Mountain dragons are found in Australia and Tasmania. We get stuck in to the ecology of these busy little lizards.Become a Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/herphighlightsFull reference list availabl

After the dinosaurs went extinct snakes were feeling hungry.Become a Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/herphighlightsFull reference list available here: http://www.herphighlights.podbean.comMain P

Elapid behaviour is not as well studied as wed like, so in this episode we look at a couple of papers to cover more ground. One describing the changing morphology to optimise caudal luring, and anoth

The complexities of evolution pose constant questions. One of the most fruitful groups to look at when trying to understand evolution is Anolis lizards. They are well known for repeated convergent evo

Back in the 90s the Swiss authorities decided to start digging loads of ponds for their dwindling amphibians. But did these uniquely slippery customers appreciate it?Become a Patreon: https://www.pat

Central American boas are the focus of this episode - we disentangle why some are large, and others are very small. Followed up by aSpecies of the Bi-Weekwith a stubby tail.Become a Patreon: https:

A look at the world's shortest-lived tetrapod, a tiny chameleon, Labord's chameleon. What is their life like? And where do they go in the short months when they are not an egg?Become a Patreon: https

Reptiles can be tough, especially when faced with a lack of water. But does providing them with extra water help them out? We also have a bent-toed Species of the Bi-week.Become a Patreon: https://ww

The islands of New Caledonia are famous for their geckos. Recent research has revealed the evolutionary past of these sticky lizards, and it all began shortly after the islands themselves emerged from

Radioactive frogs around Chernobyl haven't been the same since the nuclear disaster. We talk about why they aren't so green, before focusing on a newly described species that couldn't be greener.Beco