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Order Feeders!
Links to order crickets, frozen rats and frozen mice have been added to the SHOP menu. You can place orders directly with our partners and…
Annual Membership Meeting, Nov 7th
November 7th is the Annual Membership Meeting and elections for the Board of Directors. Several seats on the Board of Directors will be open this…
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…
Herps in the News
Tortoises have human-like feelings
Tortoises can feel human emotions, like optimism and positivity, a University of Lincoln study has found. Tests have shown red-footed tortoises experience long-term moods, similar…
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…
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