Quote Originally Posted by freelancer View Post
Houston's too far from what is probably good herping grounds - the desert. When I was in Las Cruces, NM, I'd constantly be seeing warnings about rattlesnakes everywhere I hiked. It was too cold then for them to be out and about, though.
There's some nice woodlands and wetlands out here.

However, the state park I regularly visit is plagued by fire ants, wild hogs, and occasional droughts. I think this is bringing the population down.

I always doubt my herping capabilities when I'm down there. But then when I get to my herping grounds in Europe, I spot them all over.