Komodo Island Will Be Restricted To Premium Tourists, Won’t Be Closed
It is estimated that there are less than 5,000 Komodo dragons left in the wild, all in Indonesia's Komodo Island National Park.
Field Herping
The Last Herp of the Season: In Search of Crotalus horridus
It took years for the author to finally see a timber rattlesnake while out herping.
New Book Showcases Rare and Incredible Herp Photography
All over the world there are extraordinary Reptiles and Amphibians hiding among the unique habitats they exist in, but many of us will never see them. While herping is a naturalist favorite for everyone, very few people get up close and…
Amphibians And The Fishless Ponds Of Florida
The habitats that reptiles and amphibians depend on are species specific and reliant on the adaptive ways of the animals. “Niches” are specialized habitats made only for these specifically adapted creatures. In Florida, it is seemingly flat with little-to-no evidence…
Dreams of Loam: In Search Of The Eastern Spadefoot Toad
It took the author several decades to finally find his holy grail of herps, an eastern spadefoot toad.
Herping The Peruvian Amazon Rainforest
Spending 8 days in the rainforest yields a variety of herptiles.
5 Popular Ways To Find Reptiles And Amphibians In The Wild
Researchers use these methods to look for reptiles in the wild.
9 Days On Shawnee National Forest's Snake Road Of Illinois
Take a ride along this famed Illinois road known for its awesome herp encounters.
Snake Road In Illinois To Close March 15 For Annual Herp Migration
Snake Road is closed every spring to allow migrating reptiles and amphibians to safely cross without getting hit by vehicles.
Cobra Snakes Of The Congo
A professor and his colleagues seek to expand cobra research in Central Africa.
Herping In Haiti For The Sphaerodactylus copei
How does one find a gecko the size of a dime?
Herp Queries: Red Touch Yellow, Kill A Fellow Doesn’t Always Work
The saying is not always accurate.
The Tuatara Of New Zealand
A herper discusses his tuatara-centric visit to New Zealand.
U.S. Herping Hotspots From East To West
Some of the best general areas for field herping in the United States.
Wildlife Artist Tell Hicks
Wildlife artist Tell Hicks discusses his work, his life, and a horrifying moment involving a kid with a paint brush full of white paint.
Field Herping For Snakes: Driving Or On Foot?
Walking through a herp’s habitat to find it offers the added pleasure of communing with nature up close.
Herp Queries: Pros And Cons Of ATV Use When Field Herping
All terrain vehicles can be helpful when herping in certain situations.
Herping the Galapagos Islands
Growing up, I have had the pleasure of keeping a few reptiles: corn snakes, green iguanas, and Chinese Golden Box turtles. So when I was presented with the opportunity to visit the Galapagos Islands, I was extremely excited about finally…
Herping Misadventures in Cameroon
The journey to the West African nation of Cameroon proved to be extremely challenging and an eye-opening experience.
In Search Of Sardinia’s Herps
In October 2008, while attending the VII Congresso Nazionale/VII National Congress Societas Herpetologica Italica in Oristano, Sardinia, we had the good luck to observe some interesting species of the island’s herpetofauna. We decided to stay in bungalows at a local…
Frogs Of Australia App For iOS Now Available
Scientists with James Cook University in Australian have developed an app for Apple’s IOS that quickly identifies a frog species based on its call. The app, Frogs of Australia, enables you to record a call while out herping with the…
Herping the Western Fence Lizard at Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park
The western fence lizard (Sceloporus occidentalis) is a very common and widely distributed spiny lizard found throughout California and other western states. On a recent outing to the Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park in Orange County, Calif., I was able to trek…
Herping Bolivia's Madidi National Park
Nestled in Bolivia’s northwestern region, Madidi National Park boasts a staggering diversity of flora and fauna, occurring in nearly 2 million hectares of primary forests. It is touted by renowned organizations, such as Conservation International, Wildlife Conservation Society and National…
Herping The Little Grass Frog
The tiny little grass frog (Limnaoedus ocularis) is indeed tiny. About a half-dozen can fit on a quarter, and one can rest quite peacefully on your fingernail if it chose to do so. Also despite being so minute they do…
