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To promote the study of, interest in, and conservation of reptile and frog species. This is through regular meetings, field trips and educational displays, talks with involvement with government and non-government organisations.

Events

Come along to our regular meetings, bushwalks, cam outs and Easter and October long weekend field surveys, be involved in conservation projects, and other social events.

Membership

Become a group member and enjoy the following benefits:

- priority participation in field trips

- opportunities to photograph wildlife

- insurance coverage

- meetings & guest speakers

Also gain the ability to advertise for volunteers to help on honors and PhD projects.

Field Trips

Get involved with field trips, learn valuable practical skills in identifying and safely handling of reptiles, amphibians and more. 

MEMBERSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT - In July 2022 SAHG joined the Field Naturalists Society of South Australia (FNSSA) and formed the Reptile and Frog Group (RAF Group). SAHG will now be known as FNSSA RAF Group

To become a Member of FNSSA please complete a Membership Form or visit the FNSSA Website 

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Field Naturalists Society of South Australia 2025 Lirabenda Endowment Fund Research Grants

​The FNSSA is pleased to offer 10 Research Grants of up to $3,000 to further and promote research into the biota and natural environment of South Australia. Applications are now Open!

Applications Open Monday 9th December 2024 and close Friday 14th February 2025

Please find below the following 2024 Research Grant files to Download

2025-FNSSA-LEF Grants-InvitationToApply (PDF)

2025-FNSSA-LEF Grant Guidelines (PDF)

Application Form-2025-FNSSA-LEF Grant Application Form (Word)

 

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2025 MEETINGS & EVENTS

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May 

Wednesday 21st May @ 7.30pm - FNSSA General Meeting

Location: Goodman Building, adjacent State Herbarium along Hackney Road, Adelaide. Metered parking available on Hackney Road. 
Guest Speaker/Topic: Mr Jeff Whittaker, Member Strathalbyn Field Naturalists/Turtle Nesting Sites Team. Peter will be talking about the Crucial Work in Protecting Turtle Nesting Sites around the Lower Lakes. Further Details HERE

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June 

Wednesday 18th June @ 7.30pm - FNSSA General Meeting

Location: Goodman Building, adjacent State Herbarium along Hackney Road, Adelaide. Metered parking available on Hackney Road. 
Guest Speaker/Topic: Speaker TBA, Topic TBA

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July 

Wednesday 16th July @ 7.30pm - FNSSA General Meeting

Location: Goodman Building, adjacent State Herbarium along Hackney Road, Adelaide. Metered parking available on Hackney Road. 
Guest Speaker/Topic: Speaker TBA, Lower Yorke Peninsula Re-wilding Project

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August 

Wednesday 20th August @ 7.30pm - FNSSA General Meeting

Location: Goodman Building, adjacent State Herbarium along Hackney Road, Adelaide. Metered parking available on Hackney Road. 
Guest Speaker/Topic: Speaker TBA, Topic TBA

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September 

Wednesday 17th September @ 7.30pm - FNSSA General Meeting

Location: Goodman Building, adjacent State Herbarium along Hackney Road, Adelaide. Metered parking available on Hackney Road. 
Guest Speaker/Topic: Speaker TBA, Topic TBA

 

October 

Saturday 4th to Monday 6th - Fauna Survey

Location: Worlds End Private Conservation Reserve. Please note that all participants will need to register and confirm attendance prior to the survey. Further information on the survey will be provided at a later date.

Survey Leader: Zoë Bowen

Wednesday 15th October @ 7.30pm - FNSSA General Meeting

Location: Goodman Building, adjacent State Herbarium along Hackney Road, Adelaide. Metered parking available on Hackney Road. 
Guest Speaker/Topic: Speaker TBA, Topic TBA

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November 

Wednesday 19th November @ 7.30pm - FNSSA General Meeting

Location: Goodman Building, adjacent State Herbarium along Hackney Road, Adelaide. Metered parking available on Hackney Road. 
Guest Speaker/Topic: Speaker TBA, Topic TBA

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December 

Wednesday 17th August @ 7.30pm - FNSSA General Meeting

Location: Goodman Building, adjacent State Herbarium along Hackney Road, Adelaide. Metered parking available on Hackney Road. 
Guest Speaker/Topic: Speaker TBA, Topic TBA

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Snakes in Yards

Found a Snake in Your Yard?

  • Don't panic

  • Move people and pets to a safe location

  • Keep an eye on the snake - it may just be passing through or looking for water

  • Don't attempt to scare, catch or kill the snake. Most people are bitten when doing these things. Also there are a number harmless Legless Lizards that occur in SA that have been killed as a result of mistaken identity. 

  • If you want the snake removed, call a register snake handler. 

  • Further information on dealing with snakes can be found on the DEWNR Website

Please note: Whilst several SAHG members are qualified snake handlers, SAHG does not offer snake retrieval services. 

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Report a Reptile Sighting

Have you seen a reptile and need it identified or would like to see it added to the SA fauna records database?

Incidental reports of animal sightings are a valuable source of information when looking at the occurrence, distribution and conservation status of native animals and tracking pest species. If you would like to get a photograph identified or report a reptile (or any other animal) sighting, please send us an email with the following details:

- photograph

- date of sighting

- location (enable the GPS function on your smart phone or digital camera)

- any questions you may have.

Emails can be sent to:

- Peter Matejcic - pmatejci@bigpond.net.au.

- Adrian Uren - adrianuren1@gmail.com or 

SAHG can verify the sighting details and add them, on your behalf, to the state fauna records. 

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Citizen Science

If you are thinking about being a Citizen Scientist there are a wide range of citizen science projects you can become involved with. There are a huge variety of projects on offer ranging from your local neighborhood to the galaxy and beyond, many of which require the simple download of a free App to your smart phone.

Current Australian Apps include:

    Atlas of Living Australia

    FrogSpotter (SA) 

    ClimateWatch

Find out more at https://www.discoverycircle.org.au/resources/

https://citizenscience.org.au/

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Frogs

Frogs, Frogs, Frogs

Seen or heard any frogs recently and want to identify them, Want to know where they live? Enjoy being a Citizen Scientist?

Check out the FrogWatch website, register, download the App and start learning about our local frogs today. www.frogwatchsa.com.au

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Turtles

Murray River Turtles in Decline

Unfortunately our Turtles are losing the battle against egg predation, declining water flows and development. The biggest threat to Turtles is egg predation. It is estimated that there is currently a 98% mortality rate of eggs and that foxes account for 92% of egg loss.

If you live or play on the Murray River and are keen to help our native turtles, check out TurtleSat.org.au and see how you can help contribute to monitoring and protecting turtles.

The following information may also be of interest:

- Turtles of the Murray River

- Murray River Turtle Info Pack

- How to use TurtleSAT

- Turtle nest Protection

Turtles as Pets

Thinking about getting a pet Tortoise/Turtle?

Turtles make great pets - they are quite, allergy free and like to hibernate through winter. But before you purchase that cute little hatch-ling please consider the following:

  • they are a pet for life - literally - they live a lot longer than your average dog or cat and often may need to be cared for by 2 or 3 generations of your family (our family turtle is 35 years old and is still going strong)

  • they are not fish and should not be kept in a water tank unless they have access to a basking rock out of the water 

  • as they grow their enclosure needs to grow in size with them. Outdoor enclosures with a pond, vegetation and natural sunlight are best.

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