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Herptile
"Herptile" (sometimes abbreviated as "herp") is a term that refers to either a reptile or amphibian. It was coined from the word herpetology, the study of reptiles and amphibians (which, in turn, has Greek roots: Herpeton means "creeping thing" or "reptile").

This word is commonly used by herpetoculturists (keepers and/or breeders of reptiles and amphibians, see Herpetoculture), particularly on the Internet, but is still considered an amateur, slang word by many herpetologists.