21 People Infected By Salmonella Via Pet Turtles, CDC Says
Red-eared slider turtles, like all reptiles, carry Salmonella.
Advice
Ideal Heating For Your Reptiles
Heat for reptiles isn’t just for comfort — it’s for survival.
Road Cruising For Herps And Impact Of Weather
Road herping is a favorite way for many to see a lot of reptiles.
The International Herpetological Symposium: Ideal For Teens
The presentations at IHS range from those meant for amateur herpers to pros, and you can learn about many topics, from herpetoculture to pure science and taxonomy.
Help For A Budding Herpetologist
Advice for those who wish to pursue a career with reptiles.
What Tortoise Can I Keep Indoors?
The Russian tortoise can be kept indoors.
Tips For Becoming A Herpetologist
Basic guidelines for anyone considering the pursuit of a professional career in herpetology.
Herp Queries: Don’t Jump To Judge The Reptile Shopkeeper
Even though herps have gone mainstream as pets, there’s still an enormous amount of ignorance and misinformation about their husbandry floating around
Joining A Herpetology/Reptile Club
Herp clubs exists for every aspect of the hobby. Some focus on herpetoculture, some on field observation and many blend both.
Why Is My Chinese Water Dragon Skinny?
If your water dragon looks skinny to you, please seek out a veterinarian to run a fecal test.
Are My Twin-Striped Plated Lizard Eggs Fertile?
If your lizard lays eggs, set up an incubator with a moist medium for the eggs. Make sure to leave them in the same position you found them when you transfer them to the incubator.
How To Raise Your Own Fruit Flies
You can raise your own fruit flies from a store bought culture of flies.
Herp Queries: Something About Skinks
Most skinks native to the United States are small (under 6 inches in total length) and tend to be of the long, slender body conformation.
Factor Your Reptiles In Disaster Preparedness
Develop an emergency action plan and follow it.
Herp Queries: A Career in Herp Photography
Take lots of photos and post them where they’ll be seen widely, like on Internet forums.
Rescuing Reptiles in Need
When deciding on a reptile pet, consider the adoption option!
Prepare For The Worst: Save Your Reptiles With This Disaster Check List
Bonus content from the September 2011 REPTILES magazine article "Prepare for the Worst."
Tips For Creating Your Lost Reptile Flyer
How to create and distribute a "lost" flyer when your herp escapes.
Best Pet Reptiles For Children
Reasons why children should keep reptiles.
Road Herping
One of the biggest advantages of “road cruising” for herps is exactly what you surmised.
Chelonians: Wild Caught Or Captive Bred?
Purchasing captive-bred turtles and tortoises whenever possible is always recommended.
Snake Myths And Facts
The facts and truth behind the eight most common myths about snakes.
Herpkeeping Dos And Don'ts
There are basic rules to herpkeeping that all hobbyists should follow.
Good First Tortoise
Three choices for a your first tortoise as a pet.
