I arrived a day later than the rest of the 2013 expedition to Baja Sur, in order to save myself $250 on the plane ticket.  Consequently, I missed out on the first day’s catch, including a large calling congress of Spotted Toads (Bufo punctatus), and several Cape Aquatic Garter Snakes (Thamnophis valida celaeno), found along a rocky mountain stream that first day. I deeply regret the toads.  Is a lifer garter snake worth $250?  Probably, but that’s another blog post.  Fortunately, mis amigos held back the snakes for a day and I was able to examine and photograph an adult and a juvenile.  A nice consolation prize, but of course, I wanted to see one for myself.  Who wouldn’t? Flash…