Emily Taylor
@emilytaylorscience.com
Professor of Biology at Cal Poly SLO • Author • Snake rescuer • Founder of Central Coast Snake Services • Co-founder of Project RattleCam and Snake Week
One of my favorites from my forthcoming book 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐚 𝐀𝐦𝐩𝐡𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐓𝐨 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐦 - a series of images over several weeks showing a Wandering Salamander mama attending her eggs, and eventually, salamanderlings. ❤
Get your signed book here: www.centralcoastsnakeservices.com/shop.html
Get your signed book here: www.centralcoastsnakeservices.com/shop.html
January 2, 2026 at 2:01 PM
One of my favorites from my forthcoming book 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐚 𝐀𝐦𝐩𝐡𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐓𝐨 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐦 - a series of images over several weeks showing a Wandering Salamander mama attending her eggs, and eventually, salamanderlings. ❤
Get your signed book here: www.centralcoastsnakeservices.com/shop.html
Get your signed book here: www.centralcoastsnakeservices.com/shop.html
Happy 2026 to all. I thought you might enjoy this 1997 photo of me handling my very first rattlesnake, a Prairie Rattlesnake! I much prefer to gaze at them live on the rattlecam.
Wishing all of us a very snakey 2026,
Emily Taylor
Project RattleCam (RattleCam.org) co-founder
Wishing all of us a very snakey 2026,
Emily Taylor
Project RattleCam (RattleCam.org) co-founder
January 1, 2026 at 3:23 PM
Happy 2026 to all. I thought you might enjoy this 1997 photo of me handling my very first rattlesnake, a Prairie Rattlesnake! I much prefer to gaze at them live on the rattlecam.
Wishing all of us a very snakey 2026,
Emily Taylor
Project RattleCam (RattleCam.org) co-founder
Wishing all of us a very snakey 2026,
Emily Taylor
Project RattleCam (RattleCam.org) co-founder
My goal with this book series is to help spread know-how, ethics, and the joy of herping. May it bring you pleasure in the new year, in the form of alllll the frogs and salamanders!
One of my favorite photos in the book: brothers with Giant Salamander, by herper dad Mike Rochford
One of my favorite photos in the book: brothers with Giant Salamander, by herper dad Mike Rochford
January 1, 2026 at 1:23 PM
My goal with this book series is to help spread know-how, ethics, and the joy of herping. May it bring you pleasure in the new year, in the form of alllll the frogs and salamanders!
One of my favorite photos in the book: brothers with Giant Salamander, by herper dad Mike Rochford
One of my favorite photos in the book: brothers with Giant Salamander, by herper dad Mike Rochford
To celebrate this third installment in the California Herping Guide series, I made “I 🖤 California Herps” weatherproof mini field notebooks and pencils. These come free with an order of the new book from me while supplies last, or you can also get them in the online store.
January 1, 2026 at 1:23 PM
To celebrate this third installment in the California Herping Guide series, I made “I 🖤 California Herps” weatherproof mini field notebooks and pencils. These come free with an order of the new book from me while supplies last, or you can also get them in the online store.
I am excited to share my new book, California Amphibians and How To Find Them, hot off the press from Heyday Books and ready to help guide your wet winter frog and salamander adventures! It is available now from my website or Feb 3 at bookstores.
www.centralcoastsnakeservices.com/shop.html
www.centralcoastsnakeservices.com/shop.html
January 1, 2026 at 1:23 PM
I am excited to share my new book, California Amphibians and How To Find Them, hot off the press from Heyday Books and ready to help guide your wet winter frog and salamander adventures! It is available now from my website or Feb 3 at bookstores.
www.centralcoastsnakeservices.com/shop.html
www.centralcoastsnakeservices.com/shop.html
Funded Master's position in Rattlesnake Biology at Cal Poly SLO
jobs.rwfm.tamu.edu/view-job/?id...
Please share!
jobs.rwfm.tamu.edu/view-job/?id...
Please share!
December 9, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Funded Master's position in Rattlesnake Biology at Cal Poly SLO
jobs.rwfm.tamu.edu/view-job/?id...
Please share!
jobs.rwfm.tamu.edu/view-job/?id...
Please share!
𝐏𝐎𝐒𝐓𝐃𝐎𝐂 𝐏𝐎𝐒𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐈𝐍 𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐓𝐋𝐄𝐒𝐍𝐀𝐊𝐄 𝐁𝐈𝐎𝐋𝐎𝐆𝐘
I am recruiting a postdoc to join the lab in summer/fall 2026! This is a fully funded, 2-year position. Please share with your networks!
