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azatrox wrote:Yes, that is a Western Terrestrial garter snake (Thamnophis elegans).

-Kris

Thanks Kris and welcome aboard...jump in anytime.

I came across this guy earlier today. This was the second time this week I came across a snake in the trail and didn't see it until it began moving away. This one was about 24" long. Not sure of the ID though.

...to protect the greater Canyonlands area from OHV use.
Take a moment, read and sign if you're so inclined.
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Some of the good stuff we found, mostly at Iron Mtn. Camp

My dad got into metal detecting in the 70's and early in the 80's I went out to several of the Patton camps with him and we dug up all sorts of stuff - practice land mines and practice hand grenades, numerous medals and dog tags, etc. I dug out a wooden case full of radio parts and another wooden ca...

Better move over and make room...it's not going to get any better any time soon.

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I miss reading his posts here. He was obviously an intelligent guy, although, I have to admit, I didn't always know what he was talking about. Nonetheless, he was always entertaining.

I get an Ed Abbey quote on FB every day. I've always liked this one from yesterday. “Water, water, water…. There is no shortage of water in the desert but exactly the right amount, a perfect ratio of water to rock, of water to sand, insuring that wide, free, open, generous spacing among plants and a...

We have a winner!
susantaA is #1000.
I'll throw in a free 16 oz. bottle of Colorado River water, red or green.