8213 Wyatt Road
Broadview Heights, OH 44147
tim@thirdeyeherp.com
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Corn Creek
It's a bit odd to see a creek and wooded area in the desert. 
| Creekdwelling Crawdad This red crayfish was pretty neat. 
Look Up
| If there's enough water, Cottonwood Trees will grow - even in arid places. And where there's Cottonwood Trees in the desert, there are often Spiny Lizards hanging out in them. 
Not From Here
| American Bullfrogs are not native to the southwest, but they can be found at a surprisingly large number of locations. 
Whip It
| Whiptails were the most commonly encountered reptile on the trip. They were often seen crossing roads. 
Rough Road
| The road to Hidden Forest is long and treacherous - I do not recommend driving it in a Toyota Yaris. 
Little Lizard
| Once you get to the end of the road, a four-mile uphill hike is required to get the the forest. The hike starts in a typical desert flatlands environment - a fair number of Side-blotched Lizards were present. 
Rockin' Reptile
| As the terrain became rocky, Collared Lizards were seen. Click here to see another photo 
Flower Power
| A trailside cactus was one of the many cool non-reptile things to see. 
Cliff Climber
| This male Collared Lizard was high up on a rock ledge. These lizards get their name from the markings around their necks. Click here to see a female Collared Lizard 
Pine Tree Paradise
| At least six species of conifers make their home in Hidden Forest. 
Sagebrush Lizard
| Despite their name, Sagebrush Lizards rarely climb shrubs. In the right environment they can be seen perched on rocks. 
Great Lizard
| This male Great Basin Fence Lizard had some cool coloration. Click here to see another photo of this lizard 
Last Call
| I found this Mojave Rattlesnake crossing the road later that night. Click here to see another photo of this snake |
