Ross Allen | |
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| Born | January 2, 1908 |
| Died | May 17, 1981 (aged 73) |
| Occupation(s) | Herpetologist Naturalist Zoologist |
| Children | Carl Tom Allen, John William Allen, Robert Ross Allen, Betty Allen (Bashaw)[1] |
Ensil Ross Allen (January 2, 1908 – May 17, 1981) was an American herpetologist and writer who was based in Silver Springs, Florida for 46 years, where he established the Reptile Institute.[2] He used it for research and education about alligators, crocodiles and snakes, also sponsoring and conducting collection expeditions.
Allen founded and was first president of the International Crocodile Society. In his research with snakes, he developed many anti-venoms, including a dried form, and professionally milked venoms for venomous snakes, which was particularly important for protecting United States forces during World War II. He mixed entertainment and science at his Institute.
- ^ "Spirit lives on". Ocala Star-Banner. Ocala, Florida. January 15, 2000. Retrieved February 3, 2013.
- ^ Beltz, Ellin. "Biographies of People Honored in the Names of the Reptiles and Amphibians of North America: Allen, Ensil Ross (1908-1981)". Archived from the original on 22 July 2013.