december 2010 pnhs newsletter
DESCRIPTION
Monthly newsletter of the Pacific Northwest Herpetological SocietyTRANSCRIPT
Next Meet ingSunday December 19th 2010Highline Community College2400 S 240th St Des Moines WaBuilding 12 Room 101
Board Meeting 400 pmGeneral Meeting 600 pm (doors open 530 pm)
Herp of the MonthFossorial Herps
Meeting PresentationJerry Novak of Pacific Northwest Turtleworks will speak about the Western Pond Turtle Project
IN THIS ISSUE
Announcements 2
Letter from the President 3
Adventures with Stevie 5
Upcoming Outreaches 8
Animals For Adoption 9
Suggested Vet List 10
Coming Events 10
Classified Ads 11
General Information amp Guidelines 12
PNHS Contacts 13
JANUARY NEWSLETTER DEADLINE
Noon Saturday January 1stDrop your submission off with a member
of the newsletter committee or email them to
newslettereditorPNWHSorg
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 1
December 2010
Volume 25 Issue 12
Pacific NorthwestHerpetological Society
Rocky Piebald Ball Python (Python Regius) Fossorial Herp
Patri
ck V
ieho
ever
Announcements
Vote For Your 2011 Executive BoardCheck your snail-mail boxes for your 2011 Executive Board Election Ballots Ballots must be postmarked no later than January 10th to be valid
For Secretary Melissa Kreachbaum or Vivian Smith
For Membership Secretary Saille Schumacher or Vivian Smith
For Members at Large (only five people will be called)Rachel Shirk Amanda Perez Geoff Sweet Julie Sharkey Chris Flanders or Heather Shipway
All other positions had only 1 candidate nominated therefore are not listed here Check your ballots for the full listing
Emerald City Reptile Expo 2011
Hey PNHS this years Emerald City Reptile Expo will be bigger and badder than ever We have Robert Applegate coming up as our keynote speaker this year and we couldnt be more excited This gentlemen is an expert on King and Milk Snakes as well as an absolute authority on Gila Monsters and Beaded Lizards You can find some background at wwwapplegatereptilescom Mr Applegate has recently authored a keepers reference guide to Kings and Milks available on Amazoncom His work with Gilas and Beaded Lizards was featured in a wwwreptilechannelcom blog in October written by Russ Case and available here Mr Applegate will be giving one talk on Milks and Kings and another on Gilas and Beaded Lizards at our expo this year Thanks Norm Hill for setting this up
Speaking of the Expo March is approaching fast Right now the majority of our efforts are going into spreading the word through the reptile community and advertising on reptile sites Stay tuned for the launch of this years ECRE website coming very soon and definitely a classy piece of work by Geoff Sweet Would you like to get involved We can always use more volunteers to help coordinate events behind the scenes please contact Aimee if youre interested at aimeekenoyerpnwhsorg or 206-200-1240
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 2
Jennifer SroncePNHS 2010 President
I would like to say thank you to everyone who attended our annual Auction and Potluck in November Thanks to you we set a new record (again) for funds raised to support PNHS The live auction raised $1742 and the silent auction raised $57550 This couldnt have happened without the hard work of our members I would like to thank Brenda Huber for putting so much of her time and effort into setting up the auctions Brenda youre amazing Scott Frayo returned as auctioneer and kept the live auction fun and lively all while encouraging us to reach deeper into our pocketbooks (We had some fun bidding wars thanks to Scott) Dale kept careful track of winning bidders and had all the totals ready at the end so everything moved smoothly We had a number of helpers with setting up and organizing the auction items I apologize for not being able to name everyone I had a baby and a husband to keep track of a good bit of the night is a blur in my memory along with most of the last four months Also I want to thank all of our members for bringing in the donated items We couldnt hold an auction without you We had a great selection everything from cell phones and a zoo tour to beautiful handcrafted pottery and artwork In particular I want to thank Rosa Westnedge for her generous donation of items from the estate of Shari Anderson
Keep an eye out for the 2011 PNHS Board Election ballot in your mailbox Ballots must be returned by January 10th to be valid The new Board will be announced at the January meeting
The new website for the Emerald City Reptile Expo has been launched Check it out at wwwemeraldcityreptileexpocom As it gets closer to show time (March 5th amp 6th) confirmed speakers and vendors will be added to the site If you are interested in buying a table at the show contact Giovanni at the Bean Farm If you would like to be a speaker or work the show contact Aimee Kenoyer We also
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 3
Le t te r F rom t he Pres ident
Des
ign
by A
man
da B
loom
Continued
need PNHS members to volunteer in the Outreach room Last years room was a hit we even had baby pythons hatching during the show
I know the holidays are coming up fast and weve all got a ton of preparation to do but dont miss our next meeting on December 19th Jerry Novak from Pacific Northwest Turtleworks is giving a presentation on his work with the Western Pond Turtle Project Jerry has an amazing wealth of knowledge about turtles and tortoises and is actively involved in turtle conservation
Decembers Herp of the Month is the last in the habitat series This month will cover fossorial herps Fossorial herps are burrowers This includes a wide range of animals such as desert and sulcata tortoises sand boas ball pythons leopard geckos and sandfish Some of these animals such as sand
boas and sandfish spend almost all of their time underground but a many are active above ground and retreat to burrows for shelter and brumation If you have a healthy herp that is fossorial in its native habitat bring it to the meeting and tell us all about it
I hope everybody has a safe and happy holiday season
Jennifer Sronce
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 4
The Western pond turtle Actinemys marmorata the subject of Decemberʼs speaker Jerry Novak of Pacific Northwest Turtleworks
Chr
is B
row
n v
ia U
SGS
via
Wik
iped
ia
Donatello the sulcata tortoise Geochelone sulcata Fossorial Herp
Scot
t Fra
yo
Text amp Photos by Brenda Huber2010 PNHS Member at Large
Snugglebugs amp St BernardsFor nearly a decade I watched the incredible Shari Anderson snuggle and cuddle with many different Savannah Monitors Shari as the expert on all things monitor was the ldquogo tordquo person whenever PNHS had a monitor situation Her compassion was unparalleled She had taken each neglected andor abused Savannah Monitor rescue that came to PNHS and magically turned them into Snuggle Buddies They would melt into her arms as she held them like a baby and let her coo at them amp give them kisses I swear they even smiled Shari also had St Bernards the worldrsquos most docile amp sweet dog in her household And at every outreach she brought pictures of the Savannahs and the St Bernards happily roaming together freely in her home
Rachel to the RescueThen ldquoStevierdquo came to PNHS Our phenomenal Adoptions Coordinator Rachel Shirk took in t h i s r e scued Savannah Mon i to r and immediately did all of the care instruction research on him He had had two previous owners was about 2 years old and just shy of 2rsquo long Someone had to step up to the plate amp foster this monitor Perhaps that ldquosomeonerdquo should be mehellipthey were so snuggly after allhellip And I even had a female St Bernard years agohellip
How Hard Could It Really BeRachel assured me that after talking to him in a soothing voice he would allow her to pet him on the back of his head and neck and was willing to be lifted out of his tub held amp allowed to explore in a safe environment He was being contained in a big blue Rubbermaid tub Perhaps that tub would be fine in my downstairs playroomhellip
Continued
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 5
Adventures w i t h S tev ie
Shari Anderson works her ldquoMonitor Magicrdquo Pac-Sci Show 2006
Stevie the Savannah
Up to the ChallengeI knew any change in environment would be stressful for Stevie and kept things as low key amp quiet as I could the first few days No other pets No unattended children Several times a day I went in amp just talked to Stevie in a ldquocalm soothing voicerdquo He hissed at me puffed up his body and wriggled himself into Strike Position ldquoThis is going to take awhilerdquo I thought to myself I decided to leave the tub only partially covered since it had no airholes amp surely there was no way he could manage a vertical 2rsquo jump without room for a running starthellip You know what comes next
Welcome to ldquoSavannah Hide amp Seekrdquo
The next day I went into the playroom amp immediately started talking to Stevie since it was feeding time ldquoLook Stevie I have a nice little yummy rat for yourdquo and peered into his tub Empty (Gasp) One hour later I found him on the toy shelf
squeezed in between the KrsquoNex amp Legos It reminded me of ET hiding in the toy closet amongst the stuffed animalshellip I was going to have to do some serious childproofing in that playroomhellip
A Stench Beyond Compare I came home from work the next day only to be literally blasted at the front door by a stench so hideous so vile so nauseating that surely only Mike Rowe could aptly describe it Entire TV shows had been created around lesser stinks How could one little lizard create a mutant stench so monstrous as to contaminate an entire house I had to drop everything amp deal with it immediately After removing the ldquosourcerdquo of the stench I was dumbfounded to realize that he had somehow also putrified and contaminated his entire body It was a smell you couldnrsquot share a room with ldquoSharirsquos monitors never smelled like thatrdquo I thought to myself Something had to be wrong with Stevie Still reeling from the stench I tried to finish up as quickly as I could and dropped one sheet of Bounty ldquoSelect-A-Sizerdquo paper
towels into his tub which led to a loud tail-whipping ldquoTHWACKrdquo on the side of the tub His efforts at intimidation were impressive But first something had to be done about that smellhellip
Eggs Whyrsquod it have to be eggsA s tool sample came back negative Then the real truth came out apparently his previous owner
had fed him eggs Only eggs Thankfully with an improved diet many baths amp perhaps a shed
Continued
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 6
Can you find Stevie Hint Heʼs right here
or two Stevie may eventually be able to completely get rid of ldquoThe Stinkrdquo After a week or so the house started to smell betterhellip
A Return to the ldquoLowering of the Cowrdquo ScenehellipA few days later I was following Stevie on one of his exploring adventures in the playroom He required constant supervision since discovering that 1) he fits under the treadmill and 2) the Bowflex came missing an end cap (Luckily he extricated himself on that last one)
ldquoThey show extreme intelligence Even problem-solving intelligencehellip
That one when she looks at you you can see shersquos working things outhelliprdquo
- RM Jurassic ParkThe hallway light was shining through the crack beneath the playroom door Stevie paused looked at the light and flicked his tongue I knew I had just seen the light bulb go off in his
head ldquoEXITrdquo Steviersquos intelligence was formidable You have to be ldquoon alertrdquo otherwise a Savannah will outsmart youhellip
Knowledge amp Experience the Rewards of Fostering Keeping a Savannah Monitor not only requires book knowledge of the species For safetyrsquos sake you need an ability to accurately read Savannah body language nerves of steel (those teeth easily crunch through flesh amp bone) a ton of space DefCon-Level-One childproofing and most of all a truckload of patience My adventures with Stevie have given me even greater respect for Shari Andersonrsquos many accomplishments over the years She surely had ldquoMonitor Magicrdquo to be able to bring out the very best in every Savannah that crossed her path Her contributions will never be forgotten
May we all continue to honor Sharirsquos legacy by changing the world for the better one herp at a time
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 7
Probably not what Bowflex intended to be used as a ldquoreplacement endcaprdquo
If youre interested in participating in outreaches its fast easy and painless - contact Dave for more information Thanks to everyone who volunteers for PNHS Wed never be able to do it without you
For information on outreaches please refer to the PNHS website httpwwwpnwhsorgOutreachGuidelines
For information on specific outreaches please refer to the ldquoOutreachesrdquo subforum on the PNHS forumshttpforumspnwhsorg or email Dave outreachcoordinatorpnwhsorg
Contact information for the Adoptions Coordinator andor President can be found on page 13 of this Newsletter
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 8
Upcoming Out rea c hes
PNHS member Tom shows off a red tailed boa at the Mill Creek Science Night Outreach
Dav
e Al
vers
on
Location Date Time
PetCoKirkland Wa Saturday December 11th
1000 am - 200 pmContact the Adoptions Coordinator for Details
Emerald City Reptile ExpoSeattle (Lake City) Wa
Saturday amp SundayMarch 5th amp 6th 2011
All Day Event Contact the Outreach Coordinator Adoptions Coordinator or President to volunteer
An imals f o r Adop t ionClick the animalsrsquo name to go to their Petfinder page or go to wwwpetfindercom
Inclusion on this list does not guarantee that the animal will be available this month
Rules governing animal adoptions can be found here httpwwwpnwhsorgHowToAdoption
For Turtles amp Tortoises contact Jerry amp Julie via email pnwturtleworksgmailcom
Information regarding Iguanas can be found here httpwwwpnwhsorgindexphppage=iguanarescue
Are you interested in halfway housing animals or adopting an animal Contact our adoption chair at the adoption table at the next meeting from 530pm to 600pm The application process ends when the main speaker begins
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 9
186 Slim Ball Python
258 Indiana Ball Python
289 Spark Ball Python
323 Dima Ball Python
10-0121-02 Daisy Ball Python
10-0827-01 Henry Ball Python
10-0901-0 Max Ball Python
Roussea Collard Lizard
Steve Savannah Monitor
Igor Ball Python
Monte Boa Constrictor
PNHS Sugges ted Ve t L i s tThe following vets generously discount their services for the Adoption Committee
We would like to thank them for their support and recommend them to our members
A Pet Care ClinicDr Chris Cannon23502 56th Ave WestMountlake Terrace Wa 98043425-775-0121wwwapetcarecliniccom
Browns Point Veterinary ClinicDr Liane Sperlich6720 Eastside Dr NE 4Tacoma Wa 98422253-927-1323
Avian amp Exotic Animal HospitalDr Adolf Maas10137 Main Street 6Bothell Wa 98011425-486-9000httpwwwavianexoticanimalhospitalcom
Eastside Avian amp ExoticDr Johnson-Delaney13603 100th Ave NEKirkland Wa 98304425-821-6165 or 888-821-6165wwweastsideavianandexoticcom
Bird amp Exotic Clinic of SeattleDrs Bennett amp Lejnieks4019 Aurora AvenueSeattle Wa 98107206-783-4538httpwwwbirdandexoticcom
Kamaka Exotic Animal Veterinary Services
Dr Elizabeth Kamaka23914 56th Ave W 3Mountlake Terrace WA 98043425-361-2183httpwwwkamakaexoticvetcom
Coming EventsPNWHS Meetings
1162011 Speaker Dr Tracy Bennet Respiratory Infections in Chelonians Herp of the Month Herps of Africa2202011 Speaker Patrick Viehoever Field Herping Herp of the Month Herps of Asia
Upcoming ShowsPortland Metro Reptile Expo 1222011 Wilsonville OrEmerald City Reptile Expo 35 amp 362011 Seattle WaSeattle Metro Reptile Expo 4302011 Renton Wa
