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i am interested in becoming a herpetologist and am going in to high school is there anything i can do at this stage of my life to get me closer to a career in herpetology such as a course of some kind

Stick with your maths, and sciences(Biologsy, chemistry, and physics in the senior grades). Related jobs, would be to become a zoologist, wildlife biologist(including species at risk biologist), or wildlife technician, where you might work with reptiles on occasion.
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Steven ,

and flock;
-1.1 Cockatiels(Buddy and Jake)
-1.1 Budgies(Chipy and Peaches)
-1.0 Orange cheeked waxbill

And slime/scales;
-1.0 Firebellied toad
-1.0 Japanese firebellied newt(on the loose)
-0.1 Leopard gecko
-1.1 Yellow headed geckos

Fish, feeders and other wriggly things!

Is there a zoo near where you live? Try volunteering there. Now it will be grunt work, at least at frist. And you may be asked to things you won't like. But if you stick with it you will be more likely to do the things want to do. Volunteering looks great on college applications. By volunteering you will get inside look at things. This will help you decide if you want to pursue this as a career. Also study hard and get good grades in high school. I hope the best for you as you decide your path in life.
-Scott