sskysmith's Identifications
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Northern Watersnake (Nerodia sipedon ssp. sipedon)Observer
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Adult observed by Bryn Thompson and sent for ID.
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Eastern Hognose Snake (Heterodon platirhinos)Observer
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Same specimen found hours earlier on Nollkamper Road, located again by Gary Heyroth (his image) after being alerted to it by his dogs. Traveled about 330 meters in 5 hours, 8 minutes. Re-identified by size, sex, pattern (irregular blotches at 8 and 21), and scar on venter. Imaged only. GTS 4559.
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Eastern Hognose Snake (Heterodon platirhinos)Observer
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Adult male observed in roadway. 79 degrees F. Snout/vent length: 20”, tail 5.5”. With Gary Heyroth. Imaged only. GTS 4559.
Investigating trematodes in oral cavity noticed on defensive death feigning behavior. See third image.
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Eastern Glass Lizard (Ophisaurus ventralis)Observer
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Juvenile in rotted wood. Imaged only. GTS 4540.
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North American Racer (Coluber constrictor)Observer
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Adult male found under a carpet. Pre-shed. Imaged only. GTS 4541.
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Horned Passalus Beetle (Odontotaenius disjunctus)Observer
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With several others under rotted wood.
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Horned Passalus Beetle (Odontotaenius disjunctus)Observer
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With several others under rotted wood.
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Eastern Garter Snake (Thamnophis sirtalis ssp. sirtalis)Observer
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DOR (recent hours, on busy road) adult with stubbed tail. 61 degrees F. With TFS. Imaged only. GTS 4542.
US quarter dollar for size.
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Speckled Kingsnake (Lampropeltis holbrooki)Observer
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Captive-reared juvenile from Hardin County. Collected in the back yard of a friend. 2.5 years old.
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Bold Jumping Spider (Phidippus audax)Observer
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On bridge rail.
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Diamondback Watersnake (Nerodia rhombifer)Observer
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Young adult in Block Creek (swimming in shallow water). First image is surfacing for a breath. Imaged only. GTS 4535.
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Tamaulipan Milksnake (Lampropeltis annulata)Observer
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DOR on Hwy 44. ECT. GTS 4533.
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Western Ribbon Snake (Thamnophis proximus)Observer
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Subadult male Red-striped Ribbon Snake found by Bobby Walker. Imaged and released at site of capture. Imaged only. GTS 4529.
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Texas Spiny Lizard (Sceloporus olivaceus)Observer
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At Pete Mimikos' place. Imaged only. GTS 4527.
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Great Plains Ratsnake (Pantherophis emoryi)Observer
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Adult (~1 meter in TL) on roadway shoulder. With Eric C. Timaeus, Sr. Imaged only. GTS 4525.
Third image shows reduced belly pattern typical of south Texas Pantherophis emoryi (also known as Thornscrub Ratsnakes).
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Rough Earthsnake (Virginia striatula)Observer
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With Paul Bailey, and Steve and Jeff Garnett. GTS 4360.
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Short-lined Skink (Plestiodon tetragrammus ssp. brevilineatus)Observer
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Subadult (~ 11.5 cm in TL) found near death in area of cleared debris. There was an old ranch house at this location (George Kendall estate). Current clearing of this property for the development of a large housing subdivision project. Apparently it was injured when this house was bulldozed/cleaned up in the last few days. Old tail regeneration at 2/3 length toward tail tip. Retained for deposit in museum collection. GTS 4516.
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Eastern Black-necked Gartersnake (Thamnophis cyrtopsis ssp. ocellatus)Observer
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Juvenile temporarily collected by Johan Jelle on his property. Image in a dry spackle bucket. Second image is after providing some water before release.
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Eastern Hognose Snake (Heterodon platirhinos)Observer
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Observed by Jerry Strainer.
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Eastern Black-necked Gartersnake (Thamnophis cyrtopsis ssp. ocellatus)Observer
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Adult observed by Jon Jelle on his property during clearing.
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Eastern/Gray Ratsnake Complex (Complex Pantherophis alleghaniensis)Observer
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Gulf Coast Toad (Incilius nebulifer)Observer
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On front porch under lights.
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Green Anole (Anolis carolinensis)Observer
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Young of the year on the side of a Crape Myrtle. Due to the extreme heat and drought this summer, I have seen very few of these. Good to see a juvenile out and about. Imaged only. GTS 4500.
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Western Coachwhip (Masticophis flagellum ssp. testaceus)Observer
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Juvenile male active near a wood pile, briefly collected for data, then released. Missing very tip of tail (future marker). Did not bite me. Imaged only. GTS 4498.
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Eastern/Gray Ratsnake Complex (Complex Pantherophis alleghaniensis)Observer
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Young adult male Black Ratsnake DOR on CR-19. Appears to be a recent hit. Storms in the past few day and rain overnight. See additional image for general habitat. Last image as found. Imaged only. GTS 4495.
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