http://www.paherp.org/forum/ PAHERP Forum » Forum: Identification Help - Recent Topics en Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:52:32 +0000 http://www.paherp.org/forum/topic/help-with-snake-id-please#post-690 Sat, 08 Oct 2011 00:42:08 +0000 jennysrainbow 690@http://www.paherp.org/forum/ <p>I haven&#039;t posted in ages... but would love a bit of input here. Last week, my husband and I found this little guy in the road by our house. He was all coiled up and tried his hardest to strike and bite any time my husband got close to it. Finally, he was able to pick him up and bring him into the safety of our yard. (We find far too many run over in the streets) We&#039;re just not sure what type of snake it is....I&#039;ve gotten everything from Eastern Milk snake to Black Rat snake to Northern Water snake. Here are some pics:</p> <p><img src="https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/295699_2343242497302_1137169806_2695255_1060437194_n.jpg"></p> <p><img src="https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/309113_2343244417350_1137169806_2695259_1639326057_n.jpg"></p> <p><img src="https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/301141_2343245817385_1137169806_2695262_68669108_n.jpg"> </p> http://www.paherp.org/forum/topic/late-summer-tadpoles-in-vernal-pond-id-help#post-688 Fri, 30 Sep 2011 02:44:37 +0000 VB 688@http://www.paherp.org/forum/ <p>I have a small vernal pond area at a property in Venango County (NW PA), that has been experiencing a growth in reptile usage over the past several years. This past spring was the 2nd very good year for Wood Frogs. The local wood turtles and snakes frequent the pond as does an occassional heron</p> <p>It is also home to green frogs and newts, and nearby are tree frogs, pickeral frogs, an occassional chorus, and of course, Spring Peepers. Rarely if ever is there a bullfrog in the area.</p> <p>Just a few weeks ago, we noticed tadpoles in the pond, and while we check it weekly, had not seen any eggs or masses prior to that. The tadpoles are not numerous (i.e. not like the wood frogs), but are very noticeable and are about 1.5 inches long. </p> <p>Suggestions as to what they might be, and are they &quot;2 year&quot; tadpoles now currently in their 1st year. </p> http://www.paherp.org/forum/topic/toad-id-help-please#post-604 Mon, 13 Sep 2010 01:45:37 +0000 Daileye1 604@http://www.paherp.org/forum/ <p>Seems like I do this multiple times a year and the toads give me more trouble than the other groups. I figure that it is an american toad as they are all I have ever found in Monroe Cty. However I am troubled by the abdomen having one spot (and slight coloration near the arms) and multiple warts per spot and the glands just about touching the eyes. However it was a smaller individual (about 1 inch) and these americans and fowlers can be difficult at this point to id. Not too sure of the habitat as it was road cruised after dark on a new rd.....I'll have to go back tomorrow. </p> <p><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4084/4985108868_51a4b56edb_z.jpg"><br /> <img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4152/4985106648_a9ef240298_z.jpg"> </p> http://www.paherp.org/forum/topic/snake-id-help#post-646 Wed, 25 May 2011 14:22:34 +0000 carnagy 646@http://www.paherp.org/forum/ <p>No picture sorry. But I studied it&#039;s features while it was still in sight. From any pictures that I&#039;ve seen it resembled a smooth earth snake ( short rounded nose, smooth scales, grayish in color w/ light colored belly, short tail) but it had to be at least 2&#039; long. Do you thinks it&#039;s possible that it was since everything I&#039;ve read indicates that they don&#039;t grow past 10&quot;, also from the database none have been reported in my area... </p> http://www.paherp.org/forum/topic/what-species-is-this-snake#post-532 Wed, 26 May 2010 13:55:31 +0000 shaggyt 532@http://www.paherp.org/forum/ <p>I found this snake right on my walk way the other day but have been unable to identify it. I'm hoping it's non-venomous.</p> <p><img src="http://i1037.photobucket.com/albums/a459/shaggyt5/DSCF6849.jpg"><br /> <img src="http://i1037.photobucket.com/albums/a459/shaggyt5/DSCF6848.jpg"><br /> <img src="http://i1037.photobucket.com/albums/a459/shaggyt5/DSCF6847.jpg"><br /> <img src="http://i1037.photobucket.com/albums/a459/shaggyt5/DSCF6846.jpg"></p> <p>I have found several snake skins in my attic as well and I believe this to be the same variety based on the size of the skin. Of course there's no way to be 100% sure of this unless I catch any snakes in my home. </p> http://www.paherp.org/forum/topic/what-kind-of-toad-is-this#post-512 Sun, 04 Apr 2010 03:20:55 +0000 NKP68 512@http://www.paherp.org/forum/ <p>I found this guy today as I was taking pictures in Ft Washington State Park just outside of Philadelphia. He actually jump up on the shore and posed for me. If I would get a bit too close for him he would grunt, voicing his displeasure.