Bringing expert witness services and he is a herpetologist with over 30 years of experience in wildlife conservation, ecology, and reptile biology, with specialized knowledge in rattlesnake ecology, behavior, evolution, conservation, and population genetics. Their work in legal contexts includes more than 5 years of experience providing consultation and deposition in herpetology-related matters, where biological and ecological analysis is applied to issues involving wildlife behavior, environmental conditions, and species interactions.

Their professional experience reflects a combination of long-term field research, ecological monitoring, and applied conservation analysis. A central component of their work involves rattlesnake ecology and behavior, including studies of movement patterns, habitat selection, thermoregulation, and defensive responses in free-ranging populations. This includes research on prairie, tiger, and island rattlesnakes, as well as investigations into the effects of urban development, habitat disturbance, and human activity on reptile populations. Their experience also includes conservation biology and wildlife management, with work addressing habitat assessment, species monitoring, and ecological impacts associated with land use, construction activities, and environmental change.

Additional areas of expertise include conservation genetics and evolutionary biology, with a focus on long-term ecological data in reptile species. Their work incorporates field-based and analytical research involving herpetofauna, including amphibians and lizards, as well as endangered species and habitat conservation. Project experience includes ecological surveys, environmental monitoring, and species-specific studies such as flat-tailed horned lizards, garter snakes, and king cobras, often in the context of environmental impact and resource management considerations.

Their research activities have been supported through collaborations with federal land management, defense, and wildlife conservation agencies. Their professional background includes ongoing research and academic involvement, along with participation in scientific initiatives focused on reptile conservation, wildlife management, and species preservation. Contributions to the field include authorship of peer-reviewed publications and technical reports on reptile ecology, conservation, and environmental impacts, as well as participation in peer review for scientific journals in the fields of ecology, wildlife management, and conservation biology.

The expert holds a Ph.D. in wildlife conservation and management, along with a master’s degree in wildlife ecology and conservation and a bachelor’s degree in biology, with graduate research focused on conservation genetics, ecological field studies, and reptile behavior.