thebiglebowski Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 this is the coolest thread. Definitely. Missed it the first time around. If I had an actual camera and not just the one on my iphone I would post a picture of all the turtles in my backyard and let DeadReckoning identify them. I live on a canal and there are usually 3-5 perched on this log in the middle of it. Iphone doesn't really zoom close enough, though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadreckoning Posted April 22, 2013 Author Share Posted April 22, 2013 Definitely. Missed it the first time around. If I had an actual camera and not just the one on my iphone I would post a picture of all the turtles in my backyard and let DeadReckoning identify them. I live on a canal and there are usually 3-5 perched on this log in the middle of it. Iphone doesn't really zoom close enough, though... If you're in Michigan, the chances are that the turlles are either painted turtles or red-eared sliders. These look like your typical pond turltes, but are fairly easy to tell apart. The most conspicuous difference is the red-earded slider has a red mark behind each eye, while the painted turlte has a yellow mark behind each eye. The other common turtle found in ponds is the snapping turtle and it's fairly distinctive. Here is some info on the turtles of Michigan http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,4570,7-153-10370_12145_12201-60656--,00.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 This thread is so dang COOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turnstiles Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 Awesome pictures sir. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Avatar Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 still want to join you, ahhh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadreckoning Posted July 6, 2013 Author Share Posted July 6, 2013 My very first smooth earth snake - Virginia valeriae. eastern ratsnake (black rat snake) - Pantherophis alleghaniensis baby red-bellied cooter - Pseudemys rubriventris Fowler's toad - Anaxyrus ( Bufo ) fowler i Smitty 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebiglebowski Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 Still one of the coolest threads on the board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadreckoning Posted July 29, 2013 Author Share Posted July 29, 2013 Eastern box turtle - Terrapene carolina carolina Northern Diamondback terrapin - Malaclemys terrapin terrapin Northern Green Frog - Lithobates (Rana) clamitans melanota Green Treefrog - Hyla cinerea Northern two-lined salamander - Eurycea bislineata I apologize for the crappy cell phone pic. I thought it came out better when i took it. However, i have not found too many before and i am still pleased nonetheless. Rock Bass - Ambloplites rupestris i know this is not a herp, but it was my 1st rock bass and t'was awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derrickcook19941 Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 Go for it. Now's the perfect time for some great herping. When, may I ask is a good time for derping? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 this is badass, yo. reminds me of my daycamp experiences, wandering through the woods trying to find critters. all we ever really found were newts, but for an 8 or 9 year old, that was cool enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abovetheearth Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 This thread is so dang COOL! i think this thread birthed and inspired the RAD ADVICE column. but i do love this thread. a good look at all the animals that we'll soon kill off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebiglebowski Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 Caught a million rock bass before. Also saw a Garter Snake on the cart path of a golf course this weekend. Moved it off with a stick so it wouldn't get smashed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadreckoning Posted August 1, 2013 Author Share Posted August 1, 2013 i am glad people dig the herp pics. here is one i forgot to add with the last batch. Brahminy Blind Snake - Ramphotyphlops braminus. This is a real snake, about the size of an earthworm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tokimedo Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 next time im in NOVA, if you want more company id love to tag along. also, where the fuck in the DC metro area did you manage to find a rattlesnake? thats terrifying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadreckoning Posted August 1, 2013 Author Share Posted August 1, 2013 next time im in NOVA, if you want more company id love to tag along. also, where the fuck in the DC metro area did you manage to find a rattlesnake? thats terrifying. Next time i head to Huntley Meadows i will let you know. There is another DC guy that was interested too. The timber was out west past Faquier County. You have to be out in the hills to find them around here. My co-worker just went camping at Rocky Gap State Park in western MD and his girlfriend nearly stepped one while hiking. got the rattle and everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebiglebowski Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 We need to send you to Africa and see what you bring back to the thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hipsterasfolk Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 We need to send you to Africa and see what you bring back to the thread. Hopefully more Toto. mitch. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadreckoning Posted August 2, 2013 Author Share Posted August 2, 2013 We need to send you to Africa and see what you bring back to the thread. easy. gaboon viper - Bitis gabonica Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadreckoning Posted August 7, 2013 Author Share Posted August 7, 2013 Wood Frog - Rana sylvatica Northern Two-lined Salamander larvae (the tadpole stage to the adult above) - Eurycea bislineata A very tiny Fowler's toad - Anaxyrus fowleri A better look at a Northern Diamondback Terrapin - Malaclemys terrapin terrapin Northern Grey-cheeked Salamander missing most of it's tail - Plethodon montanus Blue Ridge Dusky Salamander - Desmognathus orestes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmart Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 This fucker was roaming the backyard! Awesome stuff deadreckoning! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebiglebowski Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 What is that? Where do you live? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadreckoning Posted August 8, 2013 Author Share Posted August 8, 2013 crazy. given the spruce in the background you're probably not too far south. Where was this found? What did you do with it? Someone is probably missing their pet snake in your neighnorhood. I am not too familar with the pet trade, but given the small size and girth it's looks like a well fed ball python. i can ask someone who knows for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlebistro Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 looks like a nice pair of boots. BuzzersonKillwell and nickmitch 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebiglebowski Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 crazy. given the spruce in the background you're probably not too far south. Where was this found? What did you do with it? Someone is probably missing their pet snake in your neighnorhood. I am not too familar with the pet trade, but given the small size and girth it's looks like a well fed ball python. i can ask someone who knows for sure. Yeah, definitely hope he didn't just let it go. That thing could definitely end some cat's lives. I know florida is full of burmese pythons now but I have watched enough Discovery Channel to know that they aren't colored like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmart Posted August 11, 2013 Share Posted August 11, 2013 Just kidding....I keep and breed Blood pythons(python brongersmai) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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