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 10
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ElizabethFreeraolcom 503-436-1064or
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Bean Farmrsquos Creative HabitatsSlide-Top Aquariums
Various sizes available We can deliver the cages to the meetings as well as any other item from the Bean Farm catalogue Please contact us by the Friday before the meeting in order for items to be delivered Thank you
Paula amp Giovani Fagioli 877-708-5882
beanfarmbeanfarmcom
wwwbeanfarmcom
Feeder Insects amp RodentsI have superworms giant mealworms and lots more Plus I now carry frozen rodents Order in advance - special pricing for PNHS members as well as quantity discounts For pick up and PNHS meetings
Jennifer Sronce 425-750-0477
seattlefeedersgmailcom
How can your everyday shopping benefit PNHS
Who hasnt uttered the words I wish there was something I could do to help Now you can Start shopping
At wwwiGivecomPNWHS you can buy the items youve always wantedndash like that DVD box set expensive cologne or the wall- mounted flat-panel TV yoursquove had your eyes on - only without the guilt
Itrsquos FREE no invisible costs or tricky obligations Shop for everyday items at the over 650 stores at the Mall at iGivecom like Barnes amp Noble Lands End Best Buy and Neiman Marcus Up to 26 or more of each purchase is donated to PNHS
Join now at wwwiGivecomPNWHS Information is subject to change Visit wwwiGivecom for current details iGivecom Holdings LLC
Advertise in the PNHS NewsletterBusiness Card $5Quarter Page$10Half Page $15Full Page $25
If you would like to place an ad in the PNHWS newsletter please contact
newslettereditorpnwhsorg
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 11
Genera l In fo rmat ion amp Gu ide l inesGeneral Information
The Pacific Northwest Herpetological Society (PNHS) is a non-profit organization registered with the State of Washington PNHS is dedicated to the education of its members and the public as well as the conservation ecology and captive care and breeding of reptiles and amphibians The society also takes an active role in legislative and environmental issues affecting these animals and their habitats
Meeting Information PNWHS holds its general meeting on the third Sunday of every month (with exceptions for holidays) at 600pm at Highline Community College in Des Moines Building 12 Room 101 The Board meeting begins at 400pm with the Newsletter Committee meeting following at 500 Meetings are open to the public and the society encourages anyone with an interest in herpetology to attend Please purchase a membership to show your support for the society
Animal Donations Looking to adopt release an animal or donate cages and equipment Please contact the A d o p t i o n C o m m i t t e e b y e - m a i l a t adoptionspnwhsorg or leave a voicemail at 206- 583-0686 We will contact you and make arrangements
Other Donations The Adoption Committee receives minimal financial support from the Society so donations of money food cages and equipment are always needed and appreciated Please contact the Adoption Chair to make a donation
Adoptions To adopt an animal that is in the care of the Committee you must be present at the meeting be a current member (of at least one month) and be over 18 years of age or have parental consent For more details see the web site or contact the Adoption Chair
Newsletter Information A monthly newsletter absorbs the lionrsquos share of the price of a PNWHS membership In order to keep it interesting we encourage contribution of original articles book reviews letters ads and cartoons for publication Items for incorporation into articles are also welcome though with no guarantee of their use Submissions may be sent to the Newsletter Committee or to the Society through the contacts listed on the following page
Editorial Policy The views expressed in this publication are solely the views of the authors and not necessarily the views of the Society its members or the Newsletter Committee The Newsletter Committee reserves the right to edit all submissions including advertisements
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 12
Conta c t In fo rmat ionMailPacific Northwest Herpetological SocietyPO Box 66147Burien Wa 98166
Websitewwwpnwhsorg
Voicemail206-628-4740
Adoptions 206-583-0686
Area Representatives by RegionGreater Seattle Need a Volunteer
North King amp Snohomish Deb Alverson 206-601-1723 debalversonpnwhsorg
Peninsula Need a Volunteer
Skagit Whatcom amp Island Need a Volunteer
South King amp Pierce Dale Drexler 253-606-4328 daledrexlerpnwhsorg
Thurston Mason Lewis Ann Waldo 866-440-9222
Spokane Need a Volunteer
Oregon Elizabeth Freer 503-436-1064 elizabethfreeraolcom
Officers for 2010President Jennifer Sronce 425-750-0477 presidentpnwhsorg
President Elect Aimee Kenoyer 206-200-1240 aimeekenoyerpnwhsorg
Vice President Dave Alverson 206-601-9547 vicepresidentpnwhsorg
Treasurer Dale Drexler 253-606-4328 daledrexlerpnwhsorg
Secretary Jamie Dome secretarypnwhsorg
Membership Secretary Melissa Kreachbaum membershipsecretarypnwhsorg
Newsletter Editor Emily Johnson newslettereditorpnwhsorg
Adoptions Chair Rachel Shirk adoptionscoordinatorpnwhsorg
Outreach Chair Dave Alverson 206-601-9547 outreachcoordinatorpnwhsorg
Members At Large Brenda Huber brendahuberpnwhsorg
Emily Johnson emilyjohnsonpnwhsorg
Heather Rabago heatherrabagopnwhsorg
Saille Schumacher sailleschumacherpnwhsorg
Webmaster Geoff Sweet 425-205-0258 webmasterpnwhsorg
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 13
To join PNHS please print amp complete the following application enclose your yearly or multi-yearly membership fee and return to
PNHS Membership SecretaryPO Box 66147Burien Wa 98166
Membership applications and fees may also be received at the monthly meetings by the Membership Secretary
With your yearly or multi-year membership fee you will receive the monthly PNHS newsletter access to membership pricing for adoption animals and the opportunity to participate in the many outreaches and events held throughout the year
Please select one of the options below
Applying to become a new member Renewing my current membership Changing my name or address
Select your desired membership type
Individual Membership Family Membership (One person) (2 parents + Children) 1 year $2000 1 year $3000 3 year $5000 3 year $7500
Institutional Membership Correspondence Membership(InstitutionsOrganizations) (Newsletter Only) 1 year $4000 1 year $1500 3 year $10000 3 year $3750
Please select the format in which you would like to receive your newsletter
Email (free) Snail Mail (additional $5)
Name(s) (please print clearly)
Parent or Guardian (if member is a minor)
Address
City State Zip
Email Address Phone
PNHS MEMBERSHIP APPL ICAT ION
Announcements
Vote For Your 2011 Executive BoardCheck your snail-mail boxes for your 2011 Executive Board Election Ballots Ballots must be postmarked no later than January 10th to be valid
For Secretary Melissa Kreachbaum or Vivian Smith
For Membership Secretary Saille Schumacher or Vivian Smith
For Members at Large (only five people will be called)Rachel Shirk Amanda Perez Geoff Sweet Julie Sharkey Chris Flanders or Heather Shipway
All other positions had only 1 candidate nominated therefore are not listed here Check your ballots for the full listing
Emerald City Reptile Expo 2011
Hey PNHS this years Emerald City Reptile Expo will be bigger and badder than ever We have Robert Applegate coming up as our keynote speaker this year and we couldnt be more excited This gentlemen is an expert on King and Milk Snakes as well as an absolute authority on Gila Monsters and Beaded Lizards You can find some background at wwwapplegatereptilescom Mr Applegate has recently authored a keepers reference guide to Kings and Milks available on Amazoncom His work with Gilas and Beaded Lizards was featured in a wwwreptilechannelcom blog in October written by Russ Case and available here Mr Applegate will be giving one talk on Milks and Kings and another on Gilas and Beaded Lizards at our expo this year Thanks Norm Hill for setting this up
Speaking of the Expo March is approaching fast Right now the majority of our efforts are going into spreading the word through the reptile community and advertising on reptile sites Stay tuned for the launch of this years ECRE website coming very soon and definitely a classy piece of work by Geoff Sweet Would you like to get involved We can always use more volunteers to help coordinate events behind the scenes please contact Aimee if youre interested at aimeekenoyerpnwhsorg or 206-200-1240
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 2
Jennifer SroncePNHS 2010 President
I would like to say thank you to everyone who attended our annual Auction and Potluck in November Thanks to you we set a new record (again) for funds raised to support PNHS The live auction raised $1742 and the silent auction raised $57550 This couldnt have happened without the hard work of our members I would like to thank Brenda Huber for putting so much of her time and effort into setting up the auctions Brenda youre amazing Scott Frayo returned as auctioneer and kept the live auction fun and lively all while encouraging us to reach deeper into our pocketbooks (We had some fun bidding wars thanks to Scott) Dale kept careful track of winning bidders and had all the totals ready at the end so everything moved smoothly We had a number of helpers with setting up and organizing the auction items I apologize for not being able to name everyone I had a baby and a husband to keep track of a good bit of the night is a blur in my memory along with most of the last four months Also I want to thank all of our members for bringing in the donated items We couldnt hold an auction without you We had a great selection everything from cell phones and a zoo tour to beautiful handcrafted pottery and artwork In particular I want to thank Rosa Westnedge for her generous donation of items from the estate of Shari Anderson
Keep an eye out for the 2011 PNHS Board Election ballot in your mailbox Ballots must be returned by January 10th to be valid The new Board will be announced at the January meeting
The new website for the Emerald City Reptile Expo has been launched Check it out at wwwemeraldcityreptileexpocom As it gets closer to show time (March 5th amp 6th) confirmed speakers and vendors will be added to the site If you are interested in buying a table at the show contact Giovanni at the Bean Farm If you would like to be a speaker or work the show contact Aimee Kenoyer We also
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 3
Le t te r F rom t he Pres ident
Des
ign
by A
man
da B
loom
Continued
need PNHS members to volunteer in the Outreach room Last years room was a hit we even had baby pythons hatching during the show
I know the holidays are coming up fast and weve all got a ton of preparation to do but dont miss our next meeting on December 19th Jerry Novak from Pacific Northwest Turtleworks is giving a presentation on his work with the Western Pond Turtle Project Jerry has an amazing wealth of knowledge about turtles and tortoises and is actively involved in turtle conservation
Decembers Herp of the Month is the last in the habitat series This month will cover fossorial herps Fossorial herps are burrowers This includes a wide range of animals such as desert and sulcata tortoises sand boas ball pythons leopard geckos and sandfish Some of these animals such as sand
boas and sandfish spend almost all of their time underground but a many are active above ground and retreat to burrows for shelter and brumation If you have a healthy herp that is fossorial in its native habitat bring it to the meeting and tell us all about it
I hope everybody has a safe and happy holiday season
Jennifer Sronce
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 4
The Western pond turtle Actinemys marmorata the subject of Decemberʼs speaker Jerry Novak of Pacific Northwest Turtleworks
Chr
is B
row
n v
ia U
SGS
via
Wik
iped
ia
Donatello the sulcata tortoise Geochelone sulcata Fossorial Herp
Scot
t Fra
yo
Text amp Photos by Brenda Huber2010 PNHS Member at Large
Snugglebugs amp St BernardsFor nearly a decade I watched the incredible Shari Anderson snuggle and cuddle with many different Savannah Monitors Shari as the expert on all things monitor was the ldquogo tordquo person whenever PNHS had a monitor situation Her compassion was unparalleled She had taken each neglected andor abused Savannah Monitor rescue that came to PNHS and magically turned them into Snuggle Buddies They would melt into her arms as she held them like a baby and let her coo at them amp give them kisses I swear they even smiled Shari also had St Bernards the worldrsquos most docile amp sweet dog in her household And at every outreach she brought pictures of the Savannahs and the St Bernards happily roaming together freely in her home
Rachel to the RescueThen ldquoStevierdquo came to PNHS Our phenomenal Adoptions Coordinator Rachel Shirk took in t h i s r e scued Savannah Mon i to r and immediately did all of the care instruction research on him He had had two previous owners was about 2 years old and just shy of 2rsquo long Someone had to step up to the plate amp foster this monitor Perhaps that ldquosomeonerdquo should be mehellipthey were so snuggly after allhellip And I even had a female St Bernard years agohellip
How Hard Could It Really BeRachel assured me that after talking to him in a soothing voice he would allow her to pet him on the back of his head and neck and was willing to be lifted out of his tub held amp allowed to explore in a safe environment He was being contained in a big blue Rubbermaid tub Perhaps that tub would be fine in my downstairs playroomhellip
Continued
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 5
Adventures w i t h S tev ie
Shari Anderson works her ldquoMonitor Magicrdquo Pac-Sci Show 2006
Stevie the Savannah
Up to the ChallengeI knew any change in environment would be stressful for Stevie and kept things as low key amp quiet as I could the first few days No other pets No unattended children Several times a day I went in amp just talked to Stevie in a ldquocalm soothing voicerdquo He hissed at me puffed up his body and wriggled himself into Strike Position ldquoThis is going to take awhilerdquo I thought to myself I decided to leave the tub only partially covered since it had no airholes amp surely there was no way he could manage a vertical 2rsquo jump without room for a running starthellip You know what comes next
Welcome to ldquoSavannah Hide amp Seekrdquo
The next day I went into the playroom amp immediately started talking to Stevie since it was feeding time ldquoLook Stevie I have a nice little yummy rat for yourdquo and peered into his tub Empty (Gasp) One hour later I found him on the toy shelf
squeezed in between the KrsquoNex amp Legos It reminded me of ET hiding in the toy closet amongst the stuffed animalshellip I was going to have to do some serious childproofing in that playroomhellip
A Stench Beyond Compare I came home from work the next day only to be literally blasted at the front door by a stench so hideous so vile so nauseating that surely only Mike Rowe could aptly describe it Entire TV shows had been created around lesser stinks How could one little lizard create a mutant stench so monstrous as to contaminate an entire house I had to drop everything amp deal with it immediately After removing the ldquosourcerdquo of the stench I was dumbfounded to realize that he had somehow also putrified and contaminated his entire body It was a smell you couldnrsquot share a room with ldquoSharirsquos monitors never smelled like thatrdquo I thought to myself Something had to be wrong with Stevie Still reeling from the stench I tried to finish up as quickly as I could and dropped one sheet of Bounty ldquoSelect-A-Sizerdquo paper
