We have opened the new PAHERP community forum. Sign Up – Communicate with others, ask questions, or get help. The forum is new and will still be fixing some small errors. If you happen to find one or see something out of place please leave us a note or send us an email.

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We have added a few new photos for some of the ID pages, also Highlighted the Endangered Species Status, and for Species that have a resource paper at PAHERP.com we have added a link to that paper under the species status “PAHERP Resource”.

More updates and photos to come.

Thanks for all the support and emails. And remember if you have a question or need help with a species feel free to contact us.

Also don’t forget to head over to the PAHERP Database, sign up and record any reptile or amphibian you have seen.

The Pennsylvania Herpetological Education and Resource Project – PAHERP (http://www.paherp.com), a new resource to the reptiles and amphibians within Pennsylvania. We have been working on the project for a while and are proud to be announcing it tothe public today.

“PAHERP offers a selection of resources dealing with amphibian and reptile species in Pennsylvania, games and activities for kids, and teacher resources. The site is focused on education, and includes an online database to encourage the public to submit records and help with conservation. Pennsylvania is home to an extraordinary diversity of amphibian and reptile species. Many of these species have either shown evidence of population decline or have life-history traits that make them susceptible to decline. There is a critical need for information on 36 amphibian and reptile species in Pennsylvania (Wildlife Action Plan priority species or species of conservation concern). Most of these species are sparsely distributed over large areas, making it difficult to accurately survey for their presence and abundance.

PAHERP offers many resources that will give the public an insight in to the species within the state. Resources are available to the public and organizations educational purposes and to raise public awareness.”

Visit http://www.paherp.com for more information and start your conservation efforts today.

In the last week I have made it a goal to redesign the PAHERPID site for the new year. I hope you enjoy the new look. If you do find a problem somewhere please let me know by using the contact form.
As for the new design I have also removed the Educational Resources Page, since in a few weeks there will be a new site dedicated to PA Herpetological Education and Resources where these papers will reside. Stay tuned for more information on that. We should have it up and running by the end of March.

I hope to also get some new photos of of species that are lacking photos.

Feel free to contact us with any questions, comments or ID help.

A PR from Tim Maret of the PA HERP ATLAS.

Hi Everyone,
I’ve got some exciting news about the PA Online Herpetological Atlas. Jason Poston, a visual designer and frequent contributor to the atlas project, has done a terrific job at revamping the entire webpage. He’s also given it a much user friendly address at http://www.paherpatlas.org. Please check it out. You might also want to check out Jason’s herp identification website at http://www.paherps.com. There is still a lot of updating to do – I’m working on more user friendly maps, Jason has been working on some brochures, etc., so keep checking back. Please let us know what you think of the new website and send us your suggestions. You will find our e-mail address and a comment submission form under the Contact link.

Tim