To my father, the scientist, whose curiosity is still contagious. And to my mother, the artist, who saw beauty in every blossom and beaver.

To today's children, who care for tomorrow's trees.

"I love all trees..."

--Aldo Leopold (naturalist)

To my mother, Helen Tuthill, who first taught me love, and taught me to love all living creatures.

For today's children, who are tomorrow's herpetologists. Save room in your world for untamed creatures.

To Clint and Andy, who have had these creatures in hand at one time or another. Pass along the wonder.