PRO Publications

PRO Herpetology — Publications

At PRO Herpetology, our work extends beyond practical husbandry, rescue and education. Through articles, research and independent writing, we aim to share our experiences, explore the science behind reptile keeping and encourage a more informed approach to animal welfare.

This page brings together our contributions to specialist publications, covering natural history, behavioural ecology, husbandry and the wider responsibilities of keeping animals in captivity.

Published

Articles and features that have appeared in print or online, with publication details and links where available.

Forthcoming Publications

Articles that have been accepted for publication and are currently awaiting release. These will move into our published collection as the relevant issues become available.

Every piece reflects the same philosophy that guides PRO Herpetology: where natural history meets practical husbandry.

Forthcoming Publications

  • AmphiBios — Phantasmals of the Opera

  • British Tarantula Society — Smithy: The Four-Legged Spider

  • The Bulletin (Amateur Entomologists' Society) — The Leaves That Look Back

  • Responsible Herpetoculture Journal — The Rice Paddy Snake (Hypsiscopus plumbea)

  • Responsible Reptile Keeping Magazine — Following the Musurana

  • The Tortoise Trust — The Tortoise Who Refused to Read the Care Sheet

Published Work

Ark Wildlife — The Snake the Cat Dragged In

Author: Nigel Smith, PRO Herpetology
Published: 21 October 2026
Publication: Ark Wildlife — Guest Expert Wildlife Bloggers

Read the article:
https://www.arkwildlife.co.uk/blogs/guest-expert-wildlife-bloggers/the-snake-the-cat-dragged-in