Climate change is a pressing issue that impacts many areas of life, but have you ever considered how it affects reptiles and amphibians… or even your experience herping? As the clock ticks on efforts to slow or reverse climate change, its effects are becoming a...
For herping enthusiasts, reptiles and amphibians are more than just wildlife, they’re a source of fascination and connection to nature. These creatures play a critical role in ecosystems as predators, prey, and indicators of environmental health. Unfortunately, their...
Herping is an exciting way to experience the wild beauty of America’s national parks. Big Bend National Park in Texas, Saguaro National Park in Arizona, and Zion National Park in Utah each provide unique opportunities to observe a wide variety of reptiles and...
Herping is an exciting way to explore and learn about snakes, but knowing how to identify venomous species is crucial for safety. In the United States, venomous snakes like rattlesnakes, copperheads, cottonmouths, and coral snakes share key traits, though there are...
Florida is a popular destination for herping, offering the chance to see many unique amphibians and reptiles that are important to its ecosystems. Unfortunately, some of these species are in trouble due to habitat loss, climate change, invasive species, and human...
