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I'd love to join you but I'm in FL...
A camera is definitely the most important thing I carry in the field. If you're a amateur photographer like me, a digital camera works great. That way you can make sure you got a good shot before you leave the subject.
Other important things to have are:
- good field guide for the herps of your area
- a good field hook for turning logs, tin, etc over (but like Rich mentioned in the other thread, try to leave the habitat as you found it)
- a head lamp (if you're going at night)
- a cell phone or a friend would be good to have if you're going to be working with venomous snakes.
Midwest Gentle Giants are a great tool but kind of cumbersome for the field. A good snake hook should be all you need to reposition crotalus for photos...especially if you aren't planning on collecting them.
Good luck and post your pics....I wish pituophis were as common in FL as they are in your neck of the woods.
Chris Raden
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