Application details: jobs.calpoly.edu/en-us/job/55...
Photo is of a rattlesnake I found on campus today (in Dec!)...
I am recruiting a postdoc to join the lab in summer/fall 2026! This is a fully funded, 2-year position. Please share with your networks!
Application details: jobs.calpoly.edu/en-us/job/55...
Photo is of a rattlesnake I found on campus today (in Dec!)...
December 9, 2025 at 12:00 AM
𝐏𝐎𝐒𝐓𝐃𝐎𝐂 𝐏𝐎𝐒𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐈𝐍 𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐓𝐋𝐄𝐒𝐍𝐀𝐊𝐄 𝐁𝐈𝐎𝐋𝐎𝐆𝐘
I am recruiting a postdoc to join the lab in summer/fall 2026! This is a fully funded, 2-year position. Please share with your networks!
Application details: jobs.calpoly.edu/en-us/job/55...
Photo is of a rattlesnake I found on campus today (in Dec!)...
I am recruiting a postdoc to join the lab in summer/fall 2026! This is a fully funded, 2-year position. Please share with your networks!
Application details: jobs.calpoly.edu/en-us/job/55...
Photo is of a rattlesnake I found on campus today (in Dec!)...
Signed copies can still arrive in time for this to be the perfect stocking stuffer, and I'll throw in a new "I ❤️ California Herps" sticker and pencil to celebrate.
December 7, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Signed copies can still arrive in time for this to be the perfect stocking stuffer, and I'll throw in a new "I ❤️ California Herps" sticker and pencil to celebrate.
My lizard book was featured this weekend in the New York Times!
If you want a signed copy and a freebie, read on...
If you want a signed copy and a freebie, read on...
December 7, 2025 at 8:03 PM
My lizard book was featured this weekend in the New York Times!
If you want a signed copy and a freebie, read on...
If you want a signed copy and a freebie, read on...
It's Giving Tuesday! All year long, we give our time, our knowledge, and our joyful determination to help ensure that you can watch rattlesnakes behaving naturally, peacefully, as they actually do at RattleCam.org. 1/2
December 2, 2025 at 2:19 PM
It's Giving Tuesday! All year long, we give our time, our knowledge, and our joyful determination to help ensure that you can watch rattlesnakes behaving naturally, peacefully, as they actually do at RattleCam.org. 1/2
Black Friday Sale! 🖤🛒🛍️ Support your favorite livestream Project RattleCam and get 20% off merchandise with code Rattlesnake. Discount expires on Sunday.
www.CentralCoastSnakeServices.com/shop
www.CentralCoastSnakeServices.com/shop
November 28, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Black Friday Sale! 🖤🛒🛍️ Support your favorite livestream Project RattleCam and get 20% off merchandise with code Rattlesnake. Discount expires on Sunday.
www.CentralCoastSnakeServices.com/shop
www.CentralCoastSnakeServices.com/shop
Get yer stocking stuffers and holiday gifts here, and benefit our exclusively donor-funded program! The snakes thank you.
Use code Rattlesnake in the Shop at Rattlecam.org.
Use code Rattlesnake in the Shop at Rattlecam.org.
November 24, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Get yer stocking stuffers and holiday gifts here, and benefit our exclusively donor-funded program! The snakes thank you.
Use code Rattlesnake in the Shop at Rattlecam.org.
Use code Rattlesnake in the Shop at Rattlecam.org.
News of the day:
A raccoon came through early this morning and ate the remains of Pansy, 6 days after she died.
You can watch it starting at 6:06am at this link, and it goes on for over an hour.
youtu.be/y5vKYomHL1o?...
A raccoon came through early this morning and ate the remains of Pansy, 6 days after she died.
You can watch it starting at 6:06am at this link, and it goes on for over an hour.
youtu.be/y5vKYomHL1o?...
November 10, 2025 at 3:35 PM
News of the day:
A raccoon came through early this morning and ate the remains of Pansy, 6 days after she died.
You can watch it starting at 6:06am at this link, and it goes on for over an hour.
youtu.be/y5vKYomHL1o?...
A raccoon came through early this morning and ate the remains of Pansy, 6 days after she died.
You can watch it starting at 6:06am at this link, and it goes on for over an hour.
youtu.be/y5vKYomHL1o?...
