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Joined: Oct 20, 2005 Posts: 267 Location: Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Posted: Sun Nov 18, 2007 10:39 pm Post subject: Herpetology (Career)
Hey everyone,
I've been concidering a career in herpetology.. I'm currently gaining credits to allow me to go go to University. I'd be applying for Zoology, and after earning that degree I'm thinking of moving on to Herpetology. I'm just wondering what you guys think.. if that's a good move or a bad move. Where could I go with that? What careers require a degree in herpetology? Is it worth the time and money? _________________ Visit www.reptileontario.com
- Scott
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1.1.0 Bearded Dragons (Cowboy & Rocky)
0.1.0 Cuban Knight Anole
0.1.0 Chilean Rose Tarantula (Szandora)
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And a whole lot of superworms!
A job at a zoo in the reptile section. Or a slightly different route, become a veterinarian and specialize in exotic animals..then you could be both a zoo vet for their reptiles and have your own vet clinic.
The skys the limit really, I mean look what Steve Irwin accomplished..I think if you're passionate about something,you shouldn't give up on it. Its really about what you have to ask yourself. Questions that you only have the answers too and no one else. Don't let your wallet lead you,because after say 5,10 years, yeah you could be living nicely,but you might not be fulfilled.
Joined: Oct 20, 2005 Posts: 267 Location: Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Posted: Mon Nov 19, 2007 5:34 pm Post subject:
I'm just curious as to what specific occupations I could get with a herpetology degree. _________________ Visit www.reptileontario.com
- Scott
0.1.0 Argentine Black & White Tegu (Koopa)
1.1.0 Bearded Dragons (Cowboy & Rocky)
0.1.0 Cuban Knight Anole
0.1.0 Chilean Rose Tarantula (Szandora)
1.1.0 Cats (Jimi & Rivers)
And a whole lot of superworms!
Joined: Oct 20, 2005 Posts: 267 Location: Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Posted: Thu Nov 22, 2007 6:29 pm Post subject:
Thanks for the help! I thought more people would've been interested in this post. I guess we're all just hobbyists.
Personally, I think the quality of this website has gone downhill since it started. I've been a member since close to day one, and in the beginning people were very very helpful, but now it seems like I have to wait days and days for people to pay attention to any posts. Bizarre, concidering back when things were running smoothly there was only about 1/6 of the current population on the site. You'd think with more members you'd get more replies. _________________ Visit www.reptileontario.com
- Scott
0.1.0 Argentine Black & White Tegu (Koopa)
1.1.0 Bearded Dragons (Cowboy & Rocky)
0.1.0 Cuban Knight Anole
0.1.0 Chilean Rose Tarantula (Szandora)
1.1.0 Cats (Jimi & Rivers)
And a whole lot of superworms!
Joined: May 30, 2006 Posts: 376 Location: STL, Missouri
Posted: Thu Nov 22, 2007 6:34 pm Post subject:
im actually going to school to major in zoology and then from there specify in herpetology. im happy to see that someone eles out there has the same goal as i do. _________________ "To be great is to be misunderstood. . ."
Joined: Mar 30, 2007 Posts: 78 Location: Sacramento
Posted: Thu Nov 22, 2007 8:10 pm Post subject:
Sorry, I woulda replied sooner, but my computer is misbehaving--I'm only online sporadically now...
Anyway, A herp degree can be used in many areas; If you want to work outdoors in a somewhat stable type job, A wildlife biologist might do. You could also look into research (ie finding new species, population counts, medicinal research, etc.), Of course, there is being a zookeeper. Becoming a zookeeper does not rely on a degree(that just means a bit more money), What zoos actually rely on more is experience--I don't have a degree yet, but I volunteered for 3 years at my zoo before I was hired, and now I am second in command ofthe reptile house (yeah-coolest job ever ). Truthfully, as someone who has taken WAY to long in college (14 years!!!! ), I would say good luck, stick with it, and look into volunteering with zoos, herp societies and even fish and wildlife rescues. I bet you'll find something that will work for you AND need your degree.
Joined: Oct 16, 2007 Posts: 1689 Location: San Antonio,TX
Posted: Fri Nov 23, 2007 12:12 pm Post subject:
jimmaygirl I couldn't of sad it better.
RainbowParty.Sorry for not replying to your post sooner.My baby Tegu is sick.Thank God I have a vet appointment tomorrow morning.On top of that my boyfriend and I had the stomach flue.I wish you luck with school.I think being a herp.vet is a great idea.In San Antonio where I'm from there is just one herp.vet .Take care.
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). Truthfully, as someone who has taken WAY to long in college (14 years!!!! 
), I would say good luck, stick with it, and look into volunteering with zoos, herp societies and even fish and wildlife rescues. I bet you'll find something that will work for you AND need your degree.
.Take care.
