ABOUT US
The Jacksonville Herpetological Society is a not for profit organization that has been serving the Herp Community since 1987. We meet the first Sunday (please see below for dates) of each month at the MOSH from 3-5pm.
purpose
- To enhance the education of the members and the general public through the programs of the Society.
- To promote the conservation of all wildlife in general and of herpetofauna in particular.
- To achieve a closer cooperation and understanding between amateur and professional herpetologists, so they may work together for the common cause of science.
How to become a member
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JHS Memberships
UNITED STATES ASSOCIATION OF REPTILE KEEPERS
The United States Association of Reptile Keepers (USARK) is a registered non-profit organization duly incorporated in the state of North Carolina. We are advocates for the practice of Herpetoculture; the non-traditional agricultural pursuit of farming high quality captive bred reptiles & amphibians for conservation projects, zoos,
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museums, research facilities, education, entertainment and pets. We are dedicated to conservation through captive propagation, and espouse the ideal of, "Preserving Reptiles & Amphibians for Our Future". We endorse a 'Keepers Code of Ethics'. Our members are veterinarians, researchers, breeders, manufacturers, feed producers, hobbyists and pet owners; collectively known as the Reptile Nation. Our membership accounts for annual trade revenues of $1.4 billion in the US. USARK is the only advocate of the conservation, responsible ownership and trade of reptiles and amphibians as a #1 priority with no conflicting interests.
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