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Good Start To The Year

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Just got back from a weekend down south. It wasn't a herp specific trip but I did manage to get out for a few minutes and it paid off.

I saw this cool vulture, which I was pretty happy about. Last time I was down there I missed a picture of one so I was hoping to get another chance.

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Along with fence lizards there were a bunch of whiptails and utas out.

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And what I was most excited about.....

I managed to flip this Sonora!

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Not a bad start to my year with my first snake being a lifer. Spent a little bit of time in this area but this was the only one I saw. On my way out I saw a DOR gopher. I am hoping to return to this spot in May and try for some Tantilla.

Thanks to all who gave me advice on these guys!
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Habitat shots? More to the story?

Congrats!

cheers,
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Here is a habitat shot Jimi

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and the rock it was found under

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Not much to the story. We got down there with a couple hours to kill before we could check in to the hotel. We were near an area I had been scoping out on GE so we made a quick stop. I flipped on 1 hillside for about 20 minutes but only saw a few utas. It seemed like a really good spot and I think I'll try there again for Tantilla. We walked a bit further and hung out for a bit enjoying the scenery. We were just about to leave when I decided I'd flip a few more rocks. After about 10 minutes I found it. It was about 2:30 pm with temps around 70* and noticeable moisture under the rocks. Took a few photos and flipped for about another 10 minutes before we had to take off. I stopped at another spot on the way home and flipped for a bit. Everything was bone dry underneath, but it also seemed like a promising spot if it gets a little rain.
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Woot woot!! Love the Sonora!
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lucky you man
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Congrats on the lifer Rye. Looks like typical habitat for them. I've found tantilla in the same habitat so you should just go back there.
How big was that one?
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Thanks Brian. It was about 6" or so.
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Nice and still on my wish I could see it, some day lifer list. truth be told, I just don't get to put in the time as I live 300 miles away.
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