British Herpetological Society

The British Herpetological Society is one of the oldest and most prestigious Societies of its kind in the world. Founded in 1947 by Britain's leading herpetologists, the BHS still enjoys national learned status. The Society's Herpetological Journal is ranked as one of the leading scientific publications devoted to herpetology. The Society actively supports Conservation, Research, Education and responsible Captive breeding. The Society liaises closely with other relevant organisations to support conservation of native herptiles, for example ARG UK , ARC and local amphibian and reptile groups. In 2020 and 2021, the BHS donated a total of £35,000 to ARC to enable purchases of land parcels in Hampshire and Dorset, to safeguard local fauna and flora.