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Herp Societies and Organizations are usually groups of individuals who come together to help educate themselves and others about the reptiles and amphibians that they keep as pets.

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• Canherp

  http://www.canherp.com/
  Association of reptile and amphibian keepers dedicated to preserve and protect hobbyists in Canada.

• Central Florida Herpetology Society

  http://cflhs.tripod.com/
  Herpetological Society for the Central Florida region. Contains photos and other reptile information.

• Dallas-Fort Worth Herpetological Society

  http://www.dfwherp.org/
  Promoting the appreciation, conservation and understanding of reptiles and amphibians.

• East Texas Herptological Society

  http://www.eths.org/
  Dedicated to the education of its members and the general public about the natural history, ecology, husbandry, conservation, proper care, and treatment of reptiles and amphibians.

• Greater Cincinnati Herpetological Society

  http://www.cincyherps.com/
  An organization committed to the welfare of reptiles and amphibians.

• Jacksonville Herpetological Society

  http://www.jaxherp.com/
  Enhancing education and conservation or reptiles and amphibians in the Jacksonville, FL area.

• Kentuckiana Herpetological Society

  http://ectotherms.net/kyherpsoc/
  Calendar of events, message board, and membership information.

• Long Island Herpetological Society

  http://www.lihs.org/
  A society whose goals are to educate the members of the organization and the public with respect to the conservation, ecological role and captive care of reptiles and amphibians

• Louisiana Gulf Coast Herpetological Society

  http://www.lgchs.org/
  Dedicated to the preservation of the natural habitat and to the conservation of reptiles and amphibians.

• Manitoba Herpetocultural Society

  http://www.manitobaherp.com/
  A site for Canadian reptile, amphibian and invertebrate enthusiasts promoting reptile care, education, advocacy and conservation.

• Metropolitan Herpetological Society

  https://www.facebook.com/MetroHerpSociety
  A small scale, family oriented reptile club on Staten Island, NY.

• Michigan Society of Herpetologists

  http://www.michherp.org/
  Reptile and amphibian education, conservation projects, and captive care information for the state of Michigan.

• Nebraska Herpetological Society

  http://www.nebherp.org/
  Provides information on meeting time and location, membership, contact information, activities and projects, native herps, and useful links.

• New England Herpetological Society

  http://www.neherp.com/
  Originally the Massachusetts Herpetological Society. Objective of this Boston-based organization is the education of members and the public to the value and care of reptiles and amphibians.

• North Bay Herpetological Society (Sonoma County, CA)

  http://www.nbherps.org/
  The NBHS provides educational outreach, with programs and exhibits for schools, nature centers, and related animal,humane, and environmental education events and organizations.

• North Carolina Herpetological Society

  http://www.ncherps.org/
  Promotes education, conservation, and research of reptiles and amphibians

• Nova Scotia Herpetoculture Society

  http://users.eastlink.ca/~nshs/
  A non-profit organization dedicated to educating its members and the public on matters concerning reptiles and amphibians in captivity and in the wild.

• Phoenix Herpetological Society

  http://www.phoenixherp.com/
  Herpetological Society in Phoenix, AZ. Focus on conservation and Education.

• San Diego Herpetological Society

  http://www.sdherpsociety.org/
  Devoted to the study, appreciation, conservation and husbandry of reptiles and amphibians.

• Sawgrass Herpetological Society

  http://www.angelfire.com/fl/sawgrass/
  South Florida's oldest reptile society. Offers care sheets and education.

• Southeastern Hot Herp Society

  http://www.venomousreptiles.org/
  Group of venomous reptile keepers educating the public about venomous snakes and lizards

• Southwestern Herpetologists Society

  http://www.swhs.org/
  Los Angeles and Bakersfield members. Sponsors an Ask the Vet feature where common veterinary questions can be e-mailed to individuals.

• St. Louis Herpetological Society

  http://www.stlherpsociety.org/
  Founded in 1974; currently has over 200 members.

• Staten Island Herpetological Society

  http://www.sihs.8m.com/
  Promotes and educates reptiles and amphibians to the public as well as to its fellow members in the Staten Island area.

• The Alberta Reptile and Amphibian Society

  http://www.albertareptilesociety.org/
  Region specific herp reptile information, annual reptile shows, community events, and links.

• The Bay Area Amphibian And Reptile Society

  http://www.baars.org/
  An educational and conservational group of amateur and professional herpetologists who want to share their knowledge, enthusiasm, and friendship with others interested in these fascinating creatures.

• The Calusa Herpetological Society

  http://www.calusaherp.org/
  Dedicated to education and conservation of reptiles and amphibians.

• The Ottawa Amphibian and Reptile Association

  http://www.ottawaherps.com/
  A club of reptile and amphibian enthusiasts in the Ottawa, ON area.

• Victorian Herpetological Society - Australia

  http://www.vhs.com.au/
  Herp information with lots of links to care sheets and scientific papers.

• Virginia Herpetological Society

  http://www.virginiaherpetologicalsociety.com/
  A Virginia natural history society focusing on the native reptiles and amphibians of Virginia.

• Westcoast Society for the Protection and Conservation of Reptiles

  http://www.wspcr.com/
  The Association of Amphibian and Reptile Keepers of the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island in British Columbia Canada.

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