W. Riemer 1949 Journal 20 June 2 mi. S Beatty, Nye Co., Nevada looking for Xantusia vigilis. None found nor any signs, eg. cast skins. Territites present in one log in large numbers but entire situation almost powder dry. Is this too dry for animals to expose themselves. Questions arose as to nature of toads at Oasis, Mono Co.; water is present, and also in Eureka Valley to S of Deep Springs. Valley larger than Deep Springs Valley and Indians lived there at one time though actual presence of water is not known by Mrs. Campbell of Deep Springs School. Also it is not accessible by car through Soldier Pass from Deep Springs Valley. Proceeded S on U.S. Hwy 95 to Beatty. Creosote brush begins to appear at 4 mi. NE Beatty. This probably marks boundary of range of many desert forms of herps says Stebbins. Picked up Rhinocheilus lecontei just W of Beatty in early evening and a Bufa lorenzi nelsoni at locality. Camped at locality for night.