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Re: Another nice quick herping trip...
Nice pics Daniel.
Christie
Reptile Geek
Cause when push comes to shove you taste what you're made of
You might bend, till you break cause its all you can take
On your knees you look up decide you've had enough
You get mad you get strong wipe your hands shake it off
Then you Stand
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Re: Another nice quick herping trip...
Dont think I'll ever get tired of your herping shots, Daniel!! Those are awesome! Can't believe you spotted that snake! What a beauty!
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Re: Another nice quick herping trip...
Thanks Christie and Judy.
Yep....I surprised myself with the snake....however, that is usually how it goes. I always wonder how many reptiles I walk past without knowing.
The turtle was a bit hard to spot too. Mud turtles are only about 4.5" long or so....hard to see even when driving under 20 mph.
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Re: Another nice quick herping trip...
You do WAY better than I ever could, but it gives me hope. I was painting outside today, and missed a 5 lined skink that I almost stepped on. It scared the daylights out of me, although it was cool once I was able to breathe again. lol. One of these days I'll get a pic of one them! grrrr.
Christie
Reptile Geek
Cause when push comes to shove you taste what you're made of
You might bend, till you break cause its all you can take
On your knees you look up decide you've had enough
You get mad you get strong wipe your hands shake it off
Then you Stand
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Re: Another nice quick herping trip...
Originally Posted by tigerlily
You do WAY better than I ever could, but it gives me hope. I was painting outside today, and missed a 5 lined skink that I almost stepped on. It scared the daylights out of me, although it was cool once I was able to breathe again. lol. One of these days I'll get a pic of one them! grrrr.
Just carry your camera at all times like me...ha ha...even though that usually doesn't help with skinks since they are so shy.
Fivelined skinks are one of my favorites though....especially young fivelineds with the dark color, yellow striping and bright blue tail. Definately one of the prettiest reptiles in the Southeast.
Here is an adult Fivelined that I spotted last week:
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Re: Another nice quick herping trip...
Great pics! Wish I lived a little farther south!!
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Re: Another nice quick herping trip...
Yup, I love those blue tails. They're just BEAUTIFUL and lightning fast! I think I might just have to skulk around my house with the camera, to see if I can catch one. (I wonder what my neighbors will think of the crazy lady with the camera walking around the house looking at the ground and mumbling to herself)
I didn't realize they lose that blue coloration though. I've never seen them without those striking colors. Tomorrow I'm going to try though, wish me luck.
Christie
Reptile Geek
Cause when push comes to shove you taste what you're made of
You might bend, till you break cause its all you can take
On your knees you look up decide you've had enough
You get mad you get strong wipe your hands shake it off
Then you Stand
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Re: Another nice quick herping trip...
Originally Posted by tigerlily
I didn't realize they lose that blue coloration though. I've never seen them without those striking colors. Tomorrow I'm going to try though, wish me luck.
Yep...it kinda sucks that they lose the cool coloariton. They look very similar to broadheaded skinks when full grown.....just not as broadheaded...haha. I always like to see the ones 'in transition' between stages....neat stuff.
Good luck with the camera action......try not to creep out the neighbors too much **like me, creeping though the yard with a head lamp at midnight looking for toads and such**
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Re: Another nice quick herping trip...
Where would you suggest I look first. I will probably scour the area I saw the last one first, but any hints would be greatly appreciated!
(this is why I much prefer to stalk the birds that I lure to my house with feeders. Much easier to spot!! lol )
Christie
Reptile Geek
Cause when push comes to shove you taste what you're made of
You might bend, till you break cause its all you can take
On your knees you look up decide you've had enough
You get mad you get strong wipe your hands shake it off
Then you Stand
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