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15/10/2025

THE RESPONSIBLE HERPETOCULTURE JOURNAL ISSUE #23 IS RELEASED!!!

THE MOST ACTUAL AND EXCLUSIVE MATERIALS ON HERPETOLOGY & HERPEOCULTURE-RELATED CREATIVE FOR YOUR ATTENTION!

THE NEW RESULT OF RHF INTERNATIONAL TEAM COLLABORATION REPRESENTING AUTORS + EDITORS FROM 5/6 CONTINENTS!

Featuring in this issue…

Foreword by Necas, RHJ Scientific Advisor

"FUTURE OF HERPETOCULTURE: PART I. NEW POPULAR SPECIES ARISING" by Philippe de Vosjoli, illustrated by Matthijs Kuijpers

"AN OVERVIEW ON HERPING DIVERSITY IN CARIBBEAN COSTA RICA" by Cesar Barrio Amorós from

"UNDERSTANDING THE CHINESE REPTILE INDUSTRY: A WINDOW "THROUGH PET FAIR ASIA" by Wu

"THE STORY OF THE WORLD’S SMALLEST TORTOISE: THE SPECKLED PADLOPER" by Kaźmierczak

"CAPTIVE BREEDING AND HUSBANDRY OF AMAZON MILK FROGS"
by Stephenson

"BIOLOGY, ETHOLOGY, CONSERVATION AND HUSBANDRY OF THE PHILIPPINE SAILFIN LIZARDS" by Jan Pavlas & Marushchak

"A PASSION FOR HERPS: AN INTERVIEW WITH BRYAN MINNE OF H.E.R.P." by Marushchak & Minne from Education & Research Project

"AN OVERVIEW OF AUSTRALIAN FRESHWATER TURTLES WITH NOTES ON NOMENCLATURE AND IUCN STATUS" by Eipper & Eipper

"REPTILES AND AMPHIBIANS IN MESOAMERICAN CULTURES" by Villanueva Maldonado from Natvrae

"THE "DWARF BOAS" OF CUBA" by M. Díaz

"GET TO KNOW COMMUNITY REPRESENTATION OF CROCODILES"
by Cornish

"HERPING IN OKINAWA" by Himeno

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08/10/2025

08/10/2025

With their magnificent colors, patterns and elaborate displays, lizards of the genus Platysaurus are extraordinary members of the Cordylidae family. There are currently 15 species and 13 subspecies of these small to medium sized rock specialists recognized. Generally, the males have elaborate colored throats and a dorsal surface covered with granular scales with bright colors and patterns. Osteoderms are limited to the large scales on the head, legs and the tail. Platysaurus are a highly social species forming large colonies with multiple territorial males in charge. These lizards are the only oviparous members of the family Cordylidae. They nest communally in deep cracks, producing one to two elongated eggs multiple times a year. Platysaurus, also aptly named flat rock lizards, are found in specific habitats such as areas with large formations of exfoliated flakes of granite, gneiss, and sandstone rock ledges and walls.
Platysaurus imperator Broadley, 1962 or the Emperor flat lizard, is the largest of the genus Platysaurus. Their range is northeastern Zimbabwe the adjacent part of Mozambique. Its habitat is mesic savanna. These lizards will often live on top of boulders on hills and display bright vivid coloration. In this paper the author, Flagle, will be speaking more specifically on this species and her work with them in captivity.

Read more in the article "THE EMPEROR FLATROCK LIZARD CAPTIVE HUSBANDRY AND REPRODUCTION" in Issue #15 of Responsible Herpetoculture Journal, which is available at the Hobbyist's level of subscription:
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06/10/2025

RH Journal #15:

– Philippe de Vosjoli. Foreword
– Sam Bacchini. Behind the scenes at reptile talks
– César L. Barrio-Amorós, Washington Wacho Tapia. Interview with Wacho Tapia, director of Galapagos Conservancy
– Francis Cosquieri. The natural history and captive breeding of Korean & Amur Ratsnakes
– Chris Jones. The history of Peregrine Livefoods
– Ryu Flagle. The Emperor Flatrock Lizard: captive husbandry & reproduction
– Luke Harding, Thomas Marriott. An introduction to The Herpetology Department. At Singapore Zoo
– Daryl Lott. Acclimatizing and captive breeding Malayan Leaf Frogs
– Thomas Reischig, Leandro Bergmann. Protecting Sea Turtles Turtle Foundation
– Rene Vilanueva Maldonado. In search of Guatemala’s Pit Vipers
– Laura Addy. Yellow-Spotted Monitor in a “spot” of trouble
– César L. Barrio-Amorós. Inevitable Galapagos

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01/10/2025

8 new issues of The Vivarium magazine were digitalized and uploaded to our platform thanks to de Vosjoli!
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29/09/2025

In addition to the well-known reptile show in Hamm, important reptile shows are also held in other countries. One of these is the Verona Repriles Show in Italy, which attracts an incredible number of visitors every time. What often remains hidden from visitors is the great work that goes on behind such an event. In the following article, we would like to take a look behind the scenes of the Verona Reptiles Show and take a closer look at both the initial idea and the organization, as well as its own magazine ”IL Terrarista”. To do this, we spoke to Ilaria Auletta, who gave us in-depth information about Verona Reptiles.

There are only 5 days till the next show! https://www.veronareptiles.it/en

Read more in the article "A LOOK BEHIND THE SCENES OF
THE VERONA REPTILES SHOW" in Issue #14 of Responsible Herpetoculture Journal, which is available at the Hobbyist's level of subscription:
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29/09/2025

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28/09/2025

We are very delighted to present to you the “Non-Venomous Snakes” as a special RHF edition:

– Thomas Marriott. Foreword
– Roy Arthur Blodgett. Passion for Puffing Snakes: trials and tribulations with Spilotes Sulphureus
– Rafal Kasperek. Spotted Whip Snakes: care and propagation
– Yaroslav Oleynik. Breeding Red-Tailed Green Ratsnakes in controlled condition
– Ivan Neizhko. Husbandry of Leopard Ratsnakes in laboratory conditions
– Mattia Fieramoschi, Augusta Sacchetta. Notes on the husbandry of King Ratsnakes
– Francis Cosquieri. The natural history and captive care of The Amur And Korean Rat Snakes
– Bill Hughes. Captive husbandry and propagation of The Madagascar Tree Boas

– Umberto Schiavone, Antonino Marciano. Notes on the husbandry of Dominican Mountain Boas
– Lee Warren. The fascinating world of Emerald Tree Boas: care, breeding, and discovery
– Paul Aherne-Conro. Breeding New Guinean Treasure – notes on Boelen’s Python in a successful herpetoculture project
– Ivan Neizhko. Husbandry of Russel’s Sand Boas
– Yuriy Ivanchuk. Keeping and breeding of Kenyan Sand Boas in captivity
– Roy Arthur Blodgett. Tricolors of The Gran Chaco: a naturalistic husbandry approach for Xenodon Pulcher
– Yuriy Ivanchuk. Husbandry and breeding of Cape House Snakes in captivity
– Myke Clarkson. Notes on husbandry of Tentacled Snakes and other related things
– Lee Warren. Keeping Green Tree Pythons in captivity inspired by their natural habitat

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