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Reptiles & Amphibians

Reptiles & Amphibians Feature Writer: Dennis Holley

Welcome to the amazing (and often misunderstood) world of herpetology and the study of reptiles and amphibians. Please join us as we investigate the life and times of snakes, lizards, turtles, crocodilians, frogs, caecilians, and salamanders.

Categories of Articles Written on This Topic

  • Reference articles
  • Pet care articles
  • Species specific and identification articles
  • Ecology and diversity articles

Other Resources

Consider

  • Aiding and rescuing reptiles when possible.
  • Subscribing to appropriate magazines or purchasing age-appropriate books on the topic

Slither on.


Feature Writer Articles in Reptiles & Amphibians

 		Medical and Cultural Importance of Amphibians
Humans have interacted with amphibians since antiquity. Some of these exchanges are direct and easily understood while others are more difficult to discern.
Economic and Ecologic Importance of Amphibians
Humans have interacted with amphibians since antiquity. Some of these exchanges are direct and easily understood while other connections are more difficult to discern.
The Ecology and Taxonomy of Reptiles
Although most abundant in the tropics and subtropics, the nearly 8,000 species of living reptiles inhabit every continent except Antarctica.
The Ecology and Taxonomy of Amphibians
At around 5,400 species of frogs and toads, salamanders and caecillians, the extant (living) amphibians are the smallest group of tetrapod vertebrates.
The History of Reptiles
The species of modern reptiles are but mere shadows representing the shattered remains of what was once the grandest collection of animals on the planet.
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Contributing Articles in Reptiles & Amphibians

 		Before Buying That Cute Baby Python
Burmese python's can make rewarding and fascinating captives when kept properly. Be sure to look into individual state and city laws pertaining to large python ownership.
Florida Okays Python Hunt
The State of Florida, buoyed by a successful 2009 season, will let a few hunters seek boa constrictors and reticulated pythons all year long in 2010.
Driving Away Iguanas
The iguana population in South Florida is booming and homeowners are struggling to keep them out of the yard. Here's a few tips on controlling their population.
Giant Lizards Invade Florida!
South Florida is literally crawling with iguanas, basilisks and anoles which began showing up in the 1980s and are now propagating prolifically.
Reptiles and Amphibians as Pets
Herpetofauna are fun and easy pets to keep, and with numbers in the wild declining ownership is now playing an integral part in the preservation of many unique species.
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