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Environmental Fun Fair
Saturday May 17 11am-2pm Springbrook Nature Center Fridley MN Join Minnesota Herpetological Society for a hands on event! A variety of outdoor and environmental exhibitors…
White Snake Sale is April 4th!
Bring us your new and gently used critter supplies! Bring your Herp themed artwork and knickknacks! Clothes! Toys! Books! We are happy to accept your…
Show off your Herps in the MHS Photo & Art Contest!
Start taking or gathering your photos and/or artwork of reptiles and amphibians for the 2025 MHS Herp Photo & Art Contest, which will take place…
Herps in the News
Rare Rattlesnake Den Discovered By Minnesota DNR
Nongame biologists in southeast Minnesota discovered a den of Timber rattlesnakes while conducting surveys in the field for this state-threatened species. They were working out…
These lizards have their own built in chainmail
A number of Australian lizards have large thick scales as a form of protective armour, but it was not until recently that scientists discovered something…
Scientists in Barbados overturn hundreds of rocks to rediscover world’s smallest-known snake
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — For nearly two decades, no one had spotted the world’s smallest-known snake. Some scientists worried that maybe the Barbados…
The Minnesota Herpetological Society (MHS) is a non-profit, tax-exempt organization open to anyone with an interest in amphibians and reptiles.
The purpose of MHS is to:
- Further the education of the membership and the general public in the care and captive propagation of reptiles and amphibians.
- Educate the members and the general public on the ecological role of reptiles and amphibians.
- Promote the study and conservation of reptiles and amphibians.
To achieve these goals, the MHS:
- holds regular monthly meetings. Click here for the calendar or here for more information on what goes on there.
- A general meeting is held the first Friday of every month (unless there is a holiday conflict) at 6:30pm.
- MHS General Meeting has Moved! This is effective as of December 2024.
- Everyone is welcome to attend.
- publishes a newsletter
- educates the public about herpetology, amphibians, and reptiles by:
- creating pamphlets and collectively gathering resources
- conducting public outreach and educational events
- awards grants in herpetological conservation and research
- maintains an active forum
- publishes this website