herpetologist project reading

By Donovan Pines

Education and training

Four year college degree PhD in biology, ecology, and zoology. Other things you need to know is:

• Computer science• Writing• Foreign languages

Salary The salary ranges depend on the

environment you work in. The average salary in the U.S. is $53,120. College professors earn $30,000 to

$80,000 a year. Museum herpetologists earn $30,000 to

$80,000 a year. The salary in this profession can range

from $30,000 to $90,000

What do Herpetologists do

Conduct the research of reptiles and amphibians

Study how they are related, what they do, and how they live.

Also study the changes in the environment for the government.

The SCANS skills needed

Mathematics Independent working Computer skills Good at researching Good with animals Steady nerves

Dr. J. Whitfield Gibbons Herpetologist Works at Savannah River Ecology

Laboratory. Studies amphibians and reptiles, and

their wildlife. Went to college to get a degree in

biology, zoology, and ecology.

The SCANS skills he uses Mostly, uses reading everyday. Sometimes, has to work together. And with groups of people to fugure out

things. He is very familiar with working with

reptiles and amphibians. Also he is known for his research on

sniping turtles.

Cool interesting facts Herpetology comes from a Greek word

that means “creeping”. Amphibians and reptiles lay eggs and

mammals do not. Some lizards can fly, and up to 65 feet. The oldest reptile fossil is about 280

million years old.

Work Cited “Careers in herpetology.” American Society of Ichthylogy

and Herpetology. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Apr. 2010. <http://www.asih.org/ node/ 44/ print>.

Gibbons, J. Whitfield. How can I become a herpetologist? SSAR . N.p., n.d. Web. 25 Apr. 2010.

<http://www.ssarherps.org/ pdf/ How_can_I_become_a_herpetologist.pdf>.

“Herpetology.” Ocupational Outlook Handbook. Library ed. Washington D.C: Government Printing Office, 2010. Pg.181-183. Print.

Seibert, Henri C. “Pg. 1-5.” Herpetology as a career. N.p., 1985. Web. 20 Apr. 2010. <http://ssarherps.org/ pat/ HERPETOLoGY_AS_A_career.pdf>.