Steve's Herpetological Blog

An insight into the life of Steve, his research and the many books he reads

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#SciFri: What torches do I use during amphibian surveys?

One of the conversations that will probably come up this weekend at the Herpetofauna Workers Meeting in Sheffield regards what torches we should be using when conduction amphibian surveys. At this time of the year, as we enter the amphibian…

#SciFri: Royal Ontario Museum

Unless you’ve been living a rock for the past couple of months, you’ll know I look some time out of my busy herpetological schedule to spend some time in Toronto and the surrounding areas. This is the first blog post…

#SciFri: Birds: Brilliant and Bizarre

I recently visited the Natural History Museum with some friends to check out the new Birds: Brilliant and Bizarre exhibition which has been billed as a captivating exploration of the avian world, showcasing the incredible diversity, beauty, and oddities of…

#SciFri: Visiting the Leicester Museum & Gallery

If you’ve read last week’s post, you’ll know that I recently visited Leicester Museum. also known as Leicester Museum & Art Gallery, offers a rich blend of history, art, and natural sciences. Located in the heart of Leicester, the museum…

#SciFri: Snakes at the Leicester Museum

It will be no surprise to regular readers of this blog that I love both snakes and museums! I was fortunate enough to be in Leicester recently visiting my mum, when I also had the opportunity to meet up with…

#SciFri: A quick history of the Blaschka Models

For those that have never heard of them, buckle up and I am about to introduce you to something that may very well become your next hyperfixation! The Blaschka Models are a collection of intricately crafted glass sculptures depicting marine…

#SciFri: Hunterian Museum and the history of anatomy

Please note: No photos of human remains are shared below out of respect for the people they originated from. The Hunterian Museum, located at the Royal College of Surgeons of England in London, is one of the most significant medical…

#SciFri: Jules Howard and Infinite Life

Regular readers of this blog will know that I love books, especially those pertaining to herpetology or different fields of popular science. This also means that I enjoy visiting book launches and meeting the authors who have put in all…

#SciFri: European Turtle Alliance Conference 2024

The European Turtle Alliance Conference 2024 held at ARU Writtle on the 18th and 19th May was a significant gathering of experts, researchers, conservationists, and enthusiasts committed to the preservation of turtle and tortoises species across Europe and further afield….

#SciFri: Experiences with the Merlin Bird ID app

If you’re like me, you’re always looking for tools to help make your fieldwork more efficient or to assist in the identification of particular species. With the huge uptake of smartphones and their daily use, there are a number of…