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Old 01-16-2007, 06:39 AM   #21 (permalink)
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Re: Herping?

I agree with garterGuy!
Also Early Spring on the first warm day. They are usually the first snakes out of hibernation, and if you know where they den, they will be sunning themselves on rocks, boards, etc. and are usually real slow, docile, and easy to catch.
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Old 01-16-2007, 06:41 AM   #22 (permalink)
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I agree with garterGuy!
Also Early Spring on the first warm day. They are usually the first snakes out of hibernation, and if you know where they den, they will be sunning themselves on rocks, boards, etc. and are usually real slow, docile, and easy to catch.
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Unfortuneately just not in the UK...
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Old 01-16-2007, 06:53 AM   #23 (permalink)
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CrazyHedgehog, yes, sorry, as they are very fun to catch. Your Slow Worm looks like our legless lizard. I enjoyed clip of it giving birth! Babies are prettier than Mom.
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Old 01-16-2007, 06:57 AM   #24 (permalink)
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Your Slow Worm looks like our legless lizard. Suzoo
LOL A slow worm IS a legless lizard... probably same thing!
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CrazyHedgehog,
The Aesculapian baby snakes looked aggressive too, do you know if they tame down in captivity with handling?
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Old 01-16-2007, 07:05 AM   #26 (permalink)
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I can't wait for summer. Finding this site has really got me in acquisition mode.
Me too!! Me too!!! Isn't Spring yet??
I have the nerve to ask that in the worst ice storm we've ever seen in Springfield, Missouri! lol
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Old 01-16-2007, 07:50 AM   #27 (permalink)
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The Aesculapian baby snakes looked aggressive too, do you know if they tame down in captivity with handling?
No idea I am afraid...
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Old 01-16-2007, 03:10 PM   #28 (permalink)
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How many snakes have you found in the wild? I've only found 2 (my garter and a timber rattler which I sat on and almost kept as a pet). But then again, I haven't really been looking and it was that garter that I found that got me interested in looking for snakes.
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Old 01-16-2007, 04:39 PM   #29 (permalink)
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How many snakes have you found in the wild? I've only found 2 (my garter and a timber rattler which I sat on and almost kept as a pet). But then again, I haven't really been looking and it was that garter that I found that got me interested in looking for snakes.
In 2006 I found over 120 snakes . This isn't including frogs/ toads, lizards, salamanders, etc.:
Southern Ringnecks
Northern Ringnecks
Redbellied Snake
Eastern Worm Snakes
Eastern Kings
Mole King
Black Racers
Black Rat Snakes
Corn Snakes
Brown Snakes
Copperheads
Rough Green Snakes
Northern Water Snakes
Red-bellied Water Snakes
and of coarse a few Easter Garters

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Old 01-16-2007, 07:30 PM   #30 (permalink)
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In 2006 I found over 120 snakes . This isn't including frogs/ toads, lizards, salamanders, etc.:
Southern Ringnecks
Northern Ringnecks
Redbellied Snake
Eastern Worm Snakes
Eastern Kings
Mole King
Black Racers
Black Rat Snakes
Corn Snakes
Brown Snakes
Copperheads
Rough Green Snakes
Northern Water Snakes
Red-bellied Water Snakes
and of coarse a few Easter Garters

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WOW!! Someone out there like me?? I thought I was the only one!!! My kids even think I'm weird. lol
I forgot to mention the Northern water snake I have, I plan to release her in late Spring. She was so tiny when I found her late this last fall, I didn't realize how fast they grow, she's huge already, and hate everyone but me. lol Funny how they get to know you.
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