Joshua Wallace

Herper of the Month

July 2007

Joshua Wallace

"Herpetology and herping has been my passion in life since I was 3 years old. It was that time when I would catch little American anoles on my grandpa's porch in Augusta, Georgia. Growing up my family moved around a lot allowing me to see the entire country by the time I was 8."

"My first serpentine encounter was in Fort Lewis, Washington. There was a gravel road behind my house that was full of garter snakes. On that road I found my first snake a 4 foot Puget sound garter. From that point on I was either neck deep in mud or out walking the road looking for my favorite
little critters."

"My family eventually settled down in Olympia Washington. Since I have been here my dream has exploded into reality. A few years back I met a herpetologist/forester at a wedding. With his help I met many great and helpful herpetologists who helped teach me and guide me the right way. My dream in
life is to one day get a PhD in herpetology."

"Every aspect if northwest herps intrigues me, and I plan on doing a lot of research on Washington and Oregon reptiles and amphibians. Of special interest are salamanders and small terrestrial snakes. As of now I am working on a few small research projects dealing with the western redback salamander (P. vehiculum)."

"I can't thank my parents enough for all of the support they give me and my dream. Whether it is driving 500 miles or stopping at the side of the road for me to flip some logs, They have always been there for me. I would also like to thank Dr. Marc Hayes, Tim McBride, Kelly McAllister, Lisa Hallock
and everyone else that has helped me with my young herping career."

"Dedicated to the future with honor to the past."

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