Third Eye - Herping California 2010  
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tim@thirdeyeherp.com

The following day I decided to try my luck at Mount Hamilton. Although it was sunny out, it was still quite cool, especially on the mountain. When I arrived there, the temperatures were in the high 40s.

 

Tuesday - Mount Hamilton
Mount Hamilton Fields of Green
Mount Hamilton features rolling hills as well as forests.
Whipsnake
Snake Speedster
The California Whipsnake is a master at eluding capture - using speed, agility and climbing skills to escape.
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Ensatina Mountain Grown
This Ensatina Salamander was quite large.
Cows Herpin' with the Bovine
Large tracts of land are used for grazing areas on the mountain.
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Rattlesnake Young Rattler
This young Northern Pacific Rattlesnake had some nice contrast.
Bullfrog A Lot of Bull
American Bullfrogs are "alien invaders" of California - in some parts they've eaten native frogs out of existence.
Northern Pacific Rattlesnake Evil Eye
This was the largest Northern Pacific Rattlesnake that I found on the trip.
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Arboreal Salamander Mountain Climber
Arboreal Salamanders are well known for their climbing ability.
Rattlesnake Wide Ranging Rattler
Western Rattlesnakes, like this Northern Pacific subspecies, are the most widely distributed venomous snakes in North America.
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Gopher Snake Common Constrictor
Gopher Snakes, like this Pacific Gopher, are mainly active in the daytime.
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