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Topic: night of the amphibians (dont get too excited, this was from mid march

A little over a month ago...before spring had sprung...my son and I were chompin at the bit to get out and start herping.  A warm, rainy night was all we needed- so with his friends in tow, we headed out to some salamander breeding ponds.  With matching outfits.


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Rubber boots?  Check.  Dip nets? Check.  Matching Backyard Safari Outfitters Herping Vest? Check


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First pond was full of Spotted Sallies dropping their eggs...


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Fowler's and American toads were going crazy too...


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here's a fowler's looking american toad..or at best a hybrid...

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Typical american toad


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Walking to the second pond, my son's friend spotted a leopard frog in the leaves.


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"Daddy, heres some another one giving a piggy back ride!"  We learned a new word that night: AMPLEXUS


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A good time was had by all...even my son's friend's dad...I'll turn him to herping yet!


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Then we road cruised this on the way home... lol
Actually, it was part of Van's collection I inherited. Glenn volunteered to take the pair of Pituophis deppei jani off my hands...


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Just had to snap a couple pics of these stunning animals before they went to their new home.

Thats all folks!

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Re: night of the amphibians (dont get too excited, this was from mid march

Why not get excited?  Looks like fun with the little herpers in training.   smile

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Re: night of the amphibians (dont get too excited, this was from mid march

awww that is SO cute!! We need to get my daughter & your son out herping, my kiddo loves to find the frogs and salamanders big_smile She has a vest & rubber boots, too big_smile LOL!!

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Re: night of the amphibians (dont get too excited, this was from mid march

Well, it aint like we turned up a new county record and range extension!  Kinda hard to compete with that!

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Re: night of the amphibians (dont get too excited, this was from mid march

Sir, that first shot is a **** fine example of a trio of young herpers-to-be ................ we should all be proud smile

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Re: night of the amphibians (dont get too excited, this was from mid march

Beautiful snake there at the end!  How's my "inheritance" doing?

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Re: night of the amphibians (dont get too excited, this was from mid march

They doing good!  Man...those gophers have an appetite dont they?  i cant even get the drawer pulled out before both of them are on their mouse...apalachicola king is a hog too!

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Re: night of the amphibians (dont get too excited, this was from mid march

awww and matching vests too...  I agree... its exciting!

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Re: night of the amphibians (dont get too excited, this was from mid march

That's awesome, Brad. Kasidy has a net like yall's. That reminds me: I'd better find that thing before the trip!

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