Zoology/Expert Profile
Expertise
I can answer a wide variety of questions about general evolution or ecology. I can identify wild reptiles and amphibians based on moderate to high quality descriptions or photos, and I can provide information about species' habitats, behaviors, ranges, etc.
Experience in the area
I am an academic, and have published on paleontology, evolution and ecology; and have professionally studied nearly all major vertebrate groups; sharks and other fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals. I have conducted professional field research on reptiles and amphibians, as well as many other animals. "Herping" and nature photography have always been some of my favorite hobbies.
Education/Credentials
B.S. General Biology, William Paterson University. Currently working towards a Ph.D. at University of North Texas.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew | 05/22/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Very quick reply and comprehensive answer. Many ..... |
| David | 05/21/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Very quick and informative response, along with ..... |
| Chris | 05/09/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks for your help. |
| Chris | 05/09/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you so much for identifying this ..... |
| Norm | 05/04/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks for the identification and the plethora ..... |
Recent Answers from Chris
2012-05-22 Snake identity:
Hi Andrew, Sweet! Your finding is super cool. And, actually, it is not a snake at all, but it is a legless lizard. It is commonly called a European Glass Lizard or Sheltopusik (Ophisaurus apodus)
2012-05-20 Fossil shark teeth...:
Hi David, Honestly, I don't have a really good answer to your question, but I can say that as a shark tooth fossilizes, it mineralizes, and typically much of the calcium carbonate that made up the tooth
2012-05-09 snake from Tarpon Lake:
Hi Chris, The snake in this photo is a Florida Water Snake (Nerodia fasciata pictiventris). The Florida Water Snake is found from southern Georgia and throughout peninsular Florida. It is a one of
2012-05-09 2nd Florida snake:
Was there another photo?..this looks just like the first one you sent me. If you saw another snake, I will gladly help identify it for you, but I believe this is the same or at least a very similar
2012-05-09 Florida snakes:
Hi Chris, The snake in this photo is 100% a Brown Water Snake (Nerodia taxispilota). The Brown Water Snake has a distribution that extends north to Virginia, south throughout Florida, and west to
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