A plan has been set out by the government to quickly and strategically execute the protection of their land at a further 30% by 2030.

20th Anniversary marks a review in legislation

The Natterjack Toad Epidalea calamita is taking its last stand, nearly wiping out its existence in Scotland.

Time to dig deep into the matter most-suited to a reptile or amphibian.

On a mild and windy Blackpool beach front, the stage was set for the International Herpetology Society Breeders event.

A critically endangered frog has been given a population recount, within its native presence in the Central Highlands of Madagascar.

A new study, by Angela M. Mendoza-Henao , Juan Alejandro Guerrero-Cupacan, Khristian Venegas-Valencia & Mailyn A. Gonzalez (2025), shows that overcoming biases in geography and history factors can uncover hidden types of herpetiles (reptiles and amphibians).

The IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) Red Listed and Endangered Boulenger's Spiny Frog Quasipaa boulengeri has been under the study radar - until now.

Starting to put contents into a microhabitat build can be a daunting thought but it is an opportunity to let your creative juices flow into a range of possibilities. Let's point you in the right direction!

Roberta Ferreira Abecassis, Alfredo P. Santos-Jr, Lucas Vinicius Cavalcante Esteves, Advanio Inácio Siqueira-Silva, Selma Maria Almeida-Santos & Síria Ribeiro have made a study into the Brazilian amphisbaenian Amphisbaena brasiliana (Gray, 1865).

What tools do you use to heat up your cold-blooded friends? We dive into the depths of thermal gradients so you don't have to.

Red-Crowned Roofed Turtle Batagur kachuga is a critically endangered species from the Gangetic Plain of Northern India. Pawan Shantiprakash Pareek, Monowar Alam Khalid, Christopher J. Michaels & Shailendra Singh have made great strides to monitor the nesting habitat of said turtle.

If you’ve ever found yourself mesmerised by the slow, deliberate crawl of a tortoise or the vibrant splash of colour on a dart frog, you’re in the right place. Herpetology, the study of reptiles and amphibians, is a field bursting with fascinating discoveries and passionate communities.

Reptiles and Amphibians may not be the most popular choice of pet in the UK but we think they should be more mainstream. Let's explore why and see if we can sway your mind.

Natália Ferreira Torello-Viera, Karina Rodrigues da Silva Banci & Michel Varajão Garey have extensively studied the elusive Purple Burrowing Caecilian Luetkenotyphlus brasiliensis.

Dedicating free time to a great cause should be a rewarding and selfless journey, but adversely, it can go wrong in so many ways.

Japanese Grass Lizards shake a foot for research

We all know that animals should be in their natural habitat but herptiles born into captivity will, sadly, never get a chance to do this for many reasons. Therefore, our priority should be to provide them with a fulfilling and healthy life by getting close to the real thing - here's how..

New research, by Anh Van Pham , Truong Quang Nguyen, Cuong The Pham & Minh Duc Le, on two species of frog and their unstudied eating habits lead us to better understand their meal choice and interactions.

A critically endangered frog has experienced its first-ever radio telemtery treatment. We can now understand its relation to other organisms, habitats, landscapes, activity patterns and location data.