Steve's Herpetological Blog

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

Natural History

#StevesLibrary: Bitch

Another book I wish I got around to reading sooner, is Lucy Cooke’s Bitch. This sharp, witty, and thoroughly researched counter-narrative to the male-centric assumptions that have dominated the field of evolutionary biology for over a century, was an absolute…

#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…

#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…

#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…

#SciFri: Royal Ontario Museum

Unless you’ve been living a rock for the past couple of months, you’ll know I look some time out of my busy herpetological schedule to spend some time in Toronto and the surrounding areas. This is the first blog post…

#SciFri: Birds: Brilliant and Bizarre

I recently visited the Natural History Museum with some friends to check out the new Birds: Brilliant and Bizarre exhibition which has been billed as a captivating exploration of the avian world, showcasing the incredible diversity, beauty, and oddities of…

#SciFri: Visiting the Leicester Museum & Gallery

If you’ve read last week’s post, you’ll know that I recently visited Leicester Museum. also known as Leicester Museum & Art Gallery, offers a rich blend of history, art, and natural sciences. Located in the heart of Leicester, the museum…

#SciFri: Snakes at the Leicester Museum

It will be no surprise to regular readers of this blog that I love both snakes and museums! I was fortunate enough to be in Leicester recently visiting my mum, when I also had the opportunity to meet up with…