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OFFICIAL PUBLICATION FOR THE BAY AREA AMPHIBIAN AND REPTILE SOCIETY February 2014
BEHIND BAARS
http://www.savethefrogs.com
General Meeting Dr. Kerry Kriger, Save the Frogs
Friday, February 28 @ 7:30 p.m.Remember our Earlier Time—Doors open 7:00 p.m.
Cubberley Community Center, Room M-2 Music Room, 4000 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto
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Contents
President’sReport - 2
Board Notes - 3
Events &Activities - 4
Treasurer’sReport - 6
Herp News - 7
Board Members& Contacts - 8
MembershipForm - 9
Online Resources
Older Newsletters
President’s Report
Hello BAARS Members and Supporters,
In February (2/28), we’re pleased to announce that we will be featuring Dr. Kerry
Kriger who will be speaking on Frog and Amphibian Conservation. Dr. Kriger runs
www.savethefrogs.com, which is the first (and only) public charity dedicated to
amphibian conservation. The chytrid fungus and habitat destruction are two major
factors that are decimating the populations of frogs worldwide. All funds raised at
this meeting will be donated to www.savethefrogs.com.
Please, come to this very special General Meeting and support Save The Frogs!
Sincerely,
Scott Alexander, BAARS President, 2014
Aria Pleban supporting Save The Frogs
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BAARS Board Notesby the BAARS Board
Please, join us in wishing our President, Scott Alexander, a speedy recovery, as well as sending many good thoughts
to Caroline and his family.
BAARS Online Resourcesby Scott Alexander
www.baars.orgLists upcoming activities and contact information for most board members.Editor’s Note: We are in the process of refreshing our website. Hop over and take a look and let us know what youthink and also anything you would like to see on the site.
Facebook Pagehttps://www.facebook.com/BAARSocietyThe BAARS Facebook page lists events.
Facebook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/239964525544/ If you are a member of the BAARS Facebook group, you can posts and share your reptiles.
Yahoo Group/Email Grouphttp://www.yahoogroups.com/neo/groups/BAARS/infoSign up for the BAARS yahoo group (via Yahoo’s groups) if you want to get more engaged with the BAARS community,which will allow you to send out and receive emails to the BAARS distribution list.
Newsletter Exchanges
Minnesota Herpetological Society Newsletter Page - contact the BAARS Newsletter Editor for current MHSP
newsletters.
For Adoption: Bearded Dragon
Meet Skittles! Skittles is a one-and-a-half-year old malebearded dragon. He was surrendered to a shelter whenhis family needed to move out of the country.
“I am very friendly, though, when I am picked up, I preferto have my legs and claws touching something forsupport right away. I must have been accidentallydropped. In time I am sure I will relax when someonecarries me securely on a regular basis. I am a good eater!!I eat my veggies!!”
Can you give Skittle a home?
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For Sale: Custom-built IguanaCageWood & glass/4 levels/wheels. 6'H X 4'W X 3'L
Used, in excellent condition. See photos and
more info on craigslist.com: search for “custom
iguana cage”.
Contact [email protected]
Price: $295
For Adoption: Two Corn SnakesJimmy and Jimmy2 are looking for new homes.
They are 17 and 16 years old, about 3 ft, healthy and
friendly. Gender unknown. Owner would prefer for them
to stay together, in which case terrarium is included.
For more information,
Contact [email protected]
Robotic Snakes are getting the slither
Read an overview in Wikipedia(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snakebot) or head straightto the video:http://www.milblogging.net/video/forces/technologies/introducing-the-amazing-snake-bot/3014633419001/(Image by NASA)
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UPCOMING EVENTS AND ACTIVITIESMore details are on our BAARS.org website under Shows.
February 2014
February 287:30 p.m.
BAARS General Club Meeting >>Room M-2 Music Room<<Speaker: Dr. Kerry Kriger of Save The Frogs
NEW START TIME: 7:30 p.m. (Doors open 7 p.m.)
March 2014
March 66 - 8 p.m.
SHOW
Read Across America (with BAARS!)New Republic Elementary School, 636 Arcadia Way, Salinas, CA 93906In honor of the anniversary of Dr. Seuss' Birthday, New Republic Elementary School ishosting their annual evening of special readings and events. Themed classrooms willinclude BAARS members Tony and Rhonda Velez with a few of their pet snakes!Costumed characters from favorite books will be roaming the campus.Set up can be any time after 2:10 p.m. dismissal.Contact: Rhonda Velez, [email protected]
March 77:30 p.m.
BAARS Board Meeting - 7:30 pmAt the house of Tania, Aria, Michael, and Austin.For details, contact [email protected].
March 287:30 p.m.
BAARS General Club Meeting >>Room M-2 Music Room<<Speaker: TBD
NEW START TIME: 7:30 p.m. (Doors open 7 p.m.)
April 2014
April 47:30 p.m.
BAARS Board Meeting - 7:30 pmFor details, contact [email protected].
April 257:30 p.m.
BAARS General Club Meeting >>Room M-2 Music Room<<Speaker: TBD
NEW START TIME: 7:30 p.m. (Doors open 7 p.m.)
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Treasurer’s Reportby Scott Petersen
This report covers the month of January 2014. A draft budget for the 2014 fiscal year was presented at the January
board meeting. Based upon board review and feedback, it will be updated and represented at the February board
meeting for approval.
January started 2014 with a positive cash flow for the month. Our total income for January was $232.70 with expenses at
$110.98. Not surprisingly, our biggest monthly expense was our general meeting room rent (78%). The next significant
expense was the hardcopy monthly newsletter printing and postage (16%).
Income for the month came from three primary sources: memberships (64%), cash donations as a result of member sold
merchandise (18%), and the raffle that Rhonda organized and ran at the January general meeting (17%).
