Explored a new site (for me) on a tip provided by Andy and had a bit of success.
Not the best conditions.
Hiked to the top of a mountain and came into a small clearing that had two pieces of cover.
Figured a garter or redbelly when I flipped this...
Took a step back...
The garter and redbelly were under the other log.
Replaced the cover as best I could.
After hiking for a little while longer, I came upon a foundation in the middle of a field.
Looked good for Eastern Milk Snakes... and what do ya know.
Milk Snake!
Note to self: Next time bring a hook for flipping cover.
The next few were a bit easier.
Two more in this shot.
Nearby was this black rat snake basking in the grass.
I ended up finding more milk snakes in other locations...(8)
These garters forgot to tell the hatchling milk to scurry like a cockroach when the light comes on.
Plenty of eastern garter snakes and redbellied snakes to go around. (17,21)
This population has reduced striping.
Most of the females showed obvious signs of recently giving birth...
Smooth greens are one of my favorites. (8)
Northern Ringneck (12)... smelly to hold.
'Bout ready to pop.
My herpin posse... My daughter Kacie and her friend Liza
Some amphibians... but not many.
Slimy salamander
An eastern newt... now part of the asphalt.
Pickeral frog
American Toad
Cool beetle...anyone?
more randoms...
Good couple of days...