towels into his tub which led to a loud tail-whipping ldquoTHWACKrdquo on the side of the tub His efforts at intimidation were impressive But first something had to be done about that smellhellip
Eggs Whyrsquod it have to be eggsA s tool sample came back negative Then the real truth came out apparently his previous owner
had fed him eggs Only eggs Thankfully with an improved diet many baths amp perhaps a shed
Continued
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 6
Can you find Stevie Hint Heʼs right here
or two Stevie may eventually be able to completely get rid of ldquoThe Stinkrdquo After a week or so the house started to smell betterhellip
A Return to the ldquoLowering of the Cowrdquo ScenehellipA few days later I was following Stevie on one of his exploring adventures in the playroom He required constant supervision since discovering that 1) he fits under the treadmill and 2) the Bowflex came missing an end cap (Luckily he extricated himself on that last one)
ldquoThey show extreme intelligence Even problem-solving intelligencehellip
That one when she looks at you you can see shersquos working things outhelliprdquo
- RM Jurassic ParkThe hallway light was shining through the crack beneath the playroom door Stevie paused looked at the light and flicked his tongue I knew I had just seen the light bulb go off in his
head ldquoEXITrdquo Steviersquos intelligence was formidable You have to be ldquoon alertrdquo otherwise a Savannah will outsmart youhellip
Knowledge amp Experience the Rewards of Fostering Keeping a Savannah Monitor not only requires book knowledge of the species For safetyrsquos sake you need an ability to accurately read Savannah body language nerves of steel (those teeth easily crunch through flesh amp bone) a ton of space DefCon-Level-One childproofing and most of all a truckload of patience My adventures with Stevie have given me even greater respect for Shari Andersonrsquos many accomplishments over the years She surely had ldquoMonitor Magicrdquo to be able to bring out the very best in every Savannah that crossed her path Her contributions will never be forgotten
May we all continue to honor Sharirsquos legacy by changing the world for the better one herp at a time
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 7
Probably not what Bowflex intended to be used as a ldquoreplacement endcaprdquo
If youre interested in participating in outreaches its fast easy and painless - contact Dave for more information Thanks to everyone who volunteers for PNHS Wed never be able to do it without you
For information on outreaches please refer to the PNHS website httpwwwpnwhsorgOutreachGuidelines
For information on specific outreaches please refer to the ldquoOutreachesrdquo subforum on the PNHS forumshttpforumspnwhsorg or email Dave outreachcoordinatorpnwhsorg
Contact information for the Adoptions Coordinator andor President can be found on page 13 of this Newsletter
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 8
Upcoming Out rea c hes
PNHS member Tom shows off a red tailed boa at the Mill Creek Science Night Outreach
Dav
e Al
vers
on
Location Date Time
PetCoKirkland Wa Saturday December 11th
1000 am - 200 pmContact the Adoptions Coordinator for Details
Emerald City Reptile ExpoSeattle (Lake City) Wa
Saturday amp SundayMarch 5th amp 6th 2011
All Day Event Contact the Outreach Coordinator Adoptions Coordinator or President to volunteer
An imals f o r Adop t ionClick the animalsrsquo name to go to their Petfinder page or go to wwwpetfindercom
Inclusion on this list does not guarantee that the animal will be available this month
Rules governing animal adoptions can be found here httpwwwpnwhsorgHowToAdoption
For Turtles amp Tortoises contact Jerry amp Julie via email pnwturtleworksgmailcom
Information regarding Iguanas can be found here httpwwwpnwhsorgindexphppage=iguanarescue
Are you interested in halfway housing animals or adopting an animal Contact our adoption chair at the adoption table at the next meeting from 530pm to 600pm The application process ends when the main speaker begins
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 9
186 Slim Ball Python
258 Indiana Ball Python
289 Spark Ball Python
323 Dima Ball Python
10-0121-02 Daisy Ball Python
10-0827-01 Henry Ball Python
10-0901-0 Max Ball Python
Roussea Collard Lizard
Steve Savannah Monitor
Igor Ball Python
Monte Boa Constrictor
PNHS Sugges ted Ve t L i s tThe following vets generously discount their services for the Adoption Committee
We would like to thank them for their support and recommend them to our members
A Pet Care ClinicDr Chris Cannon23502 56th Ave WestMountlake Terrace Wa 98043425-775-0121wwwapetcarecliniccom
Browns Point Veterinary ClinicDr Liane Sperlich6720 Eastside Dr NE 4Tacoma Wa 98422253-927-1323
Avian amp Exotic Animal HospitalDr Adolf Maas10137 Main Street 6Bothell Wa 98011425-486-9000httpwwwavianexoticanimalhospitalcom
Eastside Avian amp ExoticDr Johnson-Delaney13603 100th Ave NEKirkland Wa 98304425-821-6165 or 888-821-6165wwweastsideavianandexoticcom
Bird amp Exotic Clinic of SeattleDrs Bennett amp Lejnieks4019 Aurora AvenueSeattle Wa 98107206-783-4538httpwwwbirdandexoticcom
Kamaka Exotic Animal Veterinary Services
Dr Elizabeth Kamaka23914 56th Ave W 3Mountlake Terrace WA 98043425-361-2183httpwwwkamakaexoticvetcom
Coming EventsPNWHS Meetings
1162011 Speaker Dr Tracy Bennet Respiratory Infections in Chelonians Herp of the Month Herps of Africa2202011 Speaker Patrick Viehoever Field Herping Herp of the Month Herps of Asia
Upcoming ShowsPortland Metro Reptile Expo 1222011 Wilsonville OrEmerald City Reptile Expo 35 amp 362011 Seattle WaSeattle Metro Reptile Expo 4302011 Renton Wa
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 10
C lass i f ied AdsJoin the Global Gecko Association TodayThe GGA is a six year old international organization dedicated to the needs of all people interested in geckos Members receive the twice-yearly full-color journal ldquoGekkordquo plus ldquoChit-Chatrdquo our quarterly newsletter
Annual Membership is $32 US $34 CanadaMexico $36 Overseas
ElizabethFreeraolcom 503-436-1064or
wwwgekkotacom
Bean Farmrsquos Creative HabitatsSlide-Top Aquariums
Various sizes available We can deliver the cages to the meetings as well as any other item from the Bean Farm catalogue Please contact us by the Friday before the meeting in order for items to be delivered Thank you
Paula amp Giovani Fagioli 877-708-5882
beanfarmbeanfarmcom
wwwbeanfarmcom
Feeder Insects amp RodentsI have superworms giant mealworms and lots more Plus I now carry frozen rodents Order in advance - special pricing for PNHS members as well as quantity discounts For pick up and PNHS meetings
Jennifer Sronce 425-750-0477
seattlefeedersgmailcom
How can your everyday shopping benefit PNHS
Who hasnt uttered the words I wish there was something I could do to help Now you can Start shopping
At wwwiGivecomPNWHS you can buy the items youve always wantedndash like that DVD box set expensive cologne or the wall- mounted flat-panel TV yoursquove had your eyes on - only without the guilt
Itrsquos FREE no invisible costs or tricky obligations Shop for everyday items at the over 650 stores at the Mall at iGivecom like Barnes amp Noble Lands End Best Buy and Neiman Marcus Up to 26 or more of each purchase is donated to PNHS
Join now at wwwiGivecomPNWHS Information is subject to change Visit wwwiGivecom for current details iGivecom Holdings LLC
Advertise in the PNHS NewsletterBusiness Card $5Quarter Page$10Half Page $15Full Page $25
If you would like to place an ad in the PNHWS newsletter please contact
newslettereditorpnwhsorg
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 11
Genera l In fo rmat ion amp Gu ide l inesGeneral Information
The Pacific Northwest Herpetological Society (PNHS) is a non-profit organization registered with the State of Washington PNHS is dedicated to the education of its members and the public as well as the conservation ecology and captive care and breeding of reptiles and amphibians The society also takes an active role in legislative and environmental issues affecting these animals and their habitats
Meeting Information PNWHS holds its general meeting on the third Sunday of every month (with exceptions for holidays) at 600pm at Highline Community College in Des Moines Building 12 Room 101 The Board meeting begins at 400pm with the Newsletter Committee meeting following at 500 Meetings are open to the public and the society encourages anyone with an interest in herpetology to attend Please purchase a membership to show your support for the society
Animal Donations Looking to adopt release an animal or donate cages and equipment Please contact the A d o p t i o n C o m m i t t e e b y e - m a i l a t adoptionspnwhsorg or leave a voicemail at 206- 583-0686 We will contact you and make arrangements
Other Donations The Adoption Committee receives minimal financial support from the Society so donations of money food cages and equipment are always needed and appreciated Please contact the Adoption Chair to make a donation
Adoptions To adopt an animal that is in the care of the Committee you must be present at the meeting be a current member (of at least one month) and be over 18 years of age or have parental consent For more details see the web site or contact the Adoption Chair
Newsletter Information A monthly newsletter absorbs the lionrsquos share of the price of a PNWHS membership In order to keep it interesting we encourage contribution of original articles book reviews letters ads and cartoons for publication Items for incorporation into articles are also welcome though with no guarantee of their use Submissions may be sent to the Newsletter Committee or to the Society through the contacts listed on the following page
Editorial Policy The views expressed in this publication are solely the views of the authors and not necessarily the views of the Society its members or the Newsletter Committee The Newsletter Committee reserves the right to edit all submissions including advertisements
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 12
Conta c t In fo rmat ionMailPacific Northwest Herpetological SocietyPO Box 66147Burien Wa 98166
Websitewwwpnwhsorg
Voicemail206-628-4740
Adoptions 206-583-0686
Area Representatives by RegionGreater Seattle Need a Volunteer
North King amp Snohomish Deb Alverson 206-601-1723 debalversonpnwhsorg
Peninsula Need a Volunteer
Skagit Whatcom amp Island Need a Volunteer
South King amp Pierce Dale Drexler 253-606-4328 daledrexlerpnwhsorg
Thurston Mason Lewis Ann Waldo 866-440-9222
Spokane Need a Volunteer
Oregon Elizabeth Freer 503-436-1064 elizabethfreeraolcom
Officers for 2010President Jennifer Sronce 425-750-0477 presidentpnwhsorg
President Elect Aimee Kenoyer 206-200-1240 aimeekenoyerpnwhsorg
Vice President Dave Alverson 206-601-9547 vicepresidentpnwhsorg
Treasurer Dale Drexler 253-606-4328 daledrexlerpnwhsorg
Secretary Jamie Dome secretarypnwhsorg
Membership Secretary Melissa Kreachbaum membershipsecretarypnwhsorg
Newsletter Editor Emily Johnson newslettereditorpnwhsorg
Adoptions Chair Rachel Shirk adoptionscoordinatorpnwhsorg
Outreach Chair Dave Alverson 206-601-9547 outreachcoordinatorpnwhsorg
Members At Large Brenda Huber brendahuberpnwhsorg
Emily Johnson emilyjohnsonpnwhsorg
Heather Rabago heatherrabagopnwhsorg
Saille Schumacher sailleschumacherpnwhsorg
Webmaster Geoff Sweet 425-205-0258 webmasterpnwhsorg
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 13
To join PNHS please print amp complete the following application enclose your yearly or multi-yearly membership fee and return to
PNHS Membership SecretaryPO Box 66147Burien Wa 98166
Membership applications and fees may also be received at the monthly meetings by the Membership Secretary
With your yearly or multi-year membership fee you will receive the monthly PNHS newsletter access to membership pricing for adoption animals and the opportunity to participate in the many outreaches and events held throughout the year
Please select one of the options below
Applying to become a new member Renewing my current membership Changing my name or address
Select your desired membership type
Individual Membership Family Membership (One person) (2 parents + Children) 1 year $2000 1 year $3000 3 year $5000 3 year $7500
Institutional Membership Correspondence Membership(InstitutionsOrganizations) (Newsletter Only) 1 year $4000 1 year $1500 3 year $10000 3 year $3750
Please select the format in which you would like to receive your newsletter
Email (free) Snail Mail (additional $5)
Name(s) (please print clearly)
Parent or Guardian (if member is a minor)
Address
City State Zip
Email Address Phone
PNHS MEMBERSHIP APPL ICAT ION
Jennifer SroncePNHS 2010 President
I would like to say thank you to everyone who attended our annual Auction and Potluck in November Thanks to you we set a new record (again) for funds raised to support PNHS The live auction raised $1742 and the silent auction raised $57550 This couldnt have happened without the hard work of our members I would like to thank Brenda Huber for putting so much of her time and effort into setting up the auctions Brenda youre amazing Scott Frayo returned as auctioneer and kept the live auction fun and lively all while encouraging us to reach deeper into our pocketbooks (We had some fun bidding wars thanks to Scott) Dale kept careful track of winning bidders and had all the totals ready at the end so everything moved smoothly We had a number of helpers with setting up and organizing the auction items I apologize for not being able to name everyone I had a baby and a husband to keep track of a good bit of the night is a blur in my memory along with most of the last four months Also I want to thank all of our members for bringing in the donated items We couldnt hold an auction without you We had a great selection everything from cell phones and a zoo tour to beautiful handcrafted pottery and artwork In particular I want to thank Rosa Westnedge for her generous donation of items from the estate of Shari Anderson
Keep an eye out for the 2011 PNHS Board Election ballot in your mailbox Ballots must be returned by January 10th to be valid The new Board will be announced at the January meeting
The new website for the Emerald City Reptile Expo has been launched Check it out at wwwemeraldcityreptileexpocom As it gets closer to show time (March 5th amp 6th) confirmed speakers and vendors will be added to the site If you are interested in buying a table at the show contact Giovanni at the Bean Farm If you would like to be a speaker or work the show contact Aimee Kenoyer We also
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 3
Le t te r F rom t he Pres ident
Des
ign
by A
man
da B
loom
Continued
need PNHS members to volunteer in the Outreach room Last years room was a hit we even had baby pythons hatching during the show
I know the holidays are coming up fast and weve all got a ton of preparation to do but dont miss our next meeting on December 19th Jerry Novak from Pacific Northwest Turtleworks is giving a presentation on his work with the Western Pond Turtle Project Jerry has an amazing wealth of knowledge about turtles and tortoises and is actively involved in turtle conservation
Decembers Herp of the Month is the last in the habitat series This month will cover fossorial herps Fossorial herps are burrowers This includes a wide range of animals such as desert and sulcata tortoises sand boas ball pythons leopard geckos and sandfish Some of these animals such as sand
