What are herps, herpetofauna or herpetile?
A refrence used for reptiles and amphibians.
I took a photo and I’m unsure what it is. Can you help?
Visit PAHERPS.com for an online refrence to Pennsylvania Herps with photos, charecteristic information, and range maps. You can send an email there for help with Identification.
What is the Pennsylvania Herpetological Education and Resource Project?
PA HERP is an online resource center for the conservation of the amphibians and reptiles of Pennsylvania. Please visit our About Page for most information.
Can I print the resources available on the site?
Yes. All papers, documents, and recources are available for you to print and share with other for educational purposes. They may not be sold or re-published (unless permission is granted but the authors and photographers).
What are the file types used and how do I open them?
Many of the files on the site may require a plugin or program to view them on your computer. Some files maybe compressed to allow multiple files to be downloaded at once these files require a program such as winzip to decompress the files.
PDF = Adobe Acrobat
Doc = Microsoft Word | Openoffice
Zip = Winzip | Winrar
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What is the purpose of the Database / How you can Volunteer:?
While a professional biologist can only survey one location at a time, countless people involved in outdoor recreation across the state regularly come in contact with native amphibian and reptile species. The PAHERP database gives the public a chance to help with conservation and research on the amphibians and reptiles of Pennsylvania. The information that we collect will aid in determining the present range and status of many species within the state.
Where can I find more information on the Database?
You can view or download our volunteer handbook. Download
Where does the data go?
Data submitted on all tracked (endangered or threatened) reptile and amphibian species will be organized on the PA Herpetological Atlas website and forwarded to the PFBC and PNHP for entry into their databases.
Who sees the data?
General and county level location information on all species will be presented in maps on the webpage. Sensitive information, such as exact location of species of conservation concern, will be hidden from public view and will only be made available to the PFBC and PNHP.
Who can volunteer?
Anyone. The PAHERP site is available to the public. We welcome your participation.
Who do I contact for more information?
For information regarding the database or the PAHERP site please use our contact form.
