Creatures found while wheelin [Archive]

cw50must

09-28-2007, 06:46 AM

I would like to play.

here is a small bear we spotted up off of FR300.
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b152/cw50must/critters/bear.jpg

Pack of donkeys near Four Peaks.
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b152/cw50must/critters/donkeys.jpg

Lizzard from the Cinders.
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b152/cw50must/critters/IMG_1391.jpg

Some large bird from FR4 near Superior.
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b152/cw50must/critters/DSC00884.jpg

Some sort of Bambi type critter on the way to Crown King.
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b152/cw50must/critters/DSC01508.jpg

This guy was actually spotted from the black top, near Hoover Dam.
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b152/cw50must/critters/SANY0156.jpg

Finally, this creature here got real close to my Jeep, he almost jumped on my roof!!! Sorry Randy :)
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b152/cw50must/4wheelin/IMG_0141.jpg

Also have a spectacular video of a trantula and a rattlesnake out in Box Canyon.

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b152/cw50must/Videos/th_Snake.jpg (http://s19.photobucket.com/albums/b152/cw50must/Videos/?action=view&current=Snake.flv)

Digger

09-28-2007, 08:13 AM

ROFLMAO LOL LOL creature that got to close to jeep! lol good one, thanks for the humor lol love it!

Tom Schenk

09-28-2007, 08:19 AM

Gila Monster on FR42
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g205/tomschenk/random/100_0926.jpg

Woke up to find this wild beast in El GOlfo
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g205/tomschenk/random/DSC00671.jpg

RandyT

09-28-2007, 10:16 AM

Finally, this creature here got real close to my Jeep, he almost jumped on my roof!!! Sorry Randy :)

Craig, Thats OK man. Paybacks are hell! :mad:

CaptainMorgan

09-28-2007, 10:20 AM

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j48/Jeepinyahoo/IMGP0465.jpg

BeaterXJ

09-28-2007, 01:06 PM

http://a596.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/118/l_32eab93ee0d1113b5efa743560d08923.jpg

Shortly after this photo was taken, the lizard tried to sell me car insurance!:eek::D

jeff krause

09-28-2007, 02:44 PM

Frogs... hundred of um.. Willow springs 9-7-07

This is what happens when a 7 year old boy is the camera man !

pictures of frogs

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa212/jkrause_photo/frogs.jpg

SEDONA RICK

09-28-2007, 06:08 PM

Only In Az

Teal-J

09-28-2007, 06:14 PM

Gila Monster on FR42
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g205/tomschenk/random/100_0926.jpg

That guy looks huge!!! :eek:

Kelly P

09-28-2007, 07:11 PM

yes looks like a biggun, pretty rare to come across those. Ive only seen 1, not even half that size. Nice pic!

1BLKJP

09-28-2007, 07:24 PM

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v241/1blackjeep/CK%20Run%202007/2867231690098914633PsGFuy_fs.jpg

No explanation necessary. :D

xjstocker

09-28-2007, 07:32 PM

Only In Az

WTF

xjstocker

09-28-2007, 07:41 PM

hey does anybody have picts of the gila or scorps we found on the night run through elvis?

BeaterXJ

09-28-2007, 09:06 PM

omg! i have evidence that bigfoot exists!:eek:
http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd279/beaterxj/bigfoot.jpg
o.................nope wait..................thats just Andy:D

Number 7

09-28-2007, 09:16 PM

horned toad near Lake Pleasant
http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff167/DustyTJ02/DSC01074.jpg

When I was little I told my Uncle I had found a 'Horny' toad. He asked me how I knew how the toad was feeling, and I gave him the ol' deer in the head-lights look.

I sometimes wonder if he knew I'd remember that as an adult and understand what he meant. I think he did.
;)

Number 7

09-28-2007, 09:19 PM

Look at this guy. We photographed him on the Walapai Mt. Rd. a while back ago.

http://inlinethumb07.webshots.com/19654/2492991220100085335S600x600Q85.jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2492991220100085335bQDTpK)

I'm not sure exactly what he is, but he sure is an odd color.

