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Dennis Caldwell will take attendees of the November 20 THS meetup on a virtual tour of the aquatic habitats he has built, and discuss the species at stake. When working to conserve threatened aquatic species in the southwestern US and northern Mexico, what you need most is water, permanent water free of non-natives. Nowhere in […]
Join the Tucson Herpetological Society on October 18 for “Field Herping in Mexico” presented by Brandon Dietrich, who will discuss his findings on Tiger Rattlesnakes in the Peloncillo Mountains. Brandon’s interest in reptiles began at a very young age, and he became interested and fascinated with their lives and the nature of their lives and […]
Michael Cardwell will informs us, and debunk misinformation, about the Mohave Rattlesnake (Crotalus scutulatus) The Mohave Rattlesnake (Crotalus scutulatus) has been commonly characterized in both popular and scholarly publications for decades as the “most dangerous,” most deadly” and the “most aggressive” of rattlesnakes. Its venom is famously neurotoxic in most parts of its range, yet, […]
Self-Reflections of a Conservation Biologist Taylor Edwards Dr. Taylor Edwards, Associate Staff Scientist at University of Arizona Genetics Core, will present a self-evaluation of his research and how his experiences have shaped his approach as he moves forward in the future. Taylor is a conservation geneticist whose primary research focus for the last 20 years […]
Join the Tucson Herpetological Society for a night and next morning herping trip to the Pajarito Mountains of southern Arizona.
Join THS for a field trip in Sabino Canyon on August 28, 2019. We will spend a few hours herping in the morning, ending when temperatures are getting too warm for lizards and then re-converge in the late afternoon for a few hours at night.
Rattlesnakes in the Great White North: An overview of research on the Western Rattlesnake in British Columbia, Canada Karl Larsen, Marcus Atkins, Dana Eye, Stephanie Winton The Western Rattlesnake reaches its northern limits in south-central British Columbia, Canada. This also represents the most northern limits for the entire assemblage of rattlesnake species. Winters here are […]
Join the Tucson Herpetological Society on June 5th and 6th for an overnight herping field trip in the Pajarito Mountains of Santa Cruz County, Arizona. Logistical Lead and Contact Info: Larry Jones. 520-730-5254; gilaman@comcast.net Date(s): We are tentatively planning to meet at White Rock Campground at 4 PM on Wednesday, 5 June 2019, and leaving […]
On June 22, 2019, Saguaro National Park West will host a morning presentation by esteemed scorpion expert Larry Jones, and when the sun goes down, you can join scorpion enthusiasts for a night of sightings. IMPORTANT: To register for the FIELD TRIP, you must contact Saguaro National Park at 520-733-5158. Registration is not required for […]
Mr. Bill Radke, Refuge Manager at Buenos Aires NWR, Leslie Canyon NWR, and San Bernardino NWR, will present a fascinating account of the population dynamics of reptiles and amphibians at Leslie Canyon National Wildlife Refuge.
Tucson Herpetological Society
P.O. Box 709
Tucson, Arizona
85702-0709