Welcome, to the official home of The Pennsylvania Woodland Herpetological Society on the web!
|  The Pennsylvania Woodland Herpetological Society strives to serve as a regional resource center and collaborative society for all herp enthusiasts of all walks of life, for those of all religious, ethnic, and political standpoints. The P.W.H.S. strives to provide any resources available and support to its members daily, and in times of need. The Pennsylvania Woodland Herpetological Society is dedicated to all herp enthusiasts. We welcome all, Pennsylvania residents, as well as outsiders, and it is my sincere hope that everyone can gain something from our organization. Sincerely, John Mendrola. (P.W.H.S. President). |
State Resources
PA Game Commission PA Fish & Boat Commission
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The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation
PA Wilds |
Clyde Peeling's Retiland
Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium |
Whats New:
| P.W.H.S. Educational Programs - Starting Spring 0f 2009 The Pennsylvania Woodland Herpetological Society has begun its preparation for interactive, educational presentations for the community with a variety of topics to cover. Educational workshops and presentations will provide a hands-on learning experience for interested individuals of all ages. With informational packets and handouts, as well as live examples of several of Pennsylvania's native reptile and amphibian species, these live presentations are sure to provide great community interaction. By spreading the message of conservation and understanding, the P.W.H.S. hopes to abolish some of the irrationalized opinions of native reptiles and amphibians, and the role they play in the natural ecosystem, and how human and herp influence each other lives. If you are willing to help, email The Pennsylvania Woodland Herpetological Society at: paherpsociety@yahoo.com. For more information on specific educational presentations, please see The P.W.H.S. Educational Programs Page . Herp Rescue & Relocation Program The Pennsylvania Woodland Herpetological Society has recently expanded its Herp Rescue & Relocation Program. The goal of the Rescue & Relocation Program is to capture and relocate nescience reptiles and amphibians from property and homes that might otherwise be killed, to secure locations, far away from houses and people. The P.W.H.S. would like to encourage anyone with a "nuisance" reptile or amphibian on there property to leave the animal be, do not kill the animal, and contact one of our volunteer Reptile & Amphibian Rescue/Relocation Volunteers. Reptile & Amphibian Removal/Relocation is a free service provided by volunteers of The Pennsylvania Woodland Herpetological Society and is availiable in several different areas of the state, as well as several surrounding states. To schedule an appointment for removal, Email The P.W.H.S. at: paherpsociety@yahoo.com. Removals are usually conducted 2-7 days after a request is made, for more information on P.W.H.S. Removal/Relocation Volunteers, email the P.W.H.S. at: paherpsociety@yahoo.com . For an emergency removal, please email John Mendrola directly at: JohnMendrola@yahoo.com. |