you might be a herpetologist if...

[infernalis]

same thread is also running on a few other forums...

However, I would like to take a moment.....

You may be a herpetologist IF you have a degree in specialized zoology.

You may be a herper or Herp lover if......any of the above comments apply.

[Stefan-A]

You may be a herpetologist IF you have a degree in specialized zoology.

You are a herpetologist if you study reptiles and/or amphibians. The purpose of the degree is "just" to show that you have been educated and passed strict quality control and testing.

So, if any of you (who presumably don't have a degree) go out into the world and start gathering and processing data related to herpetofauna, you are herpetologists. But don't be surprised if those with degrees are skeptical about your abilities to produce reliable information and refuse to quote your articles.

[infernalis]

I fully comprehend what you are saying Stefan.

I can suture a wound, but I'd never call myself a doctor, surgeon or even a medic.

[ConcinusMan]

I guess the question then remains... am I a gynec..

Nevermind.

[Mommy2many]

You treat "slug hunting" as a weekend activity and look forward to it.

[ConcinusMan]

Speaking of which, it's wet and 60 degrees today. Perfect. I'm sure I'll find plenty of slugs for Flicker. Looking forward to it....

D'OH!

[Jeff B]

....your refrigerator is full of brumating snakes and your freezer is full of frozen rodents.

[ConcinusMan]

You always forget your umbrella, keys, and wallet, but you never leave home without a snake hook.

[ConcinusMan]

You bake wood and rocks more often than you bake a cake.

[infernalis]

You throw away food to make room for mice in the freezer...