boas and sandfish spend almost all of their time underground but a many are active above ground and retreat to burrows for shelter and brumation If you have a healthy herp that is fossorial in its native habitat bring it to the meeting and tell us all about it
I hope everybody has a safe and happy holiday season
Jennifer Sronce
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 4
The Western pond turtle Actinemys marmorata the subject of Decemberʼs speaker Jerry Novak of Pacific Northwest Turtleworks
Chr
is B
row
n v
ia U
SGS
via
Wik
iped
ia
Donatello the sulcata tortoise Geochelone sulcata Fossorial Herp
Scot
t Fra
yo
Text amp Photos by Brenda Huber2010 PNHS Member at Large
Snugglebugs amp St BernardsFor nearly a decade I watched the incredible Shari Anderson snuggle and cuddle with many different Savannah Monitors Shari as the expert on all things monitor was the ldquogo tordquo person whenever PNHS had a monitor situation Her compassion was unparalleled She had taken each neglected andor abused Savannah Monitor rescue that came to PNHS and magically turned them into Snuggle Buddies They would melt into her arms as she held them like a baby and let her coo at them amp give them kisses I swear they even smiled Shari also had St Bernards the worldrsquos most docile amp sweet dog in her household And at every outreach she brought pictures of the Savannahs and the St Bernards happily roaming together freely in her home
Rachel to the RescueThen ldquoStevierdquo came to PNHS Our phenomenal Adoptions Coordinator Rachel Shirk took in t h i s r e scued Savannah Mon i to r and immediately did all of the care instruction research on him He had had two previous owners was about 2 years old and just shy of 2rsquo long Someone had to step up to the plate amp foster this monitor Perhaps that ldquosomeonerdquo should be mehellipthey were so snuggly after allhellip And I even had a female St Bernard years agohellip
How Hard Could It Really BeRachel assured me that after talking to him in a soothing voice he would allow her to pet him on the back of his head and neck and was willing to be lifted out of his tub held amp allowed to explore in a safe environment He was being contained in a big blue Rubbermaid tub Perhaps that tub would be fine in my downstairs playroomhellip
Continued
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 5
Adventures w i t h S tev ie
Shari Anderson works her ldquoMonitor Magicrdquo Pac-Sci Show 2006
Stevie the Savannah
Up to the ChallengeI knew any change in environment would be stressful for Stevie and kept things as low key amp quiet as I could the first few days No other pets No unattended children Several times a day I went in amp just talked to Stevie in a ldquocalm soothing voicerdquo He hissed at me puffed up his body and wriggled himself into Strike Position ldquoThis is going to take awhilerdquo I thought to myself I decided to leave the tub only partially covered since it had no airholes amp surely there was no way he could manage a vertical 2rsquo jump without room for a running starthellip You know what comes next
Welcome to ldquoSavannah Hide amp Seekrdquo
The next day I went into the playroom amp immediately started talking to Stevie since it was feeding time ldquoLook Stevie I have a nice little yummy rat for yourdquo and peered into his tub Empty (Gasp) One hour later I found him on the toy shelf
squeezed in between the KrsquoNex amp Legos It reminded me of ET hiding in the toy closet amongst the stuffed animalshellip I was going to have to do some serious childproofing in that playroomhellip
A Stench Beyond Compare I came home from work the next day only to be literally blasted at the front door by a stench so hideous so vile so nauseating that surely only Mike Rowe could aptly describe it Entire TV shows had been created around lesser stinks How could one little lizard create a mutant stench so monstrous as to contaminate an entire house I had to drop everything amp deal with it immediately After removing the ldquosourcerdquo of the stench I was dumbfounded to realize that he had somehow also putrified and contaminated his entire body It was a smell you couldnrsquot share a room with ldquoSharirsquos monitors never smelled like thatrdquo I thought to myself Something had to be wrong with Stevie Still reeling from the stench I tried to finish up as quickly as I could and dropped one sheet of Bounty ldquoSelect-A-Sizerdquo paper
towels into his tub which led to a loud tail-whipping ldquoTHWACKrdquo on the side of the tub His efforts at intimidation were impressive But first something had to be done about that smellhellip
Eggs Whyrsquod it have to be eggsA s tool sample came back negative Then the real truth came out apparently his previous owner
had fed him eggs Only eggs Thankfully with an improved diet many baths amp perhaps a shed
Continued
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 6
Can you find Stevie Hint Heʼs right here
or two Stevie may eventually be able to completely get rid of ldquoThe Stinkrdquo After a week or so the house started to smell betterhellip
A Return to the ldquoLowering of the Cowrdquo ScenehellipA few days later I was following Stevie on one of his exploring adventures in the playroom He required constant supervision since discovering that 1) he fits under the treadmill and 2) the Bowflex came missing an end cap (Luckily he extricated himself on that last one)
ldquoThey show extreme intelligence Even problem-solving intelligencehellip
That one when she looks at you you can see shersquos working things outhelliprdquo
- RM Jurassic ParkThe hallway light was shining through the crack beneath the playroom door Stevie paused looked at the light and flicked his tongue I knew I had just seen the light bulb go off in his
head ldquoEXITrdquo Steviersquos intelligence was formidable You have to be ldquoon alertrdquo otherwise a Savannah will outsmart youhellip
Knowledge amp Experience the Rewards of Fostering Keeping a Savannah Monitor not only requires book knowledge of the species For safetyrsquos sake you need an ability to accurately read Savannah body language nerves of steel (those teeth easily crunch through flesh amp bone) a ton of space DefCon-Level-One childproofing and most of all a truckload of patience My adventures with Stevie have given me even greater respect for Shari Andersonrsquos many accomplishments over the years She surely had ldquoMonitor Magicrdquo to be able to bring out the very best in every Savannah that crossed her path Her contributions will never be forgotten
May we all continue to honor Sharirsquos legacy by changing the world for the better one herp at a time
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 7
Probably not what Bowflex intended to be used as a ldquoreplacement endcaprdquo
If youre interested in participating in outreaches its fast easy and painless - contact Dave for more information Thanks to everyone who volunteers for PNHS Wed never be able to do it without you
For information on outreaches please refer to the PNHS website httpwwwpnwhsorgOutreachGuidelines
For information on specific outreaches please refer to the ldquoOutreachesrdquo subforum on the PNHS forumshttpforumspnwhsorg or email Dave outreachcoordinatorpnwhsorg
Contact information for the Adoptions Coordinator andor President can be found on page 13 of this Newsletter
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 8
Upcoming Out rea c hes
PNHS member Tom shows off a red tailed boa at the Mill Creek Science Night Outreach
Dav
e Al
vers
on
Location Date Time
PetCoKirkland Wa Saturday December 11th
1000 am - 200 pmContact the Adoptions Coordinator for Details
Emerald City Reptile ExpoSeattle (Lake City) Wa
Saturday amp SundayMarch 5th amp 6th 2011
All Day Event Contact the Outreach Coordinator Adoptions Coordinator or President to volunteer
An imals f o r Adop t ionClick the animalsrsquo name to go to their Petfinder page or go to wwwpetfindercom
Inclusion on this list does not guarantee that the animal will be available this month
Rules governing animal adoptions can be found here httpwwwpnwhsorgHowToAdoption
For Turtles amp Tortoises contact Jerry amp Julie via email pnwturtleworksgmailcom
Information regarding Iguanas can be found here httpwwwpnwhsorgindexphppage=iguanarescue
Are you interested in halfway housing animals or adopting an animal Contact our adoption chair at the adoption table at the next meeting from 530pm to 600pm The application process ends when the main speaker begins
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 9
186 Slim Ball Python
258 Indiana Ball Python
289 Spark Ball Python
323 Dima Ball Python
10-0121-02 Daisy Ball Python
10-0827-01 Henry Ball Python
10-0901-0 Max Ball Python
Roussea Collard Lizard
Steve Savannah Monitor
Igor Ball Python
Monte Boa Constrictor
PNHS Sugges ted Ve t L i s tThe following vets generously discount their services for the Adoption Committee
We would like to thank them for their support and recommend them to our members
A Pet Care ClinicDr Chris Cannon23502 56th Ave WestMountlake Terrace Wa 98043425-775-0121wwwapetcarecliniccom
Browns Point Veterinary ClinicDr Liane Sperlich6720 Eastside Dr NE 4Tacoma Wa 98422253-927-1323
Avian amp Exotic Animal HospitalDr Adolf Maas10137 Main Street 6Bothell Wa 98011425-486-9000httpwwwavianexoticanimalhospitalcom
Eastside Avian amp ExoticDr Johnson-Delaney13603 100th Ave NEKirkland Wa 98304425-821-6165 or 888-821-6165wwweastsideavianandexoticcom
Bird amp Exotic Clinic of SeattleDrs Bennett amp Lejnieks4019 Aurora AvenueSeattle Wa 98107206-783-4538httpwwwbirdandexoticcom
Kamaka Exotic Animal Veterinary Services
Dr Elizabeth Kamaka23914 56th Ave W 3Mountlake Terrace WA 98043425-361-2183httpwwwkamakaexoticvetcom
Coming EventsPNWHS Meetings
1162011 Speaker Dr Tracy Bennet Respiratory Infections in Chelonians Herp of the Month Herps of Africa2202011 Speaker Patrick Viehoever Field Herping Herp of the Month Herps of Asia
Upcoming ShowsPortland Metro Reptile Expo 1222011 Wilsonville OrEmerald City Reptile Expo 35 amp 362011 Seattle WaSeattle Metro Reptile Expo 4302011 Renton Wa
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 10
C lass i f ied AdsJoin the Global Gecko Association TodayThe GGA is a six year old international organization dedicated to the needs of all people interested in geckos Members receive the twice-yearly full-color journal ldquoGekkordquo plus ldquoChit-Chatrdquo our quarterly newsletter
Annual Membership is $32 US $34 CanadaMexico $36 Overseas
ElizabethFreeraolcom 503-436-1064or
wwwgekkotacom
Bean Farmrsquos Creative HabitatsSlide-Top Aquariums
Various sizes available We can deliver the cages to the meetings as well as any other item from the Bean Farm catalogue Please contact us by the Friday before the meeting in order for items to be delivered Thank you
Paula amp Giovani Fagioli 877-708-5882
beanfarmbeanfarmcom
wwwbeanfarmcom
Feeder Insects amp RodentsI have superworms giant mealworms and lots more Plus I now carry frozen rodents Order in advance - special pricing for PNHS members as well as quantity discounts For pick up and PNHS meetings
Jennifer Sronce 425-750-0477
seattlefeedersgmailcom
How can your everyday shopping benefit PNHS
Who hasnt uttered the words I wish there was something I could do to help Now you can Start shopping
At wwwiGivecomPNWHS you can buy the items youve always wantedndash like that DVD box set expensive cologne or the wall- mounted flat-panel TV yoursquove had your eyes on - only without the guilt
Itrsquos FREE no invisible costs or tricky obligations Shop for everyday items at the over 650 stores at the Mall at iGivecom like Barnes amp Noble Lands End Best Buy and Neiman Marcus Up to 26 or more of each purchase is donated to PNHS
Join now at wwwiGivecomPNWHS Information is subject to change Visit wwwiGivecom for current details iGivecom Holdings LLC
Advertise in the PNHS NewsletterBusiness Card $5Quarter Page$10Half Page $15Full Page $25
If you would like to place an ad in the PNHWS newsletter please contact
newslettereditorpnwhsorg
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 11
Genera l In fo rmat ion amp Gu ide l inesGeneral Information
The Pacific Northwest Herpetological Society (PNHS) is a non-profit organization registered with the State of Washington PNHS is dedicated to the education of its members and the public as well as the conservation ecology and captive care and breeding of reptiles and amphibians The society also takes an active role in legislative and environmental issues affecting these animals and their habitats
Meeting Information PNWHS holds its general meeting on the third Sunday of every month (with exceptions for holidays) at 600pm at Highline Community College in Des Moines Building 12 Room 101 The Board meeting begins at 400pm with the Newsletter Committee meeting following at 500 Meetings are open to the public and the society encourages anyone with an interest in herpetology to attend Please purchase a membership to show your support for the society
Animal Donations Looking to adopt release an animal or donate cages and equipment Please contact the A d o p t i o n C o m m i t t e e b y e - m a i l a t adoptionspnwhsorg or leave a voicemail at 206- 583-0686 We will contact you and make arrangements
Other Donations The Adoption Committee receives minimal financial support from the Society so donations of money food cages and equipment are always needed and appreciated Please contact the Adoption Chair to make a donation
Adoptions To adopt an animal that is in the care of the Committee you must be present at the meeting be a current member (of at least one month) and be over 18 years of age or have parental consent For more details see the web site or contact the Adoption Chair
Newsletter Information A monthly newsletter absorbs the lionrsquos share of the price of a PNWHS membership In order to keep it interesting we encourage contribution of original articles book reviews letters ads and cartoons for publication Items for incorporation into articles are also welcome though with no guarantee of their use Submissions may be sent to the Newsletter Committee or to the Society through the contacts listed on the following page
Editorial Policy The views expressed in this publication are solely the views of the authors and not necessarily the views of the Society its members or the Newsletter Committee The Newsletter Committee reserves the right to edit all submissions including advertisements
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 12
Conta c t In fo rmat ionMailPacific Northwest Herpetological SocietyPO Box 66147Burien Wa 98166
Websitewwwpnwhsorg
Voicemail206-628-4740
Adoptions 206-583-0686
Area Representatives by RegionGreater Seattle Need a Volunteer
North King amp Snohomish Deb Alverson 206-601-1723 debalversonpnwhsorg
Peninsula Need a Volunteer
Skagit Whatcom amp Island Need a Volunteer
South King amp Pierce Dale Drexler 253-606-4328 daledrexlerpnwhsorg
Thurston Mason Lewis Ann Waldo 866-440-9222
Spokane Need a Volunteer
Oregon Elizabeth Freer 503-436-1064 elizabethfreeraolcom
Officers for 2010President Jennifer Sronce 425-750-0477 presidentpnwhsorg
President Elect Aimee Kenoyer 206-200-1240 aimeekenoyerpnwhsorg
Vice President Dave Alverson 206-601-9547 vicepresidentpnwhsorg
Treasurer Dale Drexler 253-606-4328 daledrexlerpnwhsorg
Secretary Jamie Dome secretarypnwhsorg
Membership Secretary Melissa Kreachbaum membershipsecretarypnwhsorg
Newsletter Editor Emily Johnson newslettereditorpnwhsorg
Adoptions Chair Rachel Shirk adoptionscoordinatorpnwhsorg
Outreach Chair Dave Alverson 206-601-9547 outreachcoordinatorpnwhsorg
Members At Large Brenda Huber brendahuberpnwhsorg
Emily Johnson emilyjohnsonpnwhsorg
Heather Rabago heatherrabagopnwhsorg
Saille Schumacher sailleschumacherpnwhsorg
Webmaster Geoff Sweet 425-205-0258 webmasterpnwhsorg
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 13
