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28 | Dr. Kimberly Andrews on Studying Snake Movements and Habitat Use

28 | Dr. Kimberly Andrews on Studying Snake Movements and Habitat Use

FromSnake Talk


28 | Dr. Kimberly Andrews on Studying Snake Movements and Habitat Use

FromSnake Talk

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Length:
76 minutes
Released:
Jun 18, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Dr. Andrews lives in Coastal Georgia and runs a University of Georgia research lab focused on the applied ecology of many species including Gopher Tortoises, crocodilians, and snakes.  Kimberly discusses the challenges of developing a career as a venomous snake ecologist especially during a time when there were few women in the field.  Chris and Kimberly discuss the movement ecology of snakes with a focus on the impacts of roads and other forms of fragmentation.  They also go in depth into her study of Canebrake Rattlesnake movements in a coastal South Carolina Eco-friendly Development. Connect with Chris on Instagram or at The Orianne Society.Shop Snake Talk merch here. 
Released:
Jun 18, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Faced with a world that instinctually persecutes snakes, Dr. Jenkins talks with the foremost experts on snake biology and conservation. The discussions range widely including topics such as snake ecology, snakebites, and captive breeding. All of the conversations have the same goal, to help the listener increase their knowledge and leave behind any irrational fears of snakes.