The only other herp out and about was a Northern Red Salamander under one of my coverboards. The Wood Frog and Spotted Salamander eggs were already laid in the vernal pools.
I spent some time on Sunday scoping out the only part of the state where Corn Snakes are found. I went out on Sunday and the weather was unseasonable hot at 85 degrees. I didn't see any snakes of the corny flavor nor any other flavor. I hiked around Eidolon Nature Preserve. I saw a Green Frog in a spring and a crayfish. Not a whole lot else to speak of. The preserve is on top of a mountain and while its very natural, it doesn't have much access to water. Therefore, I'm not sure how good its going to be for snakes in general.
The powerline right of way has more promise but will see when the May-June breeding time comes a-calling.
It looks like the next ten days are going to be a bit on the chilly side. Hopefully, herping will still be productive.
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| Powerline right of way |
I spent some time on Sunday scoping out the only part of the state where Corn Snakes are found. I went out on Sunday and the weather was unseasonable hot at 85 degrees. I didn't see any snakes of the corny flavor nor any other flavor. I hiked around Eidolon Nature Preserve. I saw a Green Frog in a spring and a crayfish. Not a whole lot else to speak of. The preserve is on top of a mountain and while its very natural, it doesn't have much access to water. Therefore, I'm not sure how good its going to be for snakes in general.
The powerline right of way has more promise but will see when the May-June breeding time comes a-calling.
It looks like the next ten days are going to be a bit on the chilly side. Hopefully, herping will still be productive.
