Herpetology Education in Rural Places and Spaces (The HERP Project) supports educational, conservation and field ecology experiences related to herpetology, which is the study of reptiles (turtles, snakes, lizards, alligators) and amphibians (frogs and salamanders). This website, The Herp Project Cyberhub, is designed for people of all ages who are interested in herpetology, particularly the herpetology of North Carolina.

For High Schoolers
For Community
For Research

Upcoming Events

April – June 2013

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Apr 9 Tue
Box Turtle Training @ Haw River State Park
Apr 9 all-day
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Apr 27 Sat
Save the Frogs Day!
Apr 27 all-day
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Jun 9 Sun
Herpetological Research Experience-Chestnut Ridge @ Chestnut Ridge Camp and Retreat Center
Jun 9 – June 15, 2013 all-day
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Clue 1: There are three giant salamanders found in the world. One can be found in North Carolina mountain streams. Who is it?
Clue 2: This herp has been nicknamed the snot otter, the devil dog and the Alleghany alligator. Who is it?
Clue 3: Its wrinkly skin absorbs dissolved oxygen from the water, allowing it to breathe while completely submerged.
Answer: Sensitive to stream sedimentation and pollution, the hellbender is listed as a Species of Special Concern and protected by law. (Photo by Todd W. Pierson)

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