Herping Snake Road (and the surrounding area) September 30 - October 4.

Things got off to a very rainy start.

But there were plenty of amphibians to be found, like this Cave Salamander.

Blanchard's Cricket Frogs were a common sight throughout the trip.

A stocky and very faded Long-tailed Salamander.

A number of Fall wildflowers were in bloom, like these Asters.

American Toad.

The first snake that I saw on the trip was this young Cottonmouth.

American Bullfrog.

Red-spotted Newts were often encountered crossing roads.

Spring Peeper.

Leopard Slug - these were seen crossing roads on rainy nights.

Leopard Frogs were a frequent sight.