Chris has been fascinated by spiders and other arachnids since he was a young boy, looking at them with his grandfather. He has been lucky enough to have been able to explore this interest in work and as a hobby since. Chris is a Technical Director at RSK Biocensus, an ecological consultancy, where he in part specialises in invertebrates, including arachnids. Based in Scotland, he has a keen interest in arachnids associated with montane, peatland, and native woodland habitats, as well as brownfield sites. He has also been involved with projects elsewhere in the UK, Republic of Ireland, Isle of Man, and India, as well as an Australian documentary film, Sixteen Legs. Chris is passionate about sharing the wonder of arachnids with wide audiences, enjoying running training courses and public speaking, as well as ensuring that they, as well as other invertebrates, are appropriately considered in planning, land use, and other policy and legislation. He is also keen on recording and publishing notable observations, particularly relating to ecology, behaviour, and distribution.