How do weather, habitat, and season influence a snake’s ability to fight disease?In this episode, Chris Jenkins sits down with Catherine Hanks, a graduate student in ecology at the University of Georgia, to talk about her path into graduate school, from studying tropical ecology in Costa Rica to finding the right lab as an undergraduate. They also dive into her thesis research on the immune capacity of Eastern Indigo Snakes and what it may reveal about how these iconic snakes respond to Snake Fungal Disease in the wild. Connect with Chris on Facebook, Instagram or at The Orianne Society.Shop Snake Talk merch.If you like what you’ve been hearing on this podcast, consider supporting The Orianne Society today.
AI Summary coming soon
Sign up to get notified when the full AI-powered summary is ready.
Free forever for up to 3 podcasts. No credit card required.
155 | Student Perspectives: Amphiumas and Sirens
154 | Student Perspectives: Cape Cobra Ecology
153 | Student Perspectives: Tropical Ecology
152 | Student Perspectives: Rare Amphibians
Free AI-powered recaps of Snake Talk and your other favorite podcasts, delivered to your inbox.
Free forever for up to 3 podcasts. No credit card required.