accidental field herping

[Jason]

The joys of working outside in the Arizona desert. This guy was right next to my feet

I set a ladder up and was standing about 6" from the top of this rattler's head. my co-worker was footing the ladder while i was up top, then i see him jump back and say "woah...careful on your way down, dude!"

 

[chelvis]

WOw a gilla now that is a great find!

The rattler and you and your buddy got lucky no one was hurt.

 

[WildlifeLover429]

Do you plan on keeping the gilla?

 

[Maro1]

super pink Gila! I am moving to Arizona

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My thought is you can't collect wild Gila's

 

[james.w]

I'm pretty sure it is illegal to keep Gilas in there native locations.

 

[Rhetoric]

Dope! Thats awesome! I wish we had cool stuff :[

 

[Jason]

it's illegal to keep any native arizona wildlife....except desert tortoises, but they can't be wild caught. It's perfectly legal if someone gives you a hatchling from there captive. I think there's alot of paperwork to do to keep one tho. The tortoise will technically be property of the state that is under your supervision.

 

[toxxxickitten]

Awesome finds! I especially Love the Gila Monster! <3

 

[brutus13]

That's awesome!! Just leave it in it's natural home. Looks healthy and a great find. I'm going night herping next weekend. I doubt I find anything cool like that but we'll see!!!