REHERP
Main goals of the Reherp Foundation are the breeding of endangered species to aid in their protection.
Main goals of the Reherp Foundation are the breeding of endangered species to aid in their protection.
The Brazilian rainforest, is home to over 150 different species of reptiles and amphibians, has been an endangered ecosystem for many years.
This project provides training activities including environmental education for local communities to raise awareness of the importance of amphibian conservation.
The Ko Pha Ngan Naja Project focuses on the conflicts between snakes and humans on the Thai island of Ko Pha Ngan and specifically in Than Sadet National Park on the island.
Formerly known as Bio-Ken, East African Venom Supplies is a research and education center in Watamu, Kenya, with a mission to save both humans and snakes.
From 2022 the Herpetofauna Foundation has supported BION Terrarium Center (BTC) in theUkrainian capital Kyiv. They have been hit hard by the war.
The clown frog of harlequin toad is a well-known species in South America. Unfortunately, it is feared that they are in danger of extinction. Research is necessary.
ARCO Nepal is a conservation organization concerned with the protection of reptiles and amphibians in Nepal.
The Bushmaster Conservation Project is a conservation program established by the Herpetological Education & Research Project (H.E.R.P.).
Gerry Martin cares about the conservation of reptiles and amphibians in for years. His efforts have been extremely important.
Wildlife ACT offers free tracking and monitoring services in nature reserves in South Africa.
Like Herpetofauna, Save The Snakes is committed to the preservation of snakes and their environment. They do this by offering education as well as financially supporting projects.
The Radiated Tortoise is currently one of the most endangered tortoise species in the world and is only found in the forests of Madagascar.
The Aruba rattlesnake (Crotalus unicolor) is endemic to the island of Aruba, which means that this species is found nowhere else in the world.
In this nature conservation project the emphasis is on protecting the beaded lizard. But other species of lizards, such as the black iguana, also benefit from this project due to habitat protection.
The hellbender is a very large salamander and one of the largest amphibians in the world. Much of its habitat is threatened by the increasing population of the United States.
The Roatan spiny tailed iguana (Ctenosaura oedirhina) is currently rapidly declining in numbers. The loss of natural habitat on the Honduran island of Roatan is a major problem.
The Jamaican Rock Iguana (Cyclura collei) is probably the most endangered lizard species in the world with a population size of several dozen.
Grand Cayman blue iguanas (Cyclura lewisi) are one of the most endangered reptiles in the world with an estimated population of less than 100 in the wild at the start of this massive project.
The Sakaerat Snake Team consists of a group of researchers in Thailand who are engaged in monitoring the king cobra and many other reptiles that live in the area.
All iguanas of the genus Cyclura are in danger of extinction. Only a few dozen remain, making them undoubtedly among the most endangered animals on Earth.
Beautiful reptiles and amphibians also live in the Netherlands. They are less known to the general public and snakes are certainly not associated with nature in the Netherlands.
The IUCN has declared this condition one of the most devastating diseases to ever affect a group of vertebrates.
Cryptosporidia are parasites which can cause a deadly intestinal inflammation in all kinds of reptiles.
Snake Fungal Disease is a horrible disease in snakes caused by a fungus. This fungus was first found in snake populations in the United States.
The research made use of students from the Helicon animal care education in Helmond, the Netherlands.
A shy animal like the Russell’s viper is very difficult to investigate. Therefore, it was decided to equip some animals with transmitters.
By making so-called 'cell lines' from reptiles, it would be possible to produce without the use of real animal venom.
This research focuses on how poisons work to protect a frog from predators. We look at the predator/prey interactions at the molecular level in real-life.
For many years the king cobra is under threat of habitat loss. The project will try to better understand their breeding behaviour as well as their migratory patterns.
The research examines whether oral administration of vitamin D and/or the placement of a UV lamp are effective strategies for preventing a vitamin D deficiency.
Among other things, this research has led to better advice regarding the use of UV lamps in bearded dragons.
Extraction of and research into different types of poison. Support for this project makes it possible to research the medicinal potential of various poisons.
This project investigates how different the population on Curaçao is from other populations and whether it is a unique subspecies or even species.
Correspondence Address:
Middenbeemsterstraat 59
5045 ED Tilburg
The Netherlands
E: director@herpetofaunafoundation.org
P: +31 6 143 652 23 (Monday to Friday, 09:00-17:00 CET)
Herpetofauna Foundation © 2025
Terms and conditions (coming soon!)
Privacy policy (coming soon)
Annual Reports
FAQ (coming soon!)