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What does this “Herping”, “Herper”, or “Herp” that I see on reptile sites mean?

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What does this “Herping”, “Herper”, or “Herp” that I see on reptile sites mean?

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These are references to herpetology, which is the study of reptiles and amphibians. A “herp” is just a short way of referring to both reptiles and amphibians in general, and a “herper” is someone who is interested in them. Field herping refers to going out in the wild and looking for reptiles and amphibians, for example. So when I end my e-mails in “Happy Herping!” it means happy reptile and/or amphibian seeking/enjoying!

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