San Diego Herpetological Society

05/20/2026

Join us LIVE with Dr. Sarah Alaniz sharing about reptiles and amphibians in the biomedical field ⚕️

05/13/2026

🚗🐍 SNAKES IN A SUBARU is coming! 🐍🚗

The San Diego H**petological Society is excited to team up with Summit Subaru El Cajon for a wild, one-of-a-kind community event!

📅 Monday May 18th
🕘 9AM–2PM
900 Arnele Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Come meet real live snakes, connect with fellow reptile enthusiasts, learn about responsible reptile ownership, and support reptile rescue, education, and adoption efforts here in San Diego… you may just find your new family member. 🐍

🎙️ Special guest: Rick Morton of Hey Morton / Z90.3

🔥 Adopt a snake and save!
That’s right—adopt a snake at the event and you may qualify for a special discount on a new Subaru, courtesy of Summit Subaru El Cajon.

Bring your friends, bring your family… and come see just how wild your Subaru can be.

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05/02/2026

🧬 Did frogs, salamanders, snakes, and turtles help shape modern medicine?

Most people think of reptiles and amphibians as wildlife…
But these remarkable animals have helped scientists better understand healing, development, disease, and environmental health.

Join us for this month’s SDHS Monthly Meeting with Dr. Sarah Alaniz of the Salk Institute as we explore the fascinating connection between herpetology and biomedical science.

📅 Tuesday, May 19
🕖 7:00 PM
📍 Balboa Park – Prado Classroom 104

👉 Register now: https://sdherpsociety.org/event-6681845

Join the San Diego H**petological Society for our May monthly meeting as we welcome Dr. Sarah Alaniz, a laboratory animal veterinarian at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies.

04/22/2026

Join us LIVE with Amber Singh as she shares about her research on Lizard Stress and Urban Evolution 🦎

04/20/2026

Lizard Talk! ⏰ Reminder: SDSH Monthly Meeting is this Tuesday

Join us April 21 at 7PM for a fascinating talk on how urban life may be shaping lizard behavior, cognition, and evolution in Southern California.

👩‍🔬 Amber Singh, M.S.
Doctoral Student – SDSU / UC Riverside

📍 Balboa Park – Prado Room 104
🎟️ Open to the public, donations appreciated

👉 Register now: https://sdherpsociety.org/event-6633434

03/31/2026

🧠 Most people see lizards… few think about how they think.

Cognition—how animals process and respond to their environment—is a growing focus in modern herpetology.

At this SDSH Monthly Meeting, discover how stress and urban environments may be shaping lizard behavior and cognition in real time across Southern California.

📅 Tuesday, April 21
🕖 7:00 PM
👩‍🔬 Guest Speaker: Amber Singh, M.S.
Doctoral Student – SDSU / UC Riverside Joint Doctoral Program in Evolutionary Biology
📍 Balboa Park – Prado Room 104

👉 Register now: https://sdherpsociety.org/event-6633434

03/29/2026

April Reptile Meeting: Lizard Brains! 🦎 What if city life is changing how lizards think?

Urban environments don’t just reshape landscapes…
They may be reshaping how animals learn, behave, and make decisions.

Join us for this month’s SDSH Monthly Meeting to explore how stress and urbanization are influencing lizard cognition in Southern California.

📅 Tuesday, April 21
🕖 7:00 PM
👩‍🔬 Guest Speaker: Amber Singh, M.S.
Doctoral Student – SDSU / UC Riverside Joint Doctoral Program in Evolutionary Biology
📍 Balboa Park – Prado Room 104

🎟️ Free & open to the public

👉 Register now: https://sdherpsociety.org/event-6633434

** all work depicted reflects work conducted under approved California permits and IACUC protocols**

Please consider making a donation to help support the rescue, rehoming, care and education of reptiles and amphibians in our community.

03/16/2026

Reminder: SDHS Meeting Tomorrow – Frog Diseases Talk

Just a quick reminder that the San Diego H**petological Society will be meeting tomorrow evening for an interesting talk on frog and amphibian diseases.

Our speaker Dave McNaughton will discuss topics including chytrid fungus, amphibian health, and conservation challenges facing frogs worldwide.

📅 Tuesday, March 17
⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 Balboa Park El Prado Room 104

🚗 Parking Update:
Parking should be free after 6 PM again in Balboa Park.

We hope to see many of you there!

Full event details:
https://www.sdherpsociety.org/event-6609156

03/14/2026

Next SDHS Meeting: Frog & Amphibian Diseases

Did you know that one of the largest wildlife disease events ever recorded is affecting frogs and amphibians worldwide?

Join us for an educational talk with Dave McNaughton, Natural Resources Specialist and SDHS member, who will discuss amphibian diseases including chytrid fungus and their impact on frog populations.

📅 Tuesday, March 17
⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 Balboa Park, El Prado Classroom 104

Our monthly meetings bring together researchers, hobbyists, and wildlife enthusiasts to share knowledge about reptiles and amphibians.

🚗 Parking Update:
As far as we know - Parking in Balboa Park appears to be free again after 6 PM, making it easier to attend evening events. But always double check with local city regulations*

Learn more and RSVP here:
https://www.sdherpsociety.org/event-6609156

03/10/2026

Frogs, Disease, and Conservation — Join Us March 17

Amphibians around the world are facing major challenges from emerging diseases like chytrid fungus, which has impacted frog populations globally.

Join the San Diego H**petological Society for our March meeting featuring SDHS team member Dave McNaughton, who will share insights into frog and amphibian diseases, the science behind them, and what researchers and conservationists are doing to better understand these threats.

📅 Tuesday, March 17
⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 The Prado Balboa Park Room 104

Topics will include:

• Chytrid fungus and amphibian disease
• How these diseases affect frog populations
• Research and monitoring efforts
• Conservation challenges and solutions

This is a great opportunity to learn more about amphibians and connect with the local herpetology community.

👉 Event details:
https://www.sdherpsociety.org/event-6609156

Everyone is welcome — from beginners to experienced field herpers. Register at the link!

Please consider making a donation to help support the rescue, rehoming, care and education of reptiles and amphibians in our community.

02/28/2026

🚨 TODAY’S THE DAY! 🚨
🦎 San Diego H**petological Society – Junior H**p Meeting
Join us TODAY – Saturday, February 28th at 3:30 PM PST!
We’ll be diving into the world of Monitors & Tegus — learning about different species, where they’re from, and what makes these incredible lizards so unique!
If you haven’t signed up yet, there’s still time!
🔗 Register here:
https://www.sdherpsociety.org/event-6554308
We can’t wait to see all our Junior H**pers there! 🐍🦎