Arizona Part 1.

[Jeremy Wright]

I've been lucky enough to have scheduled 2 trips to Southern Arizona this summer, the first of which I have just completed as of a week ago. The scenery and landscape never fail to amaze me.
Here are some finds from my first trip.
Monsoon season in Southern Arizona means lots of incredible clouds and fascinating insects.

View towards Madera Canyon by Jeremy Wright Photography, on Flickr

View towards Madera Canyon by Jeremy Wright Photography, on Flickr

Santa Cruz County, Arizona by Jeremy Wright Photography, on Flickr

Eyed Click Beetle by Jeremy Wright Photography, on Flickr

Unidentified grasshopper by Jeremy Wright Photography, on Flickr

And obviously, some of the coolest Reptiles and Amphibians in the US in my opinion.

Canyon Treefrog by Jeremy Wright Photography, on Flickr

Mexican Spadefoot Toad by Jeremy Wright Photography, on Flickr

Western Diamondback Rattlesnake by Jeremy Wright Photography, on Flickr

Western Diamondback Rattlesnake by Jeremy Wright Photography, on Flickr

Northern Black-tailed Rattlesnake by Jeremy Wright Photography, on Flickr

Northern Black-tailed Rattlesnake by Jeremy Wright Photography, on Flickr

Desert Kingsnake by Jeremy Wright Photography, on Flickr

Banded Rock Rattlesnake by Jeremy Wright Photography, on Flickr

Banded Rock Rattlesnake by Jeremy Wright Photography, on Flickr

Banded Rock Rattlesnake by Jeremy Wright Photography, on Flickr

Banded Rock Rattlesnake by Jeremy Wright Photography, on Flickr

Banded Rock Rattlesnake by Jeremy Wright Photography, on Flickr

Banded Rock Rattlesnake by Jeremy Wright Photography, on Flickr

Tiger Rattlesnake by Jeremy Wright Photography, on Flickr

Tiger Rattlesnake by Jeremy Wright Photography, on Flickr

Tiger Rattlesnake by Jeremy Wright Photography, on Flickr

Tiger Rattlesnake by Jeremy Wright Photography, on Flickr

Mountain Patch-nosed Snake by Jeremy Wright Photography, on Flickr

Arizona Ridge-nosed Rattlesnake by Jeremy Wright Photography, on Flickr

Arizona Ridge-nosed Rattlesnake by Jeremy Wright Photography, on Flickr

Arizona Ridge-nosed Rattlesnake by Jeremy Wright Photography, on Flickr

Arizona Ridge-nosed Rattlesnake by Jeremy Wright Photography, on Flickr

Arizona Coralsnake by Jeremy Wright Photography, on Flickr

Sonoran Coralsnake by Jeremy Wright Photography, on Flickr

Banded Rock Rattlesnake by Jeremy Wright Photography, on Flickr

Banded Rock Rattlesnake by Jeremy Wright Photography, on Flickr

Once I complete my second trip I'll put together a more thorough post with dialogue and some entertaining stories.
Happy herping,
Jeremy

[Jeremy Wright]

Also, I've been confused with the patchnose and the various subspecies that overlap. If my id is incorrect, please help me sort it out! It was found at ~5000 feet in Santa Cruz county.

[blacktara]

Great pics - love em all but especially the coral and the tiger

[Fieldherper]

Amazing shots of a beautiful area. Great finds as well. Love the Micruroides--one of the more unpredictable finds (for me at least).

FH

[Owen]

Your Alaus zunianus is spectacular and that Micruroides, she is a beauty.

[JakeScott]

Very good job! I'll be there in a couple of weeks...cannot wait.

-Jake

[Kelly Mc]

God I love those little rattlesnakes.

[Nicholas]

Sweet post, Jeremy!
The landscape and macro shots at the beginning are amazing. You found some pretty awesome herps that make me very jealous. Looking forward to more.
Nicholas

[dwakefield]

Amazing shots of great species. Can't wait till your next post to read some of the anecdotes from your trips.

[Jeremy Wright]

Great pics - love em all but especially the coral and the tiger

Amazing shots of a beautiful area. Great finds as well. Love the Micruroides--one of the more unpredictable finds (for me at least).

FH

Your Alaus zunianus is spectacular and that Micruroides, she is a beauty.

Very good job! I'll be there in a couple of weeks...cannot wait.

-Jake

God I love those little rattlesnakes.

Sweet post, Jeremy!
The landscape and macro shots at the beginning are amazing. You found some pretty awesome herps that make me very jealous. Looking forward to more.
Nicholas

Amazing shots of great species. Can't wait till your next post to read some of the anecdotes from your trips.

Thank you all! Jake, best of luck on your trip. It's truly an incredible area and always a great experience.

Jeremy

[TJA]

A lot of great images and finds. Love the tiger rattlesnake.

[Jeff]

The patchnose is a Big Bend. Mountains have a single, wide black stripe on each side: