Keeping Hermann's tortoises in the UK - breeder Dillon Prest provides a highly-practical, year-round care guide to maintaining these popular pet tortoises, with information on breeding them as well.

Back to basics with leopard geckos - is there now a new trend emerging to create natural strains? John Courteney-Smith hopes this is the case, and explains why.

The story of Col and Mel - two tadpoles which went on to become very special toads.

Growing old gracefully - the care of elderly reptiles, and the difficult subject of euthanasia are discussed by Hannah Salisbury.

Out of Africa - Botswana resident Paul Donovan describes his experiences with baboon spiders, and how their vivarium needs can be misunderstood.

New discoveries about keeping snail-eating snakes - these remarkable reptiles have very specific requirements, as Christian Castille reveals.

Destination : Thailand - a PlanetWildlife expedition into an area of spectacular scenery which is also home to a wide range of reptiles. Can your reptiles recognise you? - you might even want to test your pet to find out!