Steve's Herpetological Blog

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

Month: September 2026

#SteveReviews: Monsters of God

If you know much about the reptile pet trade, you will be aware that it has an illegal and upsetting dark side. Eric Goode’s Monsters of God is an uncomfortable documentary series because its subject is simultaneously fascinating, disturbing and…

#MuseumMonday: Reviewing The Postal Museum and London’s postal heritage

There are few institutions in Britain whose history is so deeply woven into everyday life as the Post Office. For centuries, the postal system has connected people, businesses, governments and communities, carrying letters, parcels, newspapers, money and information across the…

#StevesLibrary: Top 10 Books on Genetics and Genomics

Genetics and genomics have changed dramatically from the days when genes were viewed largely as fixed units of inheritance that determined particular characteristics. The discovery of DNA, the structure of the genome and the completion of the Human Genome Project…