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Florida Herps this time of year
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by Dadee on October 20, 2005
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Hi to all of our FL members, first. I'm curious about the reptiles this time of year (by months' end) in FL. Approximately, (I know there are a large number of variables for the answer, but) when do you tend to see the brumation cycles kick in from the Panhandle, south? I'm planning a nice bike ride south and wanted to see if I should bring the camera. I do realize, that this time of year around here, everything is already in gear for brumation, however, being that we're talking about a more southern Latitude, maybe it's later. I obviously won't be doing any catching (snakes don't like bike rides, especially helmetless ones :-) ).
I know I can probably still see stuff after I pass the 28th Parallel, however, I was wondering about those reps above this line.
Curious to know,
Matt
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by Cro on October 20, 2005
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Matt: You should bring that camera along. As long as the temperatures are above 50 degrees, and the sun is bright, and there is no wind, you have a chance of seeing reptiles out sunning themselves. They often remain close to a hole, or rotted out stump or log, or other shelter they can retreat to easily as the temperatures cool in the afternoon and evening.
In the past, I have seen snakes out in November, December, January, and February, from South Georgia all the way to Miami, if it warmed above 50, and there was no wind.
JohnZ
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by timberrattlesnake89 on October 20, 2005
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In Janurary a group of guys including myself went down to southern Florida mostly around Vero Beach and caught 2 Eastern Diamondbacks, 1 Corn snake, 1 Florida Kingsnake, many racers, and also saw several cottonmouths and water snakes.
Phillip
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by GREGLONGHURST on October 20, 2005
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I agree. Snakes in the south end of the state are more likely to estivate during the summer than brumate during the winter. The summers get too hot for 'em, & the winters seldom get too cold except for an ocassional short period. The bald cypresses start getting their foliage back in late January, early February.
http://treasurecoastwebdesign.com/snakes
~~Greg~~
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by bush_viper17 on October 21, 2005
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From what I have heard, late autumn and winter are the best times to go into deep florida. I guess it depends on what you are looking for. EDB's seem to like the weather at that time of year.
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by Dadee on October 21, 2005
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Thanks guys...like I said, I won't be doing any tin flipping or rock lifting, as I'm not planning on bringing along a hook. It would look a little funny, me rolling down the highway with this thing strapped to the bars that looks like Tutenkamun's septre. Somewhat odd, when you think about it.
Anyhow, I'll definitely bring the camera, just in case one of those famous EDB's is "road cruising" himself.
Cheers,
MJ
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by Cro on October 21, 2005
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One of those midwest collapsable hooks could fit on the bike without attracting much attention. And it could be handy for posing the reptiles you find for their photo shoot. JohnZ
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by Dadee on October 22, 2005
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John,
That's a pretty good idea, but, since my trip is on Friday, I don't have the time to order one now, besides, all I would like to do is relax, enjoy the wind on my bald head, snap some pics when the mood strikes or the opportunity. But hey, I'll have to remeber this for my visit next year.
Cheers,
MJ
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