The Maritz Lab

Quantitative Snake Ecology in Southern Africa

at the University of the Western Cape

Welcome to the Maritz Lab in the Department of Biodiversity & Conservation Biology at the University of the Westen Cape. We are interested in understanding the functional roles of snakes in African ecosystems. Our research spans multiple biomes and includes a wide diversity of snake species. Through our research and outreach initiatives, we strive to facilitate the conservation of snakes by raising awareness, appreciation, and overall understanding.

Our research addresses the following themes:

Foraging Ecology & Dietary Analysis

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Resource Utilisation & Competition

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P. crucifer and P. rhombeatus coverboard

Multi-Scale Community Ecology

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Reptile-Focused Experiential Learning

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Sharing for Science – JMIH2019

05/08/2019by R. Maritz

Have heard about our group on Facebook called Predation Records – Reptile and Frogs (Sub-Saharan Africa)? The Predation Records Facebook group was created in mid-2017 to collect photos and videos of predation events involving reptiles and amphibians. Since then, the…

Biology of Pitvipers 3, Rodeo, NM

20/07/201920/07/2019by R. Maritz

From 11 July – 14 July, the Chiricahua Desert Museum in Rodeo, New Mexico hosted the 3rd meeting of the Biology of the Pitvipers. The line-up of speakers and the science being presented made for a thought-provoking and an incredibly…

Quantitative Snake Ecology in Southern Africa

at the University of the Western Cape

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Biology of Pitvipers 3, Rodeo, NM