Field Notes - 2005
February 5
Location: Sonoma Co.
Weather Conditions: Cold, wet
•Aneides flavipunctatus (Black Salamander) - 6
•Ensatina eschscholtzii intergrade (Yellow-eyed x Oregon Ensatina) - 1
•Taricha rivularis (Red-bellied Newt) - 4 (2 adult, 2 larvae)
Location: Mendocino Co.
Weather Conditions: Cold, wet
•Aneides flavipunctatus (Black Salamander) - 1
•Taricha granulosa (Rough-skinned Newt) - 1
•Ensatina eschscholtzii oregonensis (Oregon Ensatina) - 3
•Rana boylii (Foothill Yellow-legged Frog) - 1 (adult)
•Ensatina eschscholtzii oregonensis (Oregon Ensatina) - 8
•Aneides flavipunctatus (Black Salamander) - 1
•Batrachoseps attenuatus (California Slender Salamander) - 5
•Aneides flavipunctatus (Black Salamander) - 20+
•Taricha granulosa (Rough-skinned Newt) - 1
•Batrachoseps attenuatus (California Slender Salamander) - 1
•Taricha granulosa (Rough-skinned Newt) - 1
February 19
Location: Humboldt Co.
Weather Conditions: Overcast, mid-50's, intermitant showers
•Aneides flavipunctatus (Black Salamander) - 6
February 20
Location: Del Norte Co.
Weather Conditions: Overcast then sunny, occassional light shower, mid-50's
•Ensatina eschscholtzii picta (Painted Ensatina) - 1
•Plethodon elongatus (Striped Del Norte Salamander) - 6
•Ensatina eschscholtzii picta (Painted Ensatina) - 6
•Aneides ferreus (Clouded Salamander) - 4
•Plethodon elongatus (Striped Del Norte Salamander) - 13
•Plethodon elongatus (Striped Del Norte Salamander) - 4
•Ensatina eschscholtzii picta (Painted Ensatina) - 3
February 21
Location: Del Norte Co.
Weather Conditions: Overcast, showers on-and-off, high-50's
•Ensatina eschscholtzii picta (Painted Ensatina) - 4
Location: Mendocino Co.
Weather Conditions: Clear skies, low-50's
•Aneides vagrans (Wandering Salamander) - 4
February 22
Location: Santa Cruz Co.
Weather Conditions: Partly cloudy, low 60's
•Pituophis catenifer catenifer (Pacific Gopher Snake) - 3
•Diadophis punctatus amabilis (Pacific Ring-necked Snake) - 2
•Contia tenuis (Sharp-tailed Snake) - 1
•Crotalus viridis oreganus (Northern Pacific Rattlesnake) - 2
•Elgaria multicarinata multicarinata (California Alligator Lizard) - 2
•Uta stansburiana (Side-blotched Lizard) - 10+
•Sceloporus occidentalis occidentalis (Western Fence Lizard) - 10+
March 7
Location: Santa Cruz Co.
Weather Conditions: Clear skies, mid-60's
•Pituophis catenifer catenifer (Pacific Gopher Snake) - 2
•Crotalus viridis oreganus (Northern Pacific Rattlesnake) - 1
•Masticophis lateralis lateralis (Chaparral Whipsnake) - 1
•Thamnophis atratus atratus (Santa Cruz Aquatic Garter Snake) - 1
March 12
Location: Kern Co.
Weather Conditions: Sunny skies, high 60's
•Ensatina eschscholtzii croceater (Yellow-blotched Ensatina) - 4
•Elgaria multicarinata webbii (San Diego Alligator Lizard)
March 13
Location: Santa Cruz Co.
Weather Conditions: Overcast, low 60's, muggy
•Pituophis catenifer catenifer (Pacific Gopher Snake) - 6
•Diadophis punctatus amabilis (Pacific Ring-necked Snake) - 2
•Thamnophis atratus atratus (Santa Cruz Aquatic Garter Snake) - 1
•Crotalus viridis oreganus (Northern Pacific Rattlesnake) - 1
*Narrow-faced Kangaroo Rat - 1 (adult)
March 17
Location: Santa Cruz Co.
