Snakes Alive

Dr. Mike Dorcas will speak about snakes and other reptiles and amphibians inhabiting the Lake Norman region. His talk will include live animals, including venomous snakes. Mike Dorcas is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biology at Davidson College, Davidson, NC. Mike’s research program focuses on the physiology, ecology, and conservation of amphibians and reptiles. His research program is interdisciplinary in nature and relies heavily on collaboration with students. Mike has published several book chapters and over 100 articles on the biology of amphibians and reptiles, the most recent of which include students as coauthors. He is involved in numerous research projects including studies of invasive Burmese pythons in Florida. Much of his research in the Davidson area focuses on the effects of urbanization on amphibians and reptiles. He has published five books, including, A Guide to the Snakes of North Carolina and Snakes of the Southeast.

		Snakes Alive: Snakes and other reptiles of the Lake Norman area
		Dr. Mike Dorcas will speak about snakes and other reptiles and amphibians inhabiting the Lake Norman region. His talk will include live animals, including venomous snakes. Mike Dorcas is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biology at Davidson College, Davidson, NC. Mike’s research program focuses on the physiology, ecology, and conservation of amphibians and reptiles. His research program is interdisciplinary in nature and relies heavily on collaboration with students. Mike has published several book chapters and over 100 articles on the biology of amphibians and reptiles, the most recent of which include students as coauthors. He is involved in numerous research projects including studies of invasive Burmese pythons in Florida. Much of his research in the Davidson area focuses on the effects of urbanization on amphibians and reptiles. He has published five books, including, A Guide to the Snakes of North Carolina and Snakes of the Southeast.
	Black Rat Snake
Eastern Box Turtle
	Salamander