The Nova Scotia Herpetoculture Society (NSHS) e-mail group is open to members and non-members alike. Other Atlantic Canadians with an interest in herps are welcome to join. For those who wish to be notified of NSHS activities and concerns, you've come to the right place. And for those of you that are new to the world of herp keeping, our members may be able to help with any questions you might have.

The NSHS is a non-profit organization dedicated to educating its members and the public on matters concerning reptiles and amphibians in captivity and in the wild. We do not encourage or discourage people from keeping these animals in captivity, but we do recognize that many people are fascinated by reptiles and amphibians and are interested in keeping and breeding them. Our main objective is to provide the best information available to improve the quality of care of reptiles and amphibians in captivity. We are also in support of captive-breeding efforts which has made wild collection of some species obsolete.