Simcoe County Herps

Made it up to a favourite spot in Simcoe County this other day with a few friends in search of reptiles and and amphibians.  We had some excellent success, and it was just generally an excellent day!

Before I get to the photos, this seems an appropriate time to mention that I have set a date for my upcoming Reptile and Amphibian Photography Workshop!  I'm really excited to try this workshop format - it will be taking place at Scales Nature Park in Orillia.  It includes admission to the nature park, a private tour, an hour of photography instruction and two hours of shooting the live animals with the help of a professional wrangler.  The park houses the most complete collection of native (Ontario) reptiles and amphibians anywhere, and some cool exotics too!  The date is September 25.  Let me know if you're interested!

Ok, enough shameless promotion - on to the photos!

Four-toed Salamander (Hemidactylium scutatum)  See more...

Spotted Salamander (Ambystoma maculatum)  See more...

Northern Ringneck Snake (Diadophis punctatus)  See more...

And the find of the weekend (not found by me though) - a neonate Massasauga!

Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake (Sistrurus catenatus)  See more...

That's all for now!

Kyle