A Few Hours Herpin' - dial-up warning

[John_White]

We've had rain almost all weekend, but during a dry period today spend a few hours in the field.

The first find was a baby snapping turtle (Chelydra serpentina serpentina)


This was followed by many bullfrogs (Rana catesbeiana)






Next a couple northern water snakes (Nerodia sipedon sipedon)






And finally a squawking red-winged blackbird (Agelaius phoeniceus)

[Shuba]

Nicejob -- They actualy have alot of those annoying squawkers around here.. It really gets on you're nerves after a while and still doesn't seem to make up for there nicely colored bodys. I would have kept that snake :P .. But then again I live in chicago and your probably used to seeing those kinda snakes and mean no interest to you whatsoever.

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[Shuba]

I just took a second look at these pictures and have one question for you -- How much $$ Did you spend on such a camera with great picture? .. The photos are amazing.

[John_White]

Thanks!
As a general rule, I don't remove critters from the wild, prefer to see them in the field.

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[Shuba]

Good morals, and excellent photography.. nicejob man

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[John_White]

Originally Posted by Shuba

I just took a second look at these pictures and have one question for you -- How much $$ Did you spend on such a camera with great picture? .. The photos are amazing.

Too much.

[Shuba]

Too much.

Figures, My DIGI Cam doesn't do half that, and I spent enough on it also.

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[Gecko-Guy]

You should get used to seeing pics of this qualiity; John and Brian are always providing us with amazing pics. Keep up the good work. Great pics as always.

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[Diablo]

Great pics as always John. Looks like ya had a good day. By the way shuba, thoughs pics are taken with a 35 mm.

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[Shuba]

35mm? .. Not that bad. I was thinkin something more expensive that a 35 mm

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[Shuba]

You should get used to seeing pics of this qualiity;

Seeing there picture quality, I am already used to it

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[BWSmith]

So when are you coming down to do some real herping

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[Shuba]

Wanna take me along with?

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[NicoleRussell]

nice pics as always John--thanks for sharing with us

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[Stormyva]

Awesome pics John. For once I think I had a better day than you
I went out to Back Bay, and found a couple of copper heads, a couple of cottonmouths, a few bull frogs, and a bunch of turtles.
Of me being the idiot that I am took pics for the first hour and didnt pay any attention on the display of the camera telling me I didnt have the CF Card in.
GRRRR
I did put the CF in and go back to catch a few of another copperhead though.

	Cottonmouth Cottonmouth (Agkistrodon piscivorus) - Also known as a Water Moccasin.

[John_White]

Thanks all for the kind words!

The pics were taken with a Nikon D100, digital SLR.

BW - I would like to do some real herpin' in GA!

Brian, yes it sounds as if your herpin trip was more productive than mine. We had a cold front with rain for the past few days. When I went out the temps were only in the mid 50's but did reach the lower 70's by late afternoon. The total tally for yesterday was:

5 - northern watersnakes
1 - northern ringneck snake
1 - eastern worm snake
1 - snapping turtle
8 - marbled salamanders
6 - southern leopard frogs
1 - pickerel frog
TMTC - green frogs
TMTC - bullfrogs

Look forward to seeing your snake pics.

[toker]

As always John... awesome pictures!!!

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[Stormyva]

Grrr.... ok you beat me again You couldnt just leave it alone could you John
The weather was gorgeous here... upper 70s and sunny as can be!

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[John_White]

Depends on how you look at it: Cottonmouths and copperheads are quality finds, while water snakes, ringnecks and common amphibians are just quantity finds. I'd trade all the stuff I saw for one copperhead or cottonmouth.

	Cottonmouth Cottonmouth (Agkistrodon piscivorus) - Also known as a Water Moccasin.

[Stormyva]

LOL.... I havent drummed up any water snakes or ring snakes yet this season. I must be looking in the wrong spots.
So when are we going to get together to do some herping???

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