{"product_id":"the-field-herping-guide-finding-amphibians-and-reptiles-in-the-wild-9780820354583","title":"The Field Herping Guide: Finding Amphibians and Reptiles in the Wild","description":"\u003cp\u003eHerping is the observation of amphibians and reptiles for recreation or for the production of citizen science--the cold-blooded equivalent of birding. \u003ci\u003eThe Field Herping Guide: Finding Amphibians and Reptiles in the Wild\u003c\/i\u003e is the first book to explore the fun and fascinating world of observing herpetofauna across North America. The natural world holds an amazing diversity of herps, some as close as our own backyards. This guidebook is geared toward new field herpers and uses proven methods from professional herpetologists Mike Pingleton and Joshua Holbrook. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe guide addresses basic questions new field herpers have about amphibians and reptiles: What do I need to know about their biology? Where do I look for them, and when? These topics are covered in a straightforward manner, with images, a glossary of essential terms, personal anecdotes, and informational vignettes that support the subject material. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTOPICS COVERED INCLUDE: \u003cbr\u003e Getting Started\u003cbr\u003e Understanding Herp Behavior\u003cbr\u003e Finding Herps\u003cbr\u003e Catching and Handling Herps\u003cbr\u003e Safety in the Field\u003cbr\u003e Ethics and Etiquette, Rights and Responsibilities\u003cbr\u003e Classification, Taxonomy, and Species Identification\u003cbr\u003e Citizen Science and Data Collection\u003cbr\u003e Herp Photography\u003cbr\u003e Social Aspects of Field Herping\u003cbr\u003e A History of Field Herping\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMike Pingleton (Author) \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e MIKE PINGLETON is the author of \u003ci\u003eThe Redfoot Manual\u003c\/i\u003e, a how-to book concerning the care and conservation of the South American red-footed tortoise. He has also written for \u003ci\u003eHerp Nation\u003c\/i\u003e and his field herping blog at fieldherping.org. Pingleton has served on the board of directors for the World Chelonian Trust and is an administrative project manager for HerpMapper (herpmapper.org), a global data collection project powered by citizen science. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eJoshua Holbrook (Author) \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e JOSHUA HOLBROOK teaches herpetology at Montreat College and is the author of \u003ci\u003eA Field Guide to the Snakes of Southern Florida\u003c\/i\u003e. He has also written for \u003ci\u003eHerp Nation\u003c\/i\u003e and such scientific publications as \u003ci\u003eFreshwater Biology\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eIRCF Reptiles \u0026amp; Amphibians\u003c\/i\u003e, and the \u003ci\u003eHerpetological Review\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Wormsloe Foundation Nature Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50697301033234,"sku":"9780820354583","price":20.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_a5e231e0-b98a-428d-b5eb-27d391d073cd.jpg?v=1734298751","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-field-herping-guide-finding-amphibians-and-reptiles-in-the-wild-9780820354583","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}