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Additional   reading,  studies  and publications  related  TO  REPTILES  AND  HERPETOLOGY

These links and articles go beyond basic reptile care and into the scientific and biological side of herpetology. 

To learn about your native reptiles, click here for a page with links listed by state in alphabetical order.


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Scott Robinson's detailed website for everything Frog.
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Herpetology.com diagram Anatomy of a Snake in color.
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'A Question of Cold-Bloodedness' - discussion on thermoregulation in reptiles and amphibians, as compared to mammals.

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Lizard Blood Values
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Clinical Aspects of Reptile Anatomy and Physiology

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Antagonistic chromatic mechanisms in photoreceptors of the parietal eye of lizards
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Snake Anatomy and Physiology
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Renal Portal System

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Snake Respiratory System


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Reptile Hearing - a Brief Overview of Ear Structures and Function.

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Body Form and Skeleton of creatures in the class Reptilia.
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The comparative evolution of lizard claw and toe morphology
and clinging performance


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Snake Teeth & Fangs
 Structure & Specialization


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The Respiratory Consequences of Feeding in Amphibians and Reptiles

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Learn about the natural history and husbandry of reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates.

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The Reptile Database - searchable database containing 9,547 species.


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The CCIC provides a thorough information source on captive care and natural history for the family Chamaeleonidae




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American Museum of Natural History's online database of Amphibian Species of the World, a searchable database.

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MrsKingsBioWeb site 'Corn Snake Research' is a fascinating page with info from behaviors to breeding, including genetics.



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Keeping Venomous Reptiles: basic health care links and care sheets
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The pupils and optical systems of gecko eyes.



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This database covers the scientific names of native North American amphibians and reptiles, north of Mexico, alphabetically within order.
Lists the original describer and year of description and the original description citation unless noted. If the species is in a different genus than originally described, the name and year are in parenthesis.




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Reptile Living Room radio show.  Interviews, information and interesting to listen to.

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Reptile News and blog, breeder network.

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Snakebytes.tv, an original web show from BHB Reptiles.  


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Chelonian Research Foundation is a non-profit IRS-designated 501(c)(3) established for the purposes of producing and publishing scientific research on turtles and tortoises of the world
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Connect with other reptile enthusiasts who enjoy finding reptiles in their natural environment.

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Reptile news, articles, videos and information.


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National Geographic article about the recent discovery of a new species of South East Asian Cnemaspis gecko.

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Short article on turtle and tortoise brumation

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Davidson College article about certain reptile species ability to actively change color. 

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Fascinating article explaining in detail how a gecko's skin structure allows for the tail to shed and drop. 

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Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service PDF about living with snakes with diagrams and descriptions of the snakes that are native to Tasmania.

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Interested in studying Herpetology in college?  This sample lab assignment should help you decide.
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USDA document will give you some insight into the regulations in place for the proper handling of raw meat fed to captive exotics in zoo settings.
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Acute and Chronic Renal Disease: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prognosis in Lizards.


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Hypoglycemia and Hyperglycemia in Reptiles
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Metabolic and Endocrine Diseases of Reptiles

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Seminal (Hemipenal) Plugs and Seminal Exudates
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Study of the natural history of the bog turtle by Tom Bloomer, with historical correspondence from the 1970s, an interesting read.

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Extremely detailed explanation of reptile surgery and anesthesia techniques, new methods and the safety of the procedures.

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This article will provide a review of the anatomy and physiology of the
reptilian cardiovascular system, the common diagnostic tests used to assess
cardiac function, and the common disease presentations associated with the
cardiovascular system.