The Australian Society of Herpetologists Inc. is a society for professional herpetologists and publishing amateurs. The Society is incorporated in the Australian Capital Territory and is administered by a council of seven members. The Society meets at intervals of between 12 and 18 months, usually in a residential situation away from a major city. Meetings take the form of sessions of scientific papers and a business meeting.
Membership is by nomination by two financial members of the Society who will vouch for the acceptability of the prospective applicant.
Dues are currently AUS $35.00 per annum for non-students and $15.00 for full time students. All fees must be tendered in Australian currency and cheques made payable to: Australian Society of Herpetology Inc. Fees are due in June every year.