Welcome to the Reptile and Amphibian Resources Guide, where you'll find information on print and online resources to support the study, care, and conservation of reptiles and amphibians.

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Selected general reptile and amphibian reference sources.

Reptile Biodiversity- McDiarmid, R. W., et al.
ISBN: 9780520266711
Publication Date: 2012

Handbook of Venoms and Toxins of Reptiles - Mackessy, S. P.

Turtles of the World - Bonin, F., et al.

Threatened Amphibians of the World - Stuart, S.N., et al.
ISBN: 9788496553415
Publication Date: 2008

The Ecology and Behavior of Amphibians - Kentwood D. Wells

Selected general reptile and amphibian reference sources for zoo and aquarium professionals.

Snakes - Stephen J. Mullin (Editor); Richard A. Seigel (Editor)

Crocodilians: Their Natural History and Captive Husbandry - Trutnau, L. and R. Sommerlad

  Captive Management Conservation of Amphibians and Reptiles - Murphy, D. et al.

Selected general reptile & amphibian reference sources for geographical regions.

Turtles of the United States and Canada (2nd ed.)- Ernst, C. H. and J. E. Lovich
ISBN: 0801891213
Publication Date: 2009

The Amphibians and Reptiles of New York State - Gibbs, J., et al.

Amphibian Declines: The Conservation Status of United States Species - Lannoo, M. J.

 Western Reptiles and Amphibians - Stebbins, R.

• IUCN-SSC Reptile Specialist Groups Directory
  Directory for mammal specialist groups, including links to group websites, contacts, profiles, and publications.
• IUCN-SSC Amphibian Specialist Group

A full list of AZA Taxon Advisory Groups may be found on the AZA's website.  Reptile and amphibian TAGs that have additional websites include the following:

• Amphibian TAG
• Crocodilian TAG
• Snake TAG