RandyT

09-28-2007, 10:56 PM

Shortly after this photo was taken, the lizard tried to sell me car insurance!:eek::D

LOL... Oh that was funny...

Wayco

09-29-2007, 07:04 AM

jeepcj5nut

09-30-2007, 06:52 AM

Deleted!!!

See further down

jeepcj5nut

09-30-2007, 06:53 AM

Wow, holy huge pictures batman, I'll resize them next time... sorry.. :o

pellucid602

09-30-2007, 08:03 PM

Martinez canyon, pretty pissed.
http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/7972/2064ja5.jpg

GLEN REAMS

09-30-2007, 09:39 PM

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k193/glen_reams/Picture041.jpg
around butcher jones area

TinyMan

10-01-2007, 08:57 PM

Last trip up to Martinez Cabin.

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l231/7Lbar/TOR/FlorenceWeekend2_145_Medium.jpg

RickBeer

10-01-2007, 09:22 PM

http://http://www.virtualjeepclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=14259&stc=1&d=1191295268

Here is one I like to POINT out :eek:

ArizonaXJ

10-01-2007, 09:37 PM

This weekend at White Tanks.....

My Green Jeep

10-01-2007, 09:52 PM

Here is one I like to POINT out :eek:

Ewwwww... gross :D

jeepcj5nut

10-02-2007, 09:15 AM

Scorp from Elvis run:
http://www.virtualjeepclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=14270&stc=1&d=1191338019

"Monster from same run:
http://www.virtualjeepclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=14271&stc=1&d=1191338019

offroadaz

10-02-2007, 10:00 AM

found this one up on sedona

http://www.higherground4x4.com/forums/uploaded/Sedona_2007/Sedona_web0024.JPG

Miles2go1979

10-02-2007, 10:52 AM

Is that finger for real? looks like ketchup not blood

4doorjeeper

10-02-2007, 11:30 AM

Worst pain there is. Got mine cut off in a sprocket and all I remember seeing was bone, blood and grease. Still gives me the willies to this day.

Miles2go1979

10-02-2007, 11:33 AM

holy ****! did it get reattached?

desertdawg

10-02-2007, 11:41 AM

Lance the Spiderman
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b208/ddawg_/Pic360.jpg
I was leaning on a boulder and heard a rattle, looked back and this was staring at me.
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b208/ddawg_/Pic252.jpg
Golpher Snake on Chivo Falls
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b208/ddawg_/IMG_1044.jpg
I came across this grizzly creature on Upper Ajax last year. I still haven't figured out what it was.:eek:
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b208/ddawg_/IMG_1280.jpg

GLEN REAMS

10-02-2007, 12:48 PM

damn mike are u ever goin to lose that picture? :D ill get one back on ya next time we wheel together!

desertdawg

10-02-2007, 03:10 PM

damn mike are u ever goin to lose that picture? :D ill get one back on ya next time we wheel together!

:D:D:D

Moriarty

10-04-2007, 09:47 PM

Box Canyon of the Hassayampa
http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k243/dean-moriarty/spider.jpg[/IMG]
Airing down the tires, the hiss from the tire sounded funny. When I stopped letting the air go the other sound was still there.:eek: 3 feet to my left.
http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k243/dean-moriarty/IMG_1479.jpg[/IMG]
Hiking around the Queen of Arizona Mine area.
http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k243/dean-moriarty/untitled.jpg[/IMG]
Wagoner Rd to Crown King. Hard to see but this Javelina insisted on racing me for a solid 2 miles. Funniest thing ever.
http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k243/dean-moriarty/S5031719.jpg[/IMG]

Kelly P

10-06-2007, 09:35 PM

Nice pics Doug!

Erich

10-06-2007, 09:49 PM

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k193/glen_reams/Picture041.jpg
around butcher jones area

I seen that owl today over by the first cove..

Stomper

10-07-2007, 02:10 AM

Great pics!!

Stomper

10-07-2007, 02:13 AM

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v241/1blackjeep/CK%20Run%202007/2867231690098914633PsGFuy_fs.jpg

No explanation necessary. :D

Crikey mate!! That is the SuperSoaker AOer. They are very rare and only come out when cash is waved around.....

