Job Description

Herpetologists collect and analyze data to study the origins, behaviors, genetics, diseases, and life process of reptiles and amphibians.

Working Conditions-

Most herpetologists work M-F with two to five days of field work. Days start from 6am to 8am and run until 5pm to 8pm.

Typical Day-

What is it?-

• Collect and analyze animal specimens.

•Study animals in their natural habitat.

•Take inventory of animal population levels

Tools and Terminology-

Snake hook- Used to pick up venomous snakes.

Gloves- Protect hands from being bit.

Antivenom- Held in case a herpetologist is bit by a snake.

Scale- Used to measure the weight of a reptile or amphibian