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageGreat Basin Fence Lizard (Sceloporus occidentalis longipes) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageBlack Toad (Anaxyrus exsul) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageBlack Toad (Anaxyrus exsul) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageDesert Night Lizard (Xantusia vigilis) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageGreat Basin Collard Lizard (Crotaphytus bicinctores) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageGreat Basin Collared Lizard (Crotaphytus bicinctores) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageGreat Basin Collared Lizard (Crotaphytus bicinctores) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageGreat Basin Collared Lizard (Crotaphytus bicinctores) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImagePanamint Rattlesnake (Crotalus stephensi) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImagePanamint Rattlesnake (Crotalus stephensi) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImagePanamint Rattlesnake (Crotalus stephensi) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImagePanamint Rattlesnake (Crotalus stephensi) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageCommon Chuckwalla (Sauromalus ater) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageGreat Basin Collared Lizard (Crotaphytus bicinctores) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageGreat Basin Collared Lizard (Crotaphytus bicinctores) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageGreat Basin Collared Lizard (Crotaphytus bicinctores) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageGreat Basin Collared Lizard (Crotaphytus bicinctores) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageGreat Basin Collared Lizard (Crotaphytus bicinctores) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageCommon Chuckwalla (Sauromalus ater) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageCommon Chuckwalla (Sauromalus ater) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageCommon Chuckwalla (Sauromalus ater) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageCommon Chuckwalla (Sauromalus ater) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageMojave Desert Sidewinder (Crotalus cerastes cerastes) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageMojave Desert Sidewinder (Crotalus cerastes cerastes) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageMojave Desert Sidewinder (Crotalus cerastes cerastes) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageNorthern Desert Iguana (Dipsosaurus dorsalis dorsalis) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageNorthern Desert Iguana (Dipsosaurus dorsalis dorsalis) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageCoachwhip (Masticophis flagellum piceus) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageGreat Basin Collared Lizard (Crotaphytus bicinctores) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageGreat Basin Collared Lizard (Crotaphytus bicinctores) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageWestern Zebra-tailed Lizard (Callisaurus draconoides rhodostictus) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageNorthern Desert Iguana (Dipsosaurus dorsalis dorsalis) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImagePanamint Rattlesnake (Crotalus stephensi) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImagePanamint Rattlesnake (Crotalus stephensi) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageMojave Desert Sidewinder (Crotalus cerastes cerastes) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageMojave Desert Sidewinder (Crotalus cerastes cerastes) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageYellow-Backed Spiny Lizard (Sceloporus uniformis) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageCommon Chuckwalla (Sauromalus ater) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageCommon Chuckwalla (Sauromalus ater) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageSouthern California Legless Lizard (Anniella stebbinsi) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageCalifornia Mountain Kingsnake (Lampropeltis zonata) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageCalifornia Mountain Kingsnake (Lampropeltis zonata) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageCalifornia Mountain Kingsnake (Lampropeltis zonata) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageNorthern Pacific Rattlesnake (Crotalus oreganus) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageNorthern Pacific Rattlesnake (Crotalus oreganus) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageNorthern Pacific Rattlesnake (Crotalus oreganus) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageNorthern Pacific Rattlesnake (Crotalus oreganus) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageCalifornia Mountain Kingsnake (Lampropeltis zonata) Explored! by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageCalifornia Mountain Kingsnake (Lampropeltis zonata) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageCalifornia Mountain Kingsnake (Lampropeltis zonata) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageCalifornia Mountain Kingsnake (Lampropeltis zonata) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageMoss abstract. by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageNorthern Rubber Boa (Charina bottae) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageWestern Yellow-bellied Racer (Coluber constrictor mormon) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageWestern Yellow-bellied Racer (Coluber constrictor mormon) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
Few finds from Nevada.
ImageGreat Basin Spadefoot Toad (Spea intermontana) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageGreat Basin Collared Lizard (Crotaphytus bicinctores) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageNorthern Desert Horned Lizard (Phrynosoma platyrhinos platyrhinos) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
When it's too hot to bask on rocks, but you don't wanna go home yet...
ImageGreat Basin Collared Lizard (Crotaphytus bicinctores) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageNorthern Desert Horned Lizard (Phrynosoma platyrhinos platyrhinos) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageLong-nosed Leopard Lizard (Gambelia wislizenii) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageNorthern Desert Horned Lizard (Phrynosoma platyrhinos platyrhinos) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageWild Mustangs by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageGreat Basin Gopher Snake (Pituophis catenifer deserticola) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageGreat Basin Gopher Snake (Pituophis catenifer deserticola) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
Back to California.
ImageNorthwestern Ring-necked Snake (Diadophis punctatus occidentalis) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageNorthwestern Ring-necked Snake (Diadophis punctatus occidentalis) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageMountain Gartersnake (Thamnophis elegans elegans) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageCoral-bellied Ring-necked Snake (Diadophis punctatus pulchellus) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageCoral-bellied Ring-necked Snake (Diadophis punctatus pulchellus) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageNorthern Pacific Rattlesnake (Crotalus oreganus) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageCalifornia Mountain Kingsnake (Lampropeltis zonata) Explored. by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageWestern Spadefoot (Spea hammondii) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageCalifornia Glossy Snake (Arizona elegans occidentalis) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageCalifornia Glossy Snake (Arizona elegans occidentalis) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageWestern Black-headed Snake (Tantilla planiceps) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageWestern Black-headed Snake (Tantilla planiceps) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageChaparral Whipsnake (Masticophis lateralis lateralis) explored. by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageSierra Gartersnake (Thamnophis couchii) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageThe lone oak. by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageMountain Gartersnake (Thamnophis elegans elegans) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageMountain Gartersnake (Thamnophis elegans elegans) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageMountain Gartersnake (Thamnophis elegans elegans) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageWestern Yellow-bellied Racer (Coluber constrictor mormon) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageFoothill Yellow-legged Frog (Rana boylii) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageNorthern Rubber Boa (Charina bottae) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageNorthern Rubber Boa (Charina bottae) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageSierra Nevada Landscape. The land of many uses. by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageSan Francisco Gartersnake (Thamnophis sirtalis tetrataenia) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageSan Francisco Alligator Lizard (Elgaria coerulea coerulea) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageSan Francisco Alligator Lizard (Elgaria coerulea coerulea) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageCalifornia Red-sided Gartersnake (Thamnophis sirtalis infernalis) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageNorthern Rubber Boa (Charina bottae) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageNorthern Rubber Boa (Charina bottae) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageAquatic intergrade (Thamnophis atratus ssp) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageCalifornia Red-sided Gartersnake (Thamnophis sirtalis infernalis) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageSanta Cruz Gartersnake (Thamnophis atratus atratus) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageValley Gartersnake (Thamnophis sirtalis fitchi) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageMount Lyell Salamander (Hydromantes platycephalus) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageSierra Alligator Lizard (Elgaria coerulea palmeri) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
Imageinsittugatorwide by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageSerenity. by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageSoft life. by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageSierra Gartersnake (Thamnophis couchii) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageSierra Gartersnake (Thamnophis couchii) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageSierra Alligator Lizard (Elgaria coerulea palmeri) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageCalifornia Kingsnake (Speckled morph) (Lampropeltis californiae) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageCalifornia Kingsnake (Speckled morph) (Lampropeltis californiae) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageCalifornia Kingsnake (Speckled morph) (Lampropeltis californiae) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageCalifornia Whiptail (Aspidoscelis tigris munda) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageNorthern Rubber Boa (Charina bottae) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImagePygmy Short-horned Lizard (Phrynosoma douglasii) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImagePygmy Short-horned Lizard (Phrynosoma douglasii) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImagePygmy Short-horned Lizard (Phrynosoma douglasii) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImagePygmy Short-horned Lizard (Phrynosoma douglasii) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageSouthern Long-toed Salamander (Ambystoma macrodactylum sigillatum) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageSouthern Long-toed Salamander (Ambystoma macrodactylum sigillatum) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageSouthern Long-toed Salamander (Ambystoma macrodactylum sigillatum) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageGreat Basin Rattlesnake (Crotalus lutosus) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageGreat Basin Rattlesnake (Crotalus lutosus) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageGreat Basin Rattlesnake (Crotalus lutosus) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageGreat Basin Rattlesnake (Crotalus lutosus) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageNorthern Desert Horned Lizard (Phrynosoma platyrhinos platyrhinos) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageNorthern Desert Horned Lizard (Phrynosoma platyrhinos platyrhinos) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageNorthern Desert Horned Lizard (Phrynosoma platyrhinos platyrhinos) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageLong-nosed Leopard Lizard (Gambelia wislizenii) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageLong-nosed Leopard Lizard (Gambelia wislizenii) by Chad Lane, on Flickr
ImageGreat Basin Collared Lizard Crotaphytus bicinctores)( by Chad Lane, on Flickr


