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ANYWHERE to go field herping in AZ...
As of most of you know, I live in Scottsdale. In my neighborhood, the ONLY reptiles that I see are Western Whiptails and Common House geckos. At my other house, I'd find Fence lizards (not sure if they were exactly Fence lizards but looked like it) and some other Common House geckos at my other house, and I've even found a Skink and a Burrowing Toad (I think that's what they're called..) in the ground. Other than that, that's ALL I found. When I went hiking about 3 years ago with my dad and my brother we say a Western Diamondback slithering into a bush. That's the only wild snake I've ever seen.. when I go to Payson I always look for amphibians or reptiles in my uncle's yard. All I find is Skinks, other lizards I have no clue what they are called, bull frogs, rarely any Whiptails, and that's about it. I can't catch any though.. they are too quick for me :(.. and I run FAST lol. Too many bushes there slowing me down though..
So does anyone know of any places I could find some snakes and OTHER lizards I don't see on a daily basis? I'm tired of chasing the ones I can't even catch:(
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Re: ANYWHERE to go field herping in AZ...
yeah in the desert lol, when i went to my cousins house i wanted to do that but then i relized its like all desert. didnt want to go out in the hot.
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Originally Posted by ItsMichael805
yeah in the desert lol, when i went to my cousins house i wanted to do that but then i relized its like all desert. didnt want to go out in the hot.
Well, when temperatures get cooler (NOT OVER 100F IM TIRED OF ITTT!!) I'll prolly go out and try to find some snakes and what not. Let's just hope any rattlesnakes don't get in my way..
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100 °F? Pftt.
When I was in Australia back in Dec. 2007, I got to experience the joys of 52-53 degree weather.
P.S. that's in °C
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Originally Posted by mainbutter
100 °F? Pftt.
When I was in Australia back in Dec. 2007, I got to experience the joys of 52-53 degree weather.
P.S. that's in °C
Yesterday it got 115F. And the sun is always on my dad's apartment so it gets so hot in there.. glad I'm back at my mom's house lol.
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Re: ANYWHERE to go field herping in AZ...
Make sure you have the appropriate license if you plan on doing anything more than observing when you are herping.
Plenty of places to go no matter where you are around town, just have to think like a herp.
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Flipping rocks and road cruising out in the desert at dusk seem to be the most popular methods I hear about.
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Plus if you're out after dark you can bring along large black lights and search for scorps :D
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Red Mountain. I ride there all the time and ALWAYS see cool stuff.
I've always wanted to take a trip there for just reptiles. I'd be happy to go with you!
Though with our age gap, I'm sure everyone would be more comfortable if we got a few more people to go.
I live out that way, so my house could even be the meeting point.
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Originally Posted by Soterios
Red Mountain. I ride there all the time and ALWAYS see cool stuff.
I've always wanted to take a trip there for just reptiles. I'd be happy to go with you!
Though with our age gap, I'm sure everyone would be more comfortable if we got a few more people to go.
I live out that way, so my house could even be the meeting point.
LOL thats funny right there.
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Originally Posted by Soterios
Red Mountain. I ride there all the time and ALWAYS see cool stuff.
I've always wanted to take a trip there for just reptiles. I'd be happy to go with you!
Though with our age gap, I'm sure everyone would be more comfortable if we got a few more people to go.
I live out that way, so my house could even be the meeting point.
I think I know a few people that may be interested in going. Some friends of mine do love my snakes, but not sure if they will fool around and scare away the reptiles or not lol:P;)
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i live right by south mountain you can find alot of different reptiles up there
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Originally Posted by pavlovk1025
LOL thats funny right there.
You lost me. I was just trying to be courteous.
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Originally Posted by CoolioTiffany
I think I know a few people that may be interested in going. Some friends of mine do love my snakes, but not sure if they will fool around and scare away the reptiles or not lol:P;)
I'm game. I always have Wed and Sun off. Or obviously most early mornings.
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Re: ANYWHERE to go field herping in AZ...
There's a LOT of places to go out and find herps, there's just no sensible field herper who will give you locales.
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Originally Posted by DutchHerp
There's a LOT of places to go out and find herps, there's just no sensible field herper who will give you locales.
Gee, thanks for the super helpful comment. /sarcasm
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Re: ANYWHERE to go field herping in AZ...
Actually, that was a helpful comment. If you want good herping spots, don't rely on those that give you locales on a public herp forum, for they are generally not responsible field herpers.
OP, PM sent :)
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Originally Posted by DutchHerp
Actually, that was a helpful comment. If you want good herping spots, don't rely on those that give you locales on a public herp forum, for they are generally not responsible field herpers.
OP, PM sent :)
So then she's supposed to know with mind powers? Asking on a public forum IS a good way to share information. It's comments like yours that would steer a new person away. Your comment conveyed a very snobby attitude.
Don't bother with a PM next time.
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Originally Posted by Soterios
So then she's supposed to know with mind powers? Asking on a public forum IS a good way to share information. It's comments like yours that would steer a new person away. Your comment conveyed a very snobby attitude.
Don't bother with a PM next time.
No snobby attitude intended. I sent her a PM, as well.
All I meant is that it's easier to just PM experienced herpers in the area, and they are more likely to then give out specific spots that on a public forum that poachers and collectors view, too.
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Asking on a public forum IS a good way to share information.
That is simply incorrect if you want specific spots.
Later, Matt
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Re: ANYWHERE to go field herping in AZ...
Right outside my hotel! I went out in Saguaro national park a few days and all I found was a WDB. Later I spent 2 days at a nice hotel on a golf course that had a "desert trail" and the sign said watch out for wildlife. I was the only one ever on the trail which was nice. I saw a nice WDB, a roadrunner and javalenas (sp?), there was also a bobcat around which I was not lucky enough to see.
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