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by Langaha on November 17, 2002
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Well I have to do something in the "inactive season", so I have been already planning for my herp trip to Texas this coming summer. Unfortunately last year it had to be cancelled. I would like to visit an area with a very diverse number of both venomous and non-venomous species. And also an area that is fairly easily accessible and easy to get to, from my state. After checking the field guide, I think Val Verde county looks great. I am specifically planning on visiting Juno Road, which I hear is very enjoyable to search for snakes on. I just want to get some other opinions on this area, from others with the same interests. I have grown extremely fascinated with the Texas fauna of snakes. Thanks for any comments. --- Anthony
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by Brick on November 18, 2002
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All I can say Langaha is that every herper should do Juno road at least once in their lifetime. I went this year with a friend for the first time and was blown away with the amount of Herps we found. I don't no if we got lucky or the weather was just right, but we found more stuff than I have ever seen. Trans Pecos Coppers, Trans Rats, a couple Rock rattlers, and a hand full of Western Diamonds. All this in a 40 Mile ride, we turned around before we got to 277 and headed back.
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by Langaha on November 18, 2002
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Hey Brick, I'm glad to hear you found some Banded Rock rattlers. I wasn't sure if the habitat there, or elevation, was suitable for that species. I was just curious as to what state you came from, and if you stayed in Del Rio while on your trip? ---Anthony
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by Brick on November 18, 2002
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Hey,Im from N Carolina and I went with a friend from Va. Well worth the time, and if you get the chance, check out Seminole Canyon during the day.
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by JTEDENS on November 19, 2002
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Juno is an excellent location, it ties into 277 and the hunting from there back to Del Rio is great also. Try the pandale dirt road and paved road also. The dirt is about 25 miles and runs from around Langtry to Pandale and crosses the Pecos just before getting to the pavement. You can also hunt Hwy 90 around Comstack, Langtry, etc. Be careful around Sanderson unless you have all the proper permits, the game warden there is not fond of herpers. If time permits and you feel like driving that far Big Bend and River Road are great places although you can't legally collect in Big Bend, just outside the park boundaries there are plenty of herps to be found. River Road is great all the way from Lajitas to near Presidio and you should drink at least one beer with the mayor of Lajitas. Happy herping.
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by Langaha on November 19, 2002
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Well thanks for all of the advice. It will be my first herp trip to Texas. I like the idea of staying in Del Rio, and venturing out to Seminole Canyon during the day, and Juno Rd at night. If I am able to pull that off, I will be very happy. However, I would love to check out Big Bend. I was reading today that it is required that you have four wheel drive for River Road. That's something I don't have. That's ok though, because of my busy work schedule I don't know that I would have enough days to make to the park anyway. I hope to bring back many pictures too. I am very excited about the trip! ----Anthony
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