I’m a photographer who specializes in shooting reptiles, snakes in particular, in the field where I find them.  I have been hunting for, and finding reptiles, all of my life.  I also am always looking for Native American petroglyphs and pictographs during the times of the year when reptiles are not frequently found, mainly winter months.  I created this blog for sharing some of my more recent outings and exploits while out field “herping” and ‘glyph hunting.  As far as the animals go, I try not to list any locations specifically but use general locations.  This is due to some people collecting animals at certain specific locations with no regard to the animals, the ecosystem, or the laws in place to protect them.  I shoot with Canon equipment and I’m always learning new ways to shoot the animals.  Click on any photo to bring up a larger, more viewable, image.

Thanks,

Kevin Price

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  1. Excellent work. I encounter your favorite critters from time to time while doing astrophotography in the backcountry of San Diego, I respect them as well and try to give them a wide berth (after the thrill of discovery and curiousity wears off).
    Keep up the good work.

    Fred D

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  2. Kevin – I enjoyed your blogpost and photographs of the Trinity Site at White Sands NM. Almost 35 years ago, while an architecture graduate student at CU Denver, I landed a co-op appointment at NPS as an historical architect. I got an unusual assignment at White Sands NM: designing a cover or shelter with a viewing port that would allow visitors to see what the desert floor actually looked like after the atomic device was tested in July 1945. As I recall, the thing I designed was a replacement for something earlier that was worn out. Never had occasion to travel there or see the structure first-hand, so it was neat to see your photograph! I am also fascinated with snakes, by the way, but in my part of the country (NC) it is usually blacksnakes and copperheads that we see most commonly. – Louis Anderson, Charlotte, NC

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  3. Kevin,

    It was so nice to share the petroglyphs trip at China Lake. barbara and I are checking out the links to your other trips. Impressive.

    We look forward to checking out future posts from your adventures in the deserts.

    Regards,
    Kevin Down

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      • Thanks Kevin I will let my wife know you’ve posted your photos.

        I was looking for something else and came across your Instagram account. There were a lot of great snake and reptile photos on the site as well. Great shots.

        Take care.

  5. Hey Kevin,

    I am trying to do some research on the “secret” pictograph rock in the little blair valley area that you wrote about. I am not asking for a location but is that rock referred to as “secret rock” or secret pictographs…is it in the same valley as the others on the sign/map?

    Thanks,

    Steve L.

    Also going to check out the Indian Hill, Indian Gorge and Carizzo Gorge Pictographs weekend of 1/19/19.

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  6. Hello
    I’m reporter SUEL Taejoo from Korea.
    I saw your petroglyphs blog.
    I’m making a TV documentary about petroglyphs in Korea.
    I think petroglyphs in the U.S. are similar to those in Korea.
    I have a question. If you give me your email address or contact number, I’d like to ask.

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  7. Hi Kevin,
    I would like to let you know that in preparation for a herping trip to Anza Borrego and Sky Islands in May I have read all your relevant posts several times. Very inspiring and also my compliments for your excellent photography. Would love to take a herping trip with you if you happen to be in the area……

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    • Hi John,

      Thank you very much for the kind words regarding my blog! Unfortunately, I now live in South Florida and won’t be heading out there anytime soon. May in Anza Borrego is the best month for finding most everything out there. Temps are more stable and high enough during the day to get things moving. Road cruising at night is great in May. The Sky Islands areas may be more hit or miss in May. When I go out there it’s usually in late July to early September, depending on the rains. The rains are the big factor and if they don’t show up, which happens, it can be few and far between finding animals. In May there hasn’t been any rain yet and the animals know it’s not due to come for a few months yet. You may still do well, but you’ll have to work a lot harder for it.

      I was in San Diego a couple of weeks ago and got to do some road cruising in Borrego one night. Since it was in March, I wasn’t sure how the temps would be out there. Turned out really well and I found five sidewinders and a Red Diamond. Rattlesnakes are my favorite, and to find nothing but them was awesome!

      Good luck on your trips!

      Kevin Price


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