The BHS is one of the world's oldest and largest UK Herpetological Societies. Founded in 1947 by Britain's leading herpetologists, the Society still enjoys its national learned status and celebrated its 60th Anniversary in 2007. The interests of its members are catered for by a range of specialist committees. Whatever your age, whether you are a conservationist, a scientist, a field naturalist, or if you are interested in reptile and amphibian husbandry, the Society has something to offer. So why not join today?

We have a range of membership options to suit your needs. All three of our publications are now available online; the Herpetological Bulletin and NatterJack through the member's section of this website, and the Herpetological Journal through Ingenta. Online subscriptions are cheaper, but you can still opt for printed publications should you so choose.

Society publications

Free information leaflets - produced regularly on various aspects of conservation and captive breeding.

The Young Herpetologist Newsletter - the junior section's own publication with articles, quizzes, and news of events. Go to the Young Herpetologist section for details.

Meetings - several are held each year covering all areas of the society's activities.

Join the BHS

Choose your Membership type from the table below and you can join the BHS now! You don't have to have a Paypal account, you will have the option to pay by credit or debit card.

All memberships are for a 12 month period starting from date of joining.

Alternatively you can download the appropriate membership form below, print out, complete and send by post, with your payment (or Bankers Order form) to the Membership Secretary's address as indicated on the form.

Download the UK Membership form (pdf)
Download the Overseas Membership form (pdf)
Download the Institutional Membership (pdf)
Download Bankers Order Form (pdf)