so matt smith and i went herping today... looking for snakes.. but.. we found about 15 bull/gree frogs 1 snapper, 1 painted turtle, 1 red striped salamander.. Zero snakes... like comon... couldnt be too early.. but idk... we were out from bout 315 till about 7 and nada... for snakes id love to see some soon

I've been out a few times. I am actually only looking for milks. I have seen plenty of garter snakes, spotted salamanders and painted turtles.

as are we... our goal was/is still to find some eastern milks... i wanna check them out.. havent seen any in the wild yet.. so thats my mission for this summer.. matt has found a few in bangor and brewer.. but not yet.. this year.. where do u find urs?

I found 3 milks last year right in my yard in Casco. I have been poking around a bit the past month and havent seen any yet. I have only found a few male garters out looking for the lucky ladies. I am starting to wonder if the ladies are still in hibernation. It might make sense that the milks still are seeing they are more active at night and last night was a COLD one !