73 | Bob Zappalorti: from Kauffeld to Pine Snakes

Dr. Jenkins sits down with Bob Zappalorti to talk about his long
career in herpetology. They start with his early days working at
the Staten Island Zoo and talk about his adventures in the field
with Carl Kauffeld. They discuss his consulting company,
Herpetological Associates, and the various snake and turtle
projects they have been working on throughout the Northeast.
Finally, they go in depth on his decades-long research program on
Northern Pine Snakes in the New Jersey Pine Barrens, discussing
everything from nesting to the artificial hibernacula they use to
monitor them. This episode is full of herpetological history and
in-depth knowledge on multiple snake species.


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