Julia makes the first catch of the day with a surly Thamnophis sirtalis; HEEP Trail
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Juan demonstrates proper Ambystoma egg handling technique; HEEP Trail
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Kelly, Taylor, and Katiana take turns posing with a very photogenic juvenile Nerodia sipedon; HEEP Trail
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A field herpetology first, Chelsea poses with a juvenile Lampropeltis triangulum; UConn forest
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The first racer of the 2015 course! Coluber constrictor; UConn forest
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Obligatory "pose with the racer" photos. Juan and Julia look rather pleased, but Ali appears to be silently communing with the snake while Katiana looks on suspiciously; UConn forest
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Marbled salamander Ambystoma opacum, who apparently is a single lady in the big city who don't need no man; UConn forest
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Ali's T. sirtalis just cannot believe his eyes, Mansfield Hollow
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The local bridge trolls, 5/14/2015
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Matt proudly showing off his latest catch, Glyptemys insculpta, Mansfield Hollow
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[[Image:0515 AliSpottedSalamander.jpeg|thumb|The ever adorable juvenile Ambystoma maculatum, Bigelow Hollow]
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Juan caught a gravid newt! Notophthalmus viridescens, Bigelow Hollow
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June with the first green frog (Rana clamitans) of the class; UConn Forest |
The whole class searchin' for frogs and salamanders; UConn Forest |
Paul is very proud of spotting this wood frog (Rana sylvatica). Can you see it? UConn Forest |
The wood frog (Rana sylvatica) from the previous photo. UConn Forest |
Harley is super proud of her green frog (Rana clamitans). UConn Forest
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Robert considers the meaning of life while holding this garter snake (Thamnophis sirtalis). UConn Forest |
Eggs of the northern two-lined salamander (Eurycea bislineata) in the stream. UConn Forest |
Michelle with the garter snake (Thamnophis sirtalis). UConn Forest |
Robert with the first water snake (Nerodia sipedon) of the season. Allison, Michelle, and Stephanie keep a watchful eye. Fenton River |
Paul with a large female garter snake (Thamnophis sirtalis). Fenton River
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First four-toed salamander (Hemidactylium scutatum) in the Fenton River. |
Allison and Stephanie with their four-toed salamander (Hemidactylium scutatum). Fenton River |
Sagy, Paul, and Kyle working on their album cover strut. |
A few American toads (Bufo americanus) in a mass mating mania. Fenton River |
Jack with a baby common snapping turtle (Chelydra serpentina) at the HEEP Trail
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Juvenile water snake (Nerodia sipedon); HEEP Trail |
Visiting EEB grad Hayley with the juvenile water snake (Nerodia sipedon); HEEP Trail |
Harley is again super happy about catching this water snake (Nerodia sipedon); HEEP Trail |
Allison with an eastern painted turtle (Chrysemys picta). Kyle looks on, and I'm not really sure what Michelle is doing; Fenton River |
Paul with the painted turtle (Chrysemys picta) with Sara in the background; Fenton River
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First ringneck snake (Diadophis punctatus) during our night trip; Fenton River |
The class, anxiously awaiting the arrival of Dr. Kurt Schwenk. |
Upside down Hemidactylium scutatum showing the white underside; Mansfield Hollow |
Harley has a stand off with a garter snake (Thamnophis sirtalis). My money's on the snake; Mansfield Hollow |
Robert grabbed this beautiful juvenile spotted salamander (Ambystoma maculatum) in Mansfield Hollow
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Not to be outdone, super instructor Bill grabbed this gray treefrog (Hyla versicolor) as it tried to hide from me on my foot; Mansfield Hollow
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