Venom in the Hobby
11-12-2022
In December 2023, the first mini-symposium, "Venom in the Hobby," took place. It was an informative event focused on venom and its applications.
The Herpetofauna Foundation aims to regularly organise symposia on subjects where important scientific knowledge can be exchanged, while also addressing themes relevant to hobbyists. Collaboration between science and animal caretakers is crucial to optimise research, conservation, and animal welfare. On this page, you can learn more about our upcoming symposium as well as past symposia.
More information about the upcoming Herpsymposium will be shared soon! Keep an eye out for updates, as this event is likely to offer fascinating insights into herpetology, featuring talks, workshops, and exhibits about reptiles and amphibians. Stay tuned for the announcement!
In December 2023, the first mini-symposium, "Venom in the Hobby," took place. It was an informative event focused on venom and its applications.
In October 2019, the Herpetofauna Foundation and EduPet held the second international symposium. The focus was on venomous snakes as ambassadors for nature conservation and education.
In October 2017, the first major multi-day symposium on reptiles and amphibians was held in the Netherlands. The Herpetofauna Foundation and EduPet, organized the two-day event.
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