General News from the International Herpetological Society

The Truth About APA’s Recent Claims

Written on September 11, 2025.

We are pleased to report that the council raised no major concerns following our August reptile show. A follow-up meeting is scheduled soon to discuss further improvements moving forward.

Another Blow to APAs Smear Campaign

Written on August 12, 2025.

Thank You to North West Bylines for Retraction of Inaccurate Article

Request for Amendments to Article by North West Bylines

Written on August 5, 2025.

Response Regarding North West Online Article published 5th August 2025

A Step Toward Truth: That’s TV Lancashire Retracts Inaccurate Video Featuring APAs Elaine Toland

Written on July 31, 2025.

We welcome the recent and responsible decision by That’s TV Lancashire to retract their Facebook video segment featuring Elaine Toland of Animal Protection Agency.

Response to Recent Claims Regarding the Norbreck Castle Hotel Event

Written on July 24, 2025.

The International Herpetological Society (IHS) strongly refutes the misleading and factually inaccurate claims made in the recent press release by the Animal Protection Agency (APA) and associated organisations concerning our upcoming event at the Norbreck Castle Hotel, Blackpool, on 10th August...

Doreen Brook Obituary

Written on May 15, 2023.

Update 23/05/2023 – Funeral Details For those who may wish to attend Doreen’s funeral it will be on the 9th June at 12.40 at Nab Wood Crematorium, Bingley Rd, Shipley, BD18 4BG. There will be a light buffet after at the Bank Field Hotel which is about 800 yrds from the...

Monkfield Nutrition Feeder Mice Recall

Written on December 15, 2021.

Below is important information that may affect keepers of snakes and other carnivore. Please read carefully.

Cites Correspondence

Written on December 4, 2020.

Dear all, This week marks one month to go until the end of the Brexit transition period.

Introducing the IHS Marketplace!

Written on July 24, 2020.

We have decided to go digital and remove adverts from the newsletter and move them into the website.

Herptile Articles And Free Memberships

Written on April 8, 2020.

We have made the decision to change the Herptile rules. They are now as follows…

CITES Update

Written on January 27, 2020.

We received the following update from DEFRA today. Should anyone require clarification or have questions PLEASE CALL DEFRA directly. The Society does not have any information to enable us to answer any queries.