Herpetological societies

Find your local society and get involved!

Herpetological societies worldwide play a vital role in bringing together individuals who share a passion for reptiles and amphibians. These groups aren't just social hubs, they provide opportunities to expand knowledge, contribute to conservation, and stay informed about the latest developments in herpetology. 

By joining your local society, you become part of a collaborative community where researchers, educators, and enthusiasts exchange ideas and work toward shared goals. Membership not only supports valuable initiatives but also fosters meaningful connections with others who are dedicated to understanding and protecting these remarkable animals.

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Australia

Australian Herpetological Society

www.ahs.org.au

Australian Society of Herpetologists

www.australiansocietyofherpetologists.org

Central Coast Herpetological Society

www.ccherps.com

Field Naturalists Society of South Australia - Reptile and Frog Group

www.fnssa.org.au

Victorian Herpetological Society

www.vhs.com.au

Austria

Herpetologische Terraristische Vereinigung Österreich

www.htvoe.at

Österreichische Gesellschaft für Herpetologie

www.herpetozoa.at

Canada

BC Reptile Club

www.bcreptileclub.ca

Canadian Herpetological Society

www.canadianherpetology.ca

Saskatchewan Herpetological Society

www.saskherp.ca

The Alberta Reptile and Amphibian Society

www.albertareptiles.ca

Czech Republic

Česká Herpetologická Společnost

www.herp.cz

Teraristická Společnost Praha

www.teraristika.cz

Denmark

Nordisk Herpetologisk Forening

www.nhf.dk

Finland

Suomen herpetologinen yhdistys

www.herpetomania.fi

Suomen Herppiharrastajat ry

www.herppi.fi

France

Société Herpétologique de France

www.lashf.org

Germany

Aquarien- und Terrarienverein "Scalare" 1925/55 e.V. Fulda - Tümpelgarten Fulda

www.scalare-fulda.de

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Herpetologie und Terrarienkunde (DGHT)

www.dght.de

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Italy

Italian Gekko Association

www.italiangekko.net

Societas Herpetologica Italica

www-9.unipv.it

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Netherlands

Nederlandse Vereniging voor Herpetologie en Terrariumkunde (Lacerta)

www.nvht-lacerta.nl

Norway

This society helps to fund Responsible Reptile Keeping's work.

Norsk Herpetologisk Forening

www.herpetologisk.org

Poland

Stowarzyszenie Terrarystów Polskich - STP

www.stp.net.pl

Towarzystwo Herpetologiczne NATRIX

www.natrix.org.pl

South Africa

Herpetological Association of Africa

www.africanherpetology.org

Southern African Herpetologists

www.southernafricanherpetologists.com

Spain

Asociación Herpetológica Española

www.herpetologica.es

This society helps to fund Responsible Reptile Keeping's work.

Sociedad Herpetológica Valenciana

www.soheva.org

Sweden

Sveriges Herpetologiska Riksförening

www.shr-herp.se

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Switzerland

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Herpetologie und Terrarienkunde Landesgruppe Schweiz

www.dght-schweiz.ch

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UK

British Herpetological Society

www.thebhs.org

International Herpetological Society

www.ihs-web.org.uk

Regions

North West Reptile Club

www.nwrc.club

Portsmouth Reptile & Amphibian Society

www.pras-uk.co.uk

Thames and Chiltern Herpetological Group

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USA

American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists

www.asih.org