Field Herping: Post your tips of the trade and experiences here

*Don't Mind Me* · 03-09-12, 11:23 PM

I'm guessing most 'ssnakess' members have gone field herping (searching and taking pics of reptiles in the wild) in one point in their life, so for those especially into herping: Post your best shots and experiences of herps in the wild or your own backyard here!

*I am not that experienced, but still highly interested, in field herping so don't expect cool pictures and stories from me, SORRY!*

theapexgerman · 03-09-12, 11:29 PM

Since I live in the desert all reptiles are already in back yard but always got to bring a very long stick when looking in the holes and stuff but I see some cool stuff driving on the road I see a lot of desert kings some gilla monsters and lots of scorpions everything comes out on the roafs at night around here

alessia55 · 03-09-12, 11:39 PM

Here's a tip: Put a few undulated steel/metal sheets out in the field/backyard you're hoping to find reptiles. Lay them flat. Snakes will probably seek shelter underneath them. You can get these undulated sheets at home depot, hard ware stores, etc. They're usually used for roofing. This is what they look like:

You can check out the videos "Herping with Dylan" by the YouTube user "Reebbo" for some tips too.

KORBIN5895 · 03-09-12, 11:40 PM

I was herping with an idiot once. A large ribbon snake went straight for him so he kicked it..... right at my face.

*Don't Mind Me* · 03-09-12, 11:44 PM

All I ever see are fence lizards and maybe a garter if I'm lucky

theapexgerman · 03-09-12, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by KORBIN5895

I was herping with an idiot once. A large ribbon snake went straight for him so he kicked it..... right at my face.

Wow I would piss lol I got a good giggle tho

infernalis · 03-09-12, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by *Don't Mind Me*

All I ever see are fence lizards and maybe a garter if I'm lucky

You are lucky, and I personally request all the garter snake pictures you can ever take.

alessia55 · 03-09-12, 11:48 PM

Also, you might want to check out this awesome thread by one of our members. It has great photos of field herping.

infernalis · 03-09-12, 11:50 PM

don't forget mine Alessia, or I'll have to take your birthday away.

http://www.ssnakess.com/forums/field...-new-pics.html

alessia55 · 03-09-12, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by infernalis

don't forget mine Alessia, or I'll have to take your birthday away.

http://www.ssnakess.com/forums/field...-new-pics.html

haha, yes yes, Wayne's are great too

...what birthday? lol I'm confused?

infernalis · 03-09-12, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by alessia55

haha, yes yes, Wayne's are great too

...what birthday? lol I'm confused?

You have had 22 of them, and you still haven't figured it out.

alessia55 · 03-10-12, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by infernalis

You have had 22 of them, and you still haven't figured it out.

Maybe I need to have 22 more of them to figure it out

*Don't Mind Me* · 03-10-12, 12:12 AM

Thanks for the comments!
I use this website a lot check it out California Herps

*Don't Mind Me* · 03-14-12, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by alessia55

Here's a tip: Put a few undulated steel/metal sheets out in the field/backyard you're hoping to find reptiles. Lay them flat. Snakes will probably seek shelter underneath them.

Tried it in my backyard but haven't found anything yet
Maybe I should try putting more than one

BarelyBreathing · 03-14-12, 07:49 PM

Not really tips or tricks, but I figured you might appreciate this. It's Nero's field herping back pack. He has a first aid kit, bags and deli cups, camera accessories, snake hook, and his treats and poop bags. He knows never to chase or bite a reptile. In fact, on the contrary. He's been conditioned to lay down whenever we spot something.

And minus hook, plus water: