This seasons Hauls (Pic heavy)

So I thought I'd post a thread sharing some of my photo's from this years sightings. I've been able to find a whole heap of new species for me in my local area, a rather broad definition of the word 'local' too. I will start with reptiles from the newcastle-central coast vicinity...
Red belly black snakes are a common encounter for me but I never tire of them. Great subjects to photograph.

Red-belly black snake (Pseudechis porphyriacus) by Jordan Mulder, on Flickr

Pseudechis porphyriacus by Jordan Mulder, on Flickr

Pseudechis porphyriacus by Jordan Mulder, on Flickr

Yellow faced whip snakes are also another pleasant encounter.

Demansia psammophis by Jordan Mulder, on Flickr

Demansia psammophis by Jordan Mulder, on Flickr

In the southerly part of their range I frequently see rough scaled snakes at dusk.

Tropedechis carinatus by Jordan Mulder, on Flickr

Rough scaled snake by Jordan Mulder, on Flickr

Golden crown snakes also turn up on the roads regularly. Btw does anyone have any methods for reducing the flash reflection producing the distracting sheen on theses snakes?

Cacophis squamulosus by Jordan Mulder, on Flickr

Cacophis squamulosus by Jordan Mulder, on Flickr

Death adders would certainly have to be one of my favourite elapids around here. Although extremely difficult subjects to photograph, possibly due to their laid back nature.

Common Death Adder (Acanthophis antarcticus) by Jordan Mulder, on Flickr

Common Death Adder (Acanthophis antarcticus) by Jordan Mulder, on Flickr

The incredibly cute Eastern stone gecko's always make me smile.

Eastern stone gecko (Diplodactylus vittatus) by Jordan Mulder, on Flickr

Eastern stone gecko (Diplodactylus vittatus) by Jordan Mulder, on Flickr

I have done reasonably well with Bandy bandys' this year.

Bandy bandy (Vermicella annulata) by Jordan Mulder, on Flickr

Bandy bandy (Vermicella annulata) by Jordan Mulder, on Flickr

Southern angle headed dragons never disappoint when it comes to their looks. I have posted two very similar shots that look very different which is to convey to you the importance of Depth of field.

Southern angle headed dragon (Hypsilurus spinipes) by Jordan Mulder, on Flickr

Southern angle headed dragon (Hypsilurus spinipes) by Jordan Mulder, on Flickr

Stephen's banded snakes are just drop dead gorgeous. I really need better photo's of these.

Hoplocephalus stephensii by Jordan Mulder, on Flickr

I have done two trips to the Barrington tops this year and seen several species.

This gorgeous Southern angle headed dragon was particularly stunning.

Hypsilurus spinipes by Jordan Mulder, on Flickr

Hypsilurus spinipes by Jordan Mulder, on Flickr

A skink endemic to the Barrington tops, Lampropholis Caligula.

Lampropholis caligula by Jordan Mulder, on Flickr

Lampropholis caligula by Jordan Mulder, on Flickr

Certainly one of the more abundant skinks in certain areas of the Barrington tops is the Yellow bellied water skink.

Eulamprus heatwolei by Jordan Mulder, on Flickr

On one night cruise several diamond pythons were encountered despite it being only 16 degrees and raining.

Morelia spiolata by Jordan Mulder, on Flickr

Diamond Python (Morelia spiolata) by Jordan Mulder, on Flickr

Diamond Python (Morelia spiolata) by Jordan Mulder, on Flickr

Weasle skinks were another sight during my stay there.

Weasle skink (Saproscincus mustelinus) by Jordan Mulder, on Flickr

Weasle skink (Saproscincus mustelinus) by Jordan Mulder, on Flickr
The highlight of the Barrington tops for me was this gorgeous Highlands copper head snake. That one handsome Elapid right there guys!

