Should you capture pictures or videos while herping?

Should you capture pictures or videos while herping?

When it comes to herping, one of the most common internal debates happens after the animal is spotted: Do I grab a photo, roll video, or just soak it in? The truth is, you should do both while herping, but only if you understand the strengths and tradeoffs of each....
Herping in Extreme Weather

Herping in Extreme Weather

If you’ve spent enough time herping, you already know this truth: the best stories don’t come from perfect weather days. They come from sweat-soaked shirts, fogged headlamps, numb fingers, and that moment when you ask yourself why you’re out there, right before you...
Small Islands To Consider Going Herping on

Small Islands To Consider Going Herping on

When people think about herping, their minds usually jump to massive rainforests, sprawling deserts, or remote mountain ranges. But some of the most unforgettable reptile and amphibian encounters happen on much smaller pieces of land. Small islands offer a unique...
Join Our 2026 Costa Rica Herping Tour

Join Our 2026 Costa Rica Herping Tour

If you’ve been itching to take a real herping trip to Costa Rica but never had the time, the planning, or the right group to go with, this is your sign. We’re officially opening spots for our 2026 Costa Rica Herping Tour, running April 8th–16th, and it’s shaping up to...
Why Herping Is More Than a Hobby

Why Herping Is More Than a Hobby

If you’ve spent any real time herping, you already know it’s not just a pastime. It’s not a checklist, an excuse to get out of the house, or something you casually drop into conversation to sound interesting. Herping has a way of slowing you down, sharpening your...