by John Miller | Jun 20, 2025 | Meetings
The Southwest Missouri Herpetological Society (SWMHS) meets the 2nd Thursday of the month. Families are welcome! LOCATION: The club meets at two different locations. See schedule below. WOLF School (inside the John & Genny Morris Conservation Education Center) 600...
by John Miller | May 30, 2025 | Uncategorized
DoubleTree by Hilton Springfield, Springfield MO Hosted by the Southwest Missouri Herpetological Society (SWMHS) You are invited to be a part of the 2025 Midwest Herpetological Symposium. The Southwest Missouri Herpetological Society (SWMHS) welcomes you to be a part...
by John Miller | May 22, 2025 | Uncategorized
World Turtle Day serves as a reminder of our own duty to safeguard these slow but incredibly important inhabitants of our world. The annual celebration of 23 May brings individuals from across the globe to pay their respects and celebrate one of the world’s...
by John Miller | Jan 30, 2025 | Featured Event, Herp News
It is exciting to know that 2025 will be celebrated as the Year of the Snake according to the Chinese Lunar New Year. For those who may not be as big of fans as we are, this celebration is not just about snakes. According to tradition, snakes are symbols of...
by John Miller | Mar 14, 2024 | Herp News
Thanks to the recent rain, expect to see a Maelstrom! Yes, a maelstrom of Spotted Salamanders. This is the start of breeding for these native MO salamanders. These photos are of the males. They arrive at the ponds before to lay a spermatophore or sperm packet on...