GLEN REAMS

10-07-2007, 01:03 PM

I seen that owl today over by the first cove..
Might have been the same one. He in that canyon thats on the way back from the first cove that dead ends.

Erich

10-07-2007, 01:36 PM

Thats exactly where he was...lol He just sat there and stared at us...

Hardcore Chic

10-08-2007, 06:53 PM

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v241/1blackjeep/CK%20Run%202007/2867231690098914633PsGFuy_fs.jpg

No explanation necessary. :D

That is the scarriest creature I have ever seen! :D

fatboypup

10-19-2007, 09:40 PM

Box Canyon of the Hassayampa
Airing down the tires, the hiss from the tire sounded funny. When I stopped letting the air go the other sound was still there.:eek: 3 feet to my left.
http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k243/dean-moriarty/IMG_1479.jpg

This just reminded me I need to take more ammo out on these runs :eek:
http://www.midwayusa.com/mediasvr.dll/highresimage?saleitemid=771297

vtchopper

10-20-2007, 08:45 AM

no pictures, but a few years back I saw a Jila Monster on "A" mountain in Tempe..
Jason

Blkruby

10-28-2007, 05:34 PM

Found this guy in Weber Creek.
http://www.virtualjeepclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=14882&stc=1&d=1193614339
http://www.virtualjeepclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=14883&stc=1&d=1193614339

CaptainMorgan

10-28-2007, 06:15 PM

This just reminded me I need to take more ammo out on these runs :eek:
http://www.midwayusa.com/mediasvr.dll/highresimage?saleitemid=771297

:confused::confused::confused:

Maybe try having an appreciation for animals and nature next time...it is mentalities like this that make us all look bad. As an off road enthusiast, avid hunter and gun rights advocate it makes me sick when people murder non-game species for fun or because of their ignorance and fear.

CaptainMorgan

10-28-2007, 06:22 PM

Here a few I found, I saw the Lizard out in the woods and the fish and turtle were at Fossil Creek. The turtle was awesome. I swam with him for an hour or so in a huge clear pool of water...and I never had the urge to blow him away either.
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j48/Jeepinyahoo/IMGP0464.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j48/Jeepinyahoo/IMGP0506.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j48/Jeepinyahoo/IMGP0495.jpg

Craig

10-28-2007, 08:34 PM

Found this guy in Payson this summer.

http://www.virtualjeepclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=14896&stc=1&d=1193625229

CaptainMorgan

10-28-2007, 09:03 PM

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j48/Jeepinyahoo/Land042.jpg

Moriarty

10-28-2007, 10:13 PM

:confused::confused::confused:

Maybe try having an appreciation for animals and nature next time...it is mentalities like this that make us all look bad. As an off road enthusiast, avid hunter and gun rights advocate it makes me sick when people murder non-game species for fun or because of their ignorance and fear.

When it happened to me I honestly didn't see the damn thing till I heard it. I drew my gun on it as I backed away. I agree with you a 100% but I also understand while in that instance I backed away slow and everything was fine. But if that thing would have shown one sign of striking, I'll take the guilt of shooting a creature I was trespassing on, than that long drive out of the back country to the hospital. Murdering out of fear is usually self defense.
I also (and I know I'll get all sorts of crap for this) have never understood the difference between killing game animals vs. non game animals. I like animals more than most people I meet. I am not a hunter and never will be. When I run into people off trails especially up towards Happy Jack and they have there trophy on the hood of there pick up. I think about the fact that they robbed me of possibly seeing that elk out in the wild on one of my hikes and they robbed the elk of just being a elk out in the woods enjoying life. I honestly want to walk up to the guy, shoot him dead, and put him on the hood of his pick up next to the elk. I think hunting should be a sport, but we should attach motion guided firearms to the game so they could at least have a chance to defend themselves. I have alot of friends who are hunters that when asked if the deer had a chance to fire back would they still hunt, and the answer is usually no.

