A Pacific Gopher in Late October

Not one of my fav snakes, but definitely a highlight of any day (for me)!

When he was found, he was in blue-eye but I didn't have a camera, he was brought into our rescue "facility." I didn't want to release him in this cold weather, so we'll observe how he does and hibernate him in the winter.

Anyway, here he is...

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I don't see any reason for you to have "rescued" him. I wonder what kind of facility that is...

Later, Matt

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Originally Posted by DutchHerp

I don't see any reason for you to have "rescued" him. I wonder what kind of facility that is...

Later, Matt

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It was found in a family's garage, they don't know any better and they were going to kill it.

I couldn't release it at the time during 50* weather, so I brought to my "facility" which is basically my house garage where I keep snakes that either 1.) cannot be release or 2.) are part of my personal collection.

Oh. Sweet. I wonder what's wrong with the neighborhood he was in.

Not to mention your own personal collection is greeted with a new wild caught -- perfectly parasite/disease free, of course -- specimen.

Later, Matt

cool pics.
isn't it illegal to keep native species?

'facility' :rofl:

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Originally Posted by DutchHerp

Oh. Sweet. I wonder what's wrong with the neighborhood he was in.

Not to mention your own personal collection is greeted with a new wild caught -- perfectly parasite/disease free, of course -- specimen.

Later, Matt

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First of all, it is none of your business what I do and secondly, I do not answer to you for explanations. If you have a problem with this "rescue" and what I did as a herp enthusiast there's nothing I can do about your personal issues.

I quarantine all animals that are brought in from outside or even delivered as a purchase.

And as for "aybe.sea," I don't know where you are located as it may be illegal in your area but I can assure you of nothing illegal. I try to keep up-to-date on the ever-changing laws and regulations of F&G, but if the reptile is found within city limits and in a home, it's all fair game so it is either killed by ignorance, or rescued by people like me who are able to relocate them and provide them a second chance in their natural habitat.

That snake looks cool. I would keep it :P Thought I probably don't have as many snakes to care for as you do.

Wait what? Relocating it? If your herp enthusiasm is so great it should be reflected in your knowledge of these creatures.

Later, Matt

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Wait what? Relocating it? If your herp enthusiasm is so great it should be reflected in your knowledge of these creatures.

Later, Matt

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Your concern is appreciated, kid.

If you can do a better job, be my guest. Oh wait, you can't because you're in Texas.

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Originally Posted by revxus

Not one of my fav snakes, but definitely a highlight of any day (for me)!

When he was found, he was in blue-eye but I didn't have a camera, he was brought into our rescue "facility." I didn't want to release him in this cold weather, so we'll observe how he does and hibernate him in the winter.

Anyway, here he is...

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I'm in Norcal and up until about 10 days ago, was seeing catenifers all over the place - in both Marin and Contra Costa Counties.

Most appeared to be nice and chunky and looked to be soaking up the last few seasonably warm days to digest their pre-winter meals and hydrate up.

How far from the capture site do you plan on releasing him?