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.

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.

Keeping herptiles, up north in the UK, can be a rewarding adventure, but it’s not without its challenges.

The appeal to breed the most designer Ball Python offspring must sound like a lucrative and fascinating venture but can it be deemed unethical once we see the outcome.