6 1/2 X 9 7/16 in tions of the characteristic vocabulary commonly encountered and used by herpetologists when discussing, reading, or writing about reptiles and a mphibians. It is intended for all those who have an interest in these an imals, from the amateur hobbyist who may find himself faced with what ca n be a rather intimidating scientific term or technical expression, to t he trained zoologist who may sometimes have doubts over the exact meanin g of a particular term. It will, it is hoped, not only be a useful sourc e of reference to all who are either actively or passively involved in s ome aspects of herpetology whether they be keepers, curators, breeders, researchers, teachers or students, but an interesting read as well.