Weather Conditions: Overcast (before rain), mid-60's
•Coluber constrictor mormon (Western Yellow-bellied Racer) - 5
•Pituophis catenifer catenifer (Pacific Gopher Snake) - 5
•Diadophis punctatus amabilis (Pacific Ring-necked Snake) - 2
•Charina bottae bottae (Pacific Rubber Boa) - 5
•Thamnophis terrestris terrestris (Coast Garter Snake) - 1
•Elgaria multicarinata multicarinata (California Alligator Lizard) - 6
•Diadophis punctatus amabilis (Pacific Ring-necked Snake) - 7
March 25
Location: Monterey Co.
Weather Conditions: Cold wind, patchy clouds, low-60's
•Anniella pulchra nigra (Black Legless Lizard) - 6
Location: Santa Cruz Co.
Weather Conditions: Cold, patchy clouds, high-50's
•Coluber constrictor mormon (Western Yellow-bellied Racer) - 4
•Pituophis catenifer catenifer (Pacific Gopher Snake) - 7
•Diadophis punctatus amabilis (Pacific Ring-necked Snake) - 2
•Charina bottae bottae (Pacific Rubber Boa) - 2
•Elgaria multicarinata multicarinata (California Alligator Lizard) - 6
•Eumeces skiltonianus skiltonianus (Skilton's Skink) - 2
•Crotalus viridis oreganus (Northern Pacific Rattlesnake) - 2
•Pituophis catenifer catenifer (Pacific Gopher Snake) - 7
•Coluber constrictor mormon (Western Yellow-bellied Racer) - 1
•Diadophis punctatus amabilis (Pacific Ring-necked Snake) - 2
•Lampropeltis zonata multifasciata (Coast Mountain Kingsnake) - 2
•Charina bottae bottae (Pacific Rubber Boa) - 2
March 30
Location: Santa Cruz Co.
Weather Conditions: Clear skies, mid-60's
•Pituophis catenifer catenifer (Pacific Gopher Snake) - 9
•Crotalus viridis oreganus (Northern Pacific Rattlesnake) - 3
•Diadophis punctatus amabilis (Pacific Ring-necked Snake) - 3
•Contia tenuis (Sharp-tailed Snake) - 1
•Charina bottae bottae (Pacific Rubber Boa) - 1
•Lampropeltis zonata multifasciata (Coast Mountain Kingsnake) - 1
*Narrow-faced Kangaroo Rat - 2 (adults)
March 31
Location: Santa Cruz Co.
Weather Conditions: Clear skies, low-60's
•Diadophis punctatus amabilis (Pacific Ring-necked Snake) - 13
April 1
Location: Santa Cruz Co.
Weather Conditions: Not recorded
•Diadophis punctatus amabilis (Pacific Ring-necked Snake) - 1
•Pituophis catenifer catenifer (Pacific Gopher Snake) - 1
•Crotalus viridis oreganus (Northern Pacific Rattlesnake) - 1
•Keratin megapogo (Santa Cruz Bigfoot) - 1
Location: San Mateo Co.
Weather Conditions: Not recorded
•Thamnophis terrestris terrestris (Coast Garter Snake) - 1
•Rana aurora draytonii (California Red-legged Frog) - 4
•Lampropeltis crypticus (Chamaeleon kingsnake) - 5
Location: Santa Clara Co.
Weather Conditions: Not recorded
•Diadophis punctatus amabilis (Pacific Ring-necked Snake) - 1
•Crotalus viridis oreganus (Northern Pacific Rattlesnake) - 4
Location: Santa Cruz Co.
Weather Conditions: Not recorded
•Crotalus viridis oreganus (Northern Pacific Rattlesnake) - 2
•Diadophis punctatus amabilis (Pacific Ring-necked Snake) - 3
•Thamnophis atratus atratus (Santa Cruz Aquatic Garter Snake) - 4
•Thamnophis terrestris terrestris (Coast Garter Snake) - 1
•Masticophis lateralis lateralis (Chaparral Whipsnake) - 2
•Charina bottae bottae (Pacific Rubber Boa) - 1
•Pituophis catenifer catenifer (Pacific Gopher Snake) - 10
•Pituophis catenifer catenifer (Pacific Gopher Snake) - 2
•Coluber constrictor mormon (Western Yellow-bellied Racer) - 1
•Crotalus viridis oreganus (Northern Pacific Rattlesnake) - 2
•Diadophis punctatus amabilis (Pacific Ring-necked Snake) - 1
•Lampropeltis zonata multifasciata (Coast Mountain Kingsnake) - 1
•Thamnophis atratus atratus (Santa Cruz Aquatic Garter Snake) - 1
April 5
Location: Santa Clara Co.
Weather Conditions: Clear skies, mid-60's
•Pituophis catenifer catenifer (Pacific Gopher Snake) - 2
•Diadophis punctatus amabilis (Pacific Ring-necked Snake) - 6
•Thamnophis atratus atratus (Santa Cruz Aquatic Garter Snake) - 2
Location: Santa Cruz Co.
Weather Conditions: Clear skies, low-60's
•Pituophis catenifer catenifer (Pacific Gopher Snake) - 3
•Diadophis punctatus amabilis (Pacific Ring-necked Snake) - 2
•Charina bottae bottae (Pacific Rubber Boa) - 2
•Coluber constrictor mormon (Western Yellow-bellied Racer) - 2
April 7
Location: Santa Cruz Co.
Weather Conditions: Cloudy skies, intermittant rain, low-60's
•Pituophis catenifer catenifer (Pacific Gopher Snake) - 7
•Diadophis punctatus amabilis (Pacific Ring-necked Snake) - 3
•Charina bottae bottae (Pacific Rubber Boa) - 1
•Crotalus viridis oreganus (Northern Pacific Rattlesnake) - 1
•Thamnophis atratus atratus (Santa Cruz Aquatic Garter Snake) - 3
•Masticophis lateralis lateralis (Chaparral Whipsnake) - 3
April 10
Location: Santa Clara Co.
Weather Conditions: Clear skies, low-60's
•Crotalus viridis oreganus (Northern Pacific Rattlesnake) - 1
•Lampropeltis getula californiae (California Kingsnake) - 1
April 12
Location: Santa Cruz Co.
Weather Conditions: Clear skies, windy, mid-60's
•Contia tenuis (Sharp-tailed Snake) - 1
April 14
Location: Santa Cruz Co.
Weather Conditions: Clear skies, low-60's
•Crotalus viridis oreganus (Northern Pacific Rattlesnake) - 1
Location: Santa Clara Co.
Weather Conditions: Clear skies, high-50's
•Crotalus viridis oreganus (Northern Pacific Rattlesnake) - 1
•Pituophis catenifer catenifer (Pacific Gopher Snake) - 1
•Diadophis punctatus amabilis (Pacific Ring-necked Snake) - 2
April 15
Location: Tuolumne Co.
Weather Conditions: Clear to hazy skies
•Crotalus viridis oreganus (Northern Pacific Rattlesnake) - 1
•Masticophis lateralis lateralis (Chaparral Whipsnake) - 2
•Hypsiglena torquata (Night Snake) - 2
•Lampropeltis zonata multicincta (Sierra Mountain Kingsnake) - 5
•Diadophis punctatus pulchellus (Coral-bellied Ring-necked Snake) - 2
April 18
Location: Santa Cruz Co.
Weather Conditions: High clouds, slight wind
•Crotalus viridis oreganus (Northern Pacific Rattlesnake) - 3
•Diadophis punctatus amabilis (Pacific Ring-necked Snake) - 1
•Coluber constrictor mormon (Western Yellow-bellied Racer) - 1
•Masticophis lateralis lateralis (Chaparral Whipsnake) - 2
Location: Santa Clara Co.
Weather Conditions: High clouds
•Crotalus viridis oreganus (Northern Pacific Rattlesnake) - 4
•Diadophis punctatus amabilis (Pacific Ring-necked Snake) - 1
•Lampropeltis zonata multifasciata (Coast Mountain Kingsnake) - 1
April 19
Location: Santa Clara Co.
Weather Conditions: Windy, low-50's
•Crotalus viridis oreganus (Northern Pacific Rattlesnake) - 2
•Pituophis catenifer catenifer (Pacific Gopher Snake) - 1
April 24
Location: Santa Cruz Co.
Weather Conditions: Thick rain clouds, slightly muggy
•Pituophis catenifer catenifer (Pacific Gopher Snake) - 13
•Crotalus viridis oreganus (Northern Pacific Rattlesnake) - 1
•Thamnophis atratus atratus (Santa Cruz Aquatic Garter Snake) - 1
•Contia tenuis (Sharp-tailed Snake) - 1
•Lampropeltis zonata multifasciata (Coast Mountain Kingsnake) - 2
•Charina bottae bottae (Pacific Rubber Boa) - 1
Location: Santa Clara Co.
Weather Conditions: Thick rain clouds
•Crotalus viridis oreganus (Northern Pacific Rattlesnake) - 2
•Diadophis punctatus amabilis (Pacific Ring-necked Snake) - 1
•Thamnophis atratus atratus (Santa Cruz Aquatic Garter Snake) - 1
Location: Santa Cruz Co.
Weather Conditions: Heavy clouds
•Coluber constrictor mormon (Western Yellow-bellied Racer) - 11
•Pituophis catenifer catenifer (Pacific Gopher Snake) - 5
•Charina bottae bottae (Pacific Rubber Boa) - 3
•Thamnophis terrestris terrestris (Coast Garter Snake) - 1
•Thamnophis atratus atratus (Santa Cruz Aquatic Garter Snake) - 1
•Diadophis punctatus amabilis (Pacific Ring-necked Snake) - 4
April 25
Location: Monterey Co.
Weather Conditions: Clear skies, low wind, mid-60's
•Thamnophis terrestris terrestris (Coast Garter Snake) - 2
•Lampropeltis getula californiae (California Kingsnake) - 1
•Diadophis punctatus vandenburghii (Monterey Ring-necked Snake) - 1
April 26
Location: Santa Cruz Co.
Weather Conditions: Patchy clouds, mid-60's
•Thamnophis terrestris terrestris (Coast Garter Snake) - 1
•Ambystoma tigrinum californiense (California Tiger Salamander) - 29 (larvae)
•Ambystoma macrodactylum croceum (Santa Cruz Long-toed Salamander)
1000+ (all larvae)
May 1
Location: Santa Clara Co.
Weather Conditions: High clouds (thick), low-60's
•Crotalus viridis oreganus (Northern Pacific Rattlesnake) - 1
•Coluber constrictor mormon (Western Yellow-bellied Racer) - 2
•Pituophis catenifer catenifer (Pacific Gopher Snake) - 1
•Crotalus viridis oreganus (Northern Pacific Rattlesnake) - 1
•Crotalus viridis oreganus (Northern Pacific Rattlesnake) - 2
•Diadophis punctatus amabilis (Pacific Ring-necked Snake) - 5
Location: Santa Cruz Co.
Weather Conditions: High clouds
•Coluber constrictor mormon (Western Yellow-bellied Racer) - 16
•Pituophis catenifer catenifer (Pacific Gopher Snake) - 6
•Charina bottae bottae (Pacific Rubber Boa) - 5
•Diadophis punctatus amabilis (Pacific Ring-necked Snake) - 3
•Thamnophis terrestris terrestris (Coast Garter Snake) - 1
•Diadophis punctatus amabilis (Pacific Ring-necked Snake) - 3
Location: Santa Clara Co.
Weather Conditions: High clouds
•Crotalus viridis oreganus (Northern Pacific Rattlesnake) - 2
•Diadophis punctatus amabilis (Pacific Ring-necked Snake) - 2
•Thamnophis terrestris terrestris (Coast Garter Snake) - 1
•Pituophis catenifer catenifer (Pacific Gopher Snake) - 1
May 4
Location: Santa Cruz Co.
Weather Conditions: Thick cloud cover, muggy, low-60's, rain at end of day
•Pituophis catenifer catenifer (Pacific Gopher Snake) - 13
•Charina bottae bottae (Pacific Rubber Boa) - 4
•Diadophis punctatus amabilis (Pacific Ring-necked Snake) - 4
•Thamnophis terrestris terrestris (Coast Garter Snake) - 2
•Thamnophis atratus atratus (Santa Cruz Aquatic Garter Snake) - 1
•Contia tenuis (Sharp-tailed Snake) - 1
•Masticophis lateralis lateralis (Chaparral Whipsnake) - 1
•Charina bottae bottae (Pacific Rubber Boa) - 1
•Thamnophis atratus atratus (Santa Cruz Aquatic Garter Snake) - 1
May 6
Location: Santa Cruz Co.
Weather Conditions: Heavy clouds, scattered showers, high-50's
•Coluber constrictor mormon (Western Yellow-bellied Racer) - 3
•Pituophis catenifer catenifer (Pacific Gopher Snake) - 2
•Taricha granulosa (Rough-skinned Newt) - 2
May 8
Location: Santa Cruz Co.
Weather Conditions: Rain! Mid-60's
•Pituophis catenifer catenifer (Pacific Gopher Snake) - 5
•Charina bottae bottae (Pacific Rubber Boa) - 3
•Diadophis punctatus amabilis (Pacific Ring-necked Snake) - 3
•Thamnophis terrestris terrestris (Coast Garter Snake) - 2
•Thamnophis atratus atratus (Santa Cruz Aquatic Garter Snake) - 2
•Contia tenuis (Sharp-tailed Snake) - 1
•Masticophis lateralis lateralis (Chaparral Whipsnake) - 2
•Bufo boreas halophilus (California Toad) - 2
May 12
Location: Santa Cruz Co.
Weather Conditions: Sunny, clear skies, low-70's
•Crotalus viridis oreganus (Northern Pacific Rattlesnake) - 5
•Diadophis punctatus amabilis (Pacific Ring-necked Snake) - 3
•Masticophis lateralis lateralis (Chaparral Whipsnake) - 1
May 15
Location: El Dorado Co.
Weather Conditions: High clouds, late rain, very muggy, mid-60's
•Pituophis catenifer catenifer (Pacific Gopher Snake) - 1
•Crotalus viridis oreganus (Northern Pacific Rattlesnake) - 12
•Masticophis lateralis lateralis (Chaparral Whipsnake) - 4
•Coluber constrictor mormon (Western Yellow-bellied Racer) - 3
•Lampropeltis zonata multicincta (Sierra Mountain Kingsnake) - 1
May 16
Location: Santa Cruz Co.
Weather Conditions: Slightly overcast
•Pituophis catenifer catenifer (Pacific Gopher Snake) - 2
•Coluber constrictor mormon (Western Yellow-bellied Racer) - 7
•Lampropeltis zonata multifasciata (Coast Mountain Kingsnake) - 1
•Crotalus viridis oreganus (Northern Pacific Rattlesnake) - 2
•Pituophis catenifer catenifer (Pacific Gopher Snake) - 11
•Diadophis punctatus amabilis (Pacific Ring-necked Snake) - 2
•Thamnophis terrestris terrestris (Coast Garter Snake) - 1
•Thamnophis atratus atratus (Santa Cruz Aquatic Garter Snake) - 4
•Contia tenuis (Sharp-tailed Snake) - 1
•Masticophis lateralis lateralis (Chaparral Whipsnake) - 1
•Crotalus viridis oreganus (Northern Pacific Rattlesnake) - 3
•Lampropeltis zonata multifasciata (Coast Mountain Kingsnake) - 2
May 19
Location: Mojave Desert
Weather Conditions: Night drive, clear skies, high-80's
•Crotalus cerastes cerastes (Mojave Desert Sidewinder) - 3
•Coleonyx variegatus variegatus (Desert Banded Gecko) - 2
•Arizona elegans candida (Mojave Glossy Snake) - 3
•Phrynosoma platyrhinos (Desert Horned Lizard) - 1
•Masticophis flagellum piceus (Red Coachwhip) - 1
•Salvadora hexalepis mojavensis (Mojave Patch-nosed Snake) - 1
May 20
Location: Mojave Desert
Weather Conditions: Clear skies, high-70's, low-80's
•Arizona elegans candida (Mojave Glossy Snake) - 4
•Coleonyx variegatus variegatus (Desert Banded Gecko) - 1
•Crotalus cerastes cerastes (Mojave Desert Sidewinder) - 2
•Chionactis occipitalis occipitalis (Mojave Shovel-nosed Snake) - 2
•Crotalus cerastes cerastes (Mojave Desert Sidewinder) - 3
•Coleonyx variegatus variegatus (Desert Banded Gecko) - 1
•Crotalus mitchelli phyrrus (Southwestern Speckled Rattlesnake) - 1
May 21
Location: Mojave Desert
Weather Conditions: Clear skies, mid-70's
•Crotalus mitchelli phyrrus (Southwestern Speckled Rattlesnake) - 1
•Crotalus mitchelli phyrrus (Southwestern Speckled Rattlesnake) - 1
•Salvadora hexalepis mojavensis (Mojave Patch-nosed Snake) - 1
•Arizona elegans candida (Mojave Glossy Snake) - 1
•Phrynosoma platyrhinos (Desert Horned Lizard) - 1
May 22
Location: Tulare Co.
Weather Conditions: Clear skies, mid-60's
•Lampropeltis zonata multicincta (Sierra Mountain Kingsnake) - 4
Location: Kern Co.
Weather Conditions: Night drive
•Pituophis catenifer catenifer (Pacific Gopher Snake) - 2
•Rhinocheilus lecontei lecontei (Western Long-nosed Snake) - 1
June 5
Location: Tulare Co.
Weather Conditions: Clear skies, mid-60's
•Lampropeltis zonata multicincta (Sierra Mountain Kingsnake) - 2
•Pituophis catenifer catenifer (Pacific Gopher Snake) - 1
•Masticophis lateralis lateralis (Chaparral Whipsnake) - 1
August 30
Location: Del Norte Co.
Weather Conditions: Sunny, warm, mid-80's
•Plethodon dunni (Dunn's Salamander) - 6
•Dicamptodon tenebrosus (Pacific Giant Salamander) - 1 (larvae)
•Rana boylii (Foothill Yellow-legged Frog) - 15+
September 1
Location: Montana
Weather Conditions: Clear, warm, low-80's
•Chrysemys picta (Western Painted Turtle) - 1
September 2
Location: Montana
Weather Conditions: Clear, cool
•Rana luteiventris (Columbia Spotted Frog) - 1
September 3
Location: Montana, Glacier National Park
Weather Conditions: Sunny with clouds, mid-70's
•Rana luteiventris (Columbia Spotted Frog) - 3
•Chrysemys picta (Western Painted Turtle) - 1
September 8
Location: South Dakota
Weather Conditions: High clouds
•Rana catesbeiana (Bullfrog) - 6
Location: Nebraska
Weather Conditions: Whispy clouds, muggy, night drive
•Pituophis catenifer sayi (Bullsnake) - 5
•Sceloporus undulatus garmani (Northern Prairie Lizard) - 3
•Thamnophis radix (Plains Garter Snake) - 2
•Crotalus viridis viridis (Prairie Rattlesnake) - 6
•Thamnophis sirtalis parietalis (Red-sided Garter Snake) - 2
•Terrapene ornata ornata (Ornate Box Turtle) - 3
•Coluber constrictor flaviventris (Eastern Yellow-bellied Racer) - 1
•Bufo cognatus (Great Plains Toad) - 16
•Heterodon nasicus nasicus (Plains Hog-nosed Snake) - 1
•Lampropeltis triangulum multistriata (Pale Milk Snake) - 1
September 9
Location: Kansas
Weather Conditions: Night drive
•Elaphe guttata emoryi (Great Plains Ratsnake) - 1
•Thamnophis sirtalis parietalis (Red-sided Garter Snake) - 2
•Pituophis catenifer sayi (Bullsnake) - 1
•Diadophis punctatus arnyi (Prairie Ring-necked Snake) - 1
•Masticophis flagellum testaceus (Western Coachwhip) - 1
•Terrapene ornata ornata (Ornate Box Turtle) - 1
•Acris crepitans (Northern Cricket Frog) - TMTC (Too many to count)
•Rana blairi (Plains Leopard Frog) - TMTC
•Diadophis punctatus arnyi (Prairie Ring-necked Snake) - 2
•Crotaphytus collaris (Eastern Collared Lizard) - 3
•Diadophis punctatus arnyi (Prairie Ring-necked Snake) - 13
•Crotaphytus collaris (Eastern Collared Lizard) - 13
•Gastrophryne olivacea (Great Plains Narrowmouth Toad) - 3
Location: Texas
Weather Conditions: Night drive
•Bufo cognatus (Great Plains Toad) - 2
•Pituophis catenifer sayi (Bullsnake) - 1
•Masticophis flagellum testaceus (Western Coachwhip) - 1
•Coluber constrictor flaviventris (Eastern Yellow-bellied Racer) - 1
•Elaphe guttata emoryi (Great Plains Ratsnake) - 1
•Crotalus viridis viridis (Prairie Rattlesnake) - 3
•Crotalus atrox (Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake) - 5
•Arizona elegans arenicola (Kansas Glossy Snake) - 6
September 10
Location: Texas
Weather Conditions: Night drive, humid, storms in the distance
•Bufo speciosus (Texas Toad) - TMTC
•Crotalus atrox (Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake) - 11
•Elaphe guttata emoryi (Great Plains Ratsnake) - 1
•Pituophis catenifer sayi (Bullsnake) - 1
•Masticophis flagellum testaceus (Western Coachwhip) - 1
•Crotalus atrox (Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake) - 3
•Arizona elegans arenicola (Kansas Glossy Snake) - 1
•Scaphiopus couchii (Couch's Spadefoot) - 3
•Crotalus molossus molossus (Northern Black-tailed Rattlesnake) - 4
•Crotalus scutulatus scutulatus (Mojave Green Rattlesnake) - 1
•Bogertophis subocularis (Trans-pecos Rat Snake) - 1
September 11
Location: Texas
Weather Conditions: Day drive, extremely hot!
•Masticophis flagellum testaceus (Western Coachwhip) - 1
•Cophosaurus texanus scitulus (Chihuahuan Earless Lizard) - 1
•Cnemidophorus tesselatus (Common Checkered Whiptail) - 3
•Eumeces tetragrammus brevilineatus ( Short-lined Skink) - 1
•Sceloporus merriami annulatus (Big Bend Canyon Lizard) - 10+
•Masticophis flagellum testaceus (Western Coachwhip) - 1
Location: Texas
Weather Conditions: Night drive, massive storms to the east!
