Learn everything there is to know about the field of herpetology and what being a herpetologist entails. These articles are great for future herpetology students and curious learners.
Going to college is an incredibly exciting opportunity, but animal lovers may question whether or not they will be able to live on campus without their beloved pet frog. Thankfully, a few colleges in the United States allow most types of frogs on campus, provided that students follow the college’s specific set of rules. Eckerd, …
I have worked at an exotic pet store, in a zoo, and at an exotic veterinary clinic, so I can assure you that amphibians make very cool pets. I have a lot of experience caring for pet frogs and would like to help lay out some rules for basic frog husbandry: Husbandry is the care, …
While it may be difficult to find a degree program in herpetology, it is certainly not impossible to study herpetology in college. Many schools, while not offering degrees in herpetology, do offer classes in the topic. Some may even have herpetology labs, or herpetological collections. Some of the top Colleges and Universities offering Herpetology undergraduate …
This was pretty much the same question I asked when I started my college journey years ago. I started with a Bachelor of Science degree from Oregon State University, then got a Master Herpetology certificate from the Amphibian Foundation. I am now enrolled in Penn Foster to obtain an Associate’s to become a veterinary technician …
I consider myself an amateur herpetologist. I own reptiles, have worked with them for many years, and have tailored my education and current job positions around reptiles and amphibians. I’ve taken additional courses in herpetology after completing my bachelor’s degree and strive to educate people about the often misunderstood animals in this branch of zoology. …
When I was in college obtaining my Bachelor of Science degree in Fisheries and Wildlife, I took a lot of zoology courses that would help me progress as a herpetologist. I started my journey in high school when I knew I wanted to be a zookeeper and work with reptiles and amphibians. I wanted to …
I consider myself an amateur herpetologist. I own reptiles, have worked with them for many years, and have tailored my education and current job positions around reptiles and amphibians. Hopefully, I can help you understand what you are searching for: herpetology or hepatology. The correct term depends on what aspect you are researching. Herpetology is …
Being a herpetologist, or a scientist specializing in reptiles and amphibians, could be an exciting career choice for anyone passionate about these incredible animals (Vitt, 2014). But if this is a route you would like to pursue, how do you go about starting a career in herpetology? A herpetologist will generally need a Bachelor’s degree …
I consider myself an amateur herpetologist. I own reptiles, have worked with them for many years, and have tailored my education and current job positions around reptiles and amphibians. I’ve taken additional courses in herpetology after completing my bachelor’s degree and strive to educate people about the often misunderstood animals. Hopefully, I can help people …
Herpetology is the study of reptiles and amphibians – but what does it really entail? I’ve worked in the field of herpetology for over a year now, and been fascinated by it for much longer. I frequently get asked just what exactly herpetology is, and how it could be classified within the umbrella of science. …