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Kenney Krysko

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Kenneth Krysko
Alma materUniversity of Florida
Florida International University
Florida State University
Scientific career
FieldsHerpetology
InstitutionsFlorida Museum of Natural History

Kenneth L. Krysko is an American herpetologist. He was educated at Florida State University during his undergrad years and then at the University of Florida, where he earned his Ph.D. in Wildlife Ecology and Conservation. He is known for his expert knowledge on geckos and other invasive species in Florida.[1] He is currently the collection manager of Herpetology at the Florida Museum of Natural History.[2]

Krysko teaches herpetology at the University of Florida. He is currently known best for his research in the field of reptile genetics, where he has discovered genetic variations in the eastern indigo snake. He is well respected for his research in kingsnake genetics, and he "invented" a technique for capturing lizards by using a fishing line with a tiny hook baited with crickets. He was recently consulted for an episode of the show MonsterQuest, dealing with the rumor about alligators living in the sewers of New York City.[citation needed]

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  1. ^ "Human-eating monster crocodile may be Florida's newest invasive species". ScienceDaily. Retrieved 2020-07-30.
  2. ^ "News and Media Relations - IFAS Communications - University of Florida - Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences". ics.ifas.ufl.edu. Retrieved 2020-07-30.