Pennsylvania Woodland Herpetological Society

The P.W.H.S. is a collaborative network of like-minded individuals who share a passion for reptiles and amphibians. We strive to serve as a regional resource center and collaborative society for all reptile and amphibian enthusiasts of all walks of life, for those of all religious, ethnic, and political standpoints. We welcome all, Pennsylvania residents, as well as outsiders. The P.W.H.S. is an organization of conservationists, herpetologists, ecologists, educators, amphibian and reptile enthusiasts, and average “herp-keepers”. Our goal is to unite individuals of like interest, and to educate the community about our misunderstood, slimy and scaly friends.

The Pennsylvania Woodland Herpetological Society is dedicated to all herp enthusiasts, and it is our sincere hope that everyone can gain something from our organization.

Sincerely, - John Mendrola. (P.W.H.S. President).

PA Game Commission

PA Fish & Boat Commission

The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation

PA Wilds

Clyde Peeling's Retiland

Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium

P.W.H.S. Educational Programs - Starting Spring 0f 2010

The Pennsylvania Woodland Herpetological Society has begun preparation for interactive, educational presentations for the community with a variety of topics to cover. Educational workshops and presentations will provide a hands-on learning experience for interested individuals of all ages. With informational packets and handouts, as well as live examples of several of Pennsylvania's native reptile and amphibian species, these live presentations are sure to provide great community interaction. By spreading the message of conservation and understanding, the P.W.H.S. hopes to abolish some of the irrationalized opinions of native reptiles and amphibians, and the role they play in the natural ecosystem, and how human and herp influence each others lives. If you are willing to help, email The Pennsylvania Woodland Herpetological Society at: paherpsociety@yahoo.com. For more information on specific educational presentations, please see  The P.W.H.S. Educational Programs Page .

Herp Rescue & Relocation Program

The Pennsylvania Woodland Herpetological Society has recently expanded its Herp Rescue & Relocation Program. The goal of the Rescue & Relocation Program is to capture and relocate nuisance reptiles and amphibians from property and homes that might otherwise be killed, to secure locations, far away from houses and people. The P.W.H.S. would like to encourage anyone with a "nuisance" reptile or amphibian on there property to leave the animal be, not to kill the animal, and contact one of our volunteer Reptile & Amphibian Rescue/Relocation Volunteers. Reptile & Amphibian Removal/Relocation is a free service provided by volunteers of The Pennsylvania Woodland Herpetological Society and is available in several different areas of the state, as well as several surrounding states. To schedule an appointment for removal, Email The P.W.H.S. at: paherpsociety@yahoo.com.

Removals are usually conducted 2-7 days after a request is made, for more information on P.W.H.S. Removal/Relocation Volunteers, email the P.W.H.S. at: paherpsociety@yahoo.com .  

For an emergency removal, please email John Mendrola directly at: JohnMendrola@yahoo.com.