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Care and Reproduction of the Black-headed Bushmaster
Presented by Brett Baldwin
Tuesday, June 16th
7:00 PM
Prado – Classroom 104, Balboa Park
The San Diego Herpetological Society is excited to welcome Brett Baldwin for a special presentation on the care and reproduction of the Black-headed Bushmaster (Lachesis melanocephala), one of the world’s most fascinating and rarely discussed viper species.
Brett Baldwin has worked in the San Diego Zoo Herpetology and Ichthyology Department for 29 years and currently serves as Curator of Herpetology and Ichthyology. Growing up in central Texas, Brett developed a lifelong passion for reptiles, amphibians, and wildlife through countless hours spent hunting, fishing, and exploring the outdoors. Prior to the San Diego Zoo, he spent 9 years at the Abilene Zoological Gardens working with reptiles, amphibians, birds, fish, and small mammals.
Over the course of his career, Brett has gained expansive experience working with a wide range of viperid species, including Latin American pit vipers, Asian pit vipers, and African vipers. He also taught Field Biology in Mexico with McMurry University for seven years and holds a B.S. degree in Biology from McMurry University.
Brett has contributed to conservation projects and field studies throughout Southern California, Texas, Mexico, Cambodia, Vietnam, Madagascar, and Costa Rica. He has authored and co-authored numerous herpetological papers and presentations, including work involving the reproduction and husbandry of Varanus prasinus, Lachesis melanocephala, Bitis parviocula, Rhacodactylus trachyrhynchus, and Protobothrops mangshanensis.
This presentation will provide a unique look into the husbandry, breeding efforts, and natural history of the elusive Black-headed Bushmaster, offering insights from decades of hands-on professional experience working with some of the world’s most remarkable venomous reptiles.
Guests and reptile enthusiasts of all experience levels are welcome to attend.
