There is a great need for those who value the natural world to communicate that value to the public. If all people ever hear is that snakes want to bite them, they will have little reason to consider any other possibility. The idea that herps are cold-blooded and creepy animals is, in large part, the default perspective of the masses. We who know better must take an active role in changing hearts and minds. People only value what they understand, and it is all too easy to disregard the magnificence of nature while insulated by walls and electronics.
This lesson is part of Certified Herpetological Guide. Enrollment is self-paced, with no deadline to finish (about 50 hours).
