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Spring Herp Counts: a Kansas Tradition TR,-.'JlS W. T..\G~ RT SPRING HERP COUNTS: A KANSAS TRADITION The Plains Spadefoot Toad (Spea bombifrons) is active from April through September in Kansas by John Rakestraw Worldwide declines in the populations group surveys an area, spending anywhere of many species of amphibians ... the contin­ from one hour to an entire weekend, and ued destruction of habitat ... increasing pres­ records all the reptiles and amphibians seen sures from the commercial pet trade. In re­ or heard. In 1989, four coun ts yielded 448 sponse to such common headlines today, specimens of 36 species. By 1994, the num­ many natura lists are concerned about the bers had climbed to 2,572 specimens of 68 status of reptiles and amphibians in the wild . species, and in 1995 they logged 2,119 speci­ But despite the fro nt-page publicity, there is mens of 49 species. relati vely little hard data on herp popul a­ The Kansas Herp Counts are the brain­ tion trends. Interestingly, it is the am ateur child of Joseph T. Collins, co-author of A hobbyist, rather than the professional her­ Field Guide to Reptiles and Amphibians/Eastern petologist, who is in the best position to and Central North America in the Peterson remedy this situation. Field Guide Series. Collins began the pro­ Since 1989, members of the Kansas Her­ gram fo r two reasons, the first of which was petological Society have gone into the fie ld simply to collect data on Kansas reptiles and during April and May to conduct censuses amphibians. The Ka nsas Herp Counts are of the state's herpetofauna. An individual or modeled after the Audubon Society's an- Mar. / Apr. 1996 75 nual Christmas Bird Count; the information of the Kansas Herpetological Society News­ collected over the many years by Audubon letter, is currently in charge of compiling the counts has proven invaluable for detecting Kansas Herp Counts. Totals are sent to trends in bird populations and distribution Rundquist and published in the society's patterns. It was Collins' hope that similar newsletter. Raw data is not saved since it is benefits could be gained from annual herp promptly published, but if the growing num­ counts. ber of counts exceeds the capacity of the The second reason for conducting the newsletter, it may become necessary to es­ survey was to increase public awareness of tablish a separate archive. In the published the state's herpetofauna. Collins says the accounts, to protect certain species from com­ counts" get people involved without forcing mercial pet dealers and rattlesnake hunters, a great deal of science on them." Members of Rundquist occasionally withholds the exact the general public-especially young location of some counts. people-are encouraged to take part in the To facilitate the process, the Kansas fun. Collins believes that when people get Herpetological Society published a check­ some hands-on experience with herps, it list of the state's reptiles and amphibians. helps to alleviate the prejudices that many The checklist (reproduced on pages 78-78) still have against these creatures. provides a convenient form for reporting "A herp count teaches a different kind individual cow1t results and promotes the of conservation ethic to younger herpers." consistent use of common and scientific Participants find the animals, may handle names of each species. them, and then release them, rather than Besides field studies, road counts are taking them home as pets. Collins adds, also encouraged, especially for those who "Who wants 700 Ringneck Snakes as pets?" do not have the time or ability to spend the The process of compiling the data is day wading through marshes or overturn­ relatively simple. Eric Rundquist, the editor ing rocks. "Night cruising" on country roads Florida Expo Park State Fairgrounds - Tampa September 28-29, 1996 • Complete Selection of Captive-Bred Reptiles on Sale • Amphibians, Cages, Supplies, Books, Artworks & More • Herp Photography Contest & Display • Guest Speakers (to be announced) Vendor Booths Available Now! For more information: Doug Wagner, P.O. Box 2725, Dunedin , FL 34697, Ph: (813) 736-1368 76 Reotile & Amohibian Maecazine is probably the most efficient way to locate and count chorusing frogs and toads. Road­ killed specimens are included in the totals, TOP HAT but are usually designated as DOR (Dead On Road). The organizers hope that count CRICKET participants will establish specific areas that FARM.INC. will be monitored on a yearly basis. It is 'We Are Distinguished From The Rest' through the repeated surveying of the same areas that population trends become appar­ Serving the Bait and Pet Food Industry ent. State parks, national wildlife refuges, Since 1954 and other public access areas are logical areas in which to establish annual counts. Guaranteed Live Delivery STARTING A HERP COUNT throughout the continental United States Any individual or group can conduct a Special Handling and Packaging herp cow1t-it does not require a graduate is our Specialty degree in herpetology to look under a rock! ACCEPTING VISA, MASTERCARD, AND DISCOVER You need one person within the group who FOR PRICE INFORMATION CAU OR \\'RITE: can verify the identification of specimens 1919 FOREST DRIVE found. The observations of the beginner are KALAMAZOO, MI 49002 as valuable as those of the veteran herper. 