FOUNDED IN 1997, CHANGED INTO ESF IN 2003.

AIMS:

  1. Conservation of reptiles and amphibians in captivity, with emphasis on endangered species.
     

  2. Management of European studbooks.
     

  3. Management of genetically healthy breeding programmes.
     

  4. Cooperation with re-introduction programmes.
     

  5. Gathering, compiling and spreading of knowledge of husbandry and reproduction of reptiles and amphibians.