Sorry for the rant, I went out wheeling today and came back to all this banning with already closed forums. You seem like good people Captain Morgan, I just thought you giving heat to fatboypup about killing snakes when you are an "avid hunter" didn't make much sense. I think an animal is an animal. We should try to kill as few of ALL of them as possible.

Oh, and thanks for not blowing away the turtle:D

CaptainMorgan

10-28-2007, 11:12 PM

My hunting is based upon a certain spirituality and set of cultural values I hold. Sorry if I offended anyone but I really like snakes and they dont taste good. Personally I feel you should use the skins and all the meat of what you kill. If you like snake meat and value the snake it is not the same crime just to kill out of fear.

Self defense is another issue...if I had to kill a snake I would, I would just make sure I had to.

Another thing is that being a hunter and outdoorsman I pay fees and support the AZGFD with my finacial donations and the money they get from the hunting liscenses, stamps and tags. With that money the azgfd funds studies and monitors the health of the ecosystems in which the animals live. So next time you see a trophy buck and feel bad you didn't see it alive, realize that the legal taking of that buck helps pay for the programs that help to preserve his species so we can continue to see his kind for generations to come. Without the azgfd the animals we all care for would be in more danger than they are with the surrent system.

ALSO, I thought the comment and the picture posted by fatboypup was a bit crass; this is an animal picture thread and he posts pics of snake loads...I guess I figured he enjoyed killing snakes...maybe that was an unfair assumtion.

Moriarty

10-28-2007, 11:59 PM

Nevermind, I just cooked up some BBQ. Thank you to the man that killed that cow. It was delicious.:D

Oh, and Captain Morgan, you are certainly right about the AZGFD. I read up on how the system works and would agree it is a humane way of keeping the moron shooters at Table Mesa from going up north and poaching every animal in sight. I stand corrected.

If someone needs to ban me for my previous post its okay. But just to warn you, in my boredom I may go absolutely crazy and by a Prius!

:rolleyes:

Wayco

10-29-2007, 11:30 AM

Bill Williams river near Swansea, first time we have ever seen a Great Blue Hairstreak! Notice the honey bee to the right:
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y126/allands/swansea.jpg

YGOHOME

10-29-2007, 12:30 PM

Found this guy in Payson this summer.

http://www.virtualjeepclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=14896&stc=1&d=1193625229

that bug is awesome!

Wayco

10-29-2007, 07:33 PM

It is a male western hercules beetle:

http://www.uky.edu/Ag/CritterFiles/casefile/insects/beetles/hercules/west3.jpg

More info here:

http://www.uky.edu/Ag/CritterFiles/casefile/insects/beetles/hercules/hercules.htm

Triple-XJ

11-20-2007, 02:10 PM

Here are a few :sombrero:

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q67/geno-zoni/P1010061.jpg
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q67/geno-zoni/P1010062.jpg
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q67/geno-zoni/P1010044.jpg
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q67/geno-zoni/100_1877.jpg
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q67/geno-zoni/100_1063.jpg
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q67/geno-zoni/P3210018.jpg
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q67/geno-zoni/P1010052.jpg
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q67/geno-zoni/P1010056.jpg
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q67/geno-zoni/000_0061.jpg

Papa Mo

04-14-2008, 07:53 AM

Rat Snake found sunning himself around 4 peaks.
http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii202/papamo/ElOsoVJC/ElOso011.jpg
Centipede
http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii202/papamo/ElOsoVJC/ElOso027.jpg

cosninocanines

04-14-2008, 09:48 AM

This guy want's a jeep, he kept moving towards us stopping and moving again. He's about 50 yards here, then he turned and walked off.

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii95/cosninocanines/Elk03-1.jpg

Wayco

04-14-2008, 12:26 PM

This big boy was wandering across the trail out on FJ last month, yep, they are out there. About five feet long and not the least bit upset.
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y126/allands/2008-03%20Elvis/IMG_5891.jpg

Also found my first gila monster out there, but the pic. is not that good.
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y126/allands/2008-03%20Elvis/IMG_5851.jpg

RokNRich

04-14-2008, 12:33 PM

Here are a few :sombrero:

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q67/geno-zoni/P1010052.jpg

What's the story with this one ? Crawl up there during the night or what ?

