Need help with identifying a reptile or amphibian?

Send us an Email at: id@virginiaherpetologicalsociety.com

To improve the identification process, provide the following when possible:

  1. Photos
  2. Locality (county or city)
  3. Approximate total length

Also, consider joining our Facebook page at: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Virginia-Herpetological-Society/53153159887

Please keep in mind that we will respond as soon as possible, but responses may take several hours.

For Medical Issues: Please contact The Wildlife Center of Virginia or the Blue Ridge Wildlife Center

VHS Directory

Office Name Functions
President Arianna Kuhn All VHS business.
Vice President Marshall Boyd VHS business and meetings and surveys.
Secretary Yohn Sutton All membership and money questions.
Treasurer Matthew Close Keeping the finances healthy so the organization can achieve its mission.
Journal Editor Paul Sattler For submissions to, or questions about the VHS journal, Catesbeiana.
Conservation Committee Yohn Sutton Conservation Committee
Education Committee Caroline Seitz Public education and community outreach.
Permits Committee Susan Watson All issues regarding permits.
Survey Committee Jason Gibson Survey site selection and HerpBlitz planning.
Community Outreach Committee Kelly Geer Membership questions and community engagement.
Regulatory Affairs Committee Larry Mendoza All local and state regulatory issues.
Grants Committee Kory Steele All issues concerning grants.
Newsletter Editor Open For submissions to, or questions about the newsletter.
Online Store Manager Open For questions about our online store
Past President Erin Anthony General support for all positions.

For any website issues or to inquire about website content usage contact vhs.webmanager@gmail.com.

Box Turtle Reporting

Spadefoot Reporting