Oklahoma herpetofauna, clearly presented

Conservation-minded, science-driven, Oklahoma-rooted.

The Oklahoma Herpetological Society brings together professionals, students, and enthusiasts to support education, conservation, and public appreciation of native reptiles and amphibians.

Education
Conservation
Community
Common Garter Snake observation photo

iNaturalist Observation

Common Gartersnake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Rogers State University, Claremore, OK, US

Our mission

Promote the scientific advancement and conservation of native herpetofauna while keeping society resources readable, useful, and easy to reach.

What we do

Education, conservation, and community in one place.

OHS exists to encourage scientific understanding, responsible stewardship, and collaboration among people who care about Oklahoma’s amphibians and reptiles.

Education

Share reliable field knowledge, publications, and society resources that help members and the public understand Oklahoma amphibians and reptiles.

Conservation

Support science-based stewardship of native species and habitats through advocacy, awareness, and long-term community care.

Community

Connect professional and amateur herpetologists through annual gatherings, volunteer leadership, and citizen science participation.

Key resources

Explore the society’s core resources.

From governance documents to newsletters, events, and the field guide, the site brings together the information members and visitors use most.

Society Newsletters

Archive

Society Newsletters

Read archived issues of the society newsletter, available to active members through the member archive.

Open member archive
Officers and Governance

Leadership

Officers and Governance

See who is serving, review the society constitution, and keep essential governance documents accessible from one clean location.

Meet the officers
Events and Field Trips

Calendar

Events and Field Trips

Keep up with annual conferences, field trips, meetings, and other society programs across Oklahoma.

View events
iNaturalist Project

Community Science

iNaturalist Project

Follow Oklahoma herp observations and contribute to community-powered species data through the society project on iNaturalist.

Visit the project
Field Guide

Reference

Field Guide

Explore species accounts, habitat notes, taxonomy, and related reference material for Oklahoma herpetofauna.

Browse the guide

From the field

Oklahoma habitats and species, seen in the field.

Photography from the society library and approved sightings keeps the site grounded in real landscapes, real animals, and real observation work.

Stay connected

Keep the society's work visible and accessible.

Use the links below to follow community updates, contribute observations, or support the mission directly.