Steve's Herpetological Blog

An insight into the life of Steve, his research and the many books he reads

Month: April 2025

#SciFri: Down House – The Home of Charles Darwin

If you’ve seen my posts on social media, then you likely know that earlier this month I visited Down House, the home of Charles Darwin. As it’s name suggests, it is located in the village of Downe (formerly spelled “Down”)…

#StevesLibrary: A Natural History of Sea Serpents

One of the things that has always captivated me is the the swirling legends of sea serpents. Those elusive, monstrous beings said to rise from the deep with eyes like lanterns and bodies long enough to wrap around ships. As…

#ToyTuesday: Mojo Fun Amphibians and Reptiles Part I

There has been some time since the last #ToyTuesday, so it is about time I made up for it. I am still planning some videos in the near future, so keep an eye out for these on social media and…

#SciFri: The Secret Life of Reptiles and Amphibians – A year on

It has been a year since the The Secret Life of Reptiles and Amphibians at ZSL London Zoo opened, replacing the older and more dated Reptile House that was closer to the zoo’s entrance. As someone that visits London Zoo…