Herping on Florida Vacation

[GarterGeek]

I went on vacation to Florida this May, and had some fantastic herping experiences. Unfortunately, I haven't had the chance to post pictures until now. I hope you enjoy!

I believe this is a Florida blue garter snake...Could somebody please confirm this?






A photo of some of the neat habitat:


A bug-eating plant, which I thought was pretty cool:




Now, try to guess what these box turtles were doing.

[GarterGeek]

These little guys were everywhere. I believe that the snakes in the area are very well-fed.




I had a couple of these Florida fence-lizards as a pet a long time ago. They tame well and are pretty easy to care for. They would sit on my shoulder or head and just nap. I love the blue chin on this male.




This was one of the highlights of the trip. A Florida Cottonmouth

[GarterGeek]

A black racer. Isn't it incredible how they glide over the ground?







Another cottonmouth.

[GarterGeek]

I must say that this was the highest point in the whole trip. An eastern hognose snake!!!! Judging from the tail region, I'm pretty sure that this one was a male.







Look at that spread hood!





This is the place where I found (and released) him.



As you can tell, I had a great time.

[Mommy2many]

Great pictures!

[ScimitarX]

awesome stuff. looks like a great place

[guidofatherof5]

Can I come with you the next time. I promise not to be too much of a bother.

[Snaky]

Looks like a great trip!

[ssssnakeluvr]

Nice photos looks like a fun trip! andyes, that would ba a florida blue eastern.

[aSnakeLovinBabe]

wow!!!! I cant WAIT for the daytona show this year!!!! On our way down we are going to stop at a few places and do some herping! Hoping to make a stop in north carolina and georgia....