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Help with herping in California

Symphony_grace

Symphony_grace

That One Weird Girl
In the coming years, I'll be looking for corn snakes and california kings to study in the wild, and possibly keep a few if:
1. It's a blizzard (Because the sun here might get to them and I want one incredibly bad!)
2. I have the room.
3. I can afford extra food. (That part is hard.)

My point is, I'd like to know where the locations of both snakes could possibly be. Information is greatly appreciated!

I'm in Lancaster, for those who wish to list locations nearby.
 
I'm sorry I don't totally understand your question. Are you asking where you can study corns in the wild in CA.
 
susang said:
I'm sorry I don't totally understand your question. Are you asking where you can study corns in the wild in CA.
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My fault for not explaining it.

I'm asking for information regarding where the king snake and corn snake (if it makes its home here) are in California.
I know the California King snake is here, I'm asking for the best places they are most common in.
What I don't know, is if corn snakes make their home in CA. And if they do, where?
 
Symphony_grace said:
My fault for not explaining it.

I'm asking for information regarding where the king snake and corn snake (if it makes its home here) are in California.
I know the California King snake is here, I'm asking for the best places they are most common in.
What I don't know, is if corn snakes make their home in CA. And if they do, where?
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OK, no you will not find corns in the wild in CA they are indigenous to Florida and a few states surrounding FL.
 
You would also likely never find a blizzard or snow corn in the wild as that is a double recessive trait.

Also, there are rules about what species you can catch and keep that are native, and you need a fishing license to do so.
 
Shiari said:
You would also likely never find a blizzard or snow corn in the wild as that is a double recessive trait.

Also, there are rules about what species you can catch and keep that are native, and you need a fishing license to do so.
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I forgot about not finding basically any albino snake in the wild.

And I know about the sport fishing license, I'm just confused on WHY the license for fishing. It makes little sense but it's $53 if I remember right.
 
Because I believe that money goes to help support the California department of Fish and Game.
 
I'm not sure anymore but it is a special license to catch a keep wild species. I also believe it is to keep the number of wild caught in check. I could be totally wrong about the reason and the type of license.
 
There is alot of wild reptiles at the santa fe dam in Irwindale. I have caught and released cal kings, coachwhips, gopher snakes, garter snakes frogs and lizards and have seen lots of rattlesnakes. I dont know about keeping them I always let them go but I know you have to register cal kings here unless they are designer morphs. Check out fish and games website it should give you more info.
 
I know it is for regulating the number of species caught. That is obvious. But I'll be checking out which license I need soon.
 
You can always check the website for the current rules on game and fishing in CA, but last I checked (in the last year) the license is only required for capturing certain species in certain locations in certain amounts. In general, you're fine as long as it's 2 or fewer specimens per day, you don't use dynamite or break apart large rocks, and there are some restrictions on red king snakes in some counties (like Orange county and LA county). Don't quote me on it though, but be sure to check out the actual law as it pertains to your specific situation.
 
Found the website:
http://www.dfg.ca.gov/regulations/FreshFish-Mar2012/ccr-t14-ch2-art4-sec5_60.html

(a) General Provisions: Only the following reptiles may be taken under the authority of a sportfishing license, subject to the restrictions in this section. The limit for each of the species listed below is two, unless otherwise provided. Limit, as used in this section, means daily bag and possession limit. No reptiles shall be taken from ecological reserves designated by the commission in Section 630 or from state parks, or national parks or monuments.

(b) No sportfishing license is required for the sport take of any rattlesnake.

<Some species of snakes are listed, with their limits>

(d) Hours: Reptiles may be taken at any time of day or night.
(e) Methods of take:

(1) Reptiles may be taken only by hand, except as provided in subsections (e)(2) and (3) below, or by the following hand-operated devices:
(A) Lizard nooses.
(B) Snake tongs.
(C) Snake hooks.
(2) Rattlesnakes may be taken by any method.

If you have additional questions, contact the Regional Office serving your fishing location.
http://www.dfg.ca.gov/regions/
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I have went herping a number of times at Santa Fe Dam. I can never find anything. Just dirt, rocks and bugs. What am I doing wrong? What is the best time to go?
 
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You can always come out here by me,
White Water is 15min away and you can find
Kings, Rosys, Gophers, Long Nose, Shovel Nose, Rattlers, etc.
 
arparaspolo said:
I have went herping a number of times at Santa Fe Dam. I can never find anything. Just dirt, rocks and bugs. What am I doing wrong? What is the best time to go?
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Theres a spot off of arrow highway where you can walk down by the water. Just be careful there quite a few homeless people living back there. Some are helpful and will tell you where they have seen snakes. There also is one guy who has a bunch of rattlesnake skins tacked to a tree he catches and eats them he was helpful in knowing where the reptiles are. Good Luck
 
taxman123 said:
Theres a spot off of arrow highway where you can walk down by the water. Just be careful there quite a few homeless people living back there. Some are helpful and will tell you where they have seen snakes. There also is one guy who has a bunch of rattlesnake skins tacked to a tree he catches and eats them he was helpful in knowing where the reptiles are. Good Luck
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I know of where you speak. I just have to call my insurance to make sure my hobo stab insurance is still in full affect. HAHA.
 
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