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Welcome to the British Herpetological Society |
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Latest News - Updated 14 May 2010 |
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| BHS Council Vacancies | |||
| 1) Trade Officer: Would suit a person with an interest in government legislation, and/or with contacts in the trade of reptiles and amphibians. Could involve attendance at SUN meetings and liaison with government departments to represent the views of the BHS, although this role is open to further development by the successful candidate. All Council posts are voluntary, require the incumbent to be a BHS member and report to Council, and attend quarterly meetings usually held in London. Regular access to email would be an advantage though not essential. If you enjoy a challenge, and want to be more involved in herpetology and influence the running of the BHS, come and join the BHS Council! |
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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! | |||
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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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| Why join the BHS? | |||
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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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