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.
How to be a Herpetologist: suggestions and recommendations on pursuing a career in herpetology, written by SSAR members.
Herpetology Hotline: a free service providing answers to your questions about amphibians and reptiles.
Herpetology Resources: links to good online sources of information about amphibians and reptiles.
Regional Societies: a comprehensive list of regional herpetological societies.
Fieldwork and field courses: resources to aid in creating safe, inclusive, and accessible field research and field courses.
Grover Brown watches over a desert tortoise in Arizona.
Andrew Hoffman photographs a salamander in Indiana.