</p> <p>How do I post a picture of my new friend? </p> http://www.paherp.org/forum/topic/snake-in-my-garage#post-329 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 17:22:26 +0000 moblaxy 329@http://www.paherp.org/forum/ <p>C:\Documents and Settings\My Documents\Pics</p> <p>Can anyone ID this snake for please? I found it in my garage and think it might be a type of boa constrictor but am not sure. Thank you. </p> http://www.paherp.org/forum/topic/sallie-id-confirmation#post-324 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 02:52:11 +0000 dw6245 324@http://www.paherp.org/forum/ <p>If anyone gets a chance check the I.D. on these sallies for me. They look dusky but when they're small they all kind of look the same to me. Thanks</p> <p><a href="http://www.paherp.com/db/viewrecord.php?r_id=1181">Northern Dusky?</a></p> <p>Look at the second pic closely as there are two salamanders in it. One in the center and one in the upper right corner. </p> http://www.paherp.org/forum/topic/is-this-a-green-frog#post-248 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 02:05:29 +0000 VictoriaL 248@http://www.paherp.org/forum/ <p>I have 3 of these in my small pond, sized from about 1-1/2" to 4" and I have tentatively identified this one as a green frog. Am I correct?</p> <p>Also, where do they go in the winter? We have a few inches of muck at the bottom of the pond, which I would like to clean before fall, but I will not if that is where they spend the winter. </p> <p>Beside the pond are planting beds covered with woodchips and I wonder if they would dig into these areas to hibernate.</p> <p>The reason I am asking is that we may have some construction (excavation) happening in this area in a few months and I wonder if we shouldn't postpone until early next summer so that the frogs are "awake", back in the pond, and not in the way.</p> <p>Any advice (and a definitive identification!) will be appreciated. :)</p> <p><img src="http://photos.ivillage.com/images/photos/resize/gardenweb_Garden%20Galleries_1251079758947_495055D.jpg"></p> <p>I am located in southwestern PA </p> http://www.paherp.org/forum/topic/id-help-please#post-224 Sun, 23 Aug 2009 17:10:35 +0000 Daileye1 224@http://www.paherp.org/forum/ <p><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2514/3849264674_a4a14c975e.jpg"></p> <p>Is this a mtn dusky?<br /> Sorry about the poor photo. </p> http://www.paherp.org/forum/topic/turtle-id-please#post-133 Thu, 23 Jul 2009 22:12:20 +0000 jennysrainbow 133@http://www.paherp.org/forum/ <p>Back in May, my husband found this guy crossing a road. Needless to say, he helped it across the street so it wouldn't get hit - but snapped this photo first. Found in Carbon County... I'm not sure what type it is.... and apparently it was camera shy because as you can see, it was hiding. = ) The shell was approx. 8" long. Wanted to add it to the database, but of course wanted a positive ID first. Thanks!</p> <p><img src="http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs189.snc1/6335_1177164986093_1137169806_552981_7470425_n.jpg"> </p> http://www.paherp.org/forum/topic/frog-id-please#post-134 Thu, 23 Jul 2009 22:15:58 +0000 jennysrainbow 134@http://www.paherp.org/forum/ <p>Hope you don't mind all my recent questions... </p> <p>Another ID needed... I'm guessing Pickerel Frog? Found in Carbon County back in May, crossing a road. It's markings are just so much more distinct than those on any other Pickerel Frog that I've seen. Thanks again!</p> <p><img src="http://photos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs189.snc1/6335_1177164946092_1137169806_552980_6641555_n.jpg"> </p> http://www.paherp.org/forum/topic/help-with-frog-classification#post-44 Tue, 14 Jul 2009 00:01:45 +0000 Daileye1 44@http://www.paherp.org/forum/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/28084138@N03/3718022677/">photo</a></p> <p><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2499/3718022677_ca9837f5ac.jpg?"></p> <p>I'm leaning toward bullfrog with second runner up green frog. Any votes? </p> http://www.paherp.org/forum/topic/2-snakes-help-id-please#post-122 Wed, 22 Jul 2009 22:03:54 +0000 jennysrainbow 122@http://www.paherp.org/forum/ <p>So happy to find this forum! I just found 2 snakes in my backyard... one swimming in our pond:</p> <p><img src="http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs157.snc1/5855_1168692894296_1137169806_519888_3166307_n.jpg"></p> <p>And another sunning itself on a rock wall: </p> <p><img src="http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs189.snc1/6335_1176554730837_1137169806_550661_4763180_n.jpg"></p> <p>I'm pretty sure the first is a juvenile Northern Water snake. Any ideas on the second? Thanks so much. </p> http://www.paherp.org/forum/topic/possible-milk-snake-in-delco#post-30 Wed, 08 Jul 2009 01:52:38 +0000 kdemilner 30@http://www.paherp.org/forum/ <p>I came across this snake in the front yard of my mother-in-law. She lives in Aston, PA (DELCO).<br /> It was only 7 inches or so. My wife suggested that it could be a milk snake; she also thought it might have been someone's pet.<br /> <img src="http://img127.imageshack.us/img127/8536/photoi.jpg"></p> <p>What kind of snake do you think this is? </p>