To join PNHS please print amp complete the following application enclose your yearly or multi-yearly membership fee and return to
PNHS Membership SecretaryPO Box 66147Burien Wa 98166
Membership applications and fees may also be received at the monthly meetings by the Membership Secretary
With your yearly or multi-year membership fee you will receive the monthly PNHS newsletter access to membership pricing for adoption animals and the opportunity to participate in the many outreaches and events held throughout the year
Please select one of the options below
Applying to become a new member Renewing my current membership Changing my name or address
Select your desired membership type
Individual Membership Family Membership (One person) (2 parents + Children) 1 year $2000 1 year $3000 3 year $5000 3 year $7500
Institutional Membership Correspondence Membership(InstitutionsOrganizations) (Newsletter Only) 1 year $4000 1 year $1500 3 year $10000 3 year $3750
Please select the format in which you would like to receive your newsletter
Email (free) Snail Mail (additional $5)
Name(s) (please print clearly)
Parent or Guardian (if member is a minor)
Address
City State Zip
Email Address Phone
PNHS MEMBERSHIP APPL ICAT ION
need PNHS members to volunteer in the Outreach room Last years room was a hit we even had baby pythons hatching during the show
I know the holidays are coming up fast and weve all got a ton of preparation to do but dont miss our next meeting on December 19th Jerry Novak from Pacific Northwest Turtleworks is giving a presentation on his work with the Western Pond Turtle Project Jerry has an amazing wealth of knowledge about turtles and tortoises and is actively involved in turtle conservation
Decembers Herp of the Month is the last in the habitat series This month will cover fossorial herps Fossorial herps are burrowers This includes a wide range of animals such as desert and sulcata tortoises sand boas ball pythons leopard geckos and sandfish Some of these animals such as sand
boas and sandfish spend almost all of their time underground but a many are active above ground and retreat to burrows for shelter and brumation If you have a healthy herp that is fossorial in its native habitat bring it to the meeting and tell us all about it
I hope everybody has a safe and happy holiday season
Jennifer Sronce
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 4
The Western pond turtle Actinemys marmorata the subject of Decemberʼs speaker Jerry Novak of Pacific Northwest Turtleworks
Chr
is B
row
n v
ia U
SGS
via
Wik
iped
ia
Donatello the sulcata tortoise Geochelone sulcata Fossorial Herp
Scot
t Fra
yo
Text amp Photos by Brenda Huber2010 PNHS Member at Large
Snugglebugs amp St BernardsFor nearly a decade I watched the incredible Shari Anderson snuggle and cuddle with many different Savannah Monitors Shari as the expert on all things monitor was the ldquogo tordquo person whenever PNHS had a monitor situation Her compassion was unparalleled She had taken each neglected andor abused Savannah Monitor rescue that came to PNHS and magically turned them into Snuggle Buddies They would melt into her arms as she held them like a baby and let her coo at them amp give them kisses I swear they even smiled Shari also had St Bernards the worldrsquos most docile amp sweet dog in her household And at every outreach she brought pictures of the Savannahs and the St Bernards happily roaming together freely in her home
Rachel to the RescueThen ldquoStevierdquo came to PNHS Our phenomenal Adoptions Coordinator Rachel Shirk took in t h i s r e scued Savannah Mon i to r and immediately did all of the care instruction research on him He had had two previous owners was about 2 years old and just shy of 2rsquo long Someone had to step up to the plate amp foster this monitor Perhaps that ldquosomeonerdquo should be mehellipthey were so snuggly after allhellip And I even had a female St Bernard years agohellip
How Hard Could It Really BeRachel assured me that after talking to him in a soothing voice he would allow her to pet him on the back of his head and neck and was willing to be lifted out of his tub held amp allowed to explore in a safe environment He was being contained in a big blue Rubbermaid tub Perhaps that tub would be fine in my downstairs playroomhellip
Continued
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 5
Adventures w i t h S tev ie
Shari Anderson works her ldquoMonitor Magicrdquo Pac-Sci Show 2006
Stevie the Savannah
Up to the ChallengeI knew any change in environment would be stressful for Stevie and kept things as low key amp quiet as I could the first few days No other pets No unattended children Several times a day I went in amp just talked to Stevie in a ldquocalm soothing voicerdquo He hissed at me puffed up his body and wriggled himself into Strike Position ldquoThis is going to take awhilerdquo I thought to myself I decided to leave the tub only partially covered since it had no airholes amp surely there was no way he could manage a vertical 2rsquo jump without room for a running starthellip You know what comes next
Welcome to ldquoSavannah Hide amp Seekrdquo
The next day I went into the playroom amp immediately started talking to Stevie since it was feeding time ldquoLook Stevie I have a nice little yummy rat for yourdquo and peered into his tub Empty (Gasp) One hour later I found him on the toy shelf
squeezed in between the KrsquoNex amp Legos It reminded me of ET hiding in the toy closet amongst the stuffed animalshellip I was going to have to do some serious childproofing in that playroomhellip
A Stench Beyond Compare I came home from work the next day only to be literally blasted at the front door by a stench so hideous so vile so nauseating that surely only Mike Rowe could aptly describe it Entire TV shows had been created around lesser stinks How could one little lizard create a mutant stench so monstrous as to contaminate an entire house I had to drop everything amp deal with it immediately After removing the ldquosourcerdquo of the stench I was dumbfounded to realize that he had somehow also putrified and contaminated his entire body It was a smell you couldnrsquot share a room with ldquoSharirsquos monitors never smelled like thatrdquo I thought to myself Something had to be wrong with Stevie Still reeling from the stench I tried to finish up as quickly as I could and dropped one sheet of Bounty ldquoSelect-A-Sizerdquo paper
towels into his tub which led to a loud tail-whipping ldquoTHWACKrdquo on the side of the tub His efforts at intimidation were impressive But first something had to be done about that smellhellip
Eggs Whyrsquod it have to be eggsA s tool sample came back negative Then the real truth came out apparently his previous owner
had fed him eggs Only eggs Thankfully with an improved diet many baths amp perhaps a shed
Continued
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 6
Can you find Stevie Hint Heʼs right here
or two Stevie may eventually be able to completely get rid of ldquoThe Stinkrdquo After a week or so the house started to smell betterhellip
A Return to the ldquoLowering of the Cowrdquo ScenehellipA few days later I was following Stevie on one of his exploring adventures in the playroom He required constant supervision since discovering that 1) he fits under the treadmill and 2) the Bowflex came missing an end cap (Luckily he extricated himself on that last one)
ldquoThey show extreme intelligence Even problem-solving intelligencehellip
That one when she looks at you you can see shersquos working things outhelliprdquo
- RM Jurassic ParkThe hallway light was shining through the crack beneath the playroom door Stevie paused looked at the light and flicked his tongue I knew I had just seen the light bulb go off in his
head ldquoEXITrdquo Steviersquos intelligence was formidable You have to be ldquoon alertrdquo otherwise a Savannah will outsmart youhellip
Knowledge amp Experience the Rewards of Fostering Keeping a Savannah Monitor not only requires book knowledge of the species For safetyrsquos sake you need an ability to accurately read Savannah body language nerves of steel (those teeth easily crunch through flesh amp bone) a ton of space DefCon-Level-One childproofing and most of all a truckload of patience My adventures with Stevie have given me even greater respect for Shari Andersonrsquos many accomplishments over the years She surely had ldquoMonitor Magicrdquo to be able to bring out the very best in every Savannah that crossed her path Her contributions will never be forgotten
May we all continue to honor Sharirsquos legacy by changing the world for the better one herp at a time
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 7
Probably not what Bowflex intended to be used as a ldquoreplacement endcaprdquo
If youre interested in participating in outreaches its fast easy and painless - contact Dave for more information Thanks to everyone who volunteers for PNHS Wed never be able to do it without you
For information on outreaches please refer to the PNHS website httpwwwpnwhsorgOutreachGuidelines
For information on specific outreaches please refer to the ldquoOutreachesrdquo subforum on the PNHS forumshttpforumspnwhsorg or email Dave outreachcoordinatorpnwhsorg
Contact information for the Adoptions Coordinator andor President can be found on page 13 of this Newsletter
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 8
Upcoming Out rea c hes
PNHS member Tom shows off a red tailed boa at the Mill Creek Science Night Outreach
Dav
e Al
vers
on
Location Date Time
PetCoKirkland Wa Saturday December 11th
1000 am - 200 pmContact the Adoptions Coordinator for Details
Emerald City Reptile ExpoSeattle (Lake City) Wa
Saturday amp SundayMarch 5th amp 6th 2011
All Day Event Contact the Outreach Coordinator Adoptions Coordinator or President to volunteer
An imals f o r Adop t ionClick the animalsrsquo name to go to their Petfinder page or go to wwwpetfindercom
Inclusion on this list does not guarantee that the animal will be available this month
Rules governing animal adoptions can be found here httpwwwpnwhsorgHowToAdoption
For Turtles amp Tortoises contact Jerry amp Julie via email pnwturtleworksgmailcom
Information regarding Iguanas can be found here httpwwwpnwhsorgindexphppage=iguanarescue
Are you interested in halfway housing animals or adopting an animal Contact our adoption chair at the adoption table at the next meeting from 530pm to 600pm The application process ends when the main speaker begins
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 9
186 Slim Ball Python
258 Indiana Ball Python
289 Spark Ball Python
323 Dima Ball Python
10-0121-02 Daisy Ball Python
10-0827-01 Henry Ball Python
10-0901-0 Max Ball Python
Roussea Collard Lizard
Steve Savannah Monitor
Igor Ball Python
Monte Boa Constrictor
PNHS Sugges ted Ve t L i s tThe following vets generously discount their services for the Adoption Committee
We would like to thank them for their support and recommend them to our members
A Pet Care ClinicDr Chris Cannon23502 56th Ave WestMountlake Terrace Wa 98043425-775-0121wwwapetcarecliniccom
Browns Point Veterinary ClinicDr Liane Sperlich6720 Eastside Dr NE 4Tacoma Wa 98422253-927-1323
Avian amp Exotic Animal HospitalDr Adolf Maas10137 Main Street 6Bothell Wa 98011425-486-9000httpwwwavianexoticanimalhospitalcom
Eastside Avian amp ExoticDr Johnson-Delaney13603 100th Ave NEKirkland Wa 98304425-821-6165 or 888-821-6165wwweastsideavianandexoticcom
Bird amp Exotic Clinic of SeattleDrs Bennett amp Lejnieks4019 Aurora AvenueSeattle Wa 98107206-783-4538httpwwwbirdandexoticcom
Kamaka Exotic Animal Veterinary Services
Dr Elizabeth Kamaka23914 56th Ave W 3Mountlake Terrace WA 98043425-361-2183httpwwwkamakaexoticvetcom
Coming EventsPNWHS Meetings
1162011 Speaker Dr Tracy Bennet Respiratory Infections in Chelonians Herp of the Month Herps of Africa2202011 Speaker Patrick Viehoever Field Herping Herp of the Month Herps of Asia
Upcoming ShowsPortland Metro Reptile Expo 1222011 Wilsonville OrEmerald City Reptile Expo 35 amp 362011 Seattle WaSeattle Metro Reptile Expo 4302011 Renton Wa
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 10
C lass i f ied AdsJoin the Global Gecko Association TodayThe GGA is a six year old international organization dedicated to the needs of all people interested in geckos Members receive the twice-yearly full-color journal ldquoGekkordquo plus ldquoChit-Chatrdquo our quarterly newsletter
Annual Membership is $32 US $34 CanadaMexico $36 Overseas
ElizabethFreeraolcom 503-436-1064or
wwwgekkotacom
Bean Farmrsquos Creative HabitatsSlide-Top Aquariums
Various sizes available We can deliver the cages to the meetings as well as any other item from the Bean Farm catalogue Please contact us by the Friday before the meeting in order for items to be delivered Thank you
Paula amp Giovani Fagioli 877-708-5882
beanfarmbeanfarmcom
wwwbeanfarmcom
Feeder Insects amp RodentsI have superworms giant mealworms and lots more Plus I now carry frozen rodents Order in advance - special pricing for PNHS members as well as quantity discounts For pick up and PNHS meetings
Jennifer Sronce 425-750-0477
seattlefeedersgmailcom
How can your everyday shopping benefit PNHS
Who hasnt uttered the words I wish there was something I could do to help Now you can Start shopping
At wwwiGivecomPNWHS you can buy the items youve always wantedndash like that DVD box set expensive cologne or the wall- mounted flat-panel TV yoursquove had your eyes on - only without the guilt
Itrsquos FREE no invisible costs or tricky obligations Shop for everyday items at the over 650 stores at the Mall at iGivecom like Barnes amp Noble Lands End Best Buy and Neiman Marcus Up to 26 or more of each purchase is donated to PNHS
Join now at wwwiGivecomPNWHS Information is subject to change Visit wwwiGivecom for current details iGivecom Holdings LLC
Advertise in the PNHS NewsletterBusiness Card $5Quarter Page$10Half Page $15Full Page $25
If you would like to place an ad in the PNHWS newsletter please contact
newslettereditorpnwhsorg
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 11
Genera l In fo rmat ion amp Gu ide l inesGeneral Information
The Pacific Northwest Herpetological Society (PNHS) is a non-profit organization registered with the State of Washington PNHS is dedicated to the education of its members and the public as well as the conservation ecology and captive care and breeding of reptiles and amphibians The society also takes an active role in legislative and environmental issues affecting these animals and their habitats
Meeting Information PNWHS holds its general meeting on the third Sunday of every month (with exceptions for holidays) at 600pm at Highline Community College in Des Moines Building 12 Room 101 The Board meeting begins at 400pm with the Newsletter Committee meeting following at 500 Meetings are open to the public and the society encourages anyone with an interest in herpetology to attend Please purchase a membership to show your support for the society
Animal Donations Looking to adopt release an animal or donate cages and equipment Please contact the A d o p t i o n C o m m i t t e e b y e - m a i l a t adoptionspnwhsorg or leave a voicemail at 206- 583-0686 We will contact you and make arrangements
Other Donations The Adoption Committee receives minimal financial support from the Society so donations of money food cages and equipment are always needed and appreciated Please contact the Adoption Chair to make a donation
Adoptions To adopt an animal that is in the care of the Committee you must be present at the meeting be a current member (of at least one month) and be over 18 years of age or have parental consent For more details see the web site or contact the Adoption Chair
