Third Eye - Herping California 2012  
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tim@thirdeyeherp.com

LOS GATOS
On Tuesday I stayed close to Los Gatos, looking for herps that were in a 20 mile radius of where I was staying. There were still plenty of Ringneck Snakes to be found.
Ringneck

As the weather warmed, Western Fence Lizards began coming out, but there were never out in "full force."
Western Fence Lizard

Skinks seemed to favor the relatively damp weather.
Skink

A young Santa Cruz Garter "on the crawl."
Santa Cruz Garter

And a larger one that just ate something, resting on the path.
Santa Cruz Garter

This adult Northern Pacific Rattlesnake had a bit of yellow coloration.
Northern Pacific Rattlesnake

I closed out the day by seeing my first wild Bobcat ever.
Bobcat

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