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Herpetological Society of Singapore

@herpsocsg

Herpetology enthusiasts based in Singapore. We believe in ethics, rigour, and outreach. Join us on our free monthly guided herp walks!

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Joined January 2020
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Join us for our last guided walk of the year at Old Upper Thomson Rd - on 14 Nov at 7 - 9:30 pm! To register your interest, fill in this form: tinyurl.com/HSS14Nov ๐ŸฆŽ: Singapore Bent-toed Gecko (๐˜Š๐˜บ๐˜ณ๐˜ต๐˜ฐ๐˜ฅ๐˜ข๐˜ค๐˜ต๐˜บ๐˜ญ๐˜ถ๐˜ด ๐˜ฎ๐˜ข๐˜ซ๐˜ถ๐˜ญ๐˜ข๐˜ฉ) ๐Ÿ“ธ: @inggthong
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#DYK that pythons, cobras, and monitor lizards are among the herps sharing Singapore's urban spaces with us? This #ReptileAwarenessDay, check out @JKannanR's blog post on urban reptiles, their place in our ecosystem, and how we can be better neighbours. ๐Ÿ”— ourwildneighbours.sg/post/reโ€ฆ
Reptile Awareness Day: Do you know your scaly neighbour?

Reptile Awareness Day: Do you know your scaly neighbour?

Singaporeโ€™s urban landscape is home to a surprising diversity of reptiles. Discover how these often-misunderstood scaly neighbours adapt to our city, the ecological roles they play, and how we can...

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Co-founder & Scientific Officer @inggthong will be delivering the keynote address for the Biodiversity & Conservation Day at #AlterCOP 2026 on Monday, 19 Oct, at 10 AM at the Singapore Sustainability Academy. Browse the agenda and get your tickets here: altercop.com/
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It was recently announced that some of our Southern Islands would be reclaimed to form "Western Island"; consensus amongst academics & civil society is that these habitats are too precious to be lost. If you want to know more about Southern Islands' herps: file.go.gov.sg/sibs-reptilesโ€ฆ
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Meet our HSS Student Grant recipient, Shivaram Rasu. Shiva is doing his PhD with @FIB_NUS at the National University of Singapore, where he aims to study invasion biology of amphibians in Singapore & Southeast Asia from ecological & genomic angles.
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The 2027 HSS Student Grant application will open at the end of the year, and we are looking to provide up to SGD 1,000 per award, with up to two projects funded each year. We welcome all part-time & full-time students at local autonomous universities in Singapore to apply.
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Meet our HSS Student Grant recipient, Shivaram Rasu. A long-time member of the Society, Shiva is now pursuing his PhD with @FIB_NUS, where he aims to investigate the invasion biology of amphibians in Singapore & Southeast Asia from both ecological and genomic perspectives.
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Happy #WorldFrogDay to all who celebrate! Here is some native frog tax from all of us at the Herpetological Society of Singapore! ๐Ÿธ: Black-eyed Litter Frog (๐˜“๐˜ฆ๐˜ฑ๐˜ต๐˜ฐ๐˜ฃ๐˜ณ๐˜ข๐˜ค๐˜ฉ๐˜ช๐˜ถ๐˜ฎ ๐˜ฏ๐˜ช๐˜จ๐˜ณ๐˜ฐ๐˜ฑ๐˜ด) ๐Ÿ“ธ: Shivaram Rasu
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Need more time to polish your application? The HSS Student Grant deadline has been extended to 22 March 2026! Take this extra time to refine your project goals; we look forward to seeing more wonderful proposals! Details: herpsocsg.com/hss-student-grโ€ฆ
HSS Student Grant

HSS Student Grant

Introduction The Herpetological Society of Singapore (HSS) Executive Committee has established the HSS Student Grant, hereafter referred to as โ€œthe Grantโ€. The objectives of the Grant aโ€ฆ

