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...

If you spend any amount of time herping around rivers, ponds, or marsh edges, you already know turtles are some of the most rewarding finds out there. They’re slow, sure, but spotting a wild turtle in its natural habitat takes more skill than people realize. Most...

If you’ve spent any time herping, you’ve probably come across the stunning Chinese water dragon, or at least seen pictures of one and instantly stopped scrolling. With their bright green scales, sleek bodies, and long tails built for balance, these lizards are a...

If you’ve been herping for a while, you know that the time of day can completely change your experience. Some species thrive under the sun, basking on warm rocks or slithering across trails, while others stay hidden until the night comes alive. Whether you’re a...

When it comes to herping, no two environments deliver the same thrill. From the humid buzz of a southern swamp to the scorching silence of a western desert, every habitat tells a different story, and every story comes with its own cast of reptiles and amphibians...

When you’re out herping deep in the forests of Southeast Asia, you might come across a small, slender, and oddly charming snake with a curious tilt to its head, the Pareas berdmorei, also known as Berdmore’s Snail-Eating Snake. Don’t let its delicate frame fool you;...

When most people think of reptiles and amphibians, they picture a lizard basking on a rock, a snake stretched across a trail, or a frog sitting near a pond. But in the world of herping, some of the most fascinating discoveries happen beneath the surface. A surprising...

If you’ve spent any time herping through the lush forests of Southeast Asia, chances are you’ve heard of the white-lipped pit viper (Trimeresurus albolabris). Known for its vivid green body and distinctive pale or white lips, this snake is one of the region’s most...

When it comes to herping, Vietnam is one of those dream destinations that deserves a spot on every field guide and bucket list. Stretching from tropical lowland jungles to misty mountain forests, this country offers an unmatched diversity of habitats, and, in turn, an...

When you’re out herping year-round, you start to notice the seasonal rhythms of reptiles and amphibians. In spring and summer, the woods, swamps, and rocky outcrops are alive with activity, snakes basking on trails, turtles crossing roads, frogs calling at night. But...