It’s not every day you hear snakes described as stunning, charismatic, and sights to behold.

In this episode, we're joined by Lorenzo Seneci '18, who paints a unique picture of how a childhood interest evolved into a scientific pursuit fueled by boundless passion.

Lorenzo's fervor for herpetology, conservation, and evolutionary biology is palpable. He delves into the intricate realm of the global snakebite crisis, an issue that has garnered his attention for many reasons. Tune in as he walks us through his path, from a curious kid and dedicated UCU student, to a PhD candidate at the University of Queensland in Brisbane.

Steering his focus towards the evolution of venom—both functionally and phylogenetically—in rattlesnakes, Lorenzo sheds light on the depth of his research. Join us for this episode as we explore the enthralling journey of a passionate herpetologist making waves in the world of science.

1:36 - Gettig to know Lorenzo and UCU Experience (UCU Earth Monologues - 2016)

11:25 - The path to Herpetology

15:41 - The wrath of a venomous snake bite

21:37 - About the Global Snake Bite Crisis

27:52 - The intersection of humanities, social sciences and herpetology

38:10 - More about Lorenzo's PhD research and what's next

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