Weekend with Loren

[Bay_area]

Loren & I went to So*Cal this weekend to do some herping in the high desert. Although we didn't find any garters, we had a pretty good trip. Here are some highlights from the weekend...
Chuckwalla, one of several found
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c306/norcalsnakemaster/herping%202008/IMG_3699.jpg

speckled rattlesnake
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c306/norcalsnakemaster/herping%202008/IMG_3700.jpg

The bat I caught! My wife said I could not keep it : (
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c306/norcalsnakemaster/herping%202008/IMG_3726.jpg

Patchnose snake Loren caught, he was pulling thorns out of his hand for some time after catching this guy...LOL!
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c306/norcalsnakemaster/herping%202008/IMG_3751.jpg

Rosy Boa that Loren found...an easier catch for him this time.
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c306/norcalsnakemaster/herping%202008/IMG_3782.jpg

A shovelnose snake that we didn't find til midnight crossing the road
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c306/norcalsnakemaster/herping%202008/IMG_3793.jpg

[Bay_area]

While we were down there we met someone that gave us a couple of snakes.

I got a coachwhip
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c306/norcalsnakemaster/herping%202008/IMG_3802.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c306/norcalsnakemaster/herping%202008/IMG_3812.jpg

& Loren got a Lyre snake
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c306/norcalsnakemaster/herping%202008/IMG_3827.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c306/norcalsnakemaster/herping%202008/IMG_3845.jpg

We had a good time, but I couldn't wait to get home & clean up after sleeping out in the desert for a couple of nights with no shower...LOL!

[Sid]

Looks like the two of you had a real good outing. Those are great looking photos.

[Loren]

I couldn't wait to get home & clean up after sleeping out in the desert for a couple of nights with no shower...LOL!
Not having to shower was my favorite part!
:D:D:D

[Loren]

Heres a couple of my pics that came out well- same snakes as above.

Speckled rattler
http://www.thamnophis.com/thamphotos/data//500/medium/speckled_rattler.jpg

Rosy boa
http://www.thamnophis.com/thamphotos/data//500/medium/rosy_boa.jpg

We also road cruised this longnose
http://www.thamnophis.com/thamphotos/data//500/medium/longnose.jpg

[Stefan-A]

Very nice photos. :) Another bunch of snakes I'd like to get my hands on. ;)

[Snaky]

Looks like a great trip in the desert! Very nice finds :)

[drache]

looks like you had a great time
thanks for the wonderful photos
I really like your coachwhip
the rosy boa is on my wish list - unfortunately way down, since it's illegal in NYC

[larean]

Beautiful photos.
How do you catch a bat? I assume you didn't capture it in mid-flight:)

[Bay_area]

Beautiful photos.
How do you catch a bat? I assume you didn't capture it in mid-flight:)
It was in the rock cracks. I used the snake hook to get it out then I grabbed it.

BTW, the coachwhip is doing GREAT!!!!!

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c306/norcalsnakemaster/IMG_3859.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c306/norcalsnakemaster/IMG_3870.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c306/norcalsnakemaster/IMG_3871.jpg

[larean]

Nice, I like the salmon belly.

[Stefan-A]

Ever kept lyre snakes? :D

[larean]

Nope, why? Or weren't you talking (writing) to me?

[Stefan-A]

Anybody, really. :)

[larean]

:)
Why did you ask?
(off to the cinema to see 'Paul dans sa vie')

[Stefan-A]

Why did you ask?
Just interested in people's experiences with different species.

[reptileparadise]

Awesome finds! And great pictures!

[Bay_area]

Ever kept lyre snakes? :D

Not yet:D hopfully soon, maybe next trip I will get one for myself;)

[jeanette]

never kept lyres, i'd like one though, dont think they are available in the UK. i know they are rear fanged and mildly venomous, nothing much to worry about just dont let it chew on you, incase your allergic :D
the long nose was gorgeous too, looked like you had a great time. :)

[CrazyHedgehog]

great pics, looks like you both had a great time.

[enigma200316]

very nice finds, and I bet a good time, thanks for sharing the awsome photo's........:)

[anji1971]

Sounds like quite a trip! Nice finds, and great pictures.
If you ever catch another bat, I want it!!:D:D

[Lori P]

I'm glad you guys had such a fun time and got such wonderful pics. Thanks for sharing!!

[adamanteus]

Nice finds and nice photos, you guys are so lucky to live over there!