Musings of The Herp Father

Musings of The Herp Father is a look through the sometimes jaded eye of someone who was once a breeder & decided it was better to educate than create new morphs to make money with.


Conservation vs. Herpetoculture

Conservation and Herpetoculture In a recent article someone asked should new species that are discovered be kept secret. Without reading the actual article personally but recognizing the photo of the Lao newt Laotriton laoensis and knowing the background of the discussion; I would tend to agree that the decision is well founded to keep the […]


Pythons & Petitions!

We’ve all seen them outside of the local grocer waiting like a Vulture on a Saguaro. They won’t approach on the exit, they know your hands may be full and you won’t be able to grasp the pen. The smart ones get you when you’re going in. Watching you get out of the car, judging […]