MSA Herpetology - Version 1.0 Get serious with your valuable specimens... MSA Herp has been developed to assist Herpetologists to achieve high quality statistics of their specimens in the interest of ensuring a future for all Herp species. MSA Herp is not specific to one type of Herp. Indeed it is flexible enough to allow for keepers of Snakes, Lizards, Croc's, Amphibians etc etc. For this reason we have allowed the user to set up the classification system that suits them and their collection. Why a database? Database systems allow a level of control simply not possible with tools like spreadsheets and text files files.Information is stored and retrieved quickly, simply and is organized n an orderly manner. MSA Herp makes maximum use of a powerful database system.