I nedd info on lizards, snakes,amphibians,and arachnids.

kogoz · #1 (**permalink**) 03-29-2002, 05:03 AM

I want to be a herpatologist but our local library doesen't have any books on reptiles(small town) so give me names of site care sheets and everything else you can think of
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Boaguy · #2 (**permalink**) 03-29-2002, 05:09 AM

if u want my website has has 70 something caresheets and alot of info
www.reptilianconcepts.8m.com and redtailboa.net has alot too [img]modules/Forum/images/smiles/icon_eek.gif[/img]
and u can order books from bigappleherp.com
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kogoz · #3 (**permalink**) 03-29-2002, 05:10 AM

cumon peeplz I gott to know I know your looking at this. [img]modules/Forum/images/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif[/img]
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LdyDrgn · #4 (**permalink**) 03-29-2002, 05:26 AM

Kogoz, don't take this wrong, but to be a herpatologist, you'll need to read much more than just internet care sheets. It's a good place to start, but not the whole of the picture. Also, for something like this, you can't have people just handing you the info. That's like having someone do your homework or cheating on a test. You don't really learn anything. Do some research, use search engines. The internet is vast place with a LOT of info (even if some of it is wrong). You would learn much more by doing it on your own, not having it handed to you. I know you could do it, if you really wanted to.....
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kogoz · #5 (**permalink**) 03-29-2002, 05:36 AM

I'm not asking for it to be handed to me on a silver platter I just need a starting point thers so much I don't know wher to start I cinda worded it wrong what I ment to say is I need some names of lizards,amphibians,snakes,and arachnids. I don't know all the proper names of animals.
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LdyDrgn · #6 (**permalink**) 03-29-2002, 05:45 AM

I never knew there were so many boa constrictor subspecies, either, but that gave me a place to start. I searched for 'boa' or 'boa constrictor' and as I learned more, I went from there. Start with searching for 'lizards' or 'arachnids'. You'll get pages with some info, you write down what you wanted to know and move forward from there...
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kogoz · #7 (**permalink**) 03-29-2002, 05:53 AM

thanks ldydrgn sorry about that IM im just venting very long day
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#8 (**permalink**) 03-29-2002, 04:07 PM

One of the biggest things about science is learning how to find information. You'll get to a point where you know most of what there is to know, and then you're on your own. If you develop effective information finding techniques early on, you'll be that much further ahead. Do a search on herpetological societies. Most states have one (and website) and they usually have tons of links. Herpitology = biology, so plan to get a batchelors degree in biology, then a masters, then a PhD.

Go to your local highschool (if you're not already attending) and see if you can scrounge up their old biology text books. Herpetology is a specific branch of biology and you need to have some basic bio knowledge as a foundation. Once you get to that point, and have a high school level foundation, then you can go to university bookstores and hunt down used textbooks on Biology. Intro university bio is a big step from senior HS bio, so you need to start your foundation all over again. Plus, if you can do that before you get to university, you'll be that much further ahead.
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RevMojo · #9 (**permalink**) 03-29-2002, 06:00 PM

Kogoz

It's not about knowing all the answers, it's knowing how to find them. Go out and get to searching. You've got the world at your fingertips

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kogoz · #10 (**permalink**) 03-29-2002, 07:35 PM

Thanks for all the info. I'll see if I can find so old text books and I'll go to google later today.
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roachpunk · #11 (**permalink**) 03-29-2002, 07:46 PM

some sites are...
www.baskingspot.com
www.kingsnake.com
www.petreptiles.com (got the link to that melissa kaplan site)
www.msnusers.com/iguanasotherherps <my site! [img]modules/Forum/images/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif[/img] got detailed caresheets on igs mostly and tons of links.
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kogoz · #12 (**permalink**) 03-29-2002, 07:58 PM

Thanks roachpunk very helpful for me.
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kogoz · #13 (**permalink**) 03-29-2002, 10:14 PM

Hey look I'm an Expert I'm not a newbie anymore I'm so happy [img]modules/Forum/images/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif[/img]
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najaboy · #14 (**permalink**) 03-29-2002, 11:23 PM

If at all possible, avoid using Google. The reason that I say this is that Google is one of the most hypocritical, self-righteous companies that exists today.

Anyways, on to the subject at hand. Care sheets won't give you an insight into herpetology, per se. Herpetology is actually highly academic, and very little "hands on". The collections that herpetologists work with are ones that are preserved in formaldehyde. It is also a highly competetive field, with very low pay- a PhD in herpetology will earn you almost as much money as an entry level factory laborer with a GED.

I'm not saying any of this to discourage you. I am merely saying it so you won't have any unrealistic expectations of this career field. If you're up for challenges, then you might like it.

To get into the field, you'll need as broad a background in life & physical sciences as you can get. Take all the elective science courses that you can. I would also suggest majoring in Biology, Zoology, or some related discipline (I don't believe that any US institution ofers an undergraduate degree in Herpetology anymore) at a university that is known for its contributions to herpetology, such as University of Michigan, University of Florida, University of Kansas, and University of Texas (Austin campus).

A website worth checking out is History of Herpetology. Before you view the site though, you will need to install Evil Empire's Powerpoint 97 Viewer. It's a free download, and is available at download.com.

Also, a good book to read is Herpetology, by Pough, et al. It's available at amazon.com, and costs around $100. It is the most widely used herpetological text, as well as the most current.
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