Herpetological Highlights

Herpetological Highlights


Latest Episodes

204 World Congress of Herpetology
September 07, 2024

Back from the World Congress in Borneo, we catch up about the experience, and finish with the recording of the mini podcast we did in front of a live audience. Special thanks to the Singapore Herpetological Society for inviting us to speak in their sympos

203 Impulsive Skinks
August 20, 2024

This episode is all behaviour, looking at whether Australian lizards can exercise inhibitory control.Become a Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/herphighlightsMerch: https://www.redbubble.com/people/herphighlights/shopFull reference list available here:

202 Homeward Hopping Frogs
August 16, 2024

This episode we are looking at egg-feeding poison frogs and their ability to find their way back to their home territory. Species of the Bi-week is a fresh mud snake.Become a Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/herphighlightsMerch: https://www.redbubble.co

201 Toxic Toe-tapping Frogs
August 06, 2024

Popular pets, dart frogs are known to tap their toes, but the precise reasoning behind it has eluded scientists until now.Become a Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/herphighlightsMerch: https://www.redbubble.com/people/herphighlights/shopFull reference

200 Episode 200
July 30, 2024

To celebrate 200 episodes we test each other on how well we remember them, before diving in to a paper about urban water snakes.Become a Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/herphighlightsMerch: https://www.redbubble.com/people/herphighlights/shopFull refe

199 Frog Saunas Save Lives
July 23, 2024

Frogs are being severely impacted by Bd fungus, but in this episode we look at a paper highlighting a potential buffer that may protect them heat.Become a Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/herphighlightsMerch: https://www.redbubble.com/people/herphighli

198 Ultra-violet Snakes
July 16, 2024

This episode is all about why snakes have UV colouration. We have a blue-headed lizard for the Species of the Bi-week.Become a Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/herphighlightsMerch: https://www.redbubble.com/people/herphighlights/shopFull reference list

197 The Fortitude of Dragons
July 09, 2024

Bearded dragons are big and slow, so they can't run from venomous snakes. Instead, they have evolved venom resistance to take the bites and keep on moving.Become a Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/herphighlightsMerch: https://www.redbubble.com/people/he

196 Geckos on the Frontline
July 08, 2024

Bombs are terrifying for humans. Scientists have accidentally discovered that geckos probably find them scary too.Become a Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/herphighlightsMerch: https://www.redbubble.com/people/herphighlights/shopFull reference list ava

195 What makes a snake bite?
June 25, 2024

Snake bite is a global health issue. This episode we look at a paper that tries to determine the factors that make snakes more or less likely to bite.Become a Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/herphighlightsMerch: https://www.redbubble.com/people/herphig