Welcome to the Southwestern Center for Herpetological Research (SWCHR), originally founded by Gerald Keown in 2007. Today SWCHR is a non-profit association governed by a board of directors and dedicated to promoting education of the Association's members and the general public relating to the natural history, biology, taxonomy, conservation and preservation needs, field studies, and captive propagation of the herpetofauna indigenous to the American Southwest.

The American Southwest Defined	Photo of the Month Awards	SWCHR News and Announcements
Snakes of the American Southwest	Awards for Photographic Excellence	A Call for Papers and Photos
Lizards of the American Southwest	Herpetological Papers and Articles	Credits and Acknowledgements
Turtles of the American Southwest	State & Federally Protected Species	Copyright Information
Crocodilians of the American Southwest	Herpetological Dictionary	Gerald Keown - A Brief Biography
Amphibians of the American Southwest	Southwestern U.S. Regional Weather	Recommended Herpetological Links
SWCHR Discussion Forums	Herpetological Bookstore	Webmasters - Link to SWCHR
Join SWCHR Today	Southwestern Herp Events	Contact Us

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