My name is Robert C. Jadin and I am a herpetologist and systematist studying morphological and molecular phylogenetics of reptiles. Currently, I am an incoming Ph.D. student in the department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Colorado at Boulder in the labs of Drs. Pieter T.J. Johnson and Robert P. Guralnick. Additionally, I am an adjunct researcher in the Dr. Eric N. Smith's Research Group and at the Amphibian and Reptile Diversity Research Center at the University of Texas at Arlington.

   My passion for herpetology and research is mainly focused on phylogenetics, morphological evolution, biogeography, and natural history of herpetofauna; However, my interests in biology are broad and I enjoy learning and studying different aspects of evolutionary biology, ecology, behavior, physiology, and many other fields of study. Although most directly interested in snake systematics and morphology, I am also highly interested in the systematics of many other reptiles and amphibians.

    I have a keen interest in conservation biology and hope that while contributing scientific knowledge about diversity and complexities of organisms and ecosystems, my writings will eventually be influential in assisting with reducing the planet's current biodiversity crisis. I have a love for tropical fieldwork and am hoping to concentrate a lot of my research in Central and South America, as well as expand into Southeast Asia.

    My website is a personal website for friends and family to check in on me and find out what I have been up to, however, I do often receive and enjoy random e-mails from other people that have questions or comments about reptiles and amphibians. I do stay pretty busy so please be patient with me on the occasion that I can't immediately get back with you by e-mail.

Robert Jadin in Guerrero, Mexico

Photo by: Coleman M. Sheehy, III

    This website is dedicated to the conservation of reptiles and amphibians, their habitat, and other animals that they live with. One goal that I have for my life is to assist in educating people and getting them interested in animals and conserving the environment they live in. I hope that my photographs and research will shed some light on how important these animals are to our world. I enjoy most animals but believe that since reptiles and amphibians probably get misunderstood the most I should teach about conserving them. Once people learn to love the animals with undeserving bad reputations, the harmless ones should be easy.