Professor Dennis Ferraro is involved, both directly and as supervisor, of numerous projects related to herptofauna (amphibians, snakes, and turtles) at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. Students involved in these programs not only gain important real-world skills in animal handling and research, but also help expand our knowledge base of this important and threatened group of animal species.
These projects fall under 3 main categories:
- Awareness and Appreciation of Nebraska's Herptofauna (frogs, lizards, salamanders, snakes, and turtles)
- Natural History and Conservation of Nebraska's Herptofauna
- Husbandry of Herptofauna
Awareness and Appreciation of Nebraska's Herptofauna
Programs under this heading seek to inform the public about Nebraska's amphibians, snakes, and turtles to increase familiarity and understanding of these species while reduce unnecessary apprehension.
Natural History and Conservation of Nebraska's Herptofauna
Programs under this heading seek to inform the public about Nebraska's amphibians, snakes, and turtles to increase familiarity and understanding of these species while reduce unnecessary apprehension.
Husbandry of Herptofauna
The specific and unique needs of herptofauna (amphibians, snakes, and turtles) make raising them in captivity difficult. To improve the care of captive animals, Professor Ferraro is actively involved in research to answer questions about caring for herpetofauna.
Video: "What's for Dinner? Feeding Live Prey to Snakes, Turtles, & Lizards"Caution: Some viewers may find certain scenes disturbing.
Contact
To inquire about availability or to ask further questions about our presentations, e-mail Dennis at dferraro1@unl.edu