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Question by  Kenny3243 (49)

How do I become a herpetologist?

I love reptiles.

 
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Answer by  patti (29325)

Start by earning a degree in biology or pre-veterinarian medicine. Continue with a graduate degree in the field, and then do PhD work in the field of herpetology.

 
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Answer by  sdevasis9 (11)

A bachelor's degree of 4 years in zoology and specialization in herpatology is needed. An aspiring herpatologist requires completing internship and doing part-time jobs in zoos and natural history museums.

 
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Answer by  tamkees (3203)

Degree programs in herpetology are very competitive. Getting in takes a strong math and science background. You may want to consider getting an undergraduate degree in biology, zoology or some other science and them pursue a graduate degree in reptiles. Job opportunites are as varied as owning a reptile store to working in a zoo.

 
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Answer by  patti (29325)

Most herpetologists are PhDs. They earned four-year college degrees, probably in biology or zoology, then went on to earn master degrees in a related field with a focus on reptiles/snakes. They then pursued further, more specialized studies in a PhD program that was organized to support the individual's primary interest of snakes or specific types of snakes.

 
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Answer by  foo2525 (257)

You have to get your license for dealing with pets. You need to go to school to become a biologist.

 
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