Science in the Snakepit: Tales of the Often Eccentric People Who Have Studied Serpents Over the Centuries and Have Sometimes Paid with Their Lives

Rick Shine is a professional scientist, currently employed as a Professor at Macquarie University in Sydney, Australia. For nearly 50 years his primary research interest has been reptiles - especially snakes - in many parts of the world. He has published over 1,000 scientific papers and his work has been cited more than 76,000 times - many more than any other researcher on reptiles past or present.

His work has won many awards, including the two top awards for scientific research in Australia: NSW Scientist of the Year and Prime Minister's Prize for Science. Rick Shine is a professional scientist, currently employed as a Professor at Macquarie University in Sydney, Australia. For nearly 50 years his primary research interest has been reptiles - especially snakes - in many parts of the world.

He has published over 1,000 scientific papers and his work has been cited more than 76,000 times - many more than any other researcher on reptiles past or present. His work has won many awards, including the two top awards for scientific research in Australia: NSW Scientist of the Year and Prime Minister's Prize for Science.