Herpetology is the scientific study of amphibians and reptiles, such as frogs, salamanders, lizards, snakes, and turtles. The term herpetology is derived from the Greek word herpeton, meaning 'creeping animal'. ASP and SNAKE are two examples of animals that are studied in herpetology. ASP stands for Aspis, a genus of venomous snakes found in Africa, while SNAKE is a common name for any member of the suborder Serpentes.