It has been13 long years since a meeting of herptile-related workers was hosted by a Scottish venue. Glasgow was the destination for like-minded participants to discuss current UK Herptile topics.

Keeping herptiles, up north in the UK, can be a rewarding adventure, but it’s not without its challenges.

A New Initiative for Young Conservationists Amphibian and Reptile Group UK's Training and Events Intern, Maiya Evans, has proposed an exciting new initiative: the formation of a youth committee for individuals aged 18-26. This committee aims to empower young minds. Passionate about reptiles and amphibians, allowing them to contribute meaningfully to conservation efforts. ARG UK is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) registered in England and Wales since 2016. It serv

No prior experience is necessary, just a passion for working with others to help conserve amphibians and reptiles. Membership is voluntary and unpaid, but we strive to ensure the experience is both rewarding and impactful.

All-in-one herptile basking bulbs are available from certain brands but is it the be-all-to-end-all of products?

The vulnerable African Softshell Turtle Trionyx triunguis has gone under a major study to uncover more of its eating habits within their environment.

A study from October 2025 calls for radiotelemetry to be optimised for studying reptiles at a small to medium species range.

The appeal to breed the most designer Ball Python offspring must sound like a lucrative and fascinating venture but can it be deemed unethical once we see the outcome.

A study looking at the difference of female and male mountain dragons Diploderma batangense uncovers the different morphological traits that affect biting force performance within the species.

15 years since the first Venom Day and it promises to a fun-filled packed day at the annual event.

Volunteering at an animal rescue is an empowering feeling and is very rewarding too.

An upcoming Herptile (Reptile and Amphibian) expedition is being organised to uncover new species in a remote location.

The time is now to conserve and protect endemic Scottish Herptile species as more and more disappear every year.

Widely known Herpetologist Roger A. Repp has sadly passed away, leaving a legacy of important herptile research in the Arizona desert area.

We take a sneak peek at 'Jungle Fuel' by The Jungle Vault, Canada - A new product that may be coming to stores near you.

The Joint Scientific Meeting, 2025, between Amphibian and Reptile Conservation and the British Herpetological Society, takes place on Saturday 29th of November in Bournemouth.

It has taken a 28 year wait for another great community event to occur, but it did not disappoint, as the 2nd Philippine Herpetology Symposium took place between 13-14 November 2025.

Fact-file and care sheet for different snake species

Keeping fit can be a challenge, especially if you’re unsure whether your local gym or sport clubs are accessible to you

Do you find yourself always on the lookout for free software or technology for your charity or non-profit? Wall charts and marker pens are great, but if you’re like us sometimes you’ll need a little help keeping on top of all of your projects! As a charity, we know that the cost of tech and software can be more than a little daunting for non-profits; but we’ve found some great tools along the way that won’t break the bank! Here are 12 of our favourite free software and tech t