anothergecko
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Hi everyone,
This will be my first post to this forum so hope it works!
I've been out quite a bit recently looking for reptiles in my local area, Kangaroo Valley on the NSW south coast, about 150km south of Sydney. The weather has been great for reptiles the last few weeks, and I've noticed quite a few species taking advantage of the weather.
Both Lampropholis species (L. delicata and L. guichenoti) have been active, as well as Southern Water Skink (Eulamprus heatwolei), Wall Skink (Cryptoblepharus virgatus), and Red-throated Skink (Acritoscincus playtnotus). Copper-tailed Skinks (Ctenotus taeniolatus) appear to still be hibernating, as I've found many underneath rocks on dirt at the top of the escarpment.
Several snakes are already on the move. This Red-bellied Black Snake (Pseudechis porphyriacus) ignored my presence, and allowed me to approach to within 3m. However, the Diamond Python (Morelia spilota spilota) below, was not so impressed, and almost forced me off the edge of a cliff!
Today I took advantage of the sun and herped a few spots in the valley. A monstrous Lace Monitor (Varanus varius) was observed on top a rock outcrop, and slept as we photographed it.
Soon after, we found our first snake of the day, a Small-eyed Snake (Cryptophis nigrescens), which was then followed by a little gem. Broad-headed Snakes (Hoplocephalus bungaroides) are my favourite species of all animals, and I am thrilled each time I see one. This little male was very cooperative, and he was soon left to enjoy his nicely heated rock.
Cheers,
Nigel
This will be my first post to this forum so hope it works!
I've been out quite a bit recently looking for reptiles in my local area, Kangaroo Valley on the NSW south coast, about 150km south of Sydney. The weather has been great for reptiles the last few weeks, and I've noticed quite a few species taking advantage of the weather.
Both Lampropholis species (L. delicata and L. guichenoti) have been active, as well as Southern Water Skink (Eulamprus heatwolei), Wall Skink (Cryptoblepharus virgatus), and Red-throated Skink (Acritoscincus playtnotus). Copper-tailed Skinks (Ctenotus taeniolatus) appear to still be hibernating, as I've found many underneath rocks on dirt at the top of the escarpment.
Several snakes are already on the move. This Red-bellied Black Snake (Pseudechis porphyriacus) ignored my presence, and allowed me to approach to within 3m. However, the Diamond Python (Morelia spilota spilota) below, was not so impressed, and almost forced me off the edge of a cliff!
Today I took advantage of the sun and herped a few spots in the valley. A monstrous Lace Monitor (Varanus varius) was observed on top a rock outcrop, and slept as we photographed it.
Soon after, we found our first snake of the day, a Small-eyed Snake (Cryptophis nigrescens), which was then followed by a little gem. Broad-headed Snakes (Hoplocephalus bungaroides) are my favourite species of all animals, and I am thrilled each time I see one. This little male was very cooperative, and he was soon left to enjoy his nicely heated rock.
Cheers,
Nigel
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