Welcome to Southwestern Herpetologists Society

Enhance Education

One of our primary objectives is to enhance the education of members and the general public concerning the roles of amphibians and reptiles in the natural world.

Promote Conservation

To promote the conservation of reptiles and amphibians in particular, as well as all wildlife in general.

Provide Information

To provide information for the closer cooperation between amateur and professional herpetologists, that they may work together for the promotion of the science of herpetology.

Recent Adoptions View All
Gecko
Gecko
Ghost Kingsnake
Ghost Kingsnake
Corn Snake
Corn Snake
Albino Sonoran Desert Bull Snake
Albino Sonoran Desert Bull Snake
Recent News View All

BioBlitz! Citizen Science w/Chris DeGroof

Posted on Jun. 14 2017 Come join the STNC Animal Issues Committee to talk citizen science and prepare for a fun BioBlitz on Sat. the 24th at Oro Vista Park! Part 1 - Tuesday, June 20 at 7:30 PM - 9 PMNorth Valley Neighborhood City Hall, 7747 Foothill Blvd., TujungaAt... Read more

SWHS supports amendment to Ordinance 16-1357 to exclude educational organizations

Posted on Mar. 30 2017 SWHS supports the upcoming amendment to Ordinance 16-1357 to exclude educational organizations. This amendment is important since as an educational organization, the SWHS should be exempted from laws that affect people and entities that abuse and... Read more

Fund raiser for animal rescues- Scales and Tales Finding Forever Homes Benefit Anthology

Posted on Mar. 21 2017 ALL proceeds from the sale of this book will be donated to animal rescues. Half will go directly to the SWHS Adoption and Rescue Program! This anthology was created solely as a fundraiser for rescues, and all of the stories in the collection are... Read more
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