Herpetoculture is the keeping of live reptiles and amphibians in captivity, whether as a hobby or as a commercial breeding operation. "Herps" is an informal term for both reptiles and amphibians, shortened from the scientific umbrella term “herptiles”.[1] It is undertaken by people of all ages and from all walks of life, including career herpetologists, professional reptile or amphibian breeders, and casual hobbyists.
- ^ "What is Herpetoculture?". United States Herpetoculture Alliance. 2013-02-06. Archived from the original on 2017-02-10. Retrieved 2017-06-07.