Reptiles (magazine)
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Categories | Pet magazine | |
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Frequency | Bi-monthly | |
First issue | October 1993 | |
Company | Living World Media | |
Country | ISSN 1068-1965 | |
Reptiles magazine is a North American magazine devoted to the reptile and amphibian pet hobby, specializing in the keeping and breeding of these animals. It is based in Irvine, California
History
Fancy Publications, later
In February 2013, BowTie's magazine titles, including Reptiles, was purchased by I-5 Publishing, LLC.
In December 2013, the website of Reptiles was launched.[3] On August 14, 2014 Reptiles Magazine website joined to celebrate the World Lizard Day.
In 2017, Reptiles magazine was sold again. The current owner is Living World Media.[4]
Profile
Tips and information on keeping and breeding distinct
Although popular pet animals, such as
Reptiles articles are drafted for a broad range of reptile enthusiasts, from the novice hobbyist to the veteran herpetoculturist. Respected reptile experts and breeders in the industry have written for the magazine.[5]
Usually a reptile or amphibian species is featured on the cover, though Slash (February 1995) and Mark O'Shea (February 2003) were both cover subjects due to interviews they provided. A two-part interview with Steve Irwin appeared in the October and November 1999 issues.
References
- ^ Spadafori, Gina (23 October 1993). Reptiles slither into the animal magazine kingdom, The Baltimore Sun
- ^ "REPTILES Magazine Acquired by I-5 Publishing" (PDF). Reptile Channel. Retrieved 19 December 2016.[dead link]
- ^ "Reptiles Magazine Announces the Launch of ReptilesMagazine.com". PR.com. Irvine, California. 15 January 2014. Retrieved 19 December 2016.
- ^ "Lumina Media LLC Sells Petcha.com and Reptiles". TheFisherCompany.com. August 2017.
- ^ Past authors include Bob Applegate, Brian Barczyk, Dave and Tracy Barker, R.D. (Dick) Bartlett, Bob Clark, Tom Crutchfield, Linda Davison, Philippe de Vosjoli, Dante Fenolio, Jerry and Richard Fife, Ken Foose, Russ Gurley, Bert Langerwerf, Jeff Lemm, Bill and Kathy Love (Bill Love's column, "Herpetocultural Queries," has been in the magazine since the first issue), Kimberly Kay Lucas, Dr. Douglas Mader (this reptile veterinarian has been writing the magazine's vet column since the first issue), Bob Mailloux, Kevin McCurley, Sean McKeown, Gerold Merker, John Murphy, Patrick Nabors, Terry Phillip, Louis Porras, Peter Pritchard, Philip A. Purser, Allen Repashy, Don Soderberg, Robert Sprackland, Jeremy Stone, Ron Tremper, Ernie Wagner, Rico Walder, Trooper Walsh and Romulus Whitaker