Alaska Herpetological Society

10/09/2026

It’s been a very busy summer for us and we’re now winding down for winter mode!

It’s that time of year again for membership renewals and if you’re not a member now is the time to become one!

Annual dues for the Alaska Herpetological Society (AHS) are currently set at $10 per member annually. These are valid for one calendar year from the date of purchase. Membership includes:
* Voting rights and privileges
* Membership cards
* Biannual newsletters
* Access to events and organized outings
* Added to our email list to receive our "Monthly Ribbits" mailer
* Access to our annual meeting / conference
* Discounts and promotional offers as available

Also, stay tuned for our T-Shirt design contest announcement! This will be an opportunity for the kids in the Alaska reptile community to show off their artistic skills!

Click on the link to renew our become a member!

https://www.akherpsociety.org/become-a-member?fbclid=IwVERDUAU1DWNleHRuA2FlbQIxMABwZG9mBWZkaWQWUP5cTdZnnuOkmwAJm-qm_KlK53WiBHNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR4r0uf5ObihvU7H9V7nlCeK-01jVQJpQp9xnFuMFAx_DaMW4S4jQaHsNKQETw_aem_fyNobFNcLLBE12qF3Svvww

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04/12/2026

Hello AHS followers!

Wanted to see if any of our members or social media fans attended UAFs Science Potpourri event and snapped neat pictures of our board members, selfie themselves, or just our ambassador animals that were present!

Lets see that camera roll down below!

04/11/2026

Come see Emily and Tori at the UAF Science Potpourri today from noon to 3pm! Learn about why proper husbandry is so important and kiddos can grab a coloring page or two and interact with a couple of reptiles!

02/21/2026

Vet med reptile restraint and handling presentation going on now!

Check in later for more pictures and details!

02/01/2026

February 1st is National Serpent Day. Serpents mean many things to many people across cultures. Whether they are revered, or feared, snakes often inspire strong feelings.

There are more than three thousand identified species of snakes in the world. Of these, about six hundred species are venomous, and only about two hundred species – roughly seven percent – are considered medically significant to humans. The overwhelming majority of snake species are harmless to humans.

Snakes inhabit most parts of our planet, except for Antarctica, Greenland, Iceland, Ireland, and New Zealand. North America is home to about one hundred and fifty snake species, and again, most of these are harmless to humans.

Among reptile keepers, snakes are often favored. Many species have an ease of care and calm demeanor making them ideal pets. Some species are bred for variations in color and pattern that make them very visually enticing. What are your favorite snakes?
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Learn more about the United States Association of Reptile Keepers at www.USARK.org
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The photograph used in this post is used with the photographer's permission and shows a pet Duméril’s boa (Acrantophis dumerili) flicking her tongue to smell the air.

01/12/2026

AHS is looking for some help! The board members have all had crazy personal lives so far this winter. We still need the vice president position filled, and we would love a dedicated social media person.
Please message if you think you can help!

09/13/2025

AHS still has some cool merch! Shirts and stickers from our 2025 logo design contest, as well as the classic wood frog logo stickers!

We have some cool activities planned for the upcoming Monthly Ribbits member email planned so we can add to our available merch as well! Don't miss those emails!

09/05/2025

Did you attend our Species Care Series: Colubrids presentation?

Share your colubrids in the comments!