I’ve already mentioned the reptile and amphibian diversity of Ecuador. It is an amazing place to be sure. But for the reptile installment of this series I’m going to try something a little different. Instead of getting into the science of my finds I’m going to write about the encounters and the photo sessions. It […]

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A number of friends have “challenged” me to return from this trip with pictures of plants. They know all to well that I burn myself out chasing and photographing the animals – specifically the reptiles and amphibians. I’ll admit that I’ve seen some really cool things and much of it is not shot. As much […]

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Laguna Challuacocha as viewed looking westward from the lounge of Sani Lodge. With the introduction of the people of Sani complete I would now like to introduce the place.  The country of Ecuador is relatively small. Slightly larger than the US state of Oregon (or the UK for my Euro readers) in terms of area […]

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I wrote in the ‘thank you’ section of the homepage that my travels, the herping, and the photography, would not be possible without the assistance of the great many people that have assisted me over the years. There have been friends and family, academic mentors, various researchers, and of course countless locals that have helped […]

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