British Herpetological Society: Ethical Policy and Guidelines T

The Herpetological Bulletin 141, pages 46-48 British Herpetological Society: Ethical Policy and Guidelines The AIMS of the BHS include ‘The promotion of the study the Association for the Study of Animal Behaviour (ASAB, and protection of amphibians and reptiles, in particular 2012); the Universities Federation for Animal Welfare through scientific research, captive breeding and husbandry, Handbook. [...] These aims are chapters on terrestrial and aquatic reptiles and on amphibians; achieved in part by the publication of research on amphibians guidance on wildlife research provided by the National Centre and reptiles in the Society’s two scientific journals: The for the Replacement, Refinement & Reduction of Animals in Herpetological Journal and The Herpetological Bulletin. [...] using sharing of benefits arising out of the utilisation of genetic a questionnaire survey to determine attitudes or knowledge), resources, thereby contributing to the conservation and then the research must follow the principles of informed sustainable use of biodiversity. [...] For toxicity assessment papers submitted to BHS In all cases, BHS expects a clear account of the methods publications, the ecological relevance of the study must be used, including measures taken to reduce stress or discomfort clear, compliance with legislation must be explicit, and the to the animals. [...] The Editors of The Herpetological Journal and The Herpetological Bulletin wish to acknowledge the considerable help that they have received from Professor Roger Downie (University of Glasgow) in the formulation and writing of these guidelines.