Great pic's all :cool:

K7AZV

04-14-2008, 06:04 PM

Snake on Montana Mountain
http://photos1.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/a/4/3/a/event_3582042.jpeg

Gila Monster in Red Creek in the rain. We were trying to get out of Red Creek before the water level came up and saw a hawk take off from a branch about 20 feet in the air. As it took off, it dropped something. When we got closer, this injured Gila Monster was swimming in the puddle. We helped him get to dry ground and continued on our way.
http://photos3.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/7/e/a/event_2162026.jpeg

Bats in a cave.
http://photos2.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/d/2/d/8/event_2693976.jpeg

Moooooo
http://photos1.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/d/b/c/1/event_1976257.jpeg

joedokes28

04-14-2008, 09:08 PM

With all of the Gila Monsters in this thread, it seems like they are common. I'd love to see one out in the wild, but have never had the opportunity.

RalphA

04-15-2008, 07:30 AM

Click image for a larger view
Javelina behind our house
20154

Coatimundi on FR 609
20155

Steve

04-15-2008, 09:16 AM

Have come across a few rattlers, gila monsters, centipedes, javalinas, and a eagle. The eagle I can not find my pic of. I think it may have been one of the ones I lost when the computer fried awhile back. That was a spectacular shot. It was sitting upon a fence post out on the backway to CK. I also was not able to get a pic of one flying out by FR98 aka Log Corral.
Just a reminder all it is snake season now and they are going to be hungry and irritable after hybernating.

cosninocanines

04-15-2008, 09:58 AM

These were actually off the pavement at Lower Lake Mary, but we were in the jeep.

PERCHED
http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii95/cosninocanines/Eagletree.jpg

IN FLIGHT
http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii95/cosninocanines/Eagle2.jpg

howhypno

04-15-2008, 11:30 AM

love this thread, now I'm going to have to keep a camera ready to play along!

Digger

04-15-2008, 04:10 PM

Here are a few critter's I've seen up close.
Desert Toad wearing a red collar.
http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff310/DigsPics/critters/scan0005.jpg

Desert tortis
http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff310/DigsPics/critters/scan0006.jpg

Big rattler
http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff310/DigsPics/critters/scan0003.jpg

Dreaded Desert Dingo Dog
http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff310/DigsPics/critters/scan0004.jpg

Medium rattler
http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff310/DigsPics/critters/scan0001.jpg

I think this guy was a Beefalo, he was huge!
http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff310/DigsPics/critters/scan0002.jpg

4 Wheelers Supply

04-15-2008, 04:22 PM

Click image for a larger view
Javelina behind our house
20154

Coatimundi on FR 609
20155

Looks like Bar x or A+ to me. Am I close?:)

jeeperapril

04-15-2008, 04:34 PM

Saw this beauty on the rim trail, posed for me for a few minutes.

20160

rallynut78

04-17-2008, 08:58 AM

Found this guy in Payson this summer.

http://www.virtualjeepclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=14896&stc=1&d=1193625229

I bet you could use that guy to open a beer. ;)

RalphA

04-17-2008, 03:58 PM

Looks like Bar x or A+ to me. Am I close?:)

Hi Cole, the Coatimundi was on FR 609, off of 288 and the Javelina were in a field behind our house in Roosevelt.

Henthorn

04-18-2008, 03:58 AM

Critters......Sure do taste good ;)

J/KK

xjstocker

04-20-2008, 10:26 PM

this is what i saw today
http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb223/rssimm/b2e8b398.jpg

Wayco

04-21-2008, 07:04 AM

Great pic! We saw a collared lizard out at White Tanks on Saturday, but he was not in his breeding colors.

xjstocker

04-21-2008, 07:37 AM

yea that was a hilite of the day. 1/4 mile up the trail front diff went boom:(

lancetkenyon

04-21-2008, 10:52 AM

yea that was a hilite of the day. 1/4 mile up the trail front diff went boom:(

SAS time.

