Reptiles and Amphibians
CURATOR - Craig Guyer, Ph.D. (Personal Home Page)
CURATOR EMERITUS - Robert H. Mount, Ph.D.
RESEARCH ASSOCIATES
Mary A. Mendonça, Ph.D. (Personal Home Page)
Ray Henry, Ph.D. (Personal Home Page)
Holdings
Loan Requests
Publications
Students
Volunteers
The Alabama Herp Atlas Project
The Herpetology Lab Page
Online Herpetology Database
MacroecologyDatabase
HOLDINGS
The amphibian and reptile collections at Auburn University include ca. 32,000 preserved specimens. The collection focuses on the state of Alabama, but also includes significant series from other portions of the southeastern United States. Representatives of most North American species are present in the cataloged material as is a small collection of specimens from the Caribbean. In addition to the preserved materials, an extensive collection of turtle skeletons (focused on species from the southeastern United States) and a small collection of fossil amphibians and reptiles are housed with the Vertebrate Paleontology specimens.
The Auburn University Museum Reptile and Amphibian Collection is now
searchable via the worldwide web! The entire computerized database
can be searched and all locality information is
available; however, records are password protected so that exact
locality information is not shown unless you have a password.
Passwords are available to qualified
scientists working at universities or state or federal institutions.
All others must request such information from the Curator. To obtain
a password, contact the Curator. SEARCH DATABASE.
LOAN REQUESTS
Loans of specimens are made to scientists and students associated with recognized insititutions or to others with adequate credentials. Loan policies and a printable loan request form are available on the LOANS page.
VOLUNTEERS
Volunteer workers in the reptile and amphibian collection perform tasks vital to the maintenance and use of the collection. During their volunteer activities, they become experienced in curatorial functions, gain familiarity with the reptile and amphibian fauna, and have the opportunity to interact with a variety of scientists. For more information or to volunteer your services, e-mail or visit with the Curator .
