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Southeastern Five-lined Skink (Plestiodon inexpectatus)Observer
lenrelyDescription
hatchling comparison with 5-lined
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Eastern Ratsnake (Pantherophis alleghaniensis)Observer
alexsalcedoDescription
ID: Pantherophis quadrivittatus
Feeding on a Knight Anole (Anolis equestris)
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Spotted Salamander (Ambystoma maculatum)Observer
sbillermanDescription
A "spotless" Spotted Salamander (one picture with Jefferson's Salamander for comparison).
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Spotted Salamander (Ambystoma maculatum)Observer
novah21Description
At first I thought it was a Jefferson salamander, but it just lacks the spots :)
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Ridge-tailed Monitor (Varanus acanthurus)Observer
owen65Description
I found this poor bugger of a goanna on the side of Namatjira Way in the west Macdonnels with its head stuck inside a beer can that some arsehole had tossed from their car. I managed to get the poor bugger's head out and cooled it with some water and sat it in the shade of a clump of grass to recover. This picture is exactly as found, cooking in the sun on the edge of the road.
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Northern Blue-tongued Skink (Tiliqua scincoides ssp. intermedia)Observer
mangroverose
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American Crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos)Observer
steveyoungDescription
Was vocalizing AmCrow so confident ID
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Seal Salamander (Desmognathus monticola)Observer
srhaneyDescription
Found near head of a spring (flows year round)
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Desert Kingsnake (Lampropeltis splendida)Observer
gtsalmonDescription
Young adult male (Tyrosinase positive albino?) collected AOR on Hwy 90 3.2 miles W of Brackettville by Cam and Brenda Posey on 6/11/2010 @ 12:50 a.m.
Pattern is consistent with area splendida (I have seen others from Highway 90 in the 1990s) and this type of albino is not represented in L. (g.) splendida in captive snake collections, thus it is not likely an escaped or released pet snake. The specimen was several years under my care (2015-2018) and acted like a wild snake as well (musking frequently even after years in captivity). It is still alive at these additional notes (May 2022) and has been bred by myself (first time in 2016) and Cam Posey producing six heterozygous offspring. None of those have been bred at this time.
Map point is approximate.
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Northern Coal Skink (Plestiodon anthracinus ssp. anthracinus)Observer
brulater
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American Gizzard Shad (Dorosoma cepedianum)Observer
oddfitzDescription
Gizzard Shad being swallowed by a Double-crested Cormorant
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Pickerel Frog (Lithobates palustris)Observer
amygut15Description
pickerel frog mounting a American tree toad during breeding time
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Many-lined Salamander (Stereochilus marginatus)Observer
captainjack0000Description
Found during an FWC survey.
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Dekay's Brownsnake (Storeria dekayi)Observer
cgkoonceDescription
Lucky capture of incident. Prey originally thought to be worm but noticed snake later in editing. Not clear if the bird succeeded in consuming it. Snake ID suggested by naturalist friend.
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Southern Appalachian Salamander (Plethodon teyahalee)Observer
captainjack0000Description
I could be talked into this being a Plethodon metcalfi, but that might be more hope than anything. Message me and I may share some details.
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Eastern Red-backed Salamander (Plethodon cinereus)Observer
cowturtleDescription
Incredible green fluorescence under the tail with a 365nm black light.
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Eastern Red-backed Salamander (Plethodon cinereus)Observer
radbackedsalamanderDescription
Unexpected find, still snow on the ground.
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Northern Dusky Salamander (Desmognathus fuscus)Observer
jeffdcDescription
Two of them. One had the other's head clasped in it's mouth and they would periodically roll around. Their bellies had blue in them but I failed to get a picture of that. I got video and will upload that to YouTube and link here.
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River Frog (Lithobates heckscheri)Observer
phils1stpixDescription
Gainer Springs
Econfina Creek Water Management Area
Northwest Florida Water Management District NWFWMD
Bay County, Florida
Olympus OM-D E-M5
14-42mm II Lens
PT-EP08 Underwater Housing,
PPO-EP01 Lens Port
& 14-42mm Zoom Gear
29 September 2017
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Southeastern Five-lined Skink (Plestiodon inexpectatus)Observer
wild-about-texas
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Northern Snakehead (Channa argus)Observer
katharinabDescription
Watched this Creature/s for about five minutes and cannot figure out WHAT it is. In a very old Millpond. Appears to have long FIN/S but very coarse ones. Was just under the surface most of the time, then emerging as in photos. Seems Reptilian....? Please Help!?
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Painted Turtle (Chrysemys picta)Observer
usmcfiremedicDescription
Found in the road
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Dekay's Brownsnake (Storeria dekayi)Observer
emaltmanDescription
Hundreds sunning themselves on the bike trail
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Gray Ratsnake (Pantherophis spiloides)Observer
katstclairDescription
Is this a diamondback water snake? We saw him very close to the wolf river.
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Western Tanager (Piranga ludoviciana)Observer
tysmithDescription
Rarity coming to feeder. It has been lingering a few days.
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Eastern Screech-Owl (Megascops asio)Observer
tysmithDescription
In one of the barns on my family property.
eBird List: https://ebird.org/checklist/S61753265
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Northern Shoveler (Spatula clypeata)Observer
tysmithDescription
eBird List: https://ebird.org/checklist/S61713488
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Ring-necked Duck (Aythya collaris)Observer
tysmithDescription
eBird List: https://ebird.org/checklist/S61713488
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Eastern Red-shouldered Hawk (Buteo lineatus ssp. lineatus)Observer
tysmithDescription
Hunting frogs in ditch.
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Fish Crow (Corvus ossifragus)Observer
tysmithDescription
Heard. Man these guys are tiny up close.
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Virginia Rail (Rallus limicola)Observer
tysmithDescription
Continuing group. I have only heard this species calling before so these looks were a treat! I knew they were small, but this thing was TINY...
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Semipalmated Plover (Charadrius semipalmatus)Observer
tysmithDescription
Discovered this little fella as part of GLOBAL BIG DAY. Very rare in our area. I finished up the day with 108 species.
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Sanderling (Calidris alba)Observer
tysmithDescription
Found earlier today by Warren Rolfe (@wrolfe). Rare transient for the region. Bird happily wandered close to 6 feet away from me.
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Northern Barred Owl (Strix varia ssp. varia)Observer
tysmithDescription
Visiting campsite.
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Northeastern Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias ssp. herodias)Observer
tysmithDescription
Posed for some good shots...
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Northern Mockingbird (Mimus polyglottos)Observer
tysmithDescription
Observed with @lindseyhottinger.
Lindsey's obs: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/68945172
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Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus)Observer
tysmithDescription
Got some roadkill...
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Eastern American Toad (Anaxyrus americanus ssp. americanus)Observer
carolinashepherdDescription
Leucistic(?) toad
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Broad-headed Skink (Plestiodon laticeps)Observer
allenbrowneDescription
Broadheaded Skink - Plestiodon laticeps - Female (persued by male)
