ABOUT THE
COMMITTEE
The first Symposium on Captive Propagation and Husbandry of Reptiles and Amphibians was held in June of 1976 at Hood College in Fredrick, MD. The International Herpetological Symposium (IHS) evolved from this meeting. The mission of the IHS is to provide a forum for the dissemination of information and results of such research pertaining to the natural history, conservation biology and captive management/propagation of amphibians and reptiles.
Each year the IHS is held in a different location and is hosted by a zoological, herpetological or herpetocultural institution.
The purpose of the IHS is twofold:
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To provide a yearly symposium for the dissemination of information and research pertaining to the natural history, conservation biology, captive management and propagation of amphibians and reptiles
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To build a community open to all individuals who are interested in reptiles and amphibians and provide a platform that fosters the exchange of ideas and information
Unlike most herpetological societies and associations, IHS does not have a voting membership. We are governed instead by an Electoral Body that consists of the members of the Board of Directors, Advisory Council, Publication Editors and chairs of various committees. These individuals are selected from all areas of the herpetology and herpetocultural worlds. Zoologists, herpetologists and private herpetoculturists are together involved in the planning and organizing of each annual symposium.
IHS
OFFICERS
IHS President
2017-2021
Program Chair
Jennifer Stabile
Field Projects International
San Francisco, CA
IHS Vice President
Vendor Chair
Bob Ashley
E.C.O.
Rodeo, NM
IHS Treasurer
Grants Committee Chair
Vicky Poole
Fort Worth Zoo
Fort Worth, TX
IHS Secretary
Collegiate Speed Session Chair
Justin Elden
St. Louis Zoo
St. Louis, MO
Immediate Past President
Sponsorships Chair
Ken Foose
Exotic Pets
Las Vegas, NV
IHS Advisors & Program Chairs
Nancy Aulenbach- Advisor
James Badman- Advisor
Judith Bryja- Advisor
Myke Clarkson- Chair Videographer
Giovanni Fagioli- Advisor
Todd Goodman- Advisor
David Grow- Advisor
Russ Gurley- Chair Junior/NEXT GEN Herpetologist
Kat Kyle- Chair Social Media
Rob Nixon- Advisor
John Potash- Advisor
Ari Flagle- Chair Special Species Pre-Symposia
Gerry Salmon- Advisor
Nicole Sandoval- Advisor
Vince Scheidt- Advisor
Ryan McVeigh- Auction Coordinator
Erica McVeigh- Auction Coordinator