Metropolitan Herpetological Society

Hey everyone, unfortunately the meeting scheduled for tonight will be postponed due to COVID-19. We were really looking forward to meeting at the new venue. We will keep you all posted as to when the next meeting will be. We are going to keep monitoring the situation and see when it will be possible to get together. Be safe and hopefully we will see you soon.

Pet snake 'Monty Python' was rushed to a Sydney vet after swallowing an entire beach towel.

Spring migration is just about here. Pretty soon the nights will be filled woth salamanders making their way to their breeding pools and the chorus of frogs singing from vernal ponds, signaling the approach of the spring season

Here is a throwback to the old days when we were first starting out! #tbt #mhs #herpetologicalsociety #herpetology #statenislandny

Checkout the ancient sounds of these Alligators bellowing at @gatorland_orlando !!!! Did you know that some of the sounds used for Smaug, in The Hobbit movies, ...were made by recording some of the alligators at Gatorland bellowing?! How cool is that? Make sure you are following our accounts for more cool reptiles! @newenglandreptile @evilmorphgod See more

The Zoo is also hosting a frog watch event tonight from 6-8pm and also Wednesday 3/27 at the same time. They also will be hosting them on Saturday 3/23 and 3/30 from 12-2pm. For more information check the photos on this post.

Join us Friday night to learn how you can help contribute to amphibian conservation by volunteering just a small amount of your time. There will be a walk to follow the presentation. Wear appropriate clothing, old shoes/boots, and bring a flashlight. Help make a differe

Tonight is the rescheduled meeting from last week. Hope to see you there!