The Alaska Herpetological Society (AHS) is dedicated to education as a primary means of confronting human-caused risks to Alaska's native herpetofauna (click here for more information on herps as pets). We support the responsible and ethical use of non-native amphibians and reptiles as pets and educational tools. For these reasons, AHS recognizes those who share our commitment by publishing our "AHS Sponsored Pet Stores" and "AHS Sponsored Classrooms" lists resulting from pledge submissions: