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Mountain View
The temperature was in the 50s with occasional rain, but we still managed to find eight different types of herps. 
| First Find This Pacific Chorus Frog was found under a small rock, which also had a Western Fence Lizard under it. 
Dark Lizard
| Western Fence Lizards often can become quite dark, in order to better absorb the sun's heat. 
Bluetail
| Young Western Skinks have blue tails that they can detach to distract predators. Click here to see another pic 
Jiminy Crickets!
| Jerusalem Crickets are large and hideous. 
Late Night Lurker
| This California Night Snake is the first one I've ever seen. They are mildly venomous and mainly feed on lizards. Click here to see another pic 
Skinny Salamander
| Slender Salamanders were the most commonly seen herp of the trip. They have very tiny legs. 
Half Orange
| Ensatina Salamanders were encountered throughout the week. The rainy, wet conditions were ideal for them. 
Green Gator
| A big bug was found near this Southern Alligator Lizard, which had a greenish coloration. Click here to see another pic 
Small Snake
| This young Pacific Gopher Snake probably hatched last Fall. 
Mellow Yellow
| A large adult Fence Lizard with an unusual amount of gold color. 
Final Find
| This Alligator Lizard was the biggest one I've ever seen. |
