Reptiles May 2008

FEATURES
36 WHEN THE LIGHTS GO OUT
For some reptiles, lighting just can't be ignored.
By Margaret A.Wissman,D.V.M.,D.A.B.V.P.

44 COASTAL BEAUTIES
The diamondback terrapin is crowned with looks and personality.
By James Lee

54 HERPS ON DISPLAY
Watch for these interesting exhibits at a museum near you.
By Audrey Pavia


62 UNDER FIRE
A devastating fungus threatens amphibians.
By Jamie K. Reaser, Ph.D.

70 AMPHIBIAN ARK
Hop on board to help.
By Kevin Zippel, Ph.D.

DEPARTMENTS
4 FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK
8 MAILBAG
12 NEWS FROM THE REPTILE REALM
14 HERP QUERIES
18 VET Q&A
20 REPTILE RETAILER SPOTLIGHT
22 INTO THE WILD
26 WHO'S WHO IN REPTILES
28 THE BREEDER'S NOTEBOOK
76 HERPKIDZ
78 HERP HAPPENINGS
80 REPTI-GEAR
82 ADVERTISER INDEX
83 REPTILE BREEDER DIRECTORY
87 CLASSIFIEDS
92 LIVING WITH REPTILES

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