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.

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.

It has been13 long years since a meeting of herptile-related workers was hosted by a Scottish venue. Glasgow was the destination for like-minded participants to discuss current UK Herptile topics.

An upcoming Herptile (Reptile and Amphibian) expedition is being organised to uncover new species in a remote location.