About this episode
Seventeen-year-old herpetologist Reuben Martin discusses his work monitoring snakes and lizards at Knepp with his father Tim.
Meet Reuben Martin, a seventeen-year-old herpetologist who has been monitoring Knepp’s snakes and lizards with his father Tim. Reuben’s ability to read a landscape and know where snakes and lizards lurk is extraordinary. He is passionate about communicating the wonders of these secretive creatures to those of us who may be a little less certain of their charms. Learn about the habitat that keeps snakes and lizards safe, and how we can improve conditions for them in our landscapes and gardens....
People in this episode
Guest: Reuben Martin
Topics covered
- herpetology
- snakes
- lizards
- habitat
- conservation
Keywords
- herpetologist
- Knepp
- snakes
- lizards
- habitat
- conservation
- wildlife
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