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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

 		Venomous Snakes
Only about 250 species of snakes have venom powerful enough to kill a human. Those snakes account for the deaths of an estimated 30,000-40,000 people per year worldwide.
The Characteristics of Snakes
"Always carry a small flagon of whiskey in case of snakebite and furthermore always carry a small snake." (W. C. Fields)
The Characteristics of Lizards
Lizards and snakes are so morphologically similar that they are classified together into the same order and suborder.
The Characteristics of Frogs and Toads
"Theories pass. The frog remains." (Jean Rostand)
The Characteristics of Salamanders
"Salamander - borne in the sun-kissed flame. Who was it lit your candle and branded you with your name?" (Lyrics from the Jethro Toll song "Salamander")
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Contributing Articles in Reptiles & Amphibians

 		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.
An Invasive Snake in the Grass
The Florida Everglades is being invaded by Burmese Pythons at an alarming rate. The Python Patrol and politicians are on a mission to prevent the pythons from spreading.
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