herpetarianism means keeping reptiles and/or amphibians as pets; the word derives from herpetology ("knowledge of creeping things"), the scientific study of reptiles and amphibians.
You should see his house; he keeps snakes and frogs in every room! He is really into herpetarianism.
by John Edgar Boston May 29, 2021
herpetarianism is the keeping of reptiles and/or amphibians as pets. The word derives from "herpetology", the scientific study of reptiles and amphibians. This in turn comes from the Greek root"herpes", meaning creeping things.
You should see his house! He keeps snakes and frogs in every room; he is totally into herpetarianism.
by John Edgar Boston May 29, 2021
herpetarianism is keeping amphibians and reptiles as pets, often devaluing traditional pets (dogs, cats) in the process. The word itself derives from herpetology, the scientific study of amphibians and reptiles.
by John Edgar Boston May 31, 2021
A herpetarian is one who, although he may accept other animals as pets, definitely prefers amphibians and reptiles to them by a wide margin.
by John Edgar Boston June 01, 2021