🦎 Herpetofauna Platform🦎 Herpetofauna PlatformDigital conservation tourism: stories, photography, virtual eco-tours and citizen science for Africa's most misunderstood wildlife.
Reptiles and amphibians face habitat loss, climate change, road mortality, illegal trade and persecution, and fear and misinformation make it worse.
A leading digital platform for reptile and amphibian conservation awareness, eco-tourism and community engagement in Africa and beyond.
Use digital media and tourism storytelling to improve public understanding, appreciation and conservation of herpetofauna.
Wildlife tourists, schools, NGOs, researchers, eco-tourism operators, photographers, communities and supporters worldwide.
The people behind the work.
Executive Director
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Director of Communication
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Lead trainer, Instructional Designer
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Director of Resource Mobilization
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Real fieldwork with real people: forest walks, community talks and classes across Uganda.
See the galleryEducation, tourism and citizen science for reptiles and amphibians.
Photo profiles of the snakes, lizards, frogs and crocodiles we work to protect.
Meet the animals →Conversations about reptiles, amphibians and wildlife conservation, with researchers, health workers, educators and communities. Coming soon.
Reptiles, amphibians, ecology and the research behind them.
Living alongside wildlife, local knowledge and conservation in practice.
Prevention, safe first aid and getting to a health facility in time.
Careers, mentoring and young people in conservation.
Snakes we work with in Uganda. We are building a full profile for each one, step by step.
Naja subfulva
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Dendroaspis polylepis
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Atheris squamigera
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Atheris hispida
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Elapsoidea loveridgei
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Explore wild places from anywhere, and help the people who protect them.
Guided, live-narrated visits with expert answers.
Frogs, crocodiles and birdlife in Africa's wetlands.
Find the amphibians and reptiles that come alive after dark.
Crocodile and fieldwork films from our team.
Photos and short videos from our fieldwork, camps, tours and classes.
Our gallery is being filled with photos and videos from the field. Check back soon.
Report what you see, join a class, or partner with us.
Questions about tours, classes or partnerships? Send us a message and we will reply as soon as we can.
Stories from the field, events and conservation updates.
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Stories from the field, classes and conservation updates. No spam. Leave any time.
Open the Classes page, create a free account, then choose your class and follow the curriculum.
Use the Report a sighting page. Tell us the animal, place and date, and add a photo if you can. Never touch or chase a wild animal.
Keep the person calm and still, and take them to the nearest health facility immediately. Do not cut the wound, suck the venom or tie anything tightly.
Send us a message on the Contact page and we will confirm prices and dates.
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We collect only what you give us: your name and email when you create a class account, the details you send in a sighting report, your email if you join our newsletter, and the messages you send us by WhatsApp or email.
We use this information to run classes, review sightings and reply to you. We do not sell your information. We share it only with partners who help run a class or verify a sighting, and only when needed.
You can ask us to see, correct or delete your information by contacting us. If a child signs up, a parent or guardian should supervise.
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The content on this site is for education and awareness. It is not medical advice. In a snakebite emergency, go to the nearest health facility immediately.
Photos, videos and text belong to Herpetofauna Platform and its partners and may not be copied without permission. Please be respectful in classes and when sharing sightings, and never put yourself or wildlife at risk.
We may change or remove content and classes at any time.
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Saw a snake, lizard, frog or crocodile? Tell us where. Your records help document biodiversity. Roadkill reports are welcome too.
Safety first: never touch or chase a wild animal. Take a photo from a safe distance.
Education that reduces fear and saves lives, human and animal.
Lesson packs and live sessions for students and teachers. Coming soon.
Species profiles and identification help. In development.
Stories from the field and conservation updates.
Some snakes look different, but never rely on this alone and never go near a snake to check.
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Learn from our team online, in live and recorded classes. Sign up free to get started.
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What people say about Herp Fauna.
Tell us about your experience. Your review will be shown after our team checks it.
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Support the platform, volunteer, or work with us.
Wildlife authorities, universities, NGOs, tourism boards, museums and eco-tourism operators.
Sponsor a conservation campaign, documentary or workshop.
Photographers, videographers, designers and advisors are welcome.
Online donations will open soon to fund fieldwork and education.
