In spite of its modern taxonomic irrelevance , the term has persisted , particularly in the names of herpetology , the scientific study of reptiles and amphibians , and herpetoculture , the captive care and breeding of reptiles and amphibians .
The term has persisted , particularly in the names of herpetology , the scientific study of reptiles and amphibians , and herpetoculture , the captive care and breeding of reptiles and amphibians .
He is known for his enthusiasm for keeping and breeding newts .