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by Rattler4 on December 13, 2009
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I was wondering if anybody could tell me which of these two books is better: Herper's Life List or Snake Lovers' Lifelist and Journal. I live in utah and would prefer a book with good pictures of the rattlesnakes that live here. any input would be helpfull. Thanks
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by Buzztail1 on December 13, 2009
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Neither of the books you mention will have very many decent pictures of rattlesnakes from your area.
I would recommend Manny Rubio's book: Rattlesnake! Portrait of a Predator.
See the reviews here:
http://www.venomousreptiles.org/reviews/detail/3
R/
Karl
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by pictigaster1 on December 13, 2009
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Rubio's book is a good one with a bunch of good pictures.I just picked one up on ebay for 20 bucks like new.I think your state does not allow rattlesnake capture I would check the laws.
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by Rattler4 on December 13, 2009
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When you say capture you mean keeping what you catch right? If so, the only thing I do is catch and handle the snake and temperarely put it in a catch box of my own design that has a plexiglass front for viewing. I don't keep what I catch. the longest I hold the snake is at most three or four days for viewing ( the usual lenght of our camping trips). I would like to note that all this is done when we are out camping, I do not hold the snake at my home. When we pack up to leave I release the snake in the same spot that I found it. I guess I got off subject though, I had to clear up what I was doing. Thanks for your advise on the book.
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by pictigaster1 on December 13, 2009
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That is ok I guess but by the law is still not allowed.Not trying to be an ass.The problem is we are in a state of attack from all sides as far as legal issues go.For someone here to give you advice on finding and captureing a venomous snake in Utah is as well a violation of that states laws.When a states animals are protected that means from molestation of any kind even placeing them in a box for a day a hour or even one second.It is a violation of state law.Photographing the animals with out moveing them is your best bet.The state you live in has been known to monitor this site for the exact activity you are involved in.Snakes start moveing in march in most areas Good luck and stay legal.
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by pictigaster1 on December 14, 2009
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Me and karl are talking of the same book google it you will find used copies cheap as I did .There is a bunch of good information and is a must have for any one who love snakes.I read the whole book in a few short hours,but I use it most every as I do all my books .I wear them plumb out.Snake books at my house do not sit on a shelf they are strung every where and used daily,I know I need help.LOL
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by lanceheads on December 14, 2009
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You CAN legally collect rattlesnakes in Utah.
You must obtain a permit though.
Here's the link :
http://www.rules.utah.gov/publicat/code/r657/r657-053.htm
Randal Berry
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