Anyone recomend a good area to herp?? in So Cal????

[ozz465]

I see countless posts like this on the internet... Here the best advice I can give you.

You'd be surprized how much information is in a field guide. You can pick up a copy of Stebbins, or check out this site www.californiaherps.com. I seriously doubt any serious so cal herper is going to causually let you in on how to find any of the 3 snake species you mentioned. Due to the ever increasing popularity in field herping, a lot of habitat damage and commercial collection of native herps has transpired. You could probably find some scab who's been shown good spots to herp, yet hasn't put in the time and effort, and is willing to let anyone come herp "their spot". If you want to find mt. kings, pick up a copy of Moutain Kingsnake by Brian Hubbs. If you're serious about rosy boas, join the www.localityrosys.com forum. They have an anual ARC meeting where they go out in search of rosys.

I mention time and effort.... It really does go a long way. I think if you start herping, and start finding herps on your own. You'll learn that the herpers with more field experience will be more willing to give out information once you've "paid your dues".

Thk u very much very much for the very informative post. I will hit up those links as u suggested. The main reason id like to actually go to the field is that i think my wife and i would enjoy it very much .

 

[Red tail catking]

also interested though I think I asked before.I would love to find rosies,or gilas.In kern county we have lots of rattlers and lizards.careful,the Mojave green is one damn camouflaged snake and it didnt rattle until after we walked over it.Im just saying to expect the unexpected.It could have been real bad for us.I think you got more rosys.Ive also seen kings here.

I'm with you there Jason we get those as well, actully I just saw a Gila monster, about a month and 1/2 ago, when exploring. Creepy yet cool lizard. It hissed at us, when we saw it lying on a rock.