For the month of January 2014, we had the following allocated funds:
● Salamander Fund: $213
● Tax/Legal Fund: $755
● Petty Cash: $40
As of the end of January 2014, our checking account contained $3298.62.
Posting Date: ___YTD__ 12/31/2013 1/31/2014Expenses $110.98 $235.74 $110.98Income: $232.70 $119.00 $232.70Cash flow: $121.72 $116.74 $121.72
For Adoption: Ball Python
First and Last Name: Courtney ChunPhone: (650)483-5252Email: [email protected]: Ball PythonGender: Male (?)Size: 18"Age: 2 years oldWeight: 2 lbsHealth Status: NADisposition: Lives in tank by himself...Current Diet: 2 live hopper miceVet visits?: noneReason for Vet Visit?: noneAccessories (Cage, Food): Tank, Stuff in hisTank, Lights, Feeding Tank, Cleaner for tank,Anti mites stuff, Extra bedding materialSpecial Needs: TLCDo You Have a Photograph?: yes
Reason for Adoption Request: I can'tkeep him, mother terrified, took him inthinking the original owner would takehim back after their move to a new place.Level of Urgency: In a weekLocation (City): San MateoAdditional Information: Hes a good snakeHow did you find us? (optional): Stepdad
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Herp News
What did Tyrannosaurus rex really look like?Depending on which artist’s impression you look at, the carnivorous king of the Cretaceous was a dull gray, an earthybrown, maybe a dark green ... perhaps it was ochre, or even the color of a bright lime. Read the full articlehere:http://www.dailystar.com.lb/News/Science/2014/Jan-10/243603-pigments-reveal-extinct-reptiles-dark-side.ashx#axzz2qOdjDES4
Diamondback Terrapins look pretty in UV light—say their mates!Check out this interesting abstract: Turtles in a different light: underwater visual ecology and mate selection inthe diamondback terrapins by Dominy Abby et al.http://www.evolutionmeeting.org/engine/search/index.php?func=detail&aid=211
INTERNATIONAL HERPETOLOGICAL SYMPOSIUMJuly 16-20, 2014The Mission Inn Hotel and Spa—3649 Mission Inn Ave. Riverside, CA 92501 USA
Three days of presentations on Herpetology, Herpetoculture, and Reptile Veterinary Medicine, sponsored byTimberline, ExoTerra, and the International Herpetological Symposium Inc. The IHS Vendor tables will be open to thepublic and to IHS registrants at no charge during the entire conference with an incredibly diverse selection ofherpetocultural supplies, artwork, books, and other items. There is a great social ice breaker on Wednesday eveningand a fun and informative banquet with a special guest speaker on Friday. The IHS fund- raising auction follows thebanquet. Desert night driving, La Brea Tar Pits, LA Zoo, and Wild America are all possible additions to the experience.We look forward to seeing you at the 37th Annual International Herpetological Symposium in sunny southernCalifornia!
For more information, visit us at http://www.internationalherpetologicalsymposium.com
Tadpoles scream underwater!Hear for yourself: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FMsFhyer-_8
Kiss a Gila Monster - Lose WeightScienceDaily reported about a drug made from the saliva of the Gila monster lizard is effective in reducing the cravingfor food. Looks like this has been around for a while, but it’s the first this editor has heard about it:http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/05/120515165405.htm
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BAARS 2013 Board Members
ELECTED OFFICERSPresident: Scott Alexander408-823-3675, [email protected]
Vice President: Eric Koessel510-847-4392, [email protected]
Membership Secretary: Kyna Hendra408-204-5131, [email protected]
Recording Secretary: Vacant
Treasurer: Scott [email protected]
MEMBERS-AT-LARGEGilbert Castro408-582-4247, [email protected]
Tania Tengan & Michael Pleban & Aria Pleban 408-499-5867, [email protected]
Rhonda Velez & Tony Velez831-540-8119
Jeff [email protected]
T-SHITS & BAARS MERCHANDISEhttp://www.cafepress.com/baars
APPOINTED OFFICERSNewsletter Editor & Webmaster: Aleks [email protected]
Show Coordinator: Joanne [email protected]
Publicity Director: Vacant
Adoptions Coordinator: Austin [email protected]
NEWSLETTERSubmissions: [email protected]
We love herp-related original articles, trip and show reports,stories about your animals, and original photographs anddrawings. You retain all rights but grant us permission to use,edit, and publish in the newsletter and on our website withattribution. Only submit materials for which you own copyrightor have written permission from copyright owners.
BAARS exchanges Newsletters with a number of other clubs.Check out the folder of recent newsletters at the GeneralMeeting, or contact the Newsletter Editor.
MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNTSEast Bay Vivarium, Berkeley - 10%Dr. R. Singh, Veterinarian, Sunnyvale - 10%
ADVERTISING IN BEHIND BAARSAdvertising PoliciesBAARS assumes NO RESPONSIBILITY regarding the health or legality of any animal, or the quality or legality of any product orservice advertised in the BAARS Newsletter. Any ad may be rejected at the discretion of the Newsletter Editor; complimentaryadvertisements are run as space permits.
Classified AdsAll BAARS members in good standing are allowed one classified ad, run free of charge as space permits. Ads may be run three(3) consecutive months, after which time they may be resubmitted. Advertisements must be submitted electronically [email protected].
Non-members: send payments by check (payable to: Bay Area Amphibian and Reptile Society) to: BAARS, ℅ Palo Alto JuniorMuseum, 1451 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA 94301. Once payment has been processed, the ad will be posted.
Advertising CostsBusiness card sized ad $5/month or $40/year1/4 Page $10/month or $80/year1/2 Page $20/month or $160/year
To advertise on our website, please, contact [email protected].
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