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Red-eared Slider (Trachemys scripta elegans)

Created: November 17th, 2010 - 09:37 PM
Last Modified: November 18th, 2010 - 09:21 AM Entered by: RJ Adams
Record 57632
Country:
United States 		State:
California 		County:
San Francisco County 		Time:
2010-11-11 12:00:00
Qty:
3 		Age:
Adult 		Sex:
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Visual encounter 		Habitat:
lake in urban park
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Sky Conditions:
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Notes

Three Red-eared Sliders were basking on a log in Stow Lake (Golden Gate Park, San Fransisco)along with two Western Pond Turtles (HERP record 57349).

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Comments

Posted by RJ Adams on Nov 18, 2010 at 09:25 AM

Thank you.

I take absolutely no offense and appreciate your double-checking (I did make a mistake on my first set of submissions). I really enjoy sharing this kind of information and possibly err on the side of too open.

All the very best,
RJ

Posted by Nate Nazdrowicz on Nov 18, 2010 at 09:11 AM

RJ, I am obviously not concerned with this particular record. I brought it up because some people don't know what to fill in for locale so they put it in the comments. This was my attempt to politely determine if you are filling out the report form correctly.

Posted by RJ Adams on Nov 18, 2010 at 08:38 AM

I certainly understand hiding the location for rarer species or personal favorite locals, but is it important to keep the location hidden for common species (Western Fence Lizard...) or those in very public areas? I'm assuming the main concern is collectors. Is the proplem that bad? I'm just seeking some advice between the desire to share and the need for secrecy among a group of presumably conservation minded individuals.

Any insights are certainly appreciated.
Cheers!

Posted by Zach Lim on Nov 17, 2010 at 11:50 PM

Stow Lake is a well known, very public area. You can actually rent paddle boats and cruise around. Doubt the turtles will have any problem. Just my two cents being an SF resident.

Posted by Nate Nazdrowicz on Nov 17, 2010 at 10:26 PM

Some of the information provided in the "Notes" is what should go under "Locale" in the report form. That way location is hidden from the public.