The South Florida Herpetological Society

08/15/2026

**UPDATE: Thanks for the wonderful response to this post! Our event is limited in size and we have filled our limit for guests.

However, Green Cay has scheduled an additional night stalkers event very soon, on August 26. Although not with our society you can still plan to come see fireflies :) . The info can be found here:
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FIREFLIES IN PALM BEACH COUNTY? Yes, its true. Come see for yourself this next week! Join us this week at Green Cay Nature Center in Boynton Beach. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2026 7:45 PM
Ages 9+. $5 per person.
Join a naturalist for a presentation on nocturnality followed by a night-time boardwalk tour looking at nature from the point of view of its nocturnal residents. Flashlights are recommended but not required. Please RSVP to [email protected]

08/14/2026

Join us at Palm Beach Animal Care and Control for our next adoption drive 💚

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08/14/2026

Happy World Lizard Day!
Do you have lizards as pets? Feel free to share them below in the comments. Some amazing medical advances have been made because of lizards including medicine for diabetes, weight loss, peptides for fighting illness and more! From Gila monsters to Komodo Dragons, biodiversity is incredible and its essential to our success and longevity to keep them around.

08/11/2026

More event info will be posted soon for the firefly Walk and the adoption event at ACC.

07/17/2026

Happy World Snake Day!
Here's a list of medication that only exists due to research with snake venom. Thank a snake today for saving lives all over the globe, maybe even a loved one close to you! Share this post today to spread the word about these amazing animals ❤️

Blood Pressure and Heart Failure Medications

Captopril (Capoten): Developed as the very first venom-derived drug. It is modeled after a peptide in the venom of the Brazilian pit viper (Bothrops jararaca). It acts as an ACE inhibitor to relax blood vessels and lower blood pressure.

Enalapril (Vasotec): Developed as a follow-up to captopril using components from the same Brazilian pit viper venom. It works similarly to improve cardiovascular health while optimizing the molecular structure for patient safety.

Antiplatelet and Blood Clot Prevention Medications

Eptifibatide (Integrilin): An antiplatelet medication modeled after a protein disintegrin found in the venom of the southeastern pygmy rattlesnake (Sistrurus miliarius barbouri). It prevents blood clots during acute coronary events or heart attacks.

Tirofiban (Aggrastat): An antiplatelet drug based on a substance isolated from the venom of the saw-scaled viper (Echis carinatus). It prevents blood platelets from sticking together to avoid major cardiac complications.

Coagulation and Stroke Management Medications

Batroxobin (Defibrase / Reptilase): A serine protease isolated directly from the venom of lancehead vipers (Bothrops moojeni and Bothrops atrox). It converts fibrinogen into fibrin to influence blood clotting. It is widely used internationally to treat conditions like acute ischemic stroke, deep vein thrombosis, and pulmonary embolism.

Hemocoagulase: A blood-clotting agent derived from the venom of Bothrops atrox. It is utilized primarily in surgical settings—such as abdominal and plastic surgeries—to effectively minimize and control bleeding.

07/10/2026

We will be at the Fruit Festival and Exotic plant and animal expo July 18th and 19th. Location is the South Florida Fairgrounds.

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06/17/2026

Happy World Croc Day!
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Happy World Croc Day!
Crocodilia are an order of mostly large, predatory, semi-aquatic reptiles. All living crocodiles today can be sorted in three main families.

Alligatoridae - The family includes alligators and caimans

Crocodylidae - The family includes all true crocodiles

Gavialidae - The family includes only two extant crocodilians distinguished by elongated, narrow snouts

What is your favorite crocodile species? Vote for your faves in the comments.

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06/12/2026

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05/29/2026

Field trip announcement

June Seaturtle walk will be Monday, June 29th. Please RSVP to [email protected] for more information. This is an all ages field trip but each minor must be accompanied by an adult.

05/28/2026

Available animals for adoption 5/28/26

We have a few animals in foster awaiting their forever homes. Please note animals are not all in one place, we will send info to the foster to coordinate adoption. You must have proof of care knowledge and an escape and predator proof enclosure. Please note that we are looking for forever homes and we dont adopt to breeder homes. Reasonable adoption donations required. SFHS members get priority adoptions, after that adoption is first come, first serve. Please send all inquiries to : [email protected]

Current animals:
Leopard geckos
Green salt marsh snake
Juvenile sulcatas
Red foot tortoise
Ball pythons