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 2018-2023
Program Chair
Jennifer Stabile
Field Projects International
IHS Vice President open term
Vendor Chair
Bob Ashley
Chiricahua Desert Museum
IHS Treasurer open term
Grants Committee Chair
Vicky Poole
Fort Worth Zoo
IHS Secretary open term
Collegiate Speed Session Chair
Justin Elden
St. Louis Zoo
IHS Advisors & Program Chairs
Nancy Aulenbach- Advisor 2018-2024
Judith Bryja- Advisor 2018-2024
Giovanni Fagioli- Advisor 2018-2024
Gerry Salmon- Advisor 2016-2022
Nicole Sandoval- Advisor 2017-2023
Vince Scheidt- Advisor 2018-2024
Ryan McVeigh- Advisor 2020-2023
Erica McVeigh- Advisor 2020-2023
Neil Balchan- Advisor 2020-2023
Myke Clarkson- Advisor 2018-2024
Russ Gurley- Junior/NEXT GEN Herpetologist open term
Todd Goodman- Junior/NEXT GEN Herpetologist open term
James Badman- Grants open term
Kristen Wiley- Grants open term
Rob Nixon- Grants open term
Kat Kyle- Social Media open term
Erin Jackson- Artist in Residence open term