We can't believe it's November! Weather is rapidly cooling, and the Colorado cam will shut down for the winter in about two weeks. Watch now while you still can!
This baby is out right now, cruising around behind vegetation.
RattleCam.org
This baby is out right now, cruising around behind vegetation.
RattleCam.org
November 3, 2025 at 5:28 PM
We can't believe it's November! Weather is rapidly cooling, and the Colorado cam will shut down for the winter in about two weeks. Watch now while you still can!
This baby is out right now, cruising around behind vegetation.
RattleCam.org
This baby is out right now, cruising around behind vegetation.
RattleCam.org
The biology department at Cal Poly is hiring multiple tenure-track positions, including animal physiology! Come work with me in paradise.
jobs.calpoly.edu/en-us/job/55...
jobs.calpoly.edu/en-us/job/55...
October 31, 2025 at 2:32 PM
The biology department at Cal Poly is hiring multiple tenure-track positions, including animal physiology! Come work with me in paradise.
jobs.calpoly.edu/en-us/job/55...
jobs.calpoly.edu/en-us/job/55...
Tonight! act.gorgefriends.org/a/rattlesnakes
October 29, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Tonight! act.gorgefriends.org/a/rattlesnakes
In the dead of winter, you can still gaze upon the snakes via your 2026 Project RattleCam calendar! We are in the final few days of offering free shipping (that's $7 off!) using code Thor.
Direct order link: www.centralcoastsnakeservices.com/store/p46/Pr...
Direct order link: www.centralcoastsnakeservices.com/store/p46/Pr...
October 27, 2025 at 2:41 PM
In the dead of winter, you can still gaze upon the snakes via your 2026 Project RattleCam calendar! We are in the final few days of offering free shipping (that's $7 off!) using code Thor.
Direct order link: www.centralcoastsnakeservices.com/store/p46/Pr...
Direct order link: www.centralcoastsnakeservices.com/store/p46/Pr...
September is quite possibly my favorite month in the 2026 calendar! Order yours now! Only a few days left for free shipping with code Thor.
Go to RattleCam.org and click Shop.
Go to RattleCam.org and click Shop.
October 23, 2025 at 3:50 PM
September is quite possibly my favorite month in the 2026 calendar! Order yours now! Only a few days left for free shipping with code Thor.
Go to RattleCam.org and click Shop.
Go to RattleCam.org and click Shop.
October 18, 2025 at 3:15 PM
This weekend my students and I will be at the SLO Reptile Expo, slinging native snakes (okay, just lovingly showing them off) and fundraising with cool stickers and other merch. We hope to see you there! www.centralvalleyreptileexpo.com/san-luis-obi...
October 16, 2025 at 3:04 PM
This weekend my students and I will be at the SLO Reptile Expo, slinging native snakes (okay, just lovingly showing them off) and fundraising with cool stickers and other merch. We hope to see you there! www.centralvalleyreptileexpo.com/san-luis-obi...
Cal Poly is hiring! We are looking for multiple tenure-track colleagues, including animal physiology, cell biology, and microbiology! Please spread the word. Links in thread. bio.calpoly.edu
October 14, 2025 at 1:32 AM
Cal Poly is hiring! We are looking for multiple tenure-track colleagues, including animal physiology, cell biology, and microbiology! Please spread the word. Links in thread. bio.calpoly.edu
There is currently (Sat 8am MT) a porcupine bedded down outside the snake den. I wonder if he'll still be there when the snakes wake up and emerge.
Watch live at RattleCam.org (Colorado cam) to find out!
Watch live at RattleCam.org (Colorado cam) to find out!
September 27, 2025 at 2:05 PM
There is currently (Sat 8am MT) a porcupine bedded down outside the snake den. I wonder if he'll still be there when the snakes wake up and emerge.
Watch live at RattleCam.org (Colorado cam) to find out!
Watch live at RattleCam.org (Colorado cam) to find out!
September 26, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Have you seen Project RattleCam's Love the Unloved merch? Get yours now and support the project! Visit rattlecam.org and click Shop.
September 24, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Have you seen Project RattleCam's Love the Unloved merch? Get yours now and support the project! Visit rattlecam.org and click Shop.
Yes, likely a prairie rattlesnake. Here is the lizard cover if you want to match it! (I was just wearing the snake earrings yesterday and thought of you)
September 19, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Yes, likely a prairie rattlesnake. Here is the lizard cover if you want to match it! (I was just wearing the snake earrings yesterday and thought of you)