Features:

Talking point - there was a lot of interest and debate generated by last months column, about the costs of setting up and equipping a vivarium. Here is a response to the points raised in the original article.

What to feed your bearded dragon - just what do you need to consider in terms of their dietary needs, and what should you use as food for these very popular lizards? James Brereton provides the answers.

Frogs, vivariums and more! - Jason Randall meets up with one of the most devoted amphibians enthusiasts in the country, to find out how his hobby has taken over his life.

Designing outdoor enclosures for Mediterranean-type tortoises - with summer just around the corner, now is the time to start planning and building. Dave Perry discusses what you need to bear in mind, and the pitfalls to avoid.

Can newts and salamander learn? - it is easy to dismiss the likely learning abilities of this group of amphibians, but be prepared to be amazed by what scientists have discovered.

Top ten snake myths - more stories surround snakes than any other group of reptiles. Richard White explains why this is the case, as he seeks to separate fact from fiction.