Spike

04-28-2008, 01:12 AM

mooooo

http://img231.imageshack.us/img231/1994/moooolp5.jpg

this one was walking away so i had to get it with my camera phone real quick

http://img209.imageshack.us/img209/86/bigfootsi0.jpg

Blkruby

04-28-2008, 05:01 AM

http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh112/BLKRUBY/Jeeping%20The%20Cracks%204-26-08/HPIM3761P.jpg

K7AZV

04-28-2008, 09:11 AM

Spotted a few more up in the Table Mesa area on Saturday.

A big Gila Monster with a stub tail.
http://photos2.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/a/1/e/3/event_3941443.jpeg (http://photos2.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/a/1/e/3/highres_3941443.jpeg)

Three burros. From the topo software I have, I think this was on Wild Burro Mesa. I guess we know why they named it that.
http://photos4.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/a/1/e/0/event_3941440.jpeg (http://photos2.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/a/1/e/0/highres_3941440.jpeg)

04jeeptj

04-28-2008, 10:16 AM

Lived in Arizona for ~5 years and this was the 1st scorpion I've seen here. Was at the 4peaks cleanup in Feb.
http://www.jeepanywhere.com/4peaks/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=148&g2_serialNumber=3

ademster

04-29-2008, 02:00 PM

:EDIT: Wayco discovered what it is.

CHUCKWALLA!!

I am not sure what speceis of Lizard this is but very cool looking Jim and I saw two different ones, with two different colors but same breed of lizard.

One was about 6 or so inches in length and the second on was closer to 10"

Small one
http://www.levonius.com/adam/wheeling/New_Folder/images/lizard/CIMG0050.JPG

Bigger one sorry for the blurry pic, was taki at about 20 foot distance.
http://www.levonius.com/adam/wheeling/New_Folder/images/lizard/CIMG0053.JPG

a better close up shot of the bigger one... and for those of you who are gonna biatch, we was placed back exactly where he was.

http://www.levonius.com/adam/wheeling/New_Folder/images/lizard/CIMG0054.JPG

these were out at FJ on Elvis.

Wayco

04-29-2008, 03:40 PM

I am not sure what speceis of Lizard this is but very cool looking Jim and I saw two different ones, with two different colors but same breed of lizard.

One was about 6 or so inches in length and the second on was closer to 10"

Small one
http://www.levonius.com/adam/wheeling/New_Folder/images/lizard/CIMG0050.JPG

Bigger one sorry for the blurry pic, was taki at about 20 foot distance.
http://www.levonius.com/adam/wheeling/New_Folder/images/lizard/CIMG0053.JPG

a better close up shot of the bigger one... and for those of you who are gonna biatch, we was placed back exactly where he was.

http://www.levonius.com/adam/wheeling/New_Folder/images/lizard/CIMG0054.JPG

these were out at FJ on Elvis.

Not sure about this one, but I think that is a Chuckwalla GENUS Sauromalus
More info. here: http://www.desertusa.com/sept96/du_chuckwalla.html

Wayco

04-29-2008, 03:46 PM

http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh112/BLKRUBY/Jeeping%20The%20Cracks%204-26-08/HPIM3761P.jpg

Glad you posted this guy up Cliff, one of my favorite lizards! They even mention that this guy spurts blood out of his eyes in this info.: http://www.desertusa.com/april96/du_hliz.html

Ted

04-29-2008, 04:26 PM

mooooo

this one was walking away so i had to get it with my camera phone real quick

http://img209.imageshack.us/img209/86/bigfootsi0.jpg

It could have been worse took this with camera phone too

http://www.peeyourpantsforthebrewers.com/images/closer.jpg

ademster

04-29-2008, 05:32 PM

Wayco... DEAD ON MAN!!!

when Jim and I were trying to catch him to check it out this is exactly what he did
When the Chuckwalla senses danger, it scurries between rocks and lodges itself tightly in crevices by inflating itself.I

they inflate them selves pretty damn wide and thick...

