 Anurans - http://cal.man.ac.uk/student_projects/2000/mnzo7cas/home.htm An introduction to aspects of evolution, diversity and the characteristics of frogs and toads. The Anurans are the most successful, abundant and diverse of the amphibians. |
 Successfully Owning Herps - http://www.freewebs.com/rovingreptiles/ An author's guide to choosing reptiles and amphibians. Includes identifications and species data. |
 Herpetology.com - http://herpetology.com Comprehensive collection of internet links related to the study of reptiles and amphibians. |
 Reproductive Biology of Snakes - http://www.abc.net.au/rn/science/ss/stories/s1617983.htm Transcript of an interview with Professor Robert Aldridge at the Science Show 2006 on snake reproduction and pheromone communication between snakes during mating. |
 Amphibian Declines in the United States - http://www.open.ac.uk/daptf/froglog/FROGLOG-57-7.html A report by Michael J. Lannoo on the decrease in numbers in many amphibian populations in the United States and the reasons behind these declines. |
 Toxinology - http://www.kingsnake.com/toxinology/ Dr. Bryan Grieg Fry describes his research on, and experiences with, venomous snakes and lizards. |
 International Herpetological Symposium - http://www.kingsnake.com/ihs/ Provides a yearly symposium for the dissemination of data and research pertaining to amphibians and reptiles. |
 Herping The Trans-Pecos - http://herpo.com/trans-pecos/ Pictorial tour of the species in several regions of west Texas. Images and notes on herpetofauna found in the area. |
 Tree Frog Embryos Distinguish Vibrational Differences - http://www.newmaterials.com/news/7665.asp Boston University researcher Karen Warkentin investigates what cues prompt tree frog embryos to hatch early when shaken by a hungry reptile but not when buffeted by another outside force such as rain. |
 West Virginia Herpetology - http://www.marshall.edu/herp/ Thomas Pauley's lab at Marshall University includes a complete guide to amphibians and reptiles in the state. |
 Amphibians - http://www.webspawner.com/users/petcentralamphibians/ Notes on the habitats and distribution of amphibians, their classification, their structure and function, life cycle and behavior. |
 Reptiles - http://www.webspawner.com/users/petcentralreptiles/ Notes on cold-bloodedness, respiration, the skin, the egg, fertilization, the heart and the kidney of reptiles. |
 Feasibility and Efficiency of Transmitter Force-Feeding in Studying the Reproductive Biology of Large Snakes - http://pages.prodigy.net/anaconda/fedtrans.htm The secretive nature of snakes imposes a serious challenge for field studies. This article studies the effectiveness of force-feeding radiotransmitters to study the mating system in anacondas. |
 Contemporary Herpetology - http://www.nhm.ac.uk/hosted_sites/ch/ Devoted to the global dissemination of scientific data on amphibians, turtles, crocodilians and reptiles. |
 Amphibian Information Centre - http://www.amphibian.co.uk/ Marc Staniszewski provides details of the biology, reproduction and captive care of frogs, toads, salamanders and newts. |
 Alabama Herpetological Atlas Project - http://www.ag.auburn.edu/users/cguyer/homepage.htm Includes species list, teacher's guide and project information. |
 Phyllomedusa: Journal of Neotropical Herpetology - http://www.phyllomedusa.esalq.usp.br/ Publishes original research, short articles and review papers concerning the whole field of Herpetology and is available without charge. |
 Savannah River Ecology Lab Herpetology - http://www.uga.edu/srelherp/ Data on research activities, images, sounds and species descriptions from this lab that is situated in South Carolina. |
 Herps of Panama - http://home.earthlink.net/~itec/Herps.html An extensive list of the reptiles and amphibians of Panama including photographs and species descriptions. |
 Reptiles Down Under - http://www.reptilesdownunder.com/ News, information, articles and images concerning Australian reptiles, amphibians as well as herpetology. |
 South Carolina Reptiles and Amphibians - http://www.snakesandfrogs.com/scra/ Features images, notes, observations and links about the species found in the area. |
 Australian Herpetology Dictionary - http://www.jcu.edu.au/school/tbiol/zoology/herp/herp2.shtml Repository of information on herpetofauna and ongoing herpetological research from James Cook University in Australia. |
 Herpetology at the American Museum of Natural History - http://research.amnh.org/herpetology/ Department information, a list of collections and amphibian species of the world checklist. |
 Names of North American Amphibians and Reptiles - http://ebeltz.net/herps/ Translations of scientific names, list of description citations and data of persons honored in the nomenclature. |
 Herpetology of Robert Jadin - http://www.snakeman1982.com Dedicated to the conservation of reptiles and amphibians, this expeditionist's journal contains images, articles and stories. |
 Livingunderworld.org - http://www.livingunderworld.org Educational web project about amphibians including a gallery, articles and information on amphibian biology and classification. |
 Ecotoxicology of Tropical Amphibians - http://www.ahailey.force9.co.uk/physalaemus.htm Nicole Sookoo at the University of the West Indies has been testing the susceptibility of the frog, Physalaemus pustulosus, to various herbicides. |
 Herpetology Northwest Conservation - http://www.herpetologynorthwest.org Site for the pacific northwestern United States that offers data on the life history and conservation of the species. |
 Center for Reptile and Amphibian Conservation and Management - http://herpcenter.ipfw.edu/ Conservation materials and species accounts for herpetofauna of the Midwestern United States. |
 Florida Museum of Natural History Herpetology - http://www.flmnh.ufl.edu/herpetology/ Programs and resources for native reptiles and amphibians. Includes checklists and events. |