800-638-2555 Larry Miller, a Topeka science teacher FAX 616-327-[[20 takes his classes on extended field trips ev­ ery year to participate in the herp cmmts. In CRICKETS• :MEALWORMS fact, one of these school field trips in 1994 SUPERWORMS • WAXWORMS established a new maximum length record HIGH-CALCIUM CRICKET FOOD• DISPLAY CAGES for the Southern Prairie Skink (Eumeces :Novice erp Line )- 7 ($2 per minute/ Average Length 5 minutes/Average Cost $10) Here are Your Answers to the Most Often Asked Questions Please have Paper & Pen Handy Monitors Touch-Tone Phones Only Iguanas Geckos Current Events that are Happening Turtles across the USA (updated monthly) Toads Frogs In ac a l. Pet Shops, Veterinarians & & Herp Societies across the USA More Must be 18 or Older Miller Infonnation Services • Cannel, IN • (317) 466-2540 Mar. I Apr. 1996 77 KANSAS HERPETOLOGICAL SOCIETY AF Locality: _________________________ Date: _ ____________ Time: From _____ To ____ Observers: _________________________ Please carefully record the total number of each species observed or col lected. SALAMANDERS Small mouth Salamander ............................................................. Ambystoma texanum Tiger Salamander ........ ........ ...... ... .. ............. .................... ..... .. ... .Ambystoma tigrinum Eastern Newt.. ... .......... ...... .. ... ... .. ....... .... ... ....................... Notophthalmus viridescens Longtail Salamander ..... ............... .. ............................................. .Eurycea longicauda Cave Salamander .............................................................................. Eurycea /ucifuga Many-ribbed Salamander ....... ....................... ............................. Eurycea multiplicata Grotto Salamander ............................................................... Typhlototriton spelaeus Red River Mudpuppy .................................... .... ........... ........... Necturus louisianensis Mudpuppy .. .................................................................................... Necturus macu/osus FROGS & TOADS Plains Spadefoot.. .. .. .......................................................... .............. Spea bombifrons American Toad ........................... .. ................. ......................... ... ....... Bufo americanus Great Plains Toad ............................................................................... .Bufo cognatus Green Toad ........................................................................................... .. .Bufo debilis Red-spotted Toad ..................................................................... ........ .Bufo punctatus Woodhouse's Toad ............................................... .. .............. ... ... ..... .Bufo woodhousii Northern Cricket Frog ............................................................................... Acris crepitans Spotted Chorus Frog ........ .................. .... ...... ......... .......... ..... .. .. ..... .Pseudacris c/arkii Spring Peeper. ............................................................................ Pseudacris crucifer Strecker's Chorus Frog ............................................................... Pseudacris streckeri Boreal Chrous Frog ........... ... ..................................................... Pseudacris maculata Western Chorus Frog ................................................................. Pseudacris triseriata Eastern GrayTreefrog ....... ......... .......................................... .............. .. Hyla versicolor Cope's GrayTreefrog .. .. .... .. .. ..... ....................... .. .. ..... .................... .. Hy/a chrysoscelis Crawfish Frog ......................................................................................... Rana areo/ata Plains Leopard Frog .......................... ......................................................... Rana blairi Bullfrog ........................................................................................... .Rana catesbeiana Green Frog .......................................................................................... Rana clamitans Pickerel Frog ... ........... .......................... ...............................................
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