ASP changes how people view and treat snakes
ASP changes how people view and treat snakes
Herp King of Southern Arizona – Jeff Smith & Melissa Amarello, Co-founders, ASP “Under NO circumstances are you to touch the snakes at this site. Ever.” Roger Repp’s proviso reverberated in our heads above the happy hour din at Bob Dobbs. We were grab-‘n-tag field biologists, schooled in the old ways of herpetology, and put
The Reptilist – Written and photographed by Robin Hall Johnson On November 20, 2024, we lost a great defender of wildlife and wild places in Terry A. Johnson, known as The Reptilist. For over 40 years Terry enlightened and endeared people of all ages to the beauty and importance of reptiles and amphibians – especially
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#SnakeHero We lost an amazing champion for snakes, wildlife, and wild places in 2022. Kathy Bricker not only worked with international conservation organizations, but started local efforts to preserve open space, recycle, connect people with nature, and raise awareness about birds and environmental issues. But it wasn’t just relatively popular and well-known issues that caught
#SnakeHero This summer we presented a Snake Hero Award to Allie Rose for her outreach on behalf of a Dekay’s Brownsnake. When this tiny, defenseless snake showed up in her school yard, students and teachers panicked and the snake paid the ultimate (and unfortunately common) price. This snake lover turned her broken heart to action
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We couldn’t have said it better ourselves, so we’ll let this #SnakeHero tell the story in their own words. THANK YOU @RebelHawk12 for saving this Gophersnake and preventing future suffering. And please, DON’T use glue traps — they are a cruel way to kill.
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We were thrilled to receive a phone call from two young artists and snake enthusiasts from Kentucky a few months ago. They wanted to share their snake preservation art project with us: Snake preservation art project by Henry and Caleb. “The snake is made out of sticks and leaves to symbolize how snakes are a
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Today we present the latest in our #SnakeHero series and commend our friend Brandon Thomas La Forest, for rescuing this baby: This newborn baby western diamondback rattlesnake was stuck, frightened, starved, and thirsty… FOR 3 DAYS before the homeowner contacted the Arizona Herpetological Association. With much care and vegetable oil, Brandon was able to free
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Although I cite social media as one of ASP’s main methods of education, I often question whether we’re just preaching to the choir. Our followers probably already like snakes, or they wouldn’t follow Snake Advocate, right? Even if that’s true, you never know what could make a difference, even save a life. Following our first
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Today we introduce a new series, Snake Heroes, where we’ll feature stories of people helping snakes. Tell us your #SnakeHero Story A few weeks ago we got a frantic call from one of supporters, Cindy, who had found a mohave rattlesnake stuck in bird netting. Cindy had done what she could without putting herself in
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We’re delighted to congratulate our friend and #SnakeHero Dr. Jennifer Fill on the successful defense of her doctoral dissertation! In addition to being a dedicated scientist, Jen LOVES snakes and we expect she’ll use her degree to help us all understand more about these magnificent animals. Back in 2013, Jen visited Arizona and wrote the
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