virginia herpetological society

Name

virginia herpetological society

Legal name

Virginia Herpetological Society

Website

https://virginiaherpetologicalsociety.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1958

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

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Product category

Herpetology Research and Conservation

NAICS

Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations (813312)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Periodicals: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2721)

akta.pro primary industry

Wildlife Conservation & Species Protection (BPAGAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Biodiversity & Habitat Conservation (BPAGAGAA)

Keywords

• Herpetological research
• Reptile amphibian conservation
• Species distribution database
• Scientific society membership
• Citizen science field surveys

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: The society generates revenue through membership dues, which fund society operations, publications, and conservation activities.
2. VHS Store (Zazzle): The society operates a store on Zazzle selling merchandise to generate additional revenue.

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Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Virginia Herpetological Society is a nonprofit scientific society that advances the study and conservation of Virginia reptiles and amphibians. It provides membership, educational meetings and workshops, field surveys, species-occurrence data, identification resources, research publications, citizen-science reporting programs, and a merchandise storefront.

Product overview

The Virginia Herpetological Society operates primarily as an educational and conservation organization offering a portfolio of identification resources, citizen science programs, and publications. Core offerings include the VHS Database Gateway for species occurrence records, Catesbeiana (a biannual peer-reviewed bulletin), comprehensive species identification guides for Virginia's reptiles and amphibians, and citizen science initiatives such as the Box Turtle Reporting Program and Spadefoot Reporting Form. The society also hosts HerpBlitz survey events, publishes semi-annual newsletters, maintains a Frog Call Quiz educational tool, and operates a merchandise store. A unique community service provides email-based identification assistance to help citizens identify species they encounter.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• VHS Membership Annual membership in the Virginia Herpetological Society for people interested in advancing their knowledge of Virginia reptiles and amphibians. Members support the society through dues and receive access to publications, field surveys, workshops, meetings, and other society activities.
• VHS Store An online storefront operated through Zazzle that sells Virginia Herpetological Society-branded merchandise to generate additional revenue for the society.

Quantifiable outcome

• Statewide species distribution database covering all Virginia counties and cities
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Virginia Outdoor FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Virginia Outdoor Foundation provided support for the Bull Run Mountains Natural Area Preserve survey. This partnership supports VHS conservation and research activities through venue access and organizational backing.

Scale indicators3 records

Direct peers

• Herpetologists' League: International organization of herpetologists publishing the scientific journal Herpetologica. Directly comparable to VHS as a member-driven herpetological society focused on advancing scientific knowledge of reptiles and amphibians through publications and meetings.
• North Carolina Herpetological Society: State-level herpetological society serving North Carolina. The most direct structural peer to VHS as a state-bounded scientific society that publishes a journal, hosts meetings, conducts surveys, and educates members about regional herpetofauna.
• The Orianne Society: Nonprofit dedicated to the conservation of reptiles, amphibians, and the ecosystems they depend on. Directly comparable to VHS in mission and operating model as a conservation nonprofit focused specifically on herpetofauna through research, land management, and education.
• Society for the Study of Amphibians and Reptiles (SSAR): International scientific society dedicated to the study, conservation, and education of amphibians and reptiles. A direct peer to VHS as a membership-based scientific society that publishes peer-reviewed herpetological journals and supports field research.
• Partners in Amphibian and Reptile Conservation (PARC): National herpetological conservation network focused on reptile and amphibian conservation in North America. Direct peer to VHS as both organizations share the core mission of advancing amphibian and reptile science, conservation, and education through volunteer-led initiatives and partnerships with agencies.
• Amphibian Survival Alliance: Global partnership focused on amphibian conservation. A direct peer to VHS in herpetological conservation focus, operating at a larger geographic scale through partnerships, grants, and field programs targeting amphibian species declines.
• Georgia Herpetological Society: State-level herpetological society serving Georgia. Directly comparable to VHS in operating model — membership-based nonprofit publishing a newsletter/bulletin, hosting meetings, and supporting reptile and amphibian conservation within a single southeastern U.S. state.

Others

• Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources: Virginia state agency responsible for wildlife and fisheries management, including reptiles and amphibians. Comparable to VHS as the governmental counterpart that manages state Species of Greatest Conservation Need and partners with VHS on surveys, conservation, and public education.

Emerging players

• Center for Conservation Biology: Research and conservation organization based in Virginia focused on species and habitat conservation. A partially comparable peer to VHS that operates in overlapping geography with broader taxonomic scope and stronger academic affiliation, while VHS holds deeper herpetological specialization.

Broad incumbents

• Virginia Conservation Network: Statewide coalition of conservation organizations in Virginia. A broad peer to VHS as a Virginia-focused conservation umbrella that aggregates advocacy, education, and policy work across habitat, species, and environmental issues — including herpetological conservation as part of a wider portfolio.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/vaherpsociety
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/virginia-herpetological-society

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