For the Herp Enthusiasts: Snake Survey by Rosemary Webb

Who knew? On a statewide birding list I read, someone described a close encounter with an Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake while birdwatching. Eventually, the following appeared. So, for you budding herp enthusiasts out there, here's a link to the 2012 national _snake_ count:

Since the conversation has turned to snakes, some readers might be interested in participating in the Center for Snake Conservation's snake survey May 12-20. Go to www.snakecount.snakeconservation.org to sign up and get more information.

I am just passing this along, and have not participated, nor do I know anything else about this except what's on the above-listed website.