# Chad Keates

- **Website:** <https://chadkeates.co.za>
- **Primary alias:** `chadkeates.co.za`

## Description

Dr. Chad Keates is a renowned African herpetologist currently serving as a Post-doctoral Fellow at the University of Florida's Aquatic and Wetland Plant Science Lab. With a rich background in Zoology, he holds a PhD focused on the evolutionary structuring of African grass snakes. Chad's expertise encompasses an array of reptiles and amphibians, underlined by his involvement with the South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity and the Herpetological Association of Africa, where he serves as Media Representative.

Chad's work includes scientific consulting, providing reptile and amphibian guidance, and delivering engaging presentations and workshops for diverse audiences. As a passionate advocate for scientific outreach, he regularly shares his knowledge through talks and demonstrations. His extensive fieldwork spans Southern Africa and beyond, collaborating with notable organizations like National Geographic. Chad's dedication to documenting herpetological diversity is reflected in his high-impact publications and photography, solidifying his reputation as a leading voice in herpetological research and education.

## Industries

- 🧪 Science and Education
- 🧪 Biology _(under Science and Education)_

## Links

- [youtube](https://youtube.com/channel/UCr7PCqDnVCblQzR9E9lw-zg)
- [facebook](https://facebook.com/nextgenherpetologist)
- [instagram](https://instagram.com/chadkeates)

## Logos & icons

- icon _(primary)_ — JPEG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/id0hdpsfDH/w/1542/h/1542/theme/dark/icon.jpeg?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1741144486233)

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| Name | Hex | Theme |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Havelock Blue | #4f94d4 | accent |
| Corn Harvest | #8b7c07 | dark |
| White | #ffffff | light |

## Fonts

- Roboto — asset _(google)_
- Roboto — asset _(google)_

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