Herpetology Courses and Certifications

General Biology Lessons

Comprehensive exploration of life sciences, covering diverse organisms from insects to sea mammals, with in-depth lessons on anatomy, plants, and ecosystems.

• Study.com
• 1 day 18 hours 40 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

SciShow

5 Giant Snakes and the Evolution of Super-sized Serpents

Explore the fascinating world of giant snakes, from anacondas to Titanoboa, and discover the evolutionary processes that allowed these remarkable reptiles to reach such impressive sizes.

• YouTube
• 14 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology

The Great Plains Short-Horned Lizard in Canada

Explore the unique adaptations and conservation needs of Canada's Great Plains Short-horned Lizard, focusing on its cold-weather survival and habitat requirements in Alberta and Saskatchewan.

• YouTube
• 1 hour
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology

Chemical Defense in Poison Frogs

Explore the fascinating world of poison frogs' chemical defenses, their unique ability to sequester toxins from their diet, and how this impacts their survival in challenging environments.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 14 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology

Evolution of Hyperossification and Tooth Loss in Living and Fossil Frogs

Explore frog skull diversity, hyperossification patterns, and tooth loss evolution across amphibian lineages, revealing insights into frog morphology, systematics, and paleobiology.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 2 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Harvard Museum of Natural History

India: An Amphibian Hotspot

Explore India's rich amphibian biodiversity, conservation challenges, and scientific discoveries with renowned biologist S. D. Biju. Gain insights into three decades of frog research and its global impact.

• YouTube
• 51 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

VLMuseum

Salamander Secrets: The True "Hidden Gems" of Virginia - 2025 Naturally Speaking

Discover the fascinating world of salamanders, the "hidden gems of Appalachia," with Dr. Arianna Kuhn. Explore their unique colors, patterns, and survival strategies in Virginia's diverse ecosystems through this interactive lecture.

• YouTube
• 44 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology

Exploring Alberta's Amphibians and Reptiles - Forests, Prairies, Puddles, and Badlands

Discover Alberta's diverse amphibians and reptiles, their unique adaptations to extreme conditions, and how they thrive in various habitats from forests to badlands.

• YouTube
• 54 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Linnean Society

A New Era for Biodiversity Conservation in Tunisia

Explore Tunisia's understudied biodiversity through the work of ATVS, a group of young ecologists leading research from desert oases to remote islands, uncovering the country's rich biological heritage.

• YouTube
• 59 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video