Newsletter Information A monthly newsletter absorbs the lionrsquos share of the price of a PNWHS membership In order to keep it interesting we encourage contribution of original articles book reviews letters ads and cartoons for publication Items for incorporation into articles are also welcome though with no guarantee of their use Submissions may be sent to the Newsletter Committee or to the Society through the contacts listed on the following page
Editorial Policy The views expressed in this publication are solely the views of the authors and not necessarily the views of the Society its members or the Newsletter Committee The Newsletter Committee reserves the right to edit all submissions including advertisements
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 12
Conta c t In fo rmat ionMailPacific Northwest Herpetological SocietyPO Box 66147Burien Wa 98166
Websitewwwpnwhsorg
Voicemail206-628-4740
Adoptions 206-583-0686
Area Representatives by RegionGreater Seattle Need a Volunteer
North King amp Snohomish Deb Alverson 206-601-1723 debalversonpnwhsorg
Peninsula Need a Volunteer
Skagit Whatcom amp Island Need a Volunteer
South King amp Pierce Dale Drexler 253-606-4328 daledrexlerpnwhsorg
Thurston Mason Lewis Ann Waldo 866-440-9222
Spokane Need a Volunteer
Oregon Elizabeth Freer 503-436-1064 elizabethfreeraolcom
Officers for 2010President Jennifer Sronce 425-750-0477 presidentpnwhsorg
President Elect Aimee Kenoyer 206-200-1240 aimeekenoyerpnwhsorg
Vice President Dave Alverson 206-601-9547 vicepresidentpnwhsorg
Treasurer Dale Drexler 253-606-4328 daledrexlerpnwhsorg
Secretary Jamie Dome secretarypnwhsorg
Membership Secretary Melissa Kreachbaum membershipsecretarypnwhsorg
Newsletter Editor Emily Johnson newslettereditorpnwhsorg
Adoptions Chair Rachel Shirk adoptionscoordinatorpnwhsorg
Outreach Chair Dave Alverson 206-601-9547 outreachcoordinatorpnwhsorg
Members At Large Brenda Huber brendahuberpnwhsorg
Emily Johnson emilyjohnsonpnwhsorg
Heather Rabago heatherrabagopnwhsorg
Saille Schumacher sailleschumacherpnwhsorg
Webmaster Geoff Sweet 425-205-0258 webmasterpnwhsorg
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 13
To join PNHS please print amp complete the following application enclose your yearly or multi-yearly membership fee and return to
PNHS Membership SecretaryPO Box 66147Burien Wa 98166
Membership applications and fees may also be received at the monthly meetings by the Membership Secretary
With your yearly or multi-year membership fee you will receive the monthly PNHS newsletter access to membership pricing for adoption animals and the opportunity to participate in the many outreaches and events held throughout the year
Please select one of the options below
Applying to become a new member Renewing my current membership Changing my name or address
Select your desired membership type
Individual Membership Family Membership (One person) (2 parents + Children) 1 year $2000 1 year $3000 3 year $5000 3 year $7500
Institutional Membership Correspondence Membership(InstitutionsOrganizations) (Newsletter Only) 1 year $4000 1 year $1500 3 year $10000 3 year $3750
Please select the format in which you would like to receive your newsletter
Email (free) Snail Mail (additional $5)
Name(s) (please print clearly)
Parent or Guardian (if member is a minor)
Address
City State Zip
Email Address Phone
PNHS MEMBERSHIP APPL ICAT ION
Text amp Photos by Brenda Huber2010 PNHS Member at Large
Snugglebugs amp St BernardsFor nearly a decade I watched the incredible Shari Anderson snuggle and cuddle with many different Savannah Monitors Shari as the expert on all things monitor was the ldquogo tordquo person whenever PNHS had a monitor situation Her compassion was unparalleled She had taken each neglected andor abused Savannah Monitor rescue that came to PNHS and magically turned them into Snuggle Buddies They would melt into her arms as she held them like a baby and let her coo at them amp give them kisses I swear they even smiled Shari also had St Bernards the worldrsquos most docile amp sweet dog in her household And at every outreach she brought pictures of the Savannahs and the St Bernards happily roaming together freely in her home
Rachel to the RescueThen ldquoStevierdquo came to PNHS Our phenomenal Adoptions Coordinator Rachel Shirk took in t h i s r e scued Savannah Mon i to r and immediately did all of the care instruction research on him He had had two previous owners was about 2 years old and just shy of 2rsquo long Someone had to step up to the plate amp foster this monitor Perhaps that ldquosomeonerdquo should be mehellipthey were so snuggly after allhellip And I even had a female St Bernard years agohellip
How Hard Could It Really BeRachel assured me that after talking to him in a soothing voice he would allow her to pet him on the back of his head and neck and was willing to be lifted out of his tub held amp allowed to explore in a safe environment He was being contained in a big blue Rubbermaid tub Perhaps that tub would be fine in my downstairs playroomhellip
Continued
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 5
Adventures w i t h S tev ie
Shari Anderson works her ldquoMonitor Magicrdquo Pac-Sci Show 2006
Stevie the Savannah
Up to the ChallengeI knew any change in environment would be stressful for Stevie and kept things as low key amp quiet as I could the first few days No other pets No unattended children Several times a day I went in amp just talked to Stevie in a ldquocalm soothing voicerdquo He hissed at me puffed up his body and wriggled himself into Strike Position ldquoThis is going to take awhilerdquo I thought to myself I decided to leave the tub only partially covered since it had no airholes amp surely there was no way he could manage a vertical 2rsquo jump without room for a running starthellip You know what comes next
Welcome to ldquoSavannah Hide amp Seekrdquo
The next day I went into the playroom amp immediately started talking to Stevie since it was feeding time ldquoLook Stevie I have a nice little yummy rat for yourdquo and peered into his tub Empty (Gasp) One hour later I found him on the toy shelf
squeezed in between the KrsquoNex amp Legos It reminded me of ET hiding in the toy closet amongst the stuffed animalshellip I was going to have to do some serious childproofing in that playroomhellip
A Stench Beyond Compare I came home from work the next day only to be literally blasted at the front door by a stench so hideous so vile so nauseating that surely only Mike Rowe could aptly describe it Entire TV shows had been created around lesser stinks How could one little lizard create a mutant stench so monstrous as to contaminate an entire house I had to drop everything amp deal with it immediately After removing the ldquosourcerdquo of the stench I was dumbfounded to realize that he had somehow also putrified and contaminated his entire body It was a smell you couldnrsquot share a room with ldquoSharirsquos monitors never smelled like thatrdquo I thought to myself Something had to be wrong with Stevie Still reeling from the stench I tried to finish up as quickly as I could and dropped one sheet of Bounty ldquoSelect-A-Sizerdquo paper
towels into his tub which led to a loud tail-whipping ldquoTHWACKrdquo on the side of the tub His efforts at intimidation were impressive But first something had to be done about that smellhellip
Eggs Whyrsquod it have to be eggsA s tool sample came back negative Then the real truth came out apparently his previous owner
had fed him eggs Only eggs Thankfully with an improved diet many baths amp perhaps a shed
Continued
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 6
Can you find Stevie Hint Heʼs right here
or two Stevie may eventually be able to completely get rid of ldquoThe Stinkrdquo After a week or so the house started to smell betterhellip
A Return to the ldquoLowering of the Cowrdquo ScenehellipA few days later I was following Stevie on one of his exploring adventures in the playroom He required constant supervision since discovering that 1) he fits under the treadmill and 2) the Bowflex came missing an end cap (Luckily he extricated himself on that last one)
ldquoThey show extreme intelligence Even problem-solving intelligencehellip
That one when she looks at you you can see shersquos working things outhelliprdquo
- RM Jurassic ParkThe hallway light was shining through the crack beneath the playroom door Stevie paused looked at the light and flicked his tongue I knew I had just seen the light bulb go off in his
head ldquoEXITrdquo Steviersquos intelligence was formidable You have to be ldquoon alertrdquo otherwise a Savannah will outsmart youhellip
Knowledge amp Experience the Rewards of Fostering Keeping a Savannah Monitor not only requires book knowledge of the species For safetyrsquos sake you need an ability to accurately read Savannah body language nerves of steel (those teeth easily crunch through flesh amp bone) a ton of space DefCon-Level-One childproofing and most of all a truckload of patience My adventures with Stevie have given me even greater respect for Shari Andersonrsquos many accomplishments over the years She surely had ldquoMonitor Magicrdquo to be able to bring out the very best in every Savannah that crossed her path Her contributions will never be forgotten
May we all continue to honor Sharirsquos legacy by changing the world for the better one herp at a time
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 7
Probably not what Bowflex intended to be used as a ldquoreplacement endcaprdquo
If youre interested in participating in outreaches its fast easy and painless - contact Dave for more information Thanks to everyone who volunteers for PNHS Wed never be able to do it without you
For information on outreaches please refer to the PNHS website httpwwwpnwhsorgOutreachGuidelines
For information on specific outreaches please refer to the ldquoOutreachesrdquo subforum on the PNHS forumshttpforumspnwhsorg or email Dave outreachcoordinatorpnwhsorg
Contact information for the Adoptions Coordinator andor President can be found on page 13 of this Newsletter
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 8
Upcoming Out rea c hes
PNHS member Tom shows off a red tailed boa at the Mill Creek Science Night Outreach
Dav
e Al
vers
on
Location Date Time
PetCoKirkland Wa Saturday December 11th
1000 am - 200 pmContact the Adoptions Coordinator for Details
Emerald City Reptile ExpoSeattle (Lake City) Wa
Saturday amp SundayMarch 5th amp 6th 2011
All Day Event Contact the Outreach Coordinator Adoptions Coordinator or President to volunteer
An imals f o r Adop t ionClick the animalsrsquo name to go to their Petfinder page or go to wwwpetfindercom
Inclusion on this list does not guarantee that the animal will be available this month
Rules governing animal adoptions can be found here httpwwwpnwhsorgHowToAdoption
For Turtles amp Tortoises contact Jerry amp Julie via email pnwturtleworksgmailcom
Information regarding Iguanas can be found here httpwwwpnwhsorgindexphppage=iguanarescue
Are you interested in halfway housing animals or adopting an animal Contact our adoption chair at the adoption table at the next meeting from 530pm to 600pm The application process ends when the main speaker begins
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 9
186 Slim Ball Python
258 Indiana Ball Python
289 Spark Ball Python
323 Dima Ball Python
10-0121-02 Daisy Ball Python
10-0827-01 Henry Ball Python
10-0901-0 Max Ball Python
Roussea Collard Lizard
Steve Savannah Monitor
Igor Ball Python
Monte Boa Constrictor
PNHS Sugges ted Ve t L i s tThe following vets generously discount their services for the Adoption Committee
We would like to thank them for their support and recommend them to our members
A Pet Care ClinicDr Chris Cannon23502 56th Ave WestMountlake Terrace Wa 98043425-775-0121wwwapetcarecliniccom
Browns Point Veterinary ClinicDr Liane Sperlich6720 Eastside Dr NE 4Tacoma Wa 98422253-927-1323
Avian amp Exotic Animal HospitalDr Adolf Maas10137 Main Street 6Bothell Wa 98011425-486-9000httpwwwavianexoticanimalhospitalcom
Eastside Avian amp ExoticDr Johnson-Delaney13603 100th Ave NEKirkland Wa 98304425-821-6165 or 888-821-6165wwweastsideavianandexoticcom
Bird amp Exotic Clinic of SeattleDrs Bennett amp Lejnieks4019 Aurora AvenueSeattle Wa 98107206-783-4538httpwwwbirdandexoticcom
Kamaka Exotic Animal Veterinary Services
Dr Elizabeth Kamaka23914 56th Ave W 3Mountlake Terrace WA 98043425-361-2183httpwwwkamakaexoticvetcom
Coming EventsPNWHS Meetings
1162011 Speaker Dr Tracy Bennet Respiratory Infections in Chelonians Herp of the Month Herps of Africa2202011 Speaker Patrick Viehoever Field Herping Herp of the Month Herps of Asia
Upcoming ShowsPortland Metro Reptile Expo 1222011 Wilsonville OrEmerald City Reptile Expo 35 amp 362011 Seattle WaSeattle Metro Reptile Expo 4302011 Renton Wa
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 10
C lass i f ied AdsJoin the Global Gecko Association TodayThe GGA is a six year old international organization dedicated to the needs of all people interested in geckos Members receive the twice-yearly full-color journal ldquoGekkordquo plus ldquoChit-Chatrdquo our quarterly newsletter
Annual Membership is $32 US $34 CanadaMexico $36 Overseas
ElizabethFreeraolcom 503-436-1064or
wwwgekkotacom
Bean Farmrsquos Creative HabitatsSlide-Top Aquariums
Various sizes available We can deliver the cages to the meetings as well as any other item from the Bean Farm catalogue Please contact us by the Friday before the meeting in order for items to be delivered Thank you
Paula amp Giovani Fagioli 877-708-5882
beanfarmbeanfarmcom
wwwbeanfarmcom
Feeder Insects amp RodentsI have superworms giant mealworms and lots more Plus I now carry frozen rodents Order in advance - special pricing for PNHS members as well as quantity discounts For pick up and PNHS meetings
Jennifer Sronce 425-750-0477
seattlefeedersgmailcom
How can your everyday shopping benefit PNHS
Who hasnt uttered the words I wish there was something I could do to help Now you can Start shopping
At wwwiGivecomPNWHS you can buy the items youve always wantedndash like that DVD box set expensive cologne or the wall- mounted flat-panel TV yoursquove had your eyes on - only without the guilt
Itrsquos FREE no invisible costs or tricky obligations Shop for everyday items at the over 650 stores at the Mall at iGivecom like Barnes amp Noble Lands End Best Buy and Neiman Marcus Up to 26 or more of each purchase is donated to PNHS
Join now at wwwiGivecomPNWHS Information is subject to change Visit wwwiGivecom for current details iGivecom Holdings LLC
Advertise in the PNHS NewsletterBusiness Card $5Quarter Page$10Half Page $15Full Page $25
If you would like to place an ad in the PNHWS newsletter please contact
newslettereditorpnwhsorg
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 11
Genera l In fo rmat ion amp Gu ide l inesGeneral Information
The Pacific Northwest Herpetological Society (PNHS) is a non-profit organization registered with the State of Washington PNHS is dedicated to the education of its members and the public as well as the conservation ecology and captive care and breeding of reptiles and amphibians The society also takes an active role in legislative and environmental issues affecting these animals and their habitats
Meeting Information PNWHS holds its general meeting on the third Sunday of every month (with exceptions for holidays) at 600pm at Highline Community College in Des Moines Building 12 Room 101 The Board meeting begins at 400pm with the Newsletter Committee meeting following at 500 Meetings are open to the public and the society encourages anyone with an interest in herpetology to attend Please purchase a membership to show your support for the society
