Chameleons have evolved a diversity of weaponry. New research determines what these weapons are, and which chameleon groups are the most heavily-armed.Become a Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/herphi

They call them mamushi, or the Japanese pitviper. New research determines whether these snakes operate in chilly weather, or if their prey are safe to relax.Become a Patreon: https://www.patreon.com

Vocal plasticity is the topic for this episode. Can tokay geckos modify their call? Do young turtle vocalisations help them coordinate their movements?Become a Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/herphi

Snake diets are difficult to study, but are deeply interesting. This episode we look at a paper that has gathered together records (paper and digital) to examine whether rat snakes and cobras compete

Caecilians are well adapted to a life underground, but a serious threat lives under there with them. All over the world, they have evolved the same means to fight this subterranean threat.Become a Pa

We chat about some new research on the social behaviour of rattlesnakes. Plus a brand new snake species just described from Australia.Become a Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/herphighlightsMerch: h

Two toad species are wreaking havoc as invaders, but which is worse - and why?Become a Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/herphighlightsMerch: https://www.redbubble.com/people/herphighlights/shopFull

Humans get in the way of snakes finding love over long distances, and then we talk about a cool new gecko that glides, or does it paraglide?Become a Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/herphighlightsMe

When surviving in the wilds, maximising all your senses is wise. When you cant see a threat, maybe youll hear one or smell one? We look at a wonderfully smart gecko looking to dodge snakes using th

Animals make all sorts of noises for all sorts of reasons. Working out what they mean is difficult, especially if the animal is less than honest. This episode is all about the truthfulness of the scre