Highlands copperhead snake (Austrelaps ramsayi) by Jordan Mulder, on Flickr

Highlands Copperhead (Austrelaps ramsayi) by Jordan Mulder, on Flickr

Highlands Copperhead (Austrelaps ramsayi) by Jordan Mulder, on Flickr

I have also done a few trips into the hunter and managed to see a fair few species many of which I have not posted in the thread due to them being horrible photos

I only encountered one Bearded dragon this year much to my regret.

Pogona barbata by Jordan Mulder, on Flickr

Liopholis modesta are a common yet non the less beautiful skink out west.

Liopholis modesta by Jordan Mulder, on Flickr

One of my personal favourite local gecko's are thick tailed gecko's which are a dime a dozen in the right areas.

Thick tailed gecko (Underwoodisaurus milii) by Jordan Mulder, on Flickr

Underwoodisaurus milli by Jordan Mulder, on Flickr

Underwoodisaurus milii by Jordan Mulder, on Flickr

Underwoodisaurus milii by Jordan Mulder, on Flickr

I was delighted to find this character out west one night.

Boiga irregularis by Jordan Mulder, on Flickr

Boiga irregularis by Jordan Mulder, on Flickr

Delma impar very far north of it's range

Delma impar by Jordan Mulder, on Flickr

Burtons legless lizard is another personnel favourite of mine. you've just got to admire the pattern diversity in this species.

Lialis burtonis by Jordan Mulder, on Flickr

Lialis burtonis by Jordan Mulder, on Flickr
Finally around about November I moved from my home in Newcastle for an electrical apprenticeship in Sydney giving me an opportunity to do a bit of herping around Sydney. I was however limited by not have a car and the generous 8$ an hour wage of an apprentice. Still I managed to get out an about with the help of friends.

Mountain heath dragons are easily the most common lizard in some area's.

Mountain dragon (Rankinia diemensis) by Jordan Mulder, on Flickr

Rankinia Diemensis by Jordan Mulder, on Flickr

Rankinia Diemensis by Jordan Mulder, on Flickr

This common scaly foot was found active in the middle of the day while I was enjoying a walk, enjoying the walk solely to the event of finding this guy.

Pygopus lepidopodus (common scaly foot lizard) by Jordan Mulder, on Flickr

Pygopus lepidopodus (common scaly foot lizard) by Jordan Mulder, on Flickr

A very underrated gecko in my opinion are these Southern leaf tailed geckos. The detail in their skin and eyes astounds me.

Southern leaf tailed gecko (Phyllurus platurus) by Jordan Mulder, on Flickr

Southern leaf tailed gecko (Phyllurus platurus) by Jordan Mulder, on Flickr

Green tree snakes although beautiful and harmless have proved to be quite accurate at biting noses, mine namely.

Green tree snake (Dendrelaphis punctualata) by Jordan Mulder, on Flickr

Green tree snake (Dendrelaphis punctualata) by Jordan Mulder, on Flickr

Jacky dragons are always a pleasant sight to see.

Amphibolurus muricatus (Jacky dragon) by Jordan Mulder, on Flickr

A small eyed snake that is actually posing nicely. I think the snake looks half decent in this pose.

Small eyed snake (Cryptophis nigrescens) by Jordan Mulder, on Flickr

Small eyed snake (Cryptophis nigrescens) by Jordan Mulder, on Flickr

Amalosia leuesurii are extremely common throughout the Blue mountains and provide a good snack for the animal in the next set of photo's below :)

Amalosia leuesurii by Jordan Mulder, on Flickr

Amalosia leuesurii by Jordan Mulder, on Flickr

Possibly my most exciting encounter was this Broad headed snake. I literally lost it when I first spotted it. I ended up finding a total of three this season too!

Broad headed snake ( Hoplocephalus bungaroides) by Jordan Mulder, on Flickr

Broad headed snake (Hoplocephalus bungaroides) by Jordan Mulder, on Flickr

Another Broad Head by Jordan Mulder, on Flickr

Another Broad Head by Jordan Mulder, on Flickr

Too my regret I haven't done much frogging this year but here are a few pics that I have managed to get.

Little john's tree frog.