SSAR strives to have the most current checklist of North American species names available by providing a fully searchable and accessible database. The contents are the work of the Standard … Read More
Research, Conservation, Education
Species Names Database
SSAR Journals
Journal of Herpetology is an international peer-reviewed, quarterly publication of the Society for the Study of Amphibians and Reptiles produced continuously since 1968. This journal publishes … Read More
Membership
Dedicated to herpetology and conserving amphibians and reptiles? Join the Society! Follow this link to complete your membership. SSAR has special membership rates for Students, … Read More
Latest News
Herpetological Review 53(2) now available online
Herpetological Review Volume 53, Number 2 (June 2022), is now available! Our cover features a stunning Blue Malaysian Coral Snake (Calliophis bivirgatus) that was photographed by Scott Trageser in Singapore. This colorful, slender elapid has a red head, tail, and underside and dark blue-to-black … [Read More...]
Video: Herpetology on the Fringes of the Sunda Shelf, a presentation by Lee Grismer
On May 19, 2022 Dr. Lee Grismer gave an exhilarating virtual presentation titled “Herpetology on the Fringes of the Sunda Shelf: Discovery, Adventure, and Conservation.” A video recording is now available for those who couldn't make it (and for those who want to watch it again!) Video: … [Read More...]
Tool to connect herpetologically-minded labs with prospective students and postdocs
Faculty who are recruiting students for the 2023-2023 academic year (or postdocs to begin any time) can fill out this form: https://forms.gle/oDwsh82mRYyjySC17 The form populates a view-only spreadsheet that prospective applicants can use to find labs that match their … [Read More...]
SSAR’s MISSION
Ranitomeya amazonica, Peru. Photo by Brad Wilson
Society for the Study of Amphibians and Reptiles (SSAR), a not-for-profit organization established to advance research, conservation, and education concerning amphibians and reptiles, was founded in 1958. It is the largest international herpetological society, and is recognized worldwide for having the most diverse program of publications, meetings, and other activities.