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The Tropical Flat Snake
In the world of herping, few creatures feel more like hidden gems than the elusive tropical flat snake (Siphlophis compressus). Slender, secretive, and strikingly patterned, this lesser-known species glides through the rainforests of Central and northern South America...
Identifying Amphibians by Call
There’s something primal and unforgettable about the sound of a swamp at night. The buzz of insects, the croaks, chirps, trills, and barks, these aren’t just background noise. For those of us who live for herping, these calls are a living soundtrack that tells us...
Herping for the Argentinian Rainbow Boa
There’s something about herping deep in the heart of South America that just sticks with you. Maybe it’s the humidity that clings to your skin, or the way the jungle pulses with life after dark. But for a lot of guys who’ve spent hours walking forest trails and...
Herping in the Himalayas
When most people think of the Himalayas, they picture snow-capped peaks, elusive snow leopards, and Buddhist monasteries perched on cliffs. But for those of us who live for herping, tracking down and observing reptiles and amphibians in the wild, there’s another...
The Red-Eyed Tree Frog
In the world of herping, few species strike the perfect balance between beauty and biology quite like the red-eyed tree frog (Agalychnis callidryas). With its bright scarlet eyes, lime green body, and bold blue and orange flanks, this frog is the poster child of...
Florida’s Invasive Reptiles and Amphibians
If you’re into herping, Florida might seem like paradise. Swamps, marshes, tropical temps, and a staggering diversity of cold-blooded creatures, what’s not to love? But beneath all that wild beauty lies a growing problem: invasive reptiles and amphibians that are...
Herping for the Emerald Tree Boa
For anyone who’s ever gone herping in the humid, shadowy depths of the Amazon rainforest, spotting an emerald tree boa is like striking green gold. Draped elegantly across a branch like living jungle jewelry, Corallus caninus is one of those species that stops you in...
Field Herping Journals: Why You Should Start One and What to Include
If you’ve been herping for a while, chances are your memory is packed with sightings, locations, and near-misses that you swear you’ll never forget. But the truth is, you will. That’s where a field herping journal comes in. Whether you’re just getting into herping or...
Top 10 Field Herping Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
In the world of herping, experience is the best teacher, but that doesn't mean you have to learn everything the hard way. Whether you’re just starting out or have a few decades under your belt, there are common field herping mistakes that even seasoned guys can slip...
The Underground World of the Bolivian Collared Amphisbaenid
When most guys think of herping, snakes, frogs, or maybe even a Gila monster come to mind. But dig a little deeper, literally, and you’ll stumble upon one of South America’s weirdest and most elusive herps: the Bolivian Collared Amphisbaenid (Amphisbaena boliviensis)....