Some of the herps that I found in Northeast Ohio in August 2014
This traditionally isn't a very good month for herping, but this year wasn't too bad.

DeKay's Brown Snake Snake - August 2nd.

An adult Two-lined Salamander on August 4th.

A "standard" looking Eastern Garter Snake on August 5th.

And a "fancy" looking Eastern Garter Snake found on the same day.

A Common Snapping Turtle observed in the Ohio & Erie Canal on August 5th.

A Red Eft that I found on August 12th.

This handsome Northern Leopard Frog was also found on August 12th.

As well as this Pickerel Frog.

An August 13th Green Frog.

A Common Snapping Turtle seen the same day as the Green Frog.

A dark Dusky Salamander seen on August 17th.

I found my first Queen Snake of the year on that day as well.

American Toad.

My final August 17th find was this Northern Ringneck Snake.

A non-native Redbelly Turtle in Cuyahoga Valley National Park on August 18th.

I saw this Northern Water Snake along the Ohio & Erie Cael on August 21st.

A backyard Two-lined Salamander that I found on August 24th.

An "unspotted" Spotted Salamander that I found across the street on August 27th.

This hefty American Bullfrog was observed on August 29th.

A Midland Painted Turtle also on August 29th.