Steve's Herpetological Blog

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

Year: 2025

#SciFri: Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada

Last summer, I was lucky enough to be able to visit Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada. Apologies it has taken me so long to get around to writing this, I finally had some time to perfect my draft. Located in the…

#StevesLibrary: Infinite Life

First of all, I must apologise for the long hiatus of this series. Life has been extremely hectic over the past 9 months and so, I haven’t been able to read as much I would have like to. I also…

#ToyTuesday: Toymany Frogs

You may have read my post a couple of weeks back, where I introduced the fact that I was now working to review a number of figurines of amphibians and reptiles, produced by various toy companies. The first of these…

#SciFri: What torches do I use during amphibian surveys?

One of the conversations that will probably come up this weekend at the Herpetofauna Workers Meeting in Sheffield regards what torches we should be using when conduction amphibian surveys. At this time of the year, as we enter the amphibian…

#ToyTuesday: Of Amphibians and Reptiles

Toy animals hold a unique and profound power to bridge the gap between humans and the natural world, fostering a sense of wonder, empathy, and connection across all ages. For children, these small replicas ignite curiosity and imagination, serving as…

#SteveReviews: Asia

If you have read any of my previous blog posts relating to any of the landmark Attenborough series, you will know that from a personal perspective, that these have been generally hit or miss. However, Asia which is the latest…