Graduate Students Érica Maciel PhD Student I am investigating the reproductive anatomy in Neotropical and Old World lizards Isabela Pereira MSc Student I study hemoparasites and corticosterone levels in red-tailed boas Juan Aquino MSc Student I study the reproductive behavior of endemic island snakes of the genus Bothrops Sophia de Azevedo PhD Student I am characterizing the oral and cloacal viromes of endemic island lanceheads Cybele Lisboa PhD Student I study ex situ conservation strategies to support the recovery of threatened reptiles and amphibians Julia Soares MSc Student I study the structure and function of the anal gland and its role in reproductive behavior in boas Gabriel Silva MSc Student I am studying the epidemiological profile and environmental factors that influence snakebites Gabriel Silva MSc Student My research concerns the epidemiology of snakebites and associated environmental factors Ximena López-Goñi MSc Student I am studying the reproductive biology and ecology of Costa Rican earth snakes Ligia Amorim PhD Student I am investigating the reproductive strategies of island lancehead snakes Rebeca Khouri PhD Student I am studying the reproductive biology and morphology of blindsnakes Tyelli Ramos PhD Student My research focuses on the influence of lifestyle the morphology and reproduction of elapid snakes Meet the other group members Principal Investigator Researchers Undergrad Students Collaborators