Michael Smith

Website:

https:livesinnature.com

Profile:

From the age of 11 (in 1962), I grew up mostly in north Texas. I’ve been interested in herpetology for all those years, writing, giving talks, and serving as a past-president of and editor for the DFW Herpetological Society. I wrote an article on venomous snakes published in Texas Parks & Wildlife Magazine, and co-authored (with Clint King) the book, “Herping Texas.” A second book on the natural history of reptiles and amphibians is in the editorial process at Texas A&M University Press. Additionally, I have been licensed in Texas as a Psychological Associate since 1985 and have worked largely with children and families. My background and training are in the areas of applied behavior analysis and infant mental health, and I worked in an early childhood intervention program for many years. In that position, I worked with the child and family together, addressing a wide variety of issues including maltreatment and trauma as well as developmental disabilities such as autism. In recent years I have worked in a pediatric hospital, administering neuropsychological tests.

Posts by Michael Smith:

• Guiding Another Group of “Rangers”
• Skinks, Turtles and Birds on a Summer Morning
• Field Herping and Fighting “The Nothing”
• An Evening at the Ponds at Southwest Nature Preserve
• “What Makes It Strong?” – Teaching Kids About Nature
• Dear Urban Hiker
• Passing the Creek Along to a New Generation
• Finding a Box Turtle
• The Western (or “Texas”) Ratsnake
• The Racer and the Jump to Light Speed