Nicole Strauss

Nature enthusiast, undergrad at college of charleston, vet tech, HERper

[Bryan D. Hughes @rattlesnakeguy]

Another Tiger Rattlesnake in Phoenix. What in the photo would indicate whether this is a male or female?

[Nicole Strauss @NStrauss11]

I've had to take a hiatus from Twitter for a bit due to difficult personal circumstances. I'm going to ease back in. I really enjoy interacting with all you science nerds & I look forward to networking opportunities! Here's some beautiful H. femoralis tadpoles for your enjoyment

[Nicole Strauss @NStrauss11]

@GraceyWeather That was perfect, thank you! A great start to his birthday! 💚😊

[Nicole Strauss @NStrauss11]

Hey @GraceyWeather my boyfriend & I watch your weather forecast every morning. He has a bit of a celebrity crush on you & his bday is coming up this Wed(17th). Do you think you could wish him a happy birthday for me? We usually watch at 730ish. His name is Kris Boldizar Thanks!😊

[Nicole Strauss @NStrauss11]

@GraceyWeather You just made my day! Thank you! 😄 I certainly will!

[Nicole Strauss @NStrauss11]

One of my adult Xenosaurus popped out to say hi. These guys love to wedge themselves in rock crevices, so it's hard to resist a photo opp when it happens. #xenosaurus #MexicanLizards

[NKFherping @NKFherping]

Welcome to the World

Hatchling Western Coachwhip (Masticophis flagellum testaceus) making its way across a busy road at sunset. This was the first of 30 snakes seen the other night, mostly young of the year.

[Ed Yong is not here @edyong209]

Scientist measures Caribbean lizards. 4 days later, Hurricanes Irma hit. Then Maria. Scientist returns & the lizard population now has bigger toes, longer front legs & a better grip. Amazing case of evolution in action. https://t.co/Qj0FXgoZqK

[Nicole Strauss @NStrauss11]

Further, presenting this video as humorous is condoning animal abuse. You are normalizing the torture of an animal that feels pain, that serves a purpose in its environment, & has intrinsic value. They are already at high risk for abuse, & this only encourages ignorant behavior

[Nicole Strauss @NStrauss11]

@AFVofficial You just aired a clip of dogs biting & flinging a snake trapped on a glueboard. Who approved this flagrant animal abuse to be aired? Regardless of anyone's personal opinion of snakes, this was inexcusable. Would you have aired dogs tearing up a trapped cat or rabbit?

[Nicole Strauss @NStrauss11]

#MosquitoesSuck

[Nicole Strauss @NStrauss11]

What an adorable little gator #alligator #HERper

[Nicole Strauss @NStrauss11]

@brett5355 @SpenserT05 @arienh222 It's not a great picture, honestly.. snapped it on my cell.

[Nicole Strauss @NStrauss11]

Can you find the snake? This little guy hung out about 4ft away for the entire time we checked traps - 30min or so. People tell me all the time that cottonmouth are aggressive. It's funny that I've met so many and yet to see that kind of behavior. #fieldwork #cottonmouth #HERper

[Nicole Strauss @NStrauss11]

@Drac0rex @AlongsideWild It's always a joy to encounter them. They've got so much personality.

[Nicole Strauss @NStrauss11]

@brett5355 Look for a clearing in the grass 😉

[Nicole Strauss @NStrauss11]

Green tree frog, Hyla cinerea #fieldwork #frogs #HERper

[Nicole Strauss @NStrauss11]

Short answer: NO
Politicians are, for the most part, not pain management drs. As a chronic pain sufferer, I would be incapacitated on certain days w/o my meds. Every individual is different & one size does not fit all. As always, a big part of the solution lies in education https://t.co/9MU3TmbphW

[Burning Nights CRPS @BNightsCRPS]

Should the Government limit a physicians ability to treat patients with opioids? #chronicpain https://t.co/WXNVEM9YEV

[Nicole Strauss @NStrauss11]

I like to go play in the ditch as a means of stress relief. I was super stoked to find this big tooth, and a little disappointed to find it broken. Even so, it was a pleasant way to spend the evening. #fossil #sharktooth #stressrelief