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Login British Herpetological Society British Herpetological Society Home About About Us Our Officers Our Policies Support us Contact us Activities Conservation Captive Breeding Education Research Publications The Herpetological Journal The Herpetological Bulletin The Natterjack British Herpetological Society Reports Membership Join the British Herpetological Society Join the Young Herpetologists Events Upcoming Events Past Events Photographic Competition Annual Meetings Projects BHS Gharial Project European Freshwater Turtle Breeder's Convention Conserving the Belalanda Chameleon Golden Mantella Frog Blue-Iguana Project The Mallorcan Midwife Toad Recovery Programme Funding The BHS Conservation Fund BHS Student Grant Scheme Reports from Grant Awards Info & Advice The BHS Library Native Reptiles and Amphibians Emergency Reptile Rescue Information Shop News The British Herpetological Society is one of the oldest and most prestigious Societies of its kind in the world. Founded in 1947 by Britain's leading herpetologists, the BHS still enjoys national learned status.The Society's Herpetological Journal is ranked as one of the leading scientific publications devoted to herpetology.The Society actively supports Conservation, Research, Education and responsible Captive breeding.NEXT EVENTS OCT02 BHS and Thames & Chiltern Herpetological Group Joint Meeting Amersham Community Centre within Chilterns Lifestyle Centre MAR18 2023 AHH / BHS Conference on Reptile Husbandry and Breeding Drayton Manor Park Hotel More Events...MEMBERSHIP div > .uk-panel', row:true}" data-uk-grid-margin data-uk-scrollspy="{cls:'uk-animation-scale-up uk-invisible', target:'> div > .uk-panel', delay:300}"> Join the British Herpetological Society Our membership subscriptions give you instant online access to the latest issues of our publications and a range of other benefits.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.Find out more Join the Young Herpetologists The Young Herpetologists (YH) is the junior section of the British Herpetological Society open to anyone from the age of 5 to 17 years.Based on the platforms of sound conservation practice and regard for animal welfare, the YH is an ideal way to encourage today's new generation of young amphibian and reptile enthusiasts.Find out morePUBLICATIONSThe Herpetological JournalThe Society's prestigious quarterly scientific journal, ranked as one of the leading scientific publications devoted to herpetology.Latest Issue: Folder Volume 32, Number 3, July 2022 The Herpetological BulletinOur quarterly publication focuses on natural history, captive breeding and husbandry, veterinary and behavioural articles.Latest Issue: Folder Issue Number 161 - Autumn 2022 The NatterjackThe members ebulletin covers all aspects of the society's activities and interests; whatever your herp-related interests, there will be something for you.Latest Issue: pdf July 22 NatterJack Final BHS ReportsThis section will host periodic BHS reports on topics or areas that we consider relevant to BHS members. The reports are all Open Access as want to make the information within them freely available.Latest Issue: pdf Report on BHS Captive breeding and conservation project work: summary 2019 - 2020 ACTIVITIES div > .uk-panel', row:true}" data-uk-grid-margin data-uk-scrollspy="{cls:'uk-animation-slide-left uk-invisible', target:'> div > .uk-panel', delay:300}"> Conservation Working in partnership with UK initiatives to conserve our native herpetofauna.Read more Captive Breeding Promoting responsiblecaptive breedingand maintenance of reptile and amphibian species and international captive breeding conservation initiatives.Read more Education Educating to promote awareness, disseminate information and develop an understanding in the fields of Herpetology and Herpetoculture.Read more Research Supporting academic research by providing grants, scientific meetings and other research activities.Read moreFEATURED div > .uk-panel', delay:300}"> The BHS Library Posted in Information & AdviceRead more The BHS Conservation Fund Posted in FundingRead more BHS Gharial Project Posted in ProjectsRead more BHS Student Grant Scheme Posted in FundingRead more Conserving the Belalanda Chameleon Posted in ProjectsRead more Emergency Reptile Rescue Information Posted in Information & AdviceRead more Golden Mantella Frog Posted in ProjectsRead more The Mallorcan Midwife Toad Recovery Programme Posted in ProjectsRead more Photographic Competition Posted in EventsRead more BHS pledges £25,000 towards purchase of 50 acres of Blackmoor in Hampshire Posted in NewsRead more AHH / BHS / IHS 2019 Conference success Posted in NewsRead more Herpetological Journal article gets national press coverage! Posted in NewsRead more Press Release - Gullypot Ladders Posted in NewsRead more