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Welcome to the British Herpetological Society |
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Latest News - Updated January 2012 |
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BHS at the Herptofauna Workers' Meeting - Telford International Centre | |||
Come and see us at the Herpetofauna Workers' meeting where the TV presenter Nick Baker is the keynote speaker. We will be selling publications and taking membership applications. The BHS has donated a couple of books to the raffle. |
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| Sixth European Freshwater Chelonia Breeder's Convention - 3, 4 March 2012 | |||
Held in the Uk for the first time the conference has a great line up of speakers, including some of Eurpoe's top experts on freshwater chelonia. A number of talks will focus on the genus Cuora. |
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| The conference is jointly organised by the British Herpetology Society and the CHELONIA 2002 group, founded by Dr. Harald Artner and it is supported by Peregrine Livefoods Ltd, who are kindly providing the venue. Click here for more information. | |||
| 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 | ||
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