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Herping book
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by croc14 on February 1, 2004
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Hi,
I am in the process of writing a book on the subject of herping. I want to dedicate a portion of the book to stories and tips from the people that make up this hobby. So if you have any herping story or tip that you want fellow herpers to know about please e-mail me at croc17@bellsouth.net and include your name and what state you live in or you can remain anonymous. This book will not be limited to venomous reptiles so your story or tip doesn’t have to directly relate to them.
Thank you very much for your help,
Brandon
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by Zanewaldo on March 14, 2004
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Firstly, I live in San Diego, California, and can find no South'WESTERN Hot Herp Society. Are the only ones that organize and share information living on the East Coast or am I just computer ill literate. I began a full fledged search for the meaning of life 14 yrs. ago, by renouncing my pursuit of societies goods and services in favor of natures freely offered interaction. I spent countess hours in the rocky foothills contemplating, meditating, and rationally pondering this question of purpose and meaning. Invariably, I would encounter rattlesnakes when I least expected it, realizing upon discovery that I could have already been bitten. I was deathly afraid of them because I hadnt taken the time to learn and experience enough real information about them. When my friend caught one, I had him put it in an aquarium so I could observe its behavior, hoping to become more at ease with the thought that I could practice my Spiritual search within the realm of the pit'vipers habitat. I got much more than I expected, coming to know, love, and respect this increadible creature. Since that time, I have kept dozens of rattlers, some for the entire winter, keeping them warm and fed until Spring, and then releasing them back to the wild at a remote location, at a natural spring, where they would really have to work hard to encounter another human being, at least for a season or two. My most memorable experience was the winter of 98 when I kept 3 individuals together, not 2 ft. from my pillow, and the great ease with which I was able to enjoy their company. I thanked them for their sacrifice to teach me what they did, by giving them back to nature when the outside temperatures reached agreeable average temperatures. I cannot put a price on the gifts they gave and continue to give me everyday. I hope your efforts in this book prove to be beneficial for all.
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