The New England Herpetological Society has a long history of
supporting herpetological endeavors. Check out these links:
The Cape
Ann Vernal Pond Team. They are an official committee within the NEHS, but
are also a separate organization. NEHS welcomed them as a way of contributing
to the protection of local amphibian habitat.
Read about Red Belly Turtles and the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries & Wildlife's and NEHS' efforts to increase hatchling survivals.
Check out The Black Ratsnake Research Project funded in part by NEHS grants.
We have come up with some suggestions for how to deal with bad pet stores.
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts has permit requirements for many herptiles. NEHS is an active contributor in the list review and update process. Follow this link to learn more, and for the current list.