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Welcome to the British Herpetological Society |
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Latest News - Updated 20th June 2009 |
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| Help out UK Herps! BHS Volunteers Needed | |||
| Get healthy helping out UK herpetofauna! Eager volunteers needed for a variety of tasks to benefit amphibians and reptiles. Click here to learn more! | |||
Western Ghats Herpetological Adventure 2009
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A fantastic opportunity to trek through some of the most biodiverse areas of southern India to observe first hand some of the spectacular herpetofauna the region has to offer. From farm and scrubland to rivers and tropical montane rainforests and coastline to sea, participants will search for king and spectacled cobras, common kraits, russells and saw scaled vipers as well as a range of pit vipers, vine snakes, monitor lizards, mugger crocodiles, chameleons and much, much more. Participants will stay at the Madras Croc Bank and at famous herpetologist Romulus Whitaker’s Rainforest Research Station in Agumbe, and will have the opportunity to meet those individuals at the forefront of herpetological research and conservation in India today. To learn more, click here.
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| Chelonia Event of 2009! Tortoise and Turtle Exposition - Tarta Club Italia | |||
A chance for chelonia enthusiasts to meet up, discuss chelonia conservation and take part in one of the biggest events of its kind in Europe. Takes place in Cesena, Italy, on the 29th - 30th August 2009. With over 12,000 visitors to last year's event, this year promises to be even better. Please click here for further details. |
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| What is Herpetology? | |||
Herpetology is the study of some of the planet's most fascinating creatures - reptiles and amphibians. Herpetology, both as a science and as a hobby, has important implications for conservation, research and education. For example captive breeding programmes can provide the lifeline some species need to come back from the brink; snake venom can greatly contribute to the medical world; and amphibians are excellent bio-indicators for environment quality and change. Keeping pet reptiles and amphibians in the UK is now as popular as keeping cats and dogs. The interest in herpetology has never been higher. |
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| What is the BHS? | |||
Established in 1947, the British Herpetological Society is one of the most prestigious such societies of its kind in the world. The society’s Herpetological Journal is ranked as one of the leading scientific publications devoted to herpetology. |
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| Via publications, specialist committees and meetings, the society actively supports: | |||
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Conservation activities targeted at native British species | ||
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Field studies and conservation management work worldwide | ||
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Scientific research |
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Responsible captive breeding and maintenance of reptile and amphibian species | ||
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Exchange of knowledge and expertise between enthusiasts and herpetologists both in the UK and around the world |
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You will receive high quality publications | ||
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You will be contributing directly to the conservation and study of reptiles and amphibians worldwide | ||
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You will gain access to the wide ranging help, experience and expertise of the BHS membership on all aspects of herpetology | ||
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You will have the opportunity to attend BHS meetings and events, and meet like-minded individuals | ||
The society now offers a range of membership options, enabling you to choose the one best suited to your interests, whether they are personal or professional. We also offer the facility to join on-line. Follow the links on the left to explore the history, activities and publications of the BHS in more detail, and to find out how to join. |
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