Herpetological Highlights

Herpetological Highlights


Latest Episodes

161 Do colourful lizards make better battlers?
June 20, 2023

Colour morphs exist in many species, but are those colours linked to differences in behaviour or success? We look at a polymorphic lizard and whether combat success is linked to three different colour

160 Glowing Salamanders
June 13, 2023

This episode we explore the weird world of glowing salamanders and speculate about the possible reasons behind this adaptation. Species of the Bi-week returns with a small seepage specialist.Become a

159 When Loggerheads come to blows
June 05, 2023

Everyone thinks turtles are chill, but they aren't always. They can be competitive when they need to be.Become a Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/herphighlightsMerch: https://www.redbubble.com/pe

158 Colossal Crocs are Big River Chillers
June 05, 2023

New research on crocodiles sheds light on how these massive beasts interact with each other.Become a Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/herphighlightsMerch: https://www.redbubble.com/people/herphighl

157 The Bushmasters of Brazil
May 09, 2023

Bushmasters are massive vipers that remain somewhat of a mystery. This episode we look at a paper investigating their spatial ecology and habitat preferences.Become a Patreon: https://www.patreon.com

156 Comfort Eating Lizards
May 04, 2023

Stress can come from many places, loud noises are one example. So how do lizards react when their home is constantly bombarded by loud noises? We also have a new gecko for Species of the Bi-week.Beco

155 No Eardrums, No Problem
April 30, 2023

It's a commonly held belief that snakes can't hear, or can't hear very well, because they have no external ear openings. Some clever new research puts that myth to bed.Become a Patreon: https://www.p

154 The Frogs Who Live With Ants
April 25, 2023

Some animals can escape the attention of ants with special chemical cues. We discuss a nice example of this and follow up with a brand new frog species.Become a Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/herp

153 The Rising Toad Tide
April 09, 2023

Toads are wonderful creatures, and their exceptional adaptability makes them superb invaders when transported to new lands by humans. Unfortunately, this can be bad news for the creatures already pres

152 Pythons as Prey
April 08, 2023

We have previously talked about pythons in Florida eating everything they can fit in their mouths; but are there any creatures that eat them? We follow up the chat of python predators with a new tiny