Animal Donations Looking to adopt release an animal or donate cages and equipment Please contact the A d o p t i o n C o m m i t t e e b y e - m a i l a t adoptionspnwhsorg or leave a voicemail at 206- 583-0686 We will contact you and make arrangements
Other Donations The Adoption Committee receives minimal financial support from the Society so donations of money food cages and equipment are always needed and appreciated Please contact the Adoption Chair to make a donation
Adoptions To adopt an animal that is in the care of the Committee you must be present at the meeting be a current member (of at least one month) and be over 18 years of age or have parental consent For more details see the web site or contact the Adoption Chair
Newsletter Information A monthly newsletter absorbs the lionrsquos share of the price of a PNWHS membership In order to keep it interesting we encourage contribution of original articles book reviews letters ads and cartoons for publication Items for incorporation into articles are also welcome though with no guarantee of their use Submissions may be sent to the Newsletter Committee or to the Society through the contacts listed on the following page
Editorial Policy The views expressed in this publication are solely the views of the authors and not necessarily the views of the Society its members or the Newsletter Committee The Newsletter Committee reserves the right to edit all submissions including advertisements
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 12
Conta c t In fo rmat ionMailPacific Northwest Herpetological SocietyPO Box 66147Burien Wa 98166
Websitewwwpnwhsorg
Voicemail206-628-4740
Adoptions 206-583-0686
Area Representatives by RegionGreater Seattle Need a Volunteer
North King amp Snohomish Deb Alverson 206-601-1723 debalversonpnwhsorg
Peninsula Need a Volunteer
Skagit Whatcom amp Island Need a Volunteer
South King amp Pierce Dale Drexler 253-606-4328 daledrexlerpnwhsorg
Thurston Mason Lewis Ann Waldo 866-440-9222
Spokane Need a Volunteer
Oregon Elizabeth Freer 503-436-1064 elizabethfreeraolcom
Officers for 2010President Jennifer Sronce 425-750-0477 presidentpnwhsorg
President Elect Aimee Kenoyer 206-200-1240 aimeekenoyerpnwhsorg
Vice President Dave Alverson 206-601-9547 vicepresidentpnwhsorg
Treasurer Dale Drexler 253-606-4328 daledrexlerpnwhsorg
Secretary Jamie Dome secretarypnwhsorg
Membership Secretary Melissa Kreachbaum membershipsecretarypnwhsorg
Newsletter Editor Emily Johnson newslettereditorpnwhsorg
Adoptions Chair Rachel Shirk adoptionscoordinatorpnwhsorg
Outreach Chair Dave Alverson 206-601-9547 outreachcoordinatorpnwhsorg
Members At Large Brenda Huber brendahuberpnwhsorg
Emily Johnson emilyjohnsonpnwhsorg
Heather Rabago heatherrabagopnwhsorg
Saille Schumacher sailleschumacherpnwhsorg
Webmaster Geoff Sweet 425-205-0258 webmasterpnwhsorg
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 13
To join PNHS please print amp complete the following application enclose your yearly or multi-yearly membership fee and return to
PNHS Membership SecretaryPO Box 66147Burien Wa 98166
Membership applications and fees may also be received at the monthly meetings by the Membership Secretary
With your yearly or multi-year membership fee you will receive the monthly PNHS newsletter access to membership pricing for adoption animals and the opportunity to participate in the many outreaches and events held throughout the year
Please select one of the options below
Applying to become a new member Renewing my current membership Changing my name or address
Select your desired membership type
Individual Membership Family Membership (One person) (2 parents + Children) 1 year $2000 1 year $3000 3 year $5000 3 year $7500
Institutional Membership Correspondence Membership(InstitutionsOrganizations) (Newsletter Only) 1 year $4000 1 year $1500 3 year $10000 3 year $3750
Please select the format in which you would like to receive your newsletter
Email (free) Snail Mail (additional $5)
Name(s) (please print clearly)
Parent or Guardian (if member is a minor)
Address
City State Zip
Email Address Phone
PNHS MEMBERSHIP APPL ICAT ION
Up to the ChallengeI knew any change in environment would be stressful for Stevie and kept things as low key amp quiet as I could the first few days No other pets No unattended children Several times a day I went in amp just talked to Stevie in a ldquocalm soothing voicerdquo He hissed at me puffed up his body and wriggled himself into Strike Position ldquoThis is going to take awhilerdquo I thought to myself I decided to leave the tub only partially covered since it had no airholes amp surely there was no way he could manage a vertical 2rsquo jump without room for a running starthellip You know what comes next
Welcome to ldquoSavannah Hide amp Seekrdquo
The next day I went into the playroom amp immediately started talking to Stevie since it was feeding time ldquoLook Stevie I have a nice little yummy rat for yourdquo and peered into his tub Empty (Gasp) One hour later I found him on the toy shelf
squeezed in between the KrsquoNex amp Legos It reminded me of ET hiding in the toy closet amongst the stuffed animalshellip I was going to have to do some serious childproofing in that playroomhellip
A Stench Beyond Compare I came home from work the next day only to be literally blasted at the front door by a stench so hideous so vile so nauseating that surely only Mike Rowe could aptly describe it Entire TV shows had been created around lesser stinks How could one little lizard create a mutant stench so monstrous as to contaminate an entire house I had to drop everything amp deal with it immediately After removing the ldquosourcerdquo of the stench I was dumbfounded to realize that he had somehow also putrified and contaminated his entire body It was a smell you couldnrsquot share a room with ldquoSharirsquos monitors never smelled like thatrdquo I thought to myself Something had to be wrong with Stevie Still reeling from the stench I tried to finish up as quickly as I could and dropped one sheet of Bounty ldquoSelect-A-Sizerdquo paper
towels into his tub which led to a loud tail-whipping ldquoTHWACKrdquo on the side of the tub His efforts at intimidation were impressive But first something had to be done about that smellhellip
Eggs Whyrsquod it have to be eggsA s tool sample came back negative Then the real truth came out apparently his previous owner
had fed him eggs Only eggs Thankfully with an improved diet many baths amp perhaps a shed
Continued
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 6
Can you find Stevie Hint Heʼs right here
or two Stevie may eventually be able to completely get rid of ldquoThe Stinkrdquo After a week or so the house started to smell betterhellip
A Return to the ldquoLowering of the Cowrdquo ScenehellipA few days later I was following Stevie on one of his exploring adventures in the playroom He required constant supervision since discovering that 1) he fits under the treadmill and 2) the Bowflex came missing an end cap (Luckily he extricated himself on that last one)
ldquoThey show extreme intelligence Even problem-solving intelligencehellip
That one when she looks at you you can see shersquos working things outhelliprdquo
- RM Jurassic ParkThe hallway light was shining through the crack beneath the playroom door Stevie paused looked at the light and flicked his tongue I knew I had just seen the light bulb go off in his
head ldquoEXITrdquo Steviersquos intelligence was formidable You have to be ldquoon alertrdquo otherwise a Savannah will outsmart youhellip
Knowledge amp Experience the Rewards of Fostering Keeping a Savannah Monitor not only requires book knowledge of the species For safetyrsquos sake you need an ability to accurately read Savannah body language nerves of steel (those teeth easily crunch through flesh amp bone) a ton of space DefCon-Level-One childproofing and most of all a truckload of patience My adventures with Stevie have given me even greater respect for Shari Andersonrsquos many accomplishments over the years She surely had ldquoMonitor Magicrdquo to be able to bring out the very best in every Savannah that crossed her path Her contributions will never be forgotten
May we all continue to honor Sharirsquos legacy by changing the world for the better one herp at a time
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 7
Probably not what Bowflex intended to be used as a ldquoreplacement endcaprdquo
If youre interested in participating in outreaches its fast easy and painless - contact Dave for more information Thanks to everyone who volunteers for PNHS Wed never be able to do it without you
For information on outreaches please refer to the PNHS website httpwwwpnwhsorgOutreachGuidelines
For information on specific outreaches please refer to the ldquoOutreachesrdquo subforum on the PNHS forumshttpforumspnwhsorg or email Dave outreachcoordinatorpnwhsorg
Contact information for the Adoptions Coordinator andor President can be found on page 13 of this Newsletter
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 8
Upcoming Out rea c hes
PNHS member Tom shows off a red tailed boa at the Mill Creek Science Night Outreach
Dav
e Al
vers
on
Location Date Time
PetCoKirkland Wa Saturday December 11th
1000 am - 200 pmContact the Adoptions Coordinator for Details
Emerald City Reptile ExpoSeattle (Lake City) Wa
Saturday amp SundayMarch 5th amp 6th 2011
All Day Event Contact the Outreach Coordinator Adoptions Coordinator or President to volunteer
An imals f o r Adop t ionClick the animalsrsquo name to go to their Petfinder page or go to wwwpetfindercom
Inclusion on this list does not guarantee that the animal will be available this month
Rules governing animal adoptions can be found here httpwwwpnwhsorgHowToAdoption
For Turtles amp Tortoises contact Jerry amp Julie via email pnwturtleworksgmailcom
Information regarding Iguanas can be found here httpwwwpnwhsorgindexphppage=iguanarescue
Are you interested in halfway housing animals or adopting an animal Contact our adoption chair at the adoption table at the next meeting from 530pm to 600pm The application process ends when the main speaker begins
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 9
186 Slim Ball Python
258 Indiana Ball Python
289 Spark Ball Python
323 Dima Ball Python
10-0121-02 Daisy Ball Python
10-0827-01 Henry Ball Python
10-0901-0 Max Ball Python
Roussea Collard Lizard
Steve Savannah Monitor
Igor Ball Python
Monte Boa Constrictor
PNHS Sugges ted Ve t L i s tThe following vets generously discount their services for the Adoption Committee
We would like to thank them for their support and recommend them to our members
A Pet Care ClinicDr Chris Cannon23502 56th Ave WestMountlake Terrace Wa 98043425-775-0121wwwapetcarecliniccom
Browns Point Veterinary ClinicDr Liane Sperlich6720 Eastside Dr NE 4Tacoma Wa 98422253-927-1323
Avian amp Exotic Animal HospitalDr Adolf Maas10137 Main Street 6Bothell Wa 98011425-486-9000httpwwwavianexoticanimalhospitalcom
Eastside Avian amp ExoticDr Johnson-Delaney13603 100th Ave NEKirkland Wa 98304425-821-6165 or 888-821-6165wwweastsideavianandexoticcom
Bird amp Exotic Clinic of SeattleDrs Bennett amp Lejnieks4019 Aurora AvenueSeattle Wa 98107206-783-4538httpwwwbirdandexoticcom
Kamaka Exotic Animal Veterinary Services
Dr Elizabeth Kamaka23914 56th Ave W 3Mountlake Terrace WA 98043425-361-2183httpwwwkamakaexoticvetcom
Coming EventsPNWHS Meetings
1162011 Speaker Dr Tracy Bennet Respiratory Infections in Chelonians Herp of the Month Herps of Africa2202011 Speaker Patrick Viehoever Field Herping Herp of the Month Herps of Asia
Upcoming ShowsPortland Metro Reptile Expo 1222011 Wilsonville OrEmerald City Reptile Expo 35 amp 362011 Seattle WaSeattle Metro Reptile Expo 4302011 Renton Wa
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 10
C lass i f ied AdsJoin the Global Gecko Association TodayThe GGA is a six year old international organization dedicated to the needs of all people interested in geckos Members receive the twice-yearly full-color journal ldquoGekkordquo plus ldquoChit-Chatrdquo our quarterly newsletter
Annual Membership is $32 US $34 CanadaMexico $36 Overseas
ElizabethFreeraolcom 503-436-1064or
wwwgekkotacom
Bean Farmrsquos Creative HabitatsSlide-Top Aquariums
Various sizes available We can deliver the cages to the meetings as well as any other item from the Bean Farm catalogue Please contact us by the Friday before the meeting in order for items to be delivered Thank you
Paula amp Giovani Fagioli 877-708-5882
beanfarmbeanfarmcom
wwwbeanfarmcom
Feeder Insects amp RodentsI have superworms giant mealworms and lots more Plus I now carry frozen rodents Order in advance - special pricing for PNHS members as well as quantity discounts For pick up and PNHS meetings
Jennifer Sronce 425-750-0477
seattlefeedersgmailcom
How can your everyday shopping benefit PNHS
Who hasnt uttered the words I wish there was something I could do to help Now you can Start shopping
At wwwiGivecomPNWHS you can buy the items youve always wantedndash like that DVD box set expensive cologne or the wall- mounted flat-panel TV yoursquove had your eyes on - only without the guilt
Itrsquos FREE no invisible costs or tricky obligations Shop for everyday items at the over 650 stores at the Mall at iGivecom like Barnes amp Noble Lands End Best Buy and Neiman Marcus Up to 26 or more of each purchase is donated to PNHS
Join now at wwwiGivecomPNWHS Information is subject to change Visit wwwiGivecom for current details iGivecom Holdings LLC
Advertise in the PNHS NewsletterBusiness Card $5Quarter Page$10Half Page $15Full Page $25
If you would like to place an ad in the PNHWS newsletter please contact
newslettereditorpnwhsorg
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 11
Genera l In fo rmat ion amp Gu ide l inesGeneral Information
The Pacific Northwest Herpetological Society (PNHS) is a non-profit organization registered with the State of Washington PNHS is dedicated to the education of its members and the public as well as the conservation ecology and captive care and breeding of reptiles and amphibians The society also takes an active role in legislative and environmental issues affecting these animals and their habitats
Meeting Information PNWHS holds its general meeting on the third Sunday of every month (with exceptions for holidays) at 600pm at Highline Community College in Des Moines Building 12 Room 101 The Board meeting begins at 400pm with the Newsletter Committee meeting following at 500 Meetings are open to the public and the society encourages anyone with an interest in herpetology to attend Please purchase a membership to show your support for the society
Animal Donations Looking to adopt release an animal or donate cages and equipment Please contact the A d o p t i o n C o m m i t t e e b y e - m a i l a t adoptionspnwhsorg or leave a voicemail at 206- 583-0686 We will contact you and make arrangements
Other Donations The Adoption Committee receives minimal financial support from the Society so donations of money food cages and equipment are always needed and appreciated Please contact the Adoption Chair to make a donation
Adoptions To adopt an animal that is in the care of the Committee you must be present at the meeting be a current member (of at least one month) and be over 18 years of age or have parental consent For more details see the web site or contact the Adoption Chair
Newsletter Information A monthly newsletter absorbs the lionrsquos share of the price of a PNWHS membership In order to keep it interesting we encourage contribution of original articles book reviews letters ads and cartoons for publication Items for incorporation into articles are also welcome though with no guarantee of their use Submissions may be sent to the Newsletter Committee or to the Society through the contacts listed on the following page
