|
|
Gerald developed a serious interest in reptiles and amphibians while in junior high school and that interest has remained over the years. According to some of his family, "That's the part of the boy in him that never grew up." Having little formal training in the field, other than a college herpetology course, most of his knowledge relating to reptiles and amphibians has been self-taught. He has had papers and notes published in Herpetologica, Journal of Herpetology, Herpetological Review, and Captive Breeding in addition to several regional publications.
Gerald's primary interest has always been the herptofauna of of the Southwestern United States and Mexico. During his life, he has spent many days and nights in the field throughout the South Texas brush country and the Trans-Pecos region of Texas. During the 1970s he obtained the necessary permits and made two trips into the interior of Mexico to |
His affiliations include the Texas Herpetological Society, the East Texas Herpetological Society, the West Texas Herpetological Society, and Herp Conservation Unlimited.
In 2001 he retired after serving 35 years in Texas law enforcement and spent the next six years near Cody in northwestern Wyoming. In 2007 he returned to his home state of Texas where he provides technical and consulting services on herpetology related matters as he continues to pursue his interests in both herpetology and wildlife photography.
| Protected Species | Snake Myths | Herpetological Papers & Articles | Herpetological Dictionary |
| Bookstore | Venomous Snake Bites In the News | Texas Weather | Recommended Links |
| Technical & Consulting Services | Credits Credits | Donations | Webmasters | Photos Needed |
| Copyright Info | Contact Us |
All images used on this site are used with permission of the photographer and are protected by copyright. Unauthorized use is prohibited without written consent of the individual photographer.