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    • Field Ethics & Practices Opens Oct 20
    • Foundations of Herpetological Husbandry Opens Oct 20
    • Starting and Running a Reptile & Amphibian Rescue Opens Oct 20
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The Herpetology Collective

Herpetological Conservation Through Education

Accessible, science-based herpetology education for a future where reptiles and amphibians thrive.

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  • Certified Herpetological Guide
  • Certified Junior Herpetologist
  • Coexisting With Wild Snakes (free)
  • Field Ethics & Practices (free) Opens Oct 20 · Sign up now
  • Foundations of Herpetological Husbandry Opens Oct 20 · Pre-enroll now
  • Starting and Running a Reptile & Amphibian Rescue Opens Oct 20 · Pre-enroll now
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    • Support

      Everything given goes to LEARN, the nonprofit rescue that runs The Herpetology Collective.

      Give once

      • Support the rescue
      • Youth Scholarship Fund

      Give monthly

      • Give through PayPal(opens in a new tab)Any amount, once or monthly
      • Manage my supportSign in first
      Why it matters, and more ways to help
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      • Send a messageThe contact form
      • Emailhivemind@herpcollective.org
      • Text318-745-9393
      • Facebook Messenger(opens in a new tab)
      • Help with your account or a course
    • The app

      Install the site as an app: its own icon, shortcuts, and course units you can read offline. On Windows, get it from the Microsoft Store.

      • How to install on this device
      • Microsoft Store(opens in a new tab)For Windows computers
      • Google Play(opens in a new tab)For Android phones and tablets
      • Save course units for offline
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