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Ruth, Stephen
1971
4
Reptile Collecting Trip
San Bernardino
China Lake, Kern & Riverside Co.'s Calif.
May 12 fight. The second individual dropped down
off of its rock also as I approached
and displayed several hints - I believe
at me.
UtQ were shy and quickly took refuge
when approached.
I noticed two piles of burro or
horse droppings (not fresh) and also
some tracks near the base of the N.
facing slope.
1330-1345 Departed from Kristine &
Bob's - headed for Pisgah Crater via
Hwy 395 south.
Additional notes on Kristins study
area. The ridge is composed of
granite rock with some lava near the
base. Sandy soil out on the flats.
Pisgah Crater, San Bernardino Co., Calif.
1610 Turned off Hwy 66 & 40 at Hector
Road. Followed National Trails Highway
paralleling the Freeway.
Weather scattered fluffy clouds. warm
but not hot ~ 85°F. Slight gentle
breeze. Rained last night - sand all
dented from rain drops. Sand moist