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by Buckk on August 6, 2005
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I had the best experience so far at my research site three days ago. I checked all of my traps along the drift fence it was hot! and there was nothing in the traps but a leopard frog. I emptied the frog from the last trap at the end of the drift fence and started to follow my usual route and then decided to go back the way I came becasue my time was limited that day. I guess I took 5 steps and then I noticed movement. After a very quick observation I knew what it was and alomost lost my breath, because since I have been studying reptiles and amphibians I wanted to see the eastern mud snake(Farancia abacura)and I did! I took several pictures,I am alomost certain that it was a female and I followed her around for about 20 minutes in the swamp. I guess the length was 5 1/2 to 6 feet in length and heavy. I handled her very little and the snake was quite calm and did not try to flee. It was truly an amazing experience for me and one that I will never forget. Beautiful animal! I know they are very secretive, and was curious to know if anyone sees this animal regularly (alive).
later
mark
I will post a pic in field photos
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by keyz on August 7, 2005
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You are indeed a lucky man im gonna have to book a holiday/flight over there as my auntie lives in kissimee florida. so i will have a "base", by the way would anyone be interested in possibly doing a bit of mentoring if i can get there. please private post me if you wish to help me many thanks Kieron.
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by MoccasinMan on August 7, 2005
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I see them, but not regularly. I don't think they are rare, but nocturnal and subterranian. I have never seen one that large. Nice experience!
Andrew
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by ALA_herp31 on August 8, 2005
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I see Mud Snakes every Year, I average about 2 per Year. I don’t know if you would consider this Species rare or not, but I do know They are hard to find. Most of the ones I’ve found have been on Cool and Rainy Nights and all were crossing the Road in a place with Swamp on both sides of the Road. I have never caught one over 4ft Long, but I do know from other Herpers that they do get Large. I have a Buddy that lives in GA, He caught one that was damn near 6ft “he sent me a picture of the Snake, but I lost it”. Very nice Snake, you are truly lucky..............................Be safe ya’ll, Happy Herping: Wally
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by GREGLONGHURST on August 8, 2005
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Not sure how common they are, but their habitat makes them uncommonly seen. They are extremely aquatic, feeding primarily on sirens & Amphiumas. Seeing one out of the water is a rarity. They are among the prettiest snakes in the U.S.
~~Greg~~
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