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Marisa Ishimatsu is a photographer, herper, and educator whose images define how many of us see California’s reptiles and amphibians. Her work has shaped field guides, articles, and conservation efforts — and in this episode, we dig into what it means to capture herps honestly, ethically, and beautifully.

In no particular order, we cover, amongst much else:

• Federally endangered San Francisco Gartersnakes
• The role of photography in science and education (and Emily Taylor’s field guides)
• Traveling and herping across the globe
• Inclusivity in the herp community and why it matters
• Ethics of herp photography, and letting photos tell deeper stories
• Food, culture, and yes… how melted M&M’s fit into all of this

This conversation goes wide and deep, and it’s exactly what I hoped for when I brought Wood Fired Herping back: stories, ideas, laughs, and depth.

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