spending time in california

[slither]

i am going over to california later this year could anyone suggest some places to see some great herps zoos or private collections would be great am fascinated to see what is kept over there would love to see some albino burmese pythons also am interested to see what australian species are kept over there

 

[MoreliaMatt]

where abouts in california are you staying? ive heard the San Diego Zoo is supposed to be the biggest / best in the world.....

never been there tho... heading over to the states myself next june!

 

[Jeremy Kriske]

What part of Cali are you visiting? I live in Los Angeles, and I'm always up for meeting herp people, especially from the mother land! I would be happy to have you over to check out the collection. I've got about 30 pythons, mostly morelia, and I'm sure there are a few you haven't seen before. If you're interested, shoot me an email and we can discuss it.

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As far as zoos, The San Diego Zoo is awesome! One of the best I've ever been to. The Los Angeles Zoo is pretty nice as well. However, the reptile house has just recently been torn down to make a new one. It won't be back open untill late 2008. They still have the larger reptiles on display though, like Komodo dragons and Chinese aligators.

 

[slither]

thanks heaps guys im going to be staying in anaheim but will be spending time in la and also san diego i cant wait so excited always been fascinated with the herps in the us

 

[Fennwick]

send MrsShep a message. she recently went to san francisco and i think she visited zoos and pet shops looking at reptiles.

 

[slither]

ok thanks mate will do cant wait to go

 

[ace#74]

iam going in 2009 to play base ball but just as exicted to see the zoo and all the herps over there cant wait

 

[slither]

i really wna see a gaboon viper lol

 

[Jeremy Kriske]

The San Diego Zoo has some gaboons, but they're not always out on display. They've also got some rhino vipers that are just out of this world!

Anaheim is pretty close to where I live. Going to Disneyland?

 

[Retic]

I suggest you DON'T visit the pet shops. ;-)

 

[MoreliaMatt]

I live in Los Angeles, and I'm always up for meeting herp people, especially from the mother land! I would be happy to have you over to check out the collection.

can i take you up on that next june?!!
we are staying opposite disneyland on west katella ave?

(sorry to hijack your thread slither)

we are hiring a car and driving LA - San Diego - LA - Vegas - San Fran....
what are the chances of seeing any native wild herps on the drive?

 

[Jeremy Kriske]

can i take you up on that next june?!!
we are staying opposite disneyland on west katella ave?

Absolutely Matt! I always like meeting new people. It would be fun. Save my email address and hit me up when the time is right.

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we are hiring a car and driving LA - San Diego - LA - Vegas - San Fran....
what are the chances of seeing any native wild herps on the drive?

Sounds like a good trip. You'll see the majority of California. If you have some extra time while up in San Fran, you should shoot over to Yosemite National Park. It's like no place on earth! I was just there last weekend. In June, you should have a good chance at seeing some herps. Especially in Vegas and the deserts surrounding LA. I like to go night cruising through the back roads. Best way to see rattle snakes and all other herps.I was lucky enough to see a gila monster one night! We might be able to set up a little herp trip as well.


Hope to talk to you guys soon!

 

[MoreliaMatt]

Awesome! Sounds great Jeremy!

i'll hit you up closer to the date!

 

[slither]

hey matt no worries i just wana meet people from there and find out where is great to see some herps anyone able to help me out in la or anaheim area this august send me a pm please are the pet shops not good or somthing

 

[slither]

yeah jeremy going to disnayland for sure do u reckon we could meet up over there this november please ignore that previous post im coming in november not august

 

[Aussie Python Lover]

slither can i come with you??? I promise not to take up much room in ur suitcase lol

 

[slither]

yeah sure i got planty of room lol

 

[Aussie Python Lover]

slither you will enjoy cali i spent time there a few years ago when i was dating a marine he took me all over the place... Stayed at 29 palms was awesome I had so much fun... Im married now cant go on outragous rampages like that anymore lol

 

[slither]

hehe thanks aussie python im sure i will have a great time too ive been there before but ages ago im sure its changed heaps sinse then

 

[Hickson]

If you get the chance, check out the San Diego Wild Animal Park - not much in the way of herps, but an absolutely incredible zoo with some enclosures over 100 acres in size.

If you're near Arizona, the Arizona -Sonora Desert Museum in Tucson is also very good and has a range of local herps on display. Last time I was there they had an albino box tortoise.

If you're heading up to San Francisco along the coast road (Highway 1), there's a little place north of Monterrey called Ano Nuevo. It's a National Park with Elephant Seals, but the endangered San Francisco Garter Snake is also found in the reserve.



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