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by Kahlest on August 3, 2001
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Hello,
I live in Chester County, PA, where I know we have copperheads and timber rattlers within relatively short driving distance. I've spent many hours looking for non-venomous snakes within the surrounding woods, figuring they are good practice, but I many times have to search for hours until I accidentally come upon some garter snake or another. I rarely find what I am looking for, and usually only find anything when I'm walking back (after I've quit). Anyone have any tips for successful field herping?
Any help is appreciated.
~Kahlest
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by filthy on August 3, 2001
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Hi K,
Ain't that the way it always seems to go? Welcome to the club.
Remember, all snakes are prey species as well as preditors. They are very accomplished at staying out of sight, with the exception of Black Rats, who sometimes seem to have a death wish.
The way to go about it and enjoy some success is to learn all you can about the species you are most interested in. Where you might find them in May or June, you might not in drier August. Early in the Spring you might find them out and about in daylight, even shy Copperheads, but in mid summer, many, if not most species become crepuscular. And yet, a thunderstorm can bring them out. Some of the best herping is right after a hurricane.
In short, STUDY!
All luck,
f
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by S4L on August 3, 2001
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I would also think it would depend on your habitat that your looking in. And what time to you go herping? I know at around this time of year I happened to lift up a patch of boards that had a litter of garter snakes, don't remember how many but half escaped. I know there just lil ol' garter snakes but that was more then nothing. Wish i could be in some help but im coming up drier then you.
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by Kahlest on August 3, 2001
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Hello,
Thank you to those of you that responded. It seems that I'm not alone. I try herping alot at around 6 PM, although I occasionally go out at night. What is the best time to go herping? Any ideas?
~Kahlest
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by S4L on August 3, 2001
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Hello again
Well Most snakes except for the Water snakes that are active both night and day are nocturnal during the summer and become active during the day spring and fall. I seen my two snakes here at around 10pm but your supposed to see them around 7 and copperheads i heard at 10. not to sure about that. Maybe one of the more knowledgable guys will be able to help u with that.
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