Short for herpetofauna, derived from Greek, it refers to reptiles and amphibians.

A reptile or amphibian. The term Herpers refers to people who are interested in or who keep herps.

A reptile or amphibian. "Herpers" refers to people who are interested in or who keep herps. Herpetoculture refers to the keeping and breeding of herps

hazards of electromagnetic radiation to personnel.

An abbreviation for Herpetile (see below).