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 #1196021


Froggymadnes
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 New mexico

I posted this on the field herping forum as well, but no one has answered.
Im going to New Mexico (near carlsbad) over spring break and I was wondering if anyone has some good field herping spots around there. We are driving from denver, so if you have any place along that route thats good for field herping, let me know. This is my first time, so Im really exited. .



03/04/07  10:43am

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Jessica71
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  Message To: Froggymadnes   In reference to Message Id: 1196021


 New mexico

Hi,

I don’t know of any good herping spots there I’m afraid - just to say lucky you! I went to New Mexico about two and a half years ago and it was amazing. I didn’t go to Carlsbad Caverns but they are meant to be fantastic, but we did go to White Sands which is an amazing place. Hope someone can help and enjoy!



03/04/07  01:35pm

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Froggymadnes
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  Message To: Jessica71   In reference to Message Id: 1196198


 New mexico

thanks
bump



03/04/07  04:02pm

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Froggymadnes
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  Message To: Froggymadnes   In reference to Message Id: 1196486


 New mexico

bump



03/04/07  07:56pm

 #1197811


RePtiLOVER
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  Message To: Froggymadnes   In reference to Message Id: 1196868


 New mexico

No one really gives away good herping spots due ot the fear of vercollecting, you probably won’t have much luck.



03/05/07  03:08pm

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Froggymadnes
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  Message To: RePtiLOVER   In reference to Message Id: 1197811


 New mexico

i dont keep my finds; they will all be released back in the same place that I found them. I just want to get some pictures.



03/05/07  05:51pm

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Jessica71
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  Message To: Froggymadnes   In reference to Message Id: 1198090


 New mexico

Quote:

i dont keep my finds; they will all be released back in the same place that I found them. I just want to get some pictures

I’m sure that is the case, but I think Dan’s right that people won’t take this at face value, because people just don’t reveal things like this unless they know you very well. I know some sites near me in England which are protected sites for the smooth snake (Coronella austriaca), rare in England - but I would never say where they are because you never know who’s reading these boards.

Also, I love this board; it’s great to chat about corns and in general about keeping snakes - but in my experience it’s not bursting with people who are experienced in field herping. But as above, even if you found one that was, you couldn’t expect people to tell you much.

Your best bet is either to use common sense about where you might find a snake - we found a western diamondback in a dried up river bed on the outskirts of Phoenix, for instance - or to contact anexpert or society local to where you’re going, who might be able or willing to help in some general terms.



03/05/07  06:06pm

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Guitar Boy 3
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  Message To: Jessica71   In reference to Message Id: 1198109


 New mexico

It is still kinda cold out here but you might get some stuff, The wilderness around the caverns is good when I went down there were lizards everywhere. good luck



03/05/07  07:01pm


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