During this class learners will engage with me through lecture slides, interactive discussions, video clips, games, and a live animal will join us for a question and answer session at the end of the class. We will go through each class of reptile and amphibian, collectively called "herps" and explore what makes them unique from basic anatomy, natural history, taxonomic identification, scientific monitoring techniques, and unique fun facts. Amphibian genres we will cover include salamanders, frogs, toads, amphiumas, and sirens. Reptile genres we will cover include crocodilians, lizards, tuataras, turtles and tortoises, and snakes. Learners will be able to identify the differences in each genre, and take away a deeper understanding of how they are beneficial to the environment they live in. This is a great class for beginners and learners who might want to test their interest before taking one of my more in-depth herpetology classes later!