A Structured Decision-Making Workshop for Indigo Snake Conservation
Houston Chandler
Views:80 views Workshop participants from left to right: Derek Colbert (USFS), Lauren Wright (USFS), Traci Wood (AL DCNR),…
New Published Research: 10 Principles for the Conservation of Herpetofauna
Discover 10 guiding principles for the conservation of reptiles and amphibians, based on evolutionary ecology. Learn how these strategies address threats, manage habitats, and support the recovery of imperiled herpetofauna. By Houston Chandler.
2024 Science Initiative Year-end Review
Views:149 views Past and present Science Initiative staff at the annual SEPARC meeting. From left to right, Kabryn…
Supporting Graduate Student Research
Views:89 views Grant recipient Arik Hartmann, collecting an oral swab from a young Florida softshell turtle held by…
New Published Research: Spotted Turtles, Ghosts of the Swamp
Views:323 views An especially colorful Spotted Turtle caught during surveys in Florida. – Jonathan Mays Few Spotted Turtle…
New Published Research: Informing Flatwoods Salamander Conservation with High-Resolution Elevation Data
Views:130 views Example of LiDAR data used in this research. Warm colors indicate higher elevations (trees and shrubs)…
Snake Fungal Disease in Georgia
Snake fungal disease is caused by the fungal pathogen Ophidiomyces ophidiicola, which infects the skin of snakes and causes a wide range of symptoms. These symptoms can range from a few crusty or dry scales to serious lesions and eroding scales that can, in severe cases, be fatal for the infected snake.
Searching for Aquatic Salamanders
Views:336 views A close up of a dwarf siren showing the external gills, small front legs, and characteristic…