•Crotalus atrox (Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake) - 5
•Pituophis catenifer sayi (Bullsnake) - 1
•Elaphe guttata emoryi (Great Plains Ratsnake) - 1
•Bogertophis subocularis (Blonde Trans-pecos Rat Snake) - 1
•Crotalus atrox (Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake) - 5
•Bogertophis subocularis (Trans-pecos Rat Snake) - 1
•Crotalus molossus molossus (Northern Black-tailed Rattlesnake) - 4
•Unidentified snake (possible rat snake or milk snake) - 1
•Crotalus atrox (Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake) - 3
•Scaphiopus couchii (Couch's Spadefoot) - 3
•Bufo punctatus (Red-spotted Toad) - 1
•Hypsiglena torquata jani (Texas Night Snake) - 1
September 12
Location: Texas
Weather Conditions: Driving during the day to the next location
•Crotalus atrox (Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake) - 3
Location: New Mexico
Weather Conditions: Warm and storming, rain intermittant
•Crotalus viridis viridis (Prairie Rattlesnake) - 1
•Scaphiopus couchii (Couch's Spadefoot) - 1
•Bufo cognatus (Great Plains Toad) - 1
•Rhinocheilus lecontei tessellatus (Texas Long-nosed Snake) - 1
•Rana catesbeiana (Bullfrog) - 1
•Crotalus viridis viridis (Prairie Rattlesnake) - 3
•Lampropeltis getula splendida (Desert Kingsnake) - 1
•Crotalus atrox (Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake) - 1
•Arizona elegans intergrade (intergrade glossy snake) - 1
•Rhinocheilus lecontei tessellatus (Texas Long-nosed Snake) - 1
September 13
Location: New Mexico, White Sands NP
Weather Conditions: Clear skies, mid-sixties
•Holbrookia maculata (Lesser Earless Lizard) - 2
•Sceloporus undulatus cowlesi (White Sands Prairie Lizards) - 1
Location: New Mexico
Weather Conditions: Night drive
•Crotalus viridis viridis (Prairie Rattlesnake) - 2
•Scaphiopus couchii (Couch's Spadefoot) - 3
•Heterodon nasicus kennerlyi (Mexican Hog-nosed Snake) - 1
•Phrynosoma cornutum (Texas Horned Lizard) - 1
Location: Arizona
Weather Conditions: Night drive, cold
•Heterodon nasicus kennerlyi (Mexican Hog-nosed Snake) - 1
•Crotalus viridis viridis (Prairie Rattlesnake) - 1
•Crotalus atrox (Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake) - 1
September 14
Location: Southeastern Arizona
Weather Conditions: Clear skies, mild temperatures
•Cnemidophorus uniparens (Desert Grassland Whiptail) - 5
•Sceloporus virgatus (Striped Plateau Lizard) - 6
•Sceloporus jarrovii (Mountain Spiny Lizard) - 10
•Sceloporus jarrovii (Mountain Spiny Lizard) - 20+
•Spea multiplicata (Mexican Spadefoot Toad) - 1
•Thamnophis cyrtopsis (Black-necked Garter Snake) - 1
September 15
Location: Southern Arizona
Weather Conditions: Sunny and mild
•Sceloporus jarrovii (Mountain Spiny Lizard) - 15+
•Urosaurus ornatus (Ornate Tree Lizard) - 1
•Sceloporus clarkii (Clark's Spiny Lizard) - 5
September 16
Location: Northern Arizona
Weather Conditions: Warm and clear skies
•Salvadora hexalepis mojavensis (Mojave Patch-nosed Snake) - 1
•Pituophis catenifer deserticola (Great Basin Gopher Snake) - 1
September 17
Location: Mojave Desert, CA
Weather Conditions: Night drive
•Crotalus scutulatus scutulatus (Mojave Green Rattlesnake) - 2
•Crotalus cerastes cerastes (Mojave Desert Sidewinder) - 2
•Crotalus mitchelli pyrrhus (Southwestern Speckled Rattlesnake) - 1
•Arizona elegans candida (Mojave Glossy Snake) - 2
September 18
Location: Southern California
Weather Conditions: Clear Skies
•Callisaurus draconoides draconoides (Common Zebra-tailed Lizard) - 4
•Uta stansburiana (Side-blotched Lizard) - 3
•Gambelia wislizenii (Long-nosed Leopard Lizard) - 1
•Crotalus mitchelli pyrrhus (Southwestern Speckled Rattlesnake) - 2
•Uta stansburiana (Side-blotched Lizard) - TMTC
•Cnemidophorus tigris tigris (Great Basin Whiptail) - 1
•Bufo punctatus (Red-spotted Toad) - 5
•Bufo boreas halophilus (California Toad) - 3