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Old 04-15-17, 06:28 PM   #16
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Find the herp!


My daughter brought this this guy and the meal he didn't finish today. Nerodia sipedon pleuralis.
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Took me awhile, but finally found it hidden in plain view.
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Old 04-24-17, 08:59 AM   #18
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How do I make a signature lmao
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Old 04-30-17, 03:17 PM   #19
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Found this little guy, and an eastern box turtle today.

Lampropeltis getula nigra
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Awesome find! Where'd you find it? This species (though different subspecies) is at the top of my find list this summer, but have had no luck so far.
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Awesome find! Where'd you find it? This species (though different subspecies) is at the top of my find list this summer, but have had no luck so far.

I have a little secret patch of woods right in the middle of Huntsville. These black kings are probably the snake I find there most frequently, other than garters snakes.
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Excellent find! I always love seeing wild kings. It's crazy how our Eastern Black Kings look so much different. Then again, I'm right where their range meets with Speckled Kings.
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My daughter continues to find these little guys in the neighborhood creek.

N. sipedon pleuralis
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I had a little herping fun this morning.



This guy was the highlight of the morning, and what I was actually looking for.

Crotalus horridus




Not a herp, but I do like arachnids.
Vaejovis carolinianus


I saw a few million fence lizards, almost as many northern slimy salamanders and a couple skinks. Not a lot of good photos of them though.
Sceloporus undulatus


Found a couple of these guys.
Terrapene carolina carolina


And, a common snake around here, but still one of my favorites.
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Found another one today.

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Absolutely stunning variety! Really a captivating adventure em. Thanks for the trip. Lol.
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Thanks, Albert!
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Nice finds! Looks like things are picking up quickly.
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I took a little side trip and drove down some roads in a nearby wildlife refuge on the way home from work today. I just found one snake, but that made it worth the trip for me.

Pantherophis spiloides (Gray or Midland rat snake). Gotta love their attitude.
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Yea, I've got an attitude...just a little closer and I'll show you my Rattlesnake impression!

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I took a little side trip and drove down some roads in a nearby wildlife refuge on the way home from work today. I just found one snake, but that made it worth the trip for me.

Pantherophis spiloides (Gray or Midland rat snake). Gotta love their attitude
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