Search the collection
The database for the collection is hosted by the Arctos collection management information system. To search for specimens in our collection use the drop-down menu for "Collection" located in the Identifier box. Then select “Amphibian and reptile specimens” under “Lingnan Herpetology collection”.
If you have a specimen or tissue request please review the Loan policy information. The collection is for research and teaching purposes if you would like to request access or if you have a question please contact us!
Loan policy
The herpetology collection provides loans of fluid-preserved specimens and subsamples of tissue preserved in ethanol or RNA later for scientific research. Specimen loans and tissue donations are made only to faculty, curators and permanent research staff at recognized institution with facilities to properly house and care for specimens. Invasive procedures are not permitted without expressed written permission.
If you are interested in requested a specimen loan or a tissue donation please email us with the details to lingnancollection@ln.edu.hk.
Donations
We will consider taking specimen donations from the public. If you are interested in donating a specimen please email us with the details to lingnancollection@ln.edu.hk.
