Hashtag celebrates women in science by encouraging photos with cuddly reptiles
 

Hashtag celebrates women in science by encouraging photos with cuddly reptiles
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Female scientists brought their scaly, science-y pride to social media Friday.

The hashtag #HERpers gained speed on Twitter Feb. 26. It showcased women who frequently study and play with reptiles for their job

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As part of a social effort to spotlight the the work of females working in the field of herpetology (the study of amphibians and reptiles), the tweets tagged with #HERper also included photos straight from the field

Some of the scientists toted small amphibians, like toads and lizards, while others casually shared photos of themselves literally hanging with snakes Read more...

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