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Comment on Secretive Salamanders of East Texas (Part 1) by Dani Sellier

Dani Sellier — Wed, 25 Jan 2023 00:00:28 +0000

That burrowing frog is just TOO trippy… it is hilarious!! I am headed to look them up right after writing this!
I still think we can find some chicken turtles around us here in Magnolia…

Comment on Conclusion: My 5 Favorite Herping Finds of 2021 by RomeySwanson

RomeySwanson — Tue, 05 Apr 2022 23:14:53 +0000

In reply to Greg Hall. Yeah. That was epic. Straight into that storm! And all the frogs and toads all over the place!!!

Comment on Conclusion: My 5 Favorite Herping Finds of 2021 by RomeySwanson

RomeySwanson — Tue, 05 Apr 2022 23:13:53 +0000

In reply to Steve. I sure have a lot of fun! I'm looking forward to seeing you too, Steve. Got a good book I want to give you!!

Comment on Conclusion: My 5 Favorite Herping Finds of 2021 by Greg Hall

Greg Hall — Sat, 02 Apr 2022 05:10:52 +0000

I was very happy to be a part of this journey with you. That North Texas trip was a precision strike that went almost completely to plan. I’ll never forger bullseyeing that super cell thunderstorm at 2am after driving from Galveston to North Texas in a single shot!!

Comment on Conclusion: My 5 Favorite Herping Finds of 2021 by Steve

Steve — Sat, 02 Apr 2022 01:45:10 +0000

You have the greatest job ever dude. Hope to see you again soon. Steve Shelburne

Comment on Secretive Salamanders of East Texas (Part 2) by Tim Cole

Tim Cole — Wed, 23 Mar 2022 18:48:12 +0000

Your efforts paid off! Awesome story telling and cool finds.

Comment on Golden-cheeked Warbler is Back! by Jean Wilkins

Jean Wilkins — Mon, 21 Feb 2022 06:00:38 +0000

Numerous 12 inch diameter (measured at 4.5 feet) ashe junipers are being cleared for a fence on the Shudde Fath water quality tract in Austin. Trees that remain have been damaged by tractor equipment. This is certified habitat for the Golden Cheeked Warbler! It is heartbreaking to see the habitat destruction .

Comment on Secretive Salamanders of East Texas (Part 1) by Bonnie Hyden

Bonnie Hyden — Tue, 18 Jan 2022 18:16:02 +0000

My son has mounds that are recurring in his front yard over the past 2 weeks. My husband says they’re too large for moles. He thinks they’re salamander hills. One mound was 14″-16″ wide; approximately 6″-8″ high. I’ve only seen salamanders 2-3 times in my 33 years here. I know nothing about them. Son’s house is very rural. I’m not familiar with terrain. I don’t know if there’s a creek or big nearby. What do you think?

Comment on Secretive Salamanders of East Texas (Part 2) by Dr. Becker's Bites

Dr. Becker's Bites — Fri, 07 Jan 2022 19:44:56 +0000

Great content! Keep up the good work!

Comment on Secretive Salamanders of East Texas (Part 1) by Alex Morton

Alex Morton — Fri, 07 Jan 2022 15:55:59 +0000

Awesome documentation! If any of these salamanders are aquatic, specifically the marbled one, I am pretty sure I almost stepped on one while fly fishing in two feet of crystal clear current in the Brazos River this week near Glen Rose. Either way, I thoroughly enjoyed these posts.