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  • 05-03-2009, 12:48 PM
    daniel1983
    This morning was Rough and Snappy...
    Fun morning. I went riding for about an hour since it is going to be storming this evening.

    I saw this nice rough green snake. First one I have seen in a while. Last weekend and yesterday I spotted a few roadkill rough greens but couldn't find anything live....kinda depressing for a herper. If I had not been coasting the road at 5 mph I would have never saw this one....and it would have been another roadkill. You would be suprised how many reptiles you pass on roads and never notice it. My first pet reptile was also a rough green when I was a kid....brings back memories everytime I see one of these guys.

    http://www.odatria.com/Pictures/9-3-09/green1.jpg

    http://www.odatria.com/Pictures/9-3-09/green2.jpg

    ...and this little one made my day. I love snapping turtles...so fiesty :) His pond was drying up so he was moving to the one on the other side of the road. I gave a helping hand :)

    http://www.odatria.com/Pictures/9-3-09/snapper1.jpg

    http://www.odatria.com/Pictures/9-3-09/snapper2.jpg

    http://www.odatria.com/Pictures/9-3-09/snapper3.jpg

    I also saw two DOR cottonmouths, a few anoles and a female slider. Decent quick morning trip :)
  • 05-03-2009, 12:55 PM
    DutchHerp
    Re: This morning was Rough and Snappy...
    Looks like a good morning.

    I have yet to see one, where and how do you find them? Off the ground, under logs, on trails, what time of day, etc.

    Thanks for posting!
  • 05-03-2009, 01:06 PM
    RoyalGuardian
    Re: This morning was Rough and Snappy...
    I love that last pic!" HAHA Gotcha tail!"
  • 05-03-2009, 01:08 PM
    daniel1983
    Re: This morning was Rough and Snappy...
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by DutchHerp View Post
    I have yet to see one, where and how do you find them? Off the ground, under logs, on trails, what time of day, etc.

    Rough greens are usually found off the ground. I call them 'edge' snakes. They love edges...For example, I would look where trees meet an open area...field edges, roadsides, etc. I usually find them in shrubs, little trees or coasting through the grass. These snakes have great camo...I am sure I walk past four or five for every one that I actually see :)
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