Amphibians

Information related to the Amphibians such as frogs, toads, newts, and salamanders.


Discovery and Care of the Common Surinam Toad | Pipa pipa

Authored by John F. Taylor of Reptile Apartment The Discovery and Care of the Common Surinam Toad In 1699, 52-year-old Maria Sibylla Merian (1647-1717) travelled from her home in Amsterdam to the distant Dutch colony of Suriname. For much of her adult life the German-born entomologist and illustrator had been quietly pursuing scientific research, including […]


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Microclimate: OLED Dimming thermostat review

Microclimate: OLED Dimming thermostat review Authored by Pete Hawkins: Chameleon Network Bearded Dragons Network Snake Network Gecko Network Amphibian Network Voted winner of Reptile Report’s Readers Choice ‘Lizard Personality of the Year’ 2016 I Have been extremely lucky to of had this Microclimate OLED dimming thermostat for testing over the past few months. The only […]


Amphibians | What They Aren’t

Authored by Christina Miller RVT, BSc, of Companion Animal Hospital, Canada. They aren’t reptiles: The awesomely unique world of Amphibians Amphibians are actually a unique group of animals, quite different from the reptiles they’re commonly categorized with. Amphibians seem to get the shaft when we’re casually talking about herpetology. Often “lumped into” this group, with […]