herpetoculture

Noun

Meaning

herpetoculture (uncountable)

The keeping of live reptiles and amphibians in captivity, whether as a hobby or for commercial breeding.

Examples

On record, the Oustalet’s chameleon is the longest species of chameleon, but it does not seem that the true giants from western Madagascar are represented in U.S. herpetoculture, with most males topping out at 22 to 24 inches in total length. Source: Internet

While the Kenyan sand boa may not be as popular in the snake hobby as a ball python, it has developed a special niche in herpetoculture due to its interesting appearance, relatively placid disposition and simple husbandry requirements. Source: Internet

Virtually all the Cuban iguanas in herpetoculture today derived from this feral population on Isla Mayaguez. Source: Internet

Several of them, like the gray-banded kingsnake (Lampropeltis alterna) and Trans-Pecos rat snake (Bogertophis subocularis), are among the most coveted species in herpetoculture today. Source: Internet

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