That time of year again...are you prepared?

Saw my first wild herp of the year yesterday. About a five foot water mocassin. It was climbing up onto the island in my pond. The Canadian goose that is nesting on the island wasn't too thrilled and chased it off. I finally spotted it in the water, but as soon as I started easing up on it, it took off before I could get a picture. Let the games begin.

I have a feeling this years going to be a good one. Already ive found several blue tail skinks, a few salamanders, and a Musk turtle.
Bring on the snakes.

Good luck to all! :)


I broke my hook last year flipping over a truck hood, ive got to get a new one soon. Until I get a new one ill be using a big stick:cool:.

.....I spotted 3 snakes over the weekend......a ringneck and two garters....pretty good for my first time getting out near the swamp this year :D

LMAO.....no pictures though ;)

I caught a baby garter snake (not more than 6" long...wee little wiggly worm!) on my front sidewalk yesterday...let it go in the grass. And there's a very pretty green anole living up on our balcony railing. Not shy at all and lets you get very close to it. I'll try and get pics next time I see it.

Doing rounds to see what I could find and nothing of the reptilian kind but did spot some nice mole tunnels going 20-30' into our yard. Damn things are a pain

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Originally Posted by Pork Chops N' Corn Bread

Doing rounds to see what I could find and nothing of the reptilian kind but did spot some nice mole tunnels going 20-30' into our yard. Damn things are a pain

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sounds like you need a good rat snake

~mike

i already got my first herp of the season. not even on purpose either. i saw a 5 foot gopher snake at the skatepark when i was walking up the trail to the soda machines. handled em and checked him out a little and that was it. didnt have my camera or anything.