Hello Aspirant,

Herpetology is the branch of zoology which deals with the study of amphibians and reptiles which includes animals like frogs , salamander (amphibians) and lizards , snakes , crocodile (reptiles). Since reptiles are formed from amphibians.

In other word we can define herpetology as a branch of zoology which deals with the study of all cold blooded animals excluding fishes.

I hope the above information is beneficial for you.

All the best.