Today I woke up and the weather was amazing. It was near 60 and sunny. We just had ran/snow over the weekend so I was feeling semi-good about herping. I was undecided where though. I noticed yesterday that a lot of the parks around here were opened again, so I decided to check out a place called Fall Creek. Sure enough, it was open.
After walking only a short way down the creek I found this guy.
Pickerel Frog- Rana palustris
At this point I was stoked. I walked only about ten feet, and I noticed a decent sized log. Not thinking there would be anything I rolled it towards me with my foot. Boy was I surprised! Five Long-tailed Salamanders!
Long-tailed salamander- Eurycea longicauda
This was exactly what I went there for! I was so happy I could have left for home and been content with my finds, but I am a herper! I had to press on! One more log, Just a little further!
Glad I did because I found my first snake of 2010! (one that didn't out run me at least. )
Northern Water Snake- Nerodia sipedon
Today was great. Especially after not finding anything for the last 5 trips.
After walking only a short way down the creek I found this guy.
Pickerel Frog- Rana palustris
At this point I was stoked. I walked only about ten feet, and I noticed a decent sized log. Not thinking there would be anything I rolled it towards me with my foot. Boy was I surprised! Five Long-tailed Salamanders!
Long-tailed salamander- Eurycea longicauda
This was exactly what I went there for! I was so happy I could have left for home and been content with my finds, but I am a herper! I had to press on! One more log, Just a little further!
Glad I did because I found my first snake of 2010! (one that didn't out run me at least. )
Northern Water Snake- Nerodia sipedon
Today was great. Especially after not finding anything for the last 5 trips.