Introduction to Herpetology Blog

Did you know? All our blog posts are pages from our award-winning eBook, A Primer on Reptiles and Amphibians. You can download it here for FREE, or buy a beautiful hardcover for your coffee table here.

Please excuse the paucity of links at present- this blog is very new and we are working to add much more content very quickly!

Living With Wildlife

These are general posts to help you learn about and live in harmony with the natural world.

The Mischievous Ratsnake The Maligned Cottonmouth American Box Turtles Backyard Lizards & Garden Snakes Relocating Reptiles Snake Myths & FAQs Watch for Wildlife on the Road

Classification & Diversity

These are posts about how we classify the organisms in our world and how amazing biodiversity can be.

A Bit About Common Names The Usage and Importance of Scientific Names

Biology, Physiology, and Reproduction

This section is where you can learn more about the organisms we share our world with.

Rear-fanged Snakes Venom Venomous vs. Poisonous Sex Determination Tortoise Pee!

Natural History

These are posts about ecology. Learn about how reptiles and amphibians interact with each other the world around them.

A Complex Web Adapting to Suburbia

Conservation

This super-important section is for learning about conservation concerns, solutions, and what you can do to help the natural world.

Herp Conservation Habitat Loss Assurance Colonies Citizen Science Master Naturalist Programs The Fallacy of a Laissez-faire Approach

Observation

Otherwise known as "field-herping," this section is about observing herps in their natural environment.

Venomous Snake ID- Forget the Rules Take Nothing But Photos Tips & Tricks

Herpetoculture

Here is where you can build a foundational knowledge about the care of captive animals.

Demand Responsibly-sourced Animals Code of Conduct and Ethics We're Not Disposable!Never Release Captives Gradients are Key!Community Enclosures (Cohabitation)

Lagniappe

These posts may not fit nicely into another category, but there is some great info here!

Becoming a Herpetologist Scientific Research Irresponsible Handling of Venomous Snakes

"Appendixes"

Found at the end of our book, these are valuable bits of raw information, forms, tables, and the like.

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