#SciFri: ARC-BHS Joint Scientific Meeting 2025
Back in November, it was that time of year again where your favourite herpetologists from around the country (and further afield) descend on the seaside town of Bournemouth. For most of you, I suspect that this generally marks the start…
#ToyTuesday: Mojo Fun Amphibians and Reptiles Part II
You may remember that back in April I reviewed a number of smaller amphibians and reptiles from Mojo Fun, which was Part I of this series. I kind of forgot about the other half of the figurines that I had,…
#ToyTuesday: Reviewing the Toymany 12-Piece Madagascar Figurine Playset
Up until this point, the sets I have been reviewing from Toymany have focussed primarily on amphibians and reptiles. Well, I am about to flip the script with a number of sets that may have some amphibians or reptiles in…
#ToyTuesday: Herpetological Gashapon Round Up Vol. 3
This is the third roundup of my gashapon hunting, and the first of 2026! I have a few more adventures in store soon so fingers crossed I manage to pick up some new reptiles and amphibians. After my next adventure,…
#ToyTuesday: Enter the Toymany Turtles Giveaway!
In the run-up to Christmas, it is time to shellobrate the holidays. Therefore, I am giving away one of the 6-piece Toymany Turtle Playsets to one of you. You’ll also have the opportunity for a personal Zoom call with me…
#ToyTuesday: CuboLogic Desk Viper
Hopefully, if you’re reading this you know that I really love snakes. They were the subject of my PhD thesis and I continue to try to find and fun ways to work with them. So, I was delighted when the…
#ToyTuesday: Herpetological Gashapon Round Up Vol. 2
This is the second roundup of my gashapon hunting I have so far posted, you can find the first here. There will of course be others too, as and when new sets are released and I get the chance to…
#ToyTuesday: Reviewing the Toymany 6-Piece Sea Turtle Figurine Playset
It’s been a while since I have done one of these, although I have more planned for the very near future. Sorry for the delay, life has been pretty hectic but I plan to share more awesome #ToyTuesday posts with…
#StevesLibrary: Tortoise Husbandry and Welfare
There are few books out there that comprehensively summarise everything you need to know in order to provide your pet tortoise the best possible care. However, a new book titled Tortoise Husbandry and Welfare by Jane Williams bridges this gap…
#SciFri: A herpetologist’s visit to SEA LIFE London Aquarium
I recently visited an attraction that I haven’t been to as a child, it has been so long that I don’t have memories of the experience. If I do, they have blended in with all of the other aquariums I…
