by kentzel@wisehomesolutions.com | Feb 18, 2026 | Field Herping, herping
If you’ve spent enough time herping, you’ve probably noticed something strange once temperatures start dropping, the reptiles seem to disappear. That favorite rock pile that held three snakes all summer? Empty. The basking log that was crawling with lizards in July?...
by kentzel@wisehomesolutions.com | Feb 13, 2026 | Field Herping, herping
If you’ve spent any time herping, you’ve probably had that moment. You lift a log, shine your light just right, and instead of just seeing scales, you see color. Not bold bands or bright reds, but a subtle rainbow sheen sliding across the body of a snake as it moves....
by kentzel@wisehomesolutions.com | Feb 2, 2026 | Field Herping, herping
There’s something special about herping that sticks with you long after the night hike ends or the trail dust settles. For many of us, herping wasn’t just a hobby, it was a way we learned patience, curiosity, and respect for the natural world. As we get older, that...
by kentzel@wisehomesolutions.com | Jan 23, 2026 | Field Herping, herping
If you’re into herping, the brown spotted pit viper (Protobothrops mucrosquamatus) is one of those snakes you don’t forget once you see it. Not because it’s flashy, but because it blends in way too well. This is the kind of snake you can walk right past without ever...
by kentzel@wisehomesolutions.com | Jan 14, 2026 | Field Herping, herping
When it comes to herping, one of the most common internal debates happens after the animal is spotted: Do I grab a photo, roll video, or just soak it in? The truth is, you should do both while herping, but only if you understand the strengths and tradeoffs of each....
