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Humboldt County Herpetological Society
The Humboldt County Herpetological Society invites you to explore our wonderful world of reptiles and amphibians.
We are a local non-profit community hub for herp-related services and informational resources. We have a message
board used for herp-related inquiries and adoptions and rescue referrals, links to experienced local herp-keepers for pet
support, and a community outreach program where we bring the critters to the public! We endorse responsible
herpetoculture and embrace all avenues that may further education and practices in conservation. Our native species
index offers detailed information about local species; the sightings listings will eventually evolve into dot locality maps
(GPS).
As the society is still a work in progress, we ask that you please be patient while we find the time to write additional
pages for the site. We are a but a small band of volunteers with big hearts, and much of our free time is spent caring for
our slippery, warty, leathery, scaly, or hard-shelled friends.
We are a local non-profit community hub for herp-related services and informational resources. We have a message
board used for herp-related inquiries and adoptions and rescue referrals, links to experienced local herp-keepers for pet
support, and a community outreach program where we bring the critters to the public! We endorse responsible
herpetoculture and embrace all avenues that may further education and practices in conservation. Our native species
index offers detailed information about local species; the sightings listings will eventually evolve into dot locality maps
(GPS).
As the society is still a work in progress, we ask that you please be patient while we find the time to write additional
pages for the site. We are a but a small band of volunteers with big hearts, and much of our free time is spent caring for
our slippery, warty, leathery, scaly, or hard-shelled friends.
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EDUCATION CONSERVATION PROPAGATION
EDUCATION CONSERVATION PROPAGATION
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...coming soon!
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| THIS WEBSITE ALWAYS UNDER CONSTRUCTION |
WHAT'S NEW ??? WHAT'S NEW ??? WHAT'S NEW ???
HumboldtHerps is over a year old now! We have taken part in two presentations at the HSU Natural History
Museum and one event at the Sequoia Park Zoo. Our message board has become a successful information
hub for the local herp community; shared information has also led to a number of rescues and relocations -
Many thanks to Vanessa from the California Reptorium! Additionally, our Pet Support Group has been a
charm - Thanks Caden, Jessica, Michelle, and everyone who pitches in! Thank you Adam for continuing to
moderate the Yahoo group from afar! The HCHS hopes to maintain its productive stance with continued
online support, upcoming museum and/or zoo events, summer youth center and fall school presentations,
and outdoor herp adventures. There is also the possibility of advancing the Natives section of the website by
turning it into an official local sightings database (to include sightings from Bradford Norman's photo library).
Of course, my challenge is to find the time to update the Natives lists; many of the species links are not yet
described... but first...
It's springtime! And you know what that means! It's time to go on some herp hikes. Our first for 2008 is
this coming Saturday, May 10th!
Please click Herp News & Events for all the details on our upcoming events! Here you can also...
Check out the pics from Reptile and Amphibians Discovery Day at the HSU Natural
History Museum (March 1st, 2008)! What a great gathering! We hope to have many more!
2008 is well on its way towards being a productive
year for the society.
Welcome and enjoy!
Steven Krause - webmaster*
May 2, 2008
Museum and one event at the Sequoia Park Zoo. Our message board has become a successful information
hub for the local herp community; shared information has also led to a number of rescues and relocations -
Many thanks to Vanessa from the California Reptorium! Additionally, our Pet Support Group has been a
charm - Thanks Caden, Jessica, Michelle, and everyone who pitches in! Thank you Adam for continuing to
moderate the Yahoo group from afar! The HCHS hopes to maintain its productive stance with continued
online support, upcoming museum and/or zoo events, summer youth center and fall school presentations,
and outdoor herp adventures. There is also the possibility of advancing the Natives section of the website by
turning it into an official local sightings database (to include sightings from Bradford Norman's photo library).
Of course, my challenge is to find the time to update the Natives lists; many of the species links are not yet
described... but first...
It's springtime! And you know what that means! It's time to go on some herp hikes. Our first for 2008 is
this coming Saturday, May 10th!
Please click Herp News & Events for all the details on our upcoming events! Here you can also...
Check out the pics from Reptile and Amphibians Discovery Day at the HSU Natural
History Museum (March 1st, 2008)! What a great gathering! We hope to have many more!
2008 is well on its way towards being a productive
year for the society.
Welcome and enjoy!
Steven Krause - webmaster*
May 2, 2008
| Lefty the one-eyed Oregon Garter Snake made an appearance at the HSU Natural History Museum in Arcata, CA (December 22, 2007). |
Welcome to HumboldtHerps!
Welcome to HumboldtHerps!
| GOT VOLUNTEERS? |
| Valley Garter Snake (Thamnophis sirtalis fitchi) Hidden Beach near Klamath, CA August 23, 2007 |
| Albino American Bullfrog |
| Red-eyed Treefrog |
| Reptile & Amphibians Discovery Day - HSU Natural History Museum (HSU student exhibits) March 1, 2008 |
RECENT SIGHTINGS
ENSATINAS!
ALLIGATOR LIZARDS!
GARTER SNAKES!
NW of Jedediah Smith
Redwoods State Park
Redwoods State Park
| off Howland Hill Road Jedediah Smith Redwoods SP |
Boy Scout Trail - Jedediah
Smith Redwoods SP
Smith Redwoods SP
off Green Road -
Kneeland, CA
Kneeland, CA
| Northern Alligator Lizards (principis/shastensis) intergrades base of glider point near South Jetty, Humboldt Bay |
| California Red-sided Garter (T. s. infernalis) |
| Northwestern Garter (T. ordinoides) |
| Coast Garter (T. e. terrestris) [anerythristic?] |
| All 3 of these gems were photographed during a recent herp trip to Fern Canyon / Ossagon Trail with honored guests Chris Mattison, Dr. Alan Francis, and Dr. Philippe Blais. |
| WINTER SIGHTINGS IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA |
| Common Side-blotched Lizard - Joshua Tree NP January 13, 2008 |
| San Diego Night Snake Rancho Penasquitos San Diego, CA January 18, 2008 |
The HCHS and the California Reptorium are
always looking for volunteers to help with
Outreach endeavors. Lecturers and reptile
wranglers are always welcome.
Interested in adopting or fostering? Click here!
always looking for volunteers to help with
Outreach endeavors. Lecturers and reptile
wranglers are always welcome.
Interested in adopting or fostering? Click here!