Live Captioning Information
- Throughout Reptile and Amphibian Days 2021, live captioning will be provided for all programs, with the exception of videos and movies.
- ASL interpreters are available upon request, please contact accessibility@naturalsciences.org at least 72 hours prior to the start of the program.
- Spanish captioning will be available on the NCMNS YouTube channel for all archived Reptile and Amphibian Days 2021 programs.
MONDAY March 8th
Dr. Bryan Stuart will share stories that highlight the importance of this invaluable collection of preserved natural history specimens of amphibians and reptiles, including the recent discovery of a new species of two-lined salamander.
Join us to learn about different feeding strategies used by some of the reptiles and amphibians at the Museum!
We share our homes, yards & surrounding spaces with many animals. John has been surprised by the various snakes, skinks, frogs & more that he has documented within half a mile of his house.
We will be showing some of the techniques we use to provide enrichment to the Museum’s reptiles and amphibians, including our juvenile alligators!
TUESDAY March 9th
What are some of the strangest animals in the fossil record? Let’s travel back in time hundreds of millions of years ago to meet some ancient reptiles and amphibians. Bring a writing utensil and some paper to join us for a prehistoric sketch-a-long.
Do snakes have bones? What do snakes eat? What should you do if you see a snake? Join us as we learn some Snake 101, what you can do to attract or deter snakes from living in your yard and how to identify the most commonly seen snakes in Raleigh, NC.
Join us for Old News to learn about a discovery in REPTILE and AMPHIBIAN paleobiology! Register to receive Bingo materials and a reminder email.
In this presentation, we'll go on a journey together into the tiny wildernesses hiding right under our noses, and meet some amazing reptiles and amphibians along the way.
WEDNESDAY March 10th
This is a presentation about the Herpetological Society of NC, what they do and who they are. They will also highlight why reptiles and amphibians are important when discussing conservation.
Join us for an interactive story about the typical day of a salamander and its home in a tree along with labels pointing out important parts of their habitat and pages provided to follow along.
Let's go for a dive into Hellbender biology & ecology, including rare underwater videos of Hellbender behavior. We will explore the challenges this species faces & share information on conservation programs & how you can help with these efforts.
Join us to learn about two of the Most Wanted Salamanders! We're going to dive into two different species of salamanders: the Rough-skinned Newt and the Mombacho Salamander to find out why both of these amphibians are Wanted.
THURSDAY March 11th
Which species has the most teeth? How do researchers study alligators? From Caimans to Gharials, we'll cover all things crocodilian. Join us to learn more about this amazing group of reptiles.
Learn about different feeding strategies used by venomous reptiles, including Gila monsters and copperheads. We will also discuss safety strategies for when you come in contact with venomous reptiles.
Join our veterinary staff LIVE, virtually, at the Museum’s Window on Animal Health as they perform check-ups and wellness exams on our Emerald Tree Boas!
See the amazing diversity of North America's salamanders & learn some important aspects of their ecology & discuss the threats to conserving our amazing salamander species.
Amanda is a wildlife biologist and science communicator who has conducted research and helped people appreciate the importance and value of conserving landscapes from Madagascar to Florida.
FRIDAY March 12th
The Eastern Box Turtle is North Carolina's state reptile and our only turtle with a terrestrial lifestyle. Learn about this unique turtle and how it is adapted to living on land.
Salamanders can be difficult to find and tricky to identify. Join this presentation to learn how scientists use DNA to help solve salamander mysteries!
Participants will learn how to make different reptiles and amphibians through origami techniques. We will also learn interesting facts about each animal and see whether or not we can find them in North Carolina.
"From struggling student to passionate wildlife biologist, my life journey changed when I discovered the wonder of salamanders. Join me as I highlight special species from the state of NC and why they matter to both me and you!"
This is a middle school/elementary school presentation on frogs and frog calls in North Carolina.
This talk is integrated with a citizen science ID challenge. I'll present a summary of how accurately participants are able to ID NC snake species. The challenge will be open before and after the presentation, and we want YOU to participate!
This presentation discusses the ongoing long-term research program and some of the results for Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake movement and habitat use, genetics, population size and natural history on Jekyll Island, Georgia.
SATURDAY March 13th
Fire is an important tool for managing biodiversity in the Sandhills and Coastal Plain of the southeastern US. Mike Martin will describe how reptiles and amphibians are often dependent on fire and how we use fire to their benefit.
Play along with an exotic veterinarian and figure out why your patient isn't feeling well. In this family-friendly presentation, we'll talk about some cool salamander adaptations as well as handling, diagnosis, and treatment.
Is a frog a lizard? Is an alligator?? Come find out at Lizards 101. We will be learning all about what makes a lizard, and answering all your lizard questions. Topics will include life history, evolutionary background, and ecological roles.