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.

With a recent crackdown of wildlife trade being made in the UK, we investigate ethics behind the herptile trade.