 Crocodilian Biology Database - http://www.flmnh.ufl.edu/cnhc/cbd.html Includes information on morphological adaptations and general biology of crocodilians. |
 Reptiles - http://www.mcwdn.org/Animals/Reptile.html Introduction to the biology of snakes, turtles, lizards, alligators and crocodiles with a reptile quiz. |
 Kansas Herp Atlas - http://webcat.fhsu.edu/ksfauna/herps/ Species accounts for the state's reptiles and amphibians, forum, and links. |
 Reptiles - http://cas.bellarmine.edu/tietjen/images/reptiles.htm Article discussing the advances reptiles have made over amphibians that have allowed them to move successfully into terrestrial habitats. |
 Rainforest Reptiles - http://rainforest-australia.com/reptiles.htm Notes on the reproductive biology of reptiles, the amniotic egg and reptilian health problems. Also images and details of some Australian reptiles. |
 Wild Herps - http://www.wildherps.com/ John Sullivan's small collection of images and notes about reptiles and amphibians from around the world. |
 Herper.com: Reptiles and Amphibians - http://www.herper.com Articles, photographs and links related to herpetology, herpetoculture and herpetofauna. |
 AmphibiaWeb - http://amphibiaweb.org/ A searchable online database of amphibians with much information relating to their biology and conservation. |
 Reptile and Amphibian Images - http://zoltantakacs.com/zt/pw/re/ Images of reptiles and amphibians from around the world taken by Zoltan Takacs. |
 Reptiles and Amphibians of Minnesota - http://www.herpnet.net/Minnesota-Herpetology/ Photographic field guides and detailed accounts of the reptiles and amphibians that reside in the area. |
 Reptiles and Amphibians of Iowa - http://www.herpnet.net/Iowa-Herpetology/ A photographic field guide and detailed account of Iowan reptiles and amphibians as well as related links. |
 Herps of Texas - http://www.lifesci.utexas.edu/research/txherps/ Guide to the state's reptiles and amphibians. Includes information, photograph gallery and range maps. |
 South Asian Herpetology - http://www.bio.utexas.edu/grad/sp/MI2/ Supports the discussion of reptiles and amphibians in Pakistan, India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal and Bhutan. |
 Herp Digest - http://www.herpdigest.org/ Weekly published electronic newsletter about latest international scientific and conservation news on reptiles and amphibians. |
 Snake Scales - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snake_scales Article from Wikipedia discussing the morphology, nomenclature, arrangement and importance of snake scales. |
 Amphibians and Reptiles of North Carolina - http://www.herpsofnc.org Guide to the herpetofauna of North Carolina which includes photographs, descriptions and frog calls. |
 Northeast Amphibian Research and Monitoring Initiative - http://www.pwrc.usgs.gov/nearmi/ NEARMI aims to determine the proportion of surveyed areas that are occupied by various species of amphibians and to estimate amphibian population sizes and trends. |
 Angelo P. Pernetta - http://www.pernetta.co.uk/ Herpetologist based in the UK. Provides a CV, information on research interests, publications and journal connections. |
 Sara Ruane - http://163.238.8.180/%7eruane/ Provides details of Sara's herpetological research on the phylogeography and phylogenetics of the milk snake, Lampropeltis triangulum as well as on snake evolution. |
 European Field Herping Community - http://www.euroherp.com Enables the herpetologists of Europe to submit their field reports and photographs of reptiles and amphibians. Provides a list of species, field reports, contributors and submission instructions. |
 South American Journal of Herpetology - http://www.sbherpetologia.org.br/sajh/institucional/01.asp Published by the Brazilian Society of Herpetology, the journal aims to provide a medium of communication with local communities and promote international scientific cooperation. |
 Great Lakes Declining Amphibians Working Group - http://www.pwrc.usgs.gov/naamp3/abstracts/11ssa.html Group devoted to investigating the worldwide decline in amphibian population. |
 Reptiles of British Columbia - http://www.bcreptiles.ca Information on the reptiles found in the region. Includes species descriptions, images, range maps and related links. |
 Mike's Herpetofauna Page - http://www.pingleton.com/herp.html Images and field notes of United States reptiles and amphibians by Mike Pingleton. |
 Reptiles and Amphibians of Coastal Southern California - http://www.werc.usgs.gov/fieldguide/ Illustrated guide to all native and introduced species by Robert N. Fisher, Ted J. Case and Chris Brown. |
 Reptiles and Amphibians of Oregon - http://darkwing.uoregon.edu/~titus/herp Source of information for reptiles and amphibians of the Pacific northwest, presented by the University of Oregon. |
 Pilbara Pythons - http://www.pilbarapythons.com Australian based website that includes herpetology help information, images, reptile safari data and related links. |
 Ecosnake.com - http://www.ecosnake.com Promotes understanding of reptiles and amphibians in the wild and as well as captivity. Offers general information, forum and images. |
 Amphibians and Reptiles: Herps - http://www.uwgb.edu/biodiversity/biota/herps/ The Cofrin Centre for Biodiversity provides information on the biology of reptiles and amphibians including details of those occurring in the Wisconsin area |
 Thermoregulatory Associated Skin Color Changes - http://www.brocku.ca/researchers/glenn_tattersall/research/colourthermoregulation.php Researchers at the Tattersall Laboratory are investigating the relationship between skin color and the ambient temperature in a South American frog. |
 Herpetological Conservation and Biology - http://www.ratsnakefoundation.org/modules/wflinks/singlelink.php?cid=7&lid=11 Journal dedicated to the conservation, ecology, and natural history of amphibians and reptiles. Open-access. |
 Amphibian Malformations - http://www.pwrc.usgs.gov/nearmi/malformations/ Tracks developments in the malformation and decline of amphibian populations in North America. |