Day two was somewhat cooler and less sunny, with temperatures in the low 60s - Cave Salamander.

Cave Salamander close-up.

Portrait of a Western Cottonmouth.

And another.

Red-spotted Purples were frequently seen and this one seemed to be getting around just fine, despite missing a major part of its wing.

I saw more Western Ribbon Snakes on this trip to southern Illinois than on any previous trip.

Central Newt.

Here's what the swamp looked like.

American Giant Millipede.

A well-camoflauged Bird-voiced Treefrog.

A Bird-voiced Treefrog hanging out on the gate at Snake Road.

Here's what the road looked like.

Longtail Salamander.

A young treefrog on Pokeberry.

Grasshopper.

Green Frog.

Fowler's Toad.

A very fuzzy caterpillar.

A nice looking young adult Black Rat Snake.

Harvestman.

An "off road" Red-shouldered Hawk on a speed limit sign.

Cricket Frogs were very common wherever I went herping.

A European Giant Hornet drinking from a dirty hummingbird feeder.