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Newsletter Archives!
The archives of all past newsletters are now available to view on the webpage starting with: Volume 1 June 1981! The archives can be found…
Welcome! 2026 Board of Directors
We would like to thank all those that have stepped up to take positions on the Board of Directors. Photo caption: Left to right: April…
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…
Herps in the News
Cannibal Snakes
207 Snake Species Are Cannibalistic, Study Says Cannibalism is a widely distributed behavior both in terms of species and geography and has been recorded on…
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…
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