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.

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

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.

It can be a hard decision to choose a particular scaly or moist-skinned friend for a forever home. Luckily, there are simple ways to uncoil this complex thought-process and we will list them, in some kind of order, here for you!