2025 Midwest Herpetological Symposium

Hosted by the Southwest Missouri Herpetological Society, Springfield MO

October 3-5, 2025

The Midwest Herpetological Symposium is an annual meeting in the forefront for disseminating the latest herpetological information. This year we have an amazing array of talks already scheduled from well-known and respected herpetologists, herpetoculturists, and conservationists. 

About Us

Southwest Missouri Herpetological Society

Club Mission: The Southwest Missouri Herpetological Society (SWMHS) was created in April 1999 as a non-profit club by a variety of knowledgeable, family-friendly, herp enthusiasts, educators, and herp advocates who promote responsible husbandry through education, conservation and community awareness of all amphibians and reptiles.

Thank You to these amazing Donors for their support of the 2025 Midwest Herpetological Symposium.

Thank You!

Thank you to everyone who helped to make this event a huge success!

Special thanks to the following Individuals:

Nathan Stigall

Bill Keith

Theresa Moran

John Miller

Kathy Miller

Mike Crocker

SWMHS Officers and Board

Our speakers:

 Jeff Briggler (MO State Herpetologist)

Day Ligon (MO State University)

Ashley Exindine (College of the Ozarks)

Young Herpetologists (Kate Blau & Lillian Hinds)

Daniel Yates

Dr. Bridget Zacharias

Brian Greene