Actually, you should leave the camera at home. It increases your chances.

This time of year you probably won't flip anything. Cruise some back roads that go through forest and swamp and stuff at night. That's a good starting to point. To target specific species, you'll have to road cruise that species' specific microhabitat.

The hours around sunrise and sunset are best. Generally, full moon nights are less productive than new moon nights, and recent rain usually increases your chances as well.

Good luck.

Later, Matt