TJTIME

04-30-2008, 02:22 PM

With all of the Gila Monsters in this thread, it seems like they are common. I'd love to see one out in the wild, but have never had the opportunity.

ive been here 42 yrs and have only seen 2,

Wayco

04-30-2008, 05:26 PM

Wayco... DEAD ON MAN!!!

when Jim and I were trying to catch him to check it out this is exactly what he did

they inflate them selves pretty damn wide and thick...

That's why I have never handled one, can't get them out without hurting them.

Wayco

04-30-2008, 05:29 PM

With all of the Gila Monsters in this thread, it seems like they are common. I'd love to see one out in the wild, but have never had the opportunity.

My first was on the Martinez loop trail last month, and I have been here for over fifty years.....

probable cause

05-01-2008, 02:47 PM

while out at the cracks i was at the campsite just relaxing havin a beer i found these 2 creatures doing some kind of weird thing....i don't know if it was a mating dance or what

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j93/gonzo_1981/DSC02069.jpg
http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j93/gonzo_1981/DSC02072.jpg
http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j93/gonzo_1981/DSC02073.jpg
http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j93/gonzo_1981/DSC02074.jpg

woohoo then this creature tried coming in for the kill or something...it's a full moon tonight!
http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j93/gonzo_1981/DSC02084.jpg

Hardline

05-01-2008, 06:08 PM

:smilielol5:

Thought you were going to save those for blackmail.......

probable cause

05-01-2008, 06:11 PM

i thought about it. but decided against it i got more pictures though.

jperez

09-11-2008, 01:45 PM

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i182/j0gper/DSCI0066_0164_164.jpg
desert tortoise: wheeling/ scuba trip to San Carlos Mexico
http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i182/j0gper/DSCI0062_0168_168.jpg
http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i182/j0gper/DSCI0178_0067_067.jpg
yes thats a flat frog! sorry rox! they were everywhere
http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i182/j0gper/DSCI0051_0176_176-1.jpg

My Green Jeep

09-11-2008, 01:56 PM

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i182/j0gper/DSCI0178_0067_067.jpg
yes thats a flat frog! sorry rox! they were everywhere
http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i182/j0gper/DSCI0051_0176_176-1.jpg

:puke:

AzBuckfever

09-11-2008, 02:20 PM

David C

09-11-2008, 07:19 PM

I agree that Gila Monsters are a rare sight even though we've had quite a few posted here. I've been here 30 years and only seen 1. Here's a few pics of creatures I've seen:

Gopher snake
http://www.virtualjeepclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=21955&d=1216955154

Nice deer out near Peralta trail
http://www.virtualjeepclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=19809&d=1206731366

http://www.virtualjeepclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=19814&d=1206731366

http://www.virtualjeepclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=19808&d=1206731366

Western Diamondback eating a lizard

http://www.virtualjeepclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=14179&d=1191254701

Mule deer in Box Canyon near Florence
http://www.virtualjeepclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=12498&d=1186062128

Sidewinder
http://www.virtualjeepclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=22874&stc=1&d=1221182142

Tarantula
http://www.virtualjeepclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=22875&stc=1&d=1221182142

Lone sheep at Bulldog Canyon
http://www.virtualjeepclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=22876&stc=1&d=1221182142

Desert 4x4

09-11-2008, 10:10 PM

Hawley Lake ...............

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j20/packerbacker1az/DSCF0193.jpg

MOOOOOO

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j20/packerbacker1az/DSCF0205.jpg

Desert 4x4

09-11-2008, 10:25 PM

Found in a tree up by Crown king

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j20/packerbacker1az/DSCF0705.jpg

Castle Hot Springs Rd

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j20/packerbacker1az/DSCF0319.jpg

jay simmons

09-11-2008, 11:16 PM

Castle Hot Springs Rd

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j20/packerbacker1az/DSCF0319.jpg[/QUOTE]

scary creature

TERRIERjeep

09-12-2008, 12:44 AM

sidewinders are pretty rare arent they? at least around az?

