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Herpetology is the study of amphibians and reptiles (i.e., herps), and those who work in the field are called herpetologists
UGA students process plethodontid salamanders at Coweeta LTER.
Cyndi Carter examines a waterdog in Alabama.
Below are some useful links.
Up-to-date Herp Lab Recruitment Spreadsheet
Fieldwork and field courses: resources to aid in creating safe, inclusive, and accessible field research and field courses.
How to be a Herpetologist: suggestions and recommendations on pursuing a career in herpetology, written by SSAR members.
Herpetology Resources: links to good online sources of information about amphibians and reptiles.
Regional Societies: a near comprehensive list of herpetological societies by region and country
Grover Brown watches over a desert tortoise in Arizona.
Andrew Hoffman photographs a salamander in Indiana.