Saturday Sillyness

Saturday Sillyness is a reflection on the times that we have experienced fun and laughter while working with our scaly friends.


Field Herping: Dobson Trail Canada

In the Field with Dad Field herping is one of if the most important aspects of my life as a herpetoculturist. It’s a time when I can get away from everything and everyone (I love our audience dearly, but I must balance this with being a card-carrying misanthropist). My dad, used to take me hiking […]

Matt Coull with Thamnophis sirtalis palllidulus

Always Read the Small Print…A Reptile Story

This is a special guest post from Dave L. Johnson. Way back when I first started keeping reptiles I became instantly hooked on the hobby and in the space of a few months I soon had the start of a collection amassing. I had a few snakes but my real passion was lizards as interacting […]


Reptile Facials (Not Recommended)

While working with my mentor we used to have some (ok a lot) of fun within our store where we were employed. Thinking back now, I think he got the better end of the deal on the fun part during those years. I was new to the herpetoculture trade at the time and to say […]