I have been keeping herps since I was 10 years old. I explored the canals near my childhood home for introduced African clawed frogs and American bullfrogs and the fields behind my home for fence lizards and alligator skinks. I…
Reptiles are a lot smarter than some think.
As wild herps face unprecedented challenges, conservation groups work together to restore species and habitat.
A veteran herper looks back — and ahead.
You can introduce your child to reptiles and amphibians with these fun coloring pages.
Shallotte River Swamp Park video shows alligator snouts jutting out from frozen swamp water.
“Nowadays, captive-breeding is the name of the game, representing a huge shift in philosophy and resulting in not only quality reptiles being bred as pets, but also new color patterns and varieties."
Consult directly with your local authorities before making a reptile purchase of which you’re uncertain.
Q: Why is it I never see much about keeping whiptail lizards? Mark Spataro, Winter Park, Fla. A: The whiptails are largely ignored as pets for a number of reasons, all of them valid because they epitomize what’s difficult about…
The differences and similarities between reptiles and amphibians are challenging to identify.
Which one of these reptiles and amphibians is right for you?
We often get questions about what is an ideal beginner-friendly snake for those new to the hobby. Beginner meaning fairly easy to care for with not a lot of requirements other than good husbandry and attention to detail. Of all…
Plan ahead and give your new reptile the right environment to thrive.
Bonus content from the October 2010 REPTILES magazine article "The Cooters."
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Check out the herps at this fun South Carolina reptile park on your next vacation.