Back to Nevada for some lutosus lovin! On part 2!!! Link! http://www.fieldherpforum.com/forum/vie ... =2&t=24641

Re: 2017 in review! Part 1 of 2. (To large for one!).

Posted: January 24th, 2018, 3:16 am
by Porter
South pac
Leaf back
Limey bastard in a moss patch
Dark sierran
Lady Libby poopin Gabilan
Northwestern Linage
2nd north pac treefrog
Ensatina tight rope walking
Hybrid
Hard boiled Arboreal
Hornies
Orangie
2nd sharpie
Striper
Old timer
Sandworms
Gigas
Threatening artistic gator stare
Vigilis
Homosexual collard lizard buddy cuddling
Yawning demon from hell
Striped devil horns
Good ol Chuck
Sexy Sandy holding spades
Speckled crown

But most of all... those foggy shots! That YBR with the fog backdrop :beer: great stuff

Re: 2017 in review! Part 1 of 2. (To large for one!).

Posted: January 27th, 2018, 9:10 am
by Calfirecap
Amazing! What a year, thanks for sharing.

Re: 2017 in review! Part 1 of 2. (To large for one!).

Posted: January 27th, 2018, 10:44 am
by Mike Rochford
Epic year man! And I guess this is only half. Jealous of the life you get to live out there!

Mike

Re: 2017 in review! Part 1 of 2. (To large for one!).

Posted: January 29th, 2018, 4:11 pm
by Fieldherper
BAH!!? That’s just part one?! Epic.
You put some serious time in and covered the whole state, it seems.
FH

Re: 2017 in review! Part 1 of 2. (To large for one!).

Posted: January 30th, 2018, 12:31 pm
by Jimi
Wow. I hope you have a vehicle with good fuel economy! Ha ha.

This is a nice antidote to the Cali-bashers of the world. It's a helluva place.

I like what you found on the east side, northern and middle latitudes.

cheers

Re: 2017 in review! Part 1 of 2. (To large for one!).

Posted: January 31st, 2018, 10:52 am
by Fieldherper
Jimi,

Agreed. I love exploring CA. I grew up there and visit family 1-2 times per year and always get out in the field while there. Despite this, there are still herps I haven't found and many places I haven't explored. The variation in topography, climate, and geology makes it an incredible place. Can't wait to get back.

FH