We had our day of amphibians and reptiles today, with lectures on anatomy and physiology by Matt Allander, and diseases and ecotoxicology by Val and Dr. Kat Hadfield. In the afternoon we went into lab for dissections and necropsies on amphibians and reptiles. We had frogs, mudpuppies, slider turtles and various snakes to dissect, so we got to see lots of variety and actually get our hands on all the different species. Matt also brought a small alligator and a big rattlesnake to show us the necropsy on. The alligator smelled terrible, I think mostly because we opened up the stomach and let its contents waft around the room.
Matt Allander necropsying the alligator We had the evening off, and we decided to go out for a sushi dinner and some hanging out and dancing at a local bar in Vero Beach. It was a great time, and watching Boris and Jenny salsa dance to the Jimmy Buffett cover band and Khun Bala and Michael Kuwong make friends with the locals definitely made the night.
Fidy and Stephen having a great time
Group shot from "Kelley's Irish Pub"
Matt Allander necropsying the alligator
Fidy and Stephen having a great time
Group shot from "Kelley's Irish Pub"
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