Australia
Lizards
The Shinglebacks
By Tie Eipper
Bobtail, Sleepy Lizard, Pine Cone Lizard, Double-headed lizard, Stumpy Lizard, Stumpy and Boggi. These fascinating lizards go by many names. Prized overseas and loved in their native country Australia, they are unquestionably...
Stories
Hal Cogger: Interview with an Aussie Icon
By Tie Eipper
Dr. Harold G. Cogger is, to us Aussie herpers, what Vegemite is to those weird Australians who don’t like reptiles. For over 50 years Hal has dedicated his time, knowledge, and enthusiasm...
Venomous
Keeping the Infamous, Inland Taipan
By Tie Eipper
The Inland Taipan is a species of snake that must only be kept by experienced elapid keepers. The toxicity of the venom combined with the fact that they can be unpredictable make...
Lizards
The Strophurus Geckos
by Meeker Reptiles
Description
Members of the genus Strophurus are endemic to Australia and found throughout the continent with exception of mesic areas along the eastern coast and Tasmania. With 20 recognized species, this is the...
Snakes
A Deeper Look at the Woma Python, Aspidites ramsayi
By Kasey Schultz
Whenever I am asked about my favorite species of snake, my answer is consistently the Woma Python. Not only are they physically impressive, but they are also unique from other pythons in...
Morelia Spotlight
Morelia Spotlight: Darwin Carpet Pythons
By Eric Burke
When it comes to carpet pythons, it is hard to beat the beauty of the neon yellow and jet black of a jungle carpet python, but some of the other subspecies can...
Industry Spotlight
Industry Spotlight: Peter Birch of Critta Cam
What species got you into the hobby?
Not really sure about this one as my interest started before there was an established hobby as such here in Australia. I've always been fascinated by reptiles and...
Book Review
Book Review: Historical Snakeys by John Cann
Review by Carley Jones
So when I buy books I have a bad habit of not doing any research on the titles I'm interested in. I've been burned by this bad habit before when I'd...