David C

09-12-2008, 12:00 PM

That's the only Sidewinder I've ever seen and it was about 11pm out just beyond Peralta Rd. towards Florence Jct.

cw50must

10-19-2008, 12:47 PM

Out on JackhandleThere was 3 of them, but only 2 are visible in this picture, they were on the move.
http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff272/craigsxj/lower%20ajax%20jackhandle%20box/178.jpg where it loops back around.

cosninocanines

12-14-2008, 09:43 AM

Rocky Mt Big Horn

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii95/cosninocanines/RockeyMtSheep.jpg

cosninocanines

12-26-2008, 11:56 AM

Geese on Lower Lake Mary

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii95/cosninocanines/Geese1.jpg

lancetkenyon

12-26-2008, 07:35 PM

2 weeks ago on the "girls run".........

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn47/lancetkenyon/Girls%20run%20%20LT%2012%2013%2008/Girlsrun121308194.jpg

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn47/lancetkenyon/Girls%20run%20%20LT%2012%2013%2008/Girlsrun121308193.jpg

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn47/lancetkenyon/Girls%20run%20%20LT%2012%2013%2008/Girlsrun121308198.jpg

KennethS

12-26-2008, 10:18 PM

Now that's a spider. Sweet!

Were the "girls" responses anything like :aagh:

jay simmons

12-26-2008, 11:08 PM

Hey Lance what are you doin on the girls run

lancetkenyon

12-27-2008, 08:21 PM

Hey Lance what are you doin on the girls run

My wife drove my rig, and Paige drove Ryan's rig.

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn47/lancetkenyon/Girls%20run%20%20LT%2012%2013%2008/Girlsrun121308221.jpg

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn47/lancetkenyon/Girls%20run%20%20LT%2012%2013%2008/Girlsrun121308110.jpg

lancetkenyon

12-27-2008, 08:23 PM

Now that's a spider. Sweet!

Were the "girls" responses anything like :aagh:

Check THIS girl out!!!

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn47/lancetkenyon/Girls%20run%20%20LT%2012%2013%2008/Girlsrun121308200.jpg

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn47/lancetkenyon/Girls%20run%20%20LT%2012%2013%2008/Girlsrun121308201.jpg

RokNRich

12-27-2008, 08:29 PM

Bighorn Sheep, viewed from Martinez Cabin:

http://dontlr.smugmug.com/photos/440803307_bXXnc-L.jpg

http://dontlr.smugmug.com/photos/440804448_8Hjx6-L.jpg

Wayco

12-27-2008, 09:44 PM

We saw a flock of them in Parker a while back:
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y126/allands/2008-11-09%20Parker%20Desert%20Splash/IMG_0133.jpg

Couldn't get very close, but there must have been a dozen of them over there:
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y126/allands/2008-11-09%20Parker%20Desert%20Splash/IMG_0129.jpg

Az357mag

12-31-2008, 11:53 PM

David C

01-01-2009, 08:42 AM

beautiful thread. i've lived here in AZ not to mention i spent most of life outdoors and i have only seen 1 gila monster. i've got you all beat i think. my dad and i were hiking up on the rim and a mountain lion jumped out literally 3 feet in front of us and just stared at us for a sec and took off in the brush. talk about creepy. the funny thing is we both had lion tags and sidearms lololol we were both jawstruck. beautiful sight none the less

Wow. You've got me beat there for sure. Always wanted to see a wild Mtn Lion (Puma), but maybe not that close.:eek:

My strangest close encounter was at mid-day down along the Lower Salt River walking a trail through the thick Mesquite trees, a young Javelina came walking right up to me and stopped about 4 or 5 feet away, looked up at me and gave a little inquisitive grunt like he wanted me to play fetch or something. I stopped dead to look and listen for the rest of his family, but there were no other sounds - just him looking at me. I slowly reached down and picked up a little stick and tossed it towards him to shoo him along and he jumped back into the brush. Then he came back around the other side of the brush and again stood there and gave a little grunt like he wanted to play. Now, I was always told never to play fetch at mid-day with a strange Javelina, so I just slowly continued on my path as he stood there and watched me go.

Welcome to the club, btw.:)