field herpin in brown county!!!

[GarterGuy]

I really watch the weather. Most of my really successful times out have been when it's going to be a cool night and then the next day it's warm, but only partly sunny. You see a lot of snakes coming out to bask and warm up then in the late mornings and since it's not real sunny, they don't get chased away by the building heat. I definitely agree with taking your time. There's been plenty of times where people I've been with have walked right past stuff. Good luck and hope to see pics! I'll be hitting the same sight where I got the pretty garter and hognose pics a month ago, so hopefully we'll both have some great pics to post!

Roy

[Odie]

Hi, from Oregon, Coffee

[GarterGirl]

Hey Chris
I've never really gone searching for snakes
in the wild. I am 9 years old so I have
a lot of time to go.
I guess that explains why I don't really know how to do it
but I have been thinking about what Sid and Kevin said.
I definitely agree with them.
DO NOT look under things and toss them just anywhere
when you are finished.
YOU SHOULD be patient and not be in a hurry,take your time to look around you, etc. ;-)

[Ameivaboy]

I thought i'd throw this in for beginning field herpers
whenever you are moving a rock log etc it is a good idea to lift it towards you in case there is a rattlesnake or other such venomous snake under it that way you have something in between you and the serpent which will aid in blocking a potentiel bite and a trip to the hospital


Happy Herping!

[Lee]

And never stick your hand under a rock/piece of wood.. May be a rattler or other hot is sitting there and will bite as you reach under to grasp the wood.. Good snake hook is always useful for flipping!

[CrazyHedgehog]

Hey Chris
I've never really gone searching for snakes
in the wild. I am 9 years old so I have
a lot of time to go.
I guess that explains why I don't really know how to do it
but I have been thinking about what Sid and Kevin said.
I definitely agree with them.
DO NOT look under things and toss them just anywhere
when you are finished.
YOU SHOULD be patient and not be in a hurry,take your time to look around you, etc. ;-)

And Mikala...always go with an adult!!
(I am sure your mums up for it)