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๐“๐‡๐„ ๐‡๐’๐’ ๐’๐“๐”๐ƒ๐„๐๐“ ๐†๐‘๐€๐๐“ We are thrilled to announce the launch of the HSS Student Grant, to support undergraduate & postgraduate students conducting research on herpetofauna! For more details, please look at the link on our website: herpsocsg.com/hss-student-grโ€ฆ
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๐‡๐€๐๐๐˜ ๐‹๐”๐๐€๐‘ ๐๐„๐– ๐˜๐„๐€๐‘ While there are no horse-related herps locally, did you know that horses have frogs, too? While they are not the same kind of frogs, we are happy to announce our newest merch, Frogs of Borneo. Hereโ€™s to a prosperous New Year & happy herping!
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Spread some love this Valentine's Day! Send one (or all of these) to your loved one, and let us know which card is your favourite! ๐ŸŠ๐ŸฆŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿข๐Ÿธ
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Only one week left to apply for the HSS Student Grant! Donโ€™t let your project miss out on funding. Find out more & apply here: herpsocsg.com/hss-student-grโ€ฆ
HSS Student Grant

HSS Student Grant

Introduction The Herpetological Society of Singapore (HSS) Executive Committee has established the HSS Student Grant, hereafter referred to as โ€œthe Grantโ€. The objectives of the Grant aโ€ฆ

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Herpetological Society of Singapore (@herpsocsg) profile pictureHerpetological Society of Singapore@herpsocsgJan 15
๐“๐‡๐„ ๐‡๐’๐’ ๐’๐“๐”๐ƒ๐„๐๐“ ๐†๐‘๐€๐๐“ We are thrilled to announce the launch of the HSS Student Grant, to support undergraduate & postgraduate students conducting research on herpetofauna! For more details, please look at the link on our website: herpsocsg.com/hss-student-grโ€ฆ
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A new paper, out and open access in Biological Conservation! This study, led by HSS co-founder, Sankar, uses a detailed detection record of squamates in Singapore over the last 200 years & estimates the local extirpation rate for these animals. sciencedirect.com/science/arโ€ฆ
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We just had our annual general meeting over the weekend and voted in our 7th Executive Committee!
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๐“๐‡๐„ ๐‡๐’๐’ ๐’๐“๐”๐ƒ๐„๐๐“ ๐†๐‘๐€๐๐“ We are thrilled to announce the launch of the HSS Student Grant, to support undergraduate & postgraduate students conducting research on herpetofauna! For more details, please look at the link on our website: herpsocsg.com/hss-student-grโ€ฆ
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Learn more about Singapore's herpetofauna with HSS co-founder Sankar! Sign up today: nlb.libcal.com/event/5859733!
Loving the Unlovable: The Secret Lives of Singapore's Reptiles and Amphibians

Loving the Unlovable: The Secret Lives of Singapore's Reptiles and Amphibians

Reptiles and amphibians live amongst us, usually unnoticed and often reviled. From the cicak on the wall to the pythons in the longkangs, the people of Singapore treat these...

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Do you love frogs, snakes, and all things herpetofauna, and want to contribute to @herpsocsg? Our Volunteer Recruitment Drive is finally here! If you are keen, sign up at tinyurl.com/HSSVolunteerDrivโ€ฆ, or scan the QR code! Please email us at [email protected] if you have enquiries!
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Stuck in a Secret Santa situation & have no idea what to get? Say hello to the 2026 Herps of Singapore Calendar! Featuring some local #herps captured by our members, this wall calendar would not disappoint! Act fast & get yours at forms.gle/VwNaZo8Ex7qBJPFXA (Local orders only!)
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๐๐„๐– ๐Œ๐„๐‘๐‚๐‡ ๐ƒ๐‘๐Ž๐! To commemorate the Society's 10th year, we have launched a new item: the HSS10 T-shirt. Designed by ErrantSquam, the four #herps featured are the same ones on our logo. If you are in #Singapore, you can order yours here: forms.gle/7WLaArdDCDBfUqgp6.
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๐‡๐€๐๐๐˜ ๐–๐Ž๐‘๐‹๐ƒ ๐‹๐ˆ๐™๐€๐‘๐ƒ ๐ƒ๐€๐˜ From tiny geckos on our walls to majestic monitor lizards cruising through our waterways, #lizards are a vital part of our #ecosystems. They help control pest populations, are prey for other #wildlife, and some even do nutrient cycling.
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