Editorial Policy The views expressed in this publication are solely the views of the authors and not necessarily the views of the Society its members or the Newsletter Committee The Newsletter Committee reserves the right to edit all submissions including advertisements
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 12
Conta c t In fo rmat ionMailPacific Northwest Herpetological SocietyPO Box 66147Burien Wa 98166
Websitewwwpnwhsorg
Voicemail206-628-4740
Adoptions 206-583-0686
Area Representatives by RegionGreater Seattle Need a Volunteer
North King amp Snohomish Deb Alverson 206-601-1723 debalversonpnwhsorg
Peninsula Need a Volunteer
Skagit Whatcom amp Island Need a Volunteer
South King amp Pierce Dale Drexler 253-606-4328 daledrexlerpnwhsorg
Thurston Mason Lewis Ann Waldo 866-440-9222
Spokane Need a Volunteer
Oregon Elizabeth Freer 503-436-1064 elizabethfreeraolcom
Officers for 2010President Jennifer Sronce 425-750-0477 presidentpnwhsorg
President Elect Aimee Kenoyer 206-200-1240 aimeekenoyerpnwhsorg
Vice President Dave Alverson 206-601-9547 vicepresidentpnwhsorg
Treasurer Dale Drexler 253-606-4328 daledrexlerpnwhsorg
Secretary Jamie Dome secretarypnwhsorg
Membership Secretary Melissa Kreachbaum membershipsecretarypnwhsorg
Newsletter Editor Emily Johnson newslettereditorpnwhsorg
Adoptions Chair Rachel Shirk adoptionscoordinatorpnwhsorg
Outreach Chair Dave Alverson 206-601-9547 outreachcoordinatorpnwhsorg
Members At Large Brenda Huber brendahuberpnwhsorg
Emily Johnson emilyjohnsonpnwhsorg
Heather Rabago heatherrabagopnwhsorg
Saille Schumacher sailleschumacherpnwhsorg
Webmaster Geoff Sweet 425-205-0258 webmasterpnwhsorg
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 13
To join PNHS please print amp complete the following application enclose your yearly or multi-yearly membership fee and return to
PNHS Membership SecretaryPO Box 66147Burien Wa 98166
Membership applications and fees may also be received at the monthly meetings by the Membership Secretary
With your yearly or multi-year membership fee you will receive the monthly PNHS newsletter access to membership pricing for adoption animals and the opportunity to participate in the many outreaches and events held throughout the year
Please select one of the options below
Applying to become a new member Renewing my current membership Changing my name or address
Select your desired membership type
Individual Membership Family Membership (One person) (2 parents + Children) 1 year $2000 1 year $3000 3 year $5000 3 year $7500
Institutional Membership Correspondence Membership(InstitutionsOrganizations) (Newsletter Only) 1 year $4000 1 year $1500 3 year $10000 3 year $3750
Please select the format in which you would like to receive your newsletter
Email (free) Snail Mail (additional $5)
Name(s) (please print clearly)
Parent or Guardian (if member is a minor)
Address
City State Zip
Email Address Phone
PNHS MEMBERSHIP APPL ICAT ION
or two Stevie may eventually be able to completely get rid of ldquoThe Stinkrdquo After a week or so the house started to smell betterhellip
A Return to the ldquoLowering of the Cowrdquo ScenehellipA few days later I was following Stevie on one of his exploring adventures in the playroom He required constant supervision since discovering that 1) he fits under the treadmill and 2) the Bowflex came missing an end cap (Luckily he extricated himself on that last one)
ldquoThey show extreme intelligence Even problem-solving intelligencehellip
That one when she looks at you you can see shersquos working things outhelliprdquo
- RM Jurassic ParkThe hallway light was shining through the crack beneath the playroom door Stevie paused looked at the light and flicked his tongue I knew I had just seen the light bulb go off in his
head ldquoEXITrdquo Steviersquos intelligence was formidable You have to be ldquoon alertrdquo otherwise a Savannah will outsmart youhellip
Knowledge amp Experience the Rewards of Fostering Keeping a Savannah Monitor not only requires book knowledge of the species For safetyrsquos sake you need an ability to accurately read Savannah body language nerves of steel (those teeth easily crunch through flesh amp bone) a ton of space DefCon-Level-One childproofing and most of all a truckload of patience My adventures with Stevie have given me even greater respect for Shari Andersonrsquos many accomplishments over the years She surely had ldquoMonitor Magicrdquo to be able to bring out the very best in every Savannah that crossed her path Her contributions will never be forgotten
May we all continue to honor Sharirsquos legacy by changing the world for the better one herp at a time
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 7
Probably not what Bowflex intended to be used as a ldquoreplacement endcaprdquo
If youre interested in participating in outreaches its fast easy and painless - contact Dave for more information Thanks to everyone who volunteers for PNHS Wed never be able to do it without you
For information on outreaches please refer to the PNHS website httpwwwpnwhsorgOutreachGuidelines
For information on specific outreaches please refer to the ldquoOutreachesrdquo subforum on the PNHS forumshttpforumspnwhsorg or email Dave outreachcoordinatorpnwhsorg
Contact information for the Adoptions Coordinator andor President can be found on page 13 of this Newsletter
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 8
Upcoming Out rea c hes
PNHS member Tom shows off a red tailed boa at the Mill Creek Science Night Outreach
Dav
e Al
vers
on
Location Date Time
PetCoKirkland Wa Saturday December 11th
1000 am - 200 pmContact the Adoptions Coordinator for Details
Emerald City Reptile ExpoSeattle (Lake City) Wa
Saturday amp SundayMarch 5th amp 6th 2011
All Day Event Contact the Outreach Coordinator Adoptions Coordinator or President to volunteer
An imals f o r Adop t ionClick the animalsrsquo name to go to their Petfinder page or go to wwwpetfindercom
Inclusion on this list does not guarantee that the animal will be available this month
Rules governing animal adoptions can be found here httpwwwpnwhsorgHowToAdoption
For Turtles amp Tortoises contact Jerry amp Julie via email pnwturtleworksgmailcom
Information regarding Iguanas can be found here httpwwwpnwhsorgindexphppage=iguanarescue
Are you interested in halfway housing animals or adopting an animal Contact our adoption chair at the adoption table at the next meeting from 530pm to 600pm The application process ends when the main speaker begins
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 9
186 Slim Ball Python
258 Indiana Ball Python
289 Spark Ball Python
323 Dima Ball Python
10-0121-02 Daisy Ball Python
10-0827-01 Henry Ball Python
10-0901-0 Max Ball Python
Roussea Collard Lizard
Steve Savannah Monitor
Igor Ball Python
Monte Boa Constrictor
PNHS Sugges ted Ve t L i s tThe following vets generously discount their services for the Adoption Committee
We would like to thank them for their support and recommend them to our members
A Pet Care ClinicDr Chris Cannon23502 56th Ave WestMountlake Terrace Wa 98043425-775-0121wwwapetcarecliniccom
Browns Point Veterinary ClinicDr Liane Sperlich6720 Eastside Dr NE 4Tacoma Wa 98422253-927-1323
Avian amp Exotic Animal HospitalDr Adolf Maas10137 Main Street 6Bothell Wa 98011425-486-9000httpwwwavianexoticanimalhospitalcom
Eastside Avian amp ExoticDr Johnson-Delaney13603 100th Ave NEKirkland Wa 98304425-821-6165 or 888-821-6165wwweastsideavianandexoticcom
Bird amp Exotic Clinic of SeattleDrs Bennett amp Lejnieks4019 Aurora AvenueSeattle Wa 98107206-783-4538httpwwwbirdandexoticcom
Kamaka Exotic Animal Veterinary Services
Dr Elizabeth Kamaka23914 56th Ave W 3Mountlake Terrace WA 98043425-361-2183httpwwwkamakaexoticvetcom
Coming EventsPNWHS Meetings
1162011 Speaker Dr Tracy Bennet Respiratory Infections in Chelonians Herp of the Month Herps of Africa2202011 Speaker Patrick Viehoever Field Herping Herp of the Month Herps of Asia
Upcoming ShowsPortland Metro Reptile Expo 1222011 Wilsonville OrEmerald City Reptile Expo 35 amp 362011 Seattle WaSeattle Metro Reptile Expo 4302011 Renton Wa
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 10
C lass i f ied AdsJoin the Global Gecko Association TodayThe GGA is a six year old international organization dedicated to the needs of all people interested in geckos Members receive the twice-yearly full-color journal ldquoGekkordquo plus ldquoChit-Chatrdquo our quarterly newsletter
Annual Membership is $32 US $34 CanadaMexico $36 Overseas
ElizabethFreeraolcom 503-436-1064or
wwwgekkotacom
Bean Farmrsquos Creative HabitatsSlide-Top Aquariums
Various sizes available We can deliver the cages to the meetings as well as any other item from the Bean Farm catalogue Please contact us by the Friday before the meeting in order for items to be delivered Thank you
Paula amp Giovani Fagioli 877-708-5882
beanfarmbeanfarmcom
wwwbeanfarmcom
Feeder Insects amp RodentsI have superworms giant mealworms and lots more Plus I now carry frozen rodents Order in advance - special pricing for PNHS members as well as quantity discounts For pick up and PNHS meetings
Jennifer Sronce 425-750-0477
seattlefeedersgmailcom
How can your everyday shopping benefit PNHS
Who hasnt uttered the words I wish there was something I could do to help Now you can Start shopping
At wwwiGivecomPNWHS you can buy the items youve always wantedndash like that DVD box set expensive cologne or the wall- mounted flat-panel TV yoursquove had your eyes on - only without the guilt
Itrsquos FREE no invisible costs or tricky obligations Shop for everyday items at the over 650 stores at the Mall at iGivecom like Barnes amp Noble Lands End Best Buy and Neiman Marcus Up to 26 or more of each purchase is donated to PNHS
Join now at wwwiGivecomPNWHS Information is subject to change Visit wwwiGivecom for current details iGivecom Holdings LLC
Advertise in the PNHS NewsletterBusiness Card $5Quarter Page$10Half Page $15Full Page $25
If you would like to place an ad in the PNHWS newsletter please contact
newslettereditorpnwhsorg
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 11
Genera l In fo rmat ion amp Gu ide l inesGeneral Information
The Pacific Northwest Herpetological Society (PNHS) is a non-profit organization registered with the State of Washington PNHS is dedicated to the education of its members and the public as well as the conservation ecology and captive care and breeding of reptiles and amphibians The society also takes an active role in legislative and environmental issues affecting these animals and their habitats
Meeting Information PNWHS holds its general meeting on the third Sunday of every month (with exceptions for holidays) at 600pm at Highline Community College in Des Moines Building 12 Room 101 The Board meeting begins at 400pm with the Newsletter Committee meeting following at 500 Meetings are open to the public and the society encourages anyone with an interest in herpetology to attend Please purchase a membership to show your support for the society
Animal Donations Looking to adopt release an animal or donate cages and equipment Please contact the A d o p t i o n C o m m i t t e e b y e - m a i l a t adoptionspnwhsorg or leave a voicemail at 206- 583-0686 We will contact you and make arrangements
Other Donations The Adoption Committee receives minimal financial support from the Society so donations of money food cages and equipment are always needed and appreciated Please contact the Adoption Chair to make a donation
Adoptions To adopt an animal that is in the care of the Committee you must be present at the meeting be a current member (of at least one month) and be over 18 years of age or have parental consent For more details see the web site or contact the Adoption Chair
Newsletter Information A monthly newsletter absorbs the lionrsquos share of the price of a PNWHS membership In order to keep it interesting we encourage contribution of original articles book reviews letters ads and cartoons for publication Items for incorporation into articles are also welcome though with no guarantee of their use Submissions may be sent to the Newsletter Committee or to the Society through the contacts listed on the following page
Editorial Policy The views expressed in this publication are solely the views of the authors and not necessarily the views of the Society its members or the Newsletter Committee The Newsletter Committee reserves the right to edit all submissions including advertisements
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 12
Conta c t In fo rmat ionMailPacific Northwest Herpetological SocietyPO Box 66147Burien Wa 98166
Websitewwwpnwhsorg
Voicemail206-628-4740
Adoptions 206-583-0686
Area Representatives by RegionGreater Seattle Need a Volunteer
North King amp Snohomish Deb Alverson 206-601-1723 debalversonpnwhsorg
Peninsula Need a Volunteer
Skagit Whatcom amp Island Need a Volunteer
South King amp Pierce Dale Drexler 253-606-4328 daledrexlerpnwhsorg
Thurston Mason Lewis Ann Waldo 866-440-9222
Spokane Need a Volunteer
Oregon Elizabeth Freer 503-436-1064 elizabethfreeraolcom
Officers for 2010President Jennifer Sronce 425-750-0477 presidentpnwhsorg
President Elect Aimee Kenoyer 206-200-1240 aimeekenoyerpnwhsorg
Vice President Dave Alverson 206-601-9547 vicepresidentpnwhsorg
Treasurer Dale Drexler 253-606-4328 daledrexlerpnwhsorg
Secretary Jamie Dome secretarypnwhsorg
Membership Secretary Melissa Kreachbaum membershipsecretarypnwhsorg
Newsletter Editor Emily Johnson newslettereditorpnwhsorg
Adoptions Chair Rachel Shirk adoptionscoordinatorpnwhsorg
Outreach Chair Dave Alverson 206-601-9547 outreachcoordinatorpnwhsorg
Members At Large Brenda Huber brendahuberpnwhsorg
Emily Johnson emilyjohnsonpnwhsorg
Heather Rabago heatherrabagopnwhsorg
Saille Schumacher sailleschumacherpnwhsorg
Webmaster Geoff Sweet 425-205-0258 webmasterpnwhsorg
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 13
To join PNHS please print amp complete the following application enclose your yearly or multi-yearly membership fee and return to
PNHS Membership SecretaryPO Box 66147Burien Wa 98166
Membership applications and fees may also be received at the monthly meetings by the Membership Secretary
With your yearly or multi-year membership fee you will receive the monthly PNHS newsletter access to membership pricing for adoption animals and the opportunity to participate in the many outreaches and events held throughout the year
Please select one of the options below
Applying to become a new member Renewing my current membership Changing my name or address
Select your desired membership type
Individual Membership Family Membership (One person) (2 parents + Children) 1 year $2000 1 year $3000 3 year $5000 3 year $7500
Institutional Membership Correspondence Membership(InstitutionsOrganizations) (Newsletter Only) 1 year $4000 1 year $1500 3 year $10000 3 year $3750
Please select the format in which you would like to receive your newsletter
Email (free) Snail Mail (additional $5)
Name(s) (please print clearly)
Parent or Guardian (if member is a minor)
Address
City State Zip
Email Address Phone
PNHS MEMBERSHIP APPL ICAT ION
If youre interested in participating in outreaches its fast easy and painless - contact Dave for more information Thanks to everyone who volunteers for PNHS Wed never be able to do it without you
For information on outreaches please refer to the PNHS website httpwwwpnwhsorgOutreachGuidelines
For information on specific outreaches please refer to the ldquoOutreachesrdquo subforum on the PNHS forumshttpforumspnwhsorg or email Dave outreachcoordinatorpnwhsorg
Contact information for the Adoptions Coordinator andor President can be found on page 13 of this Newsletter
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 8
Upcoming Out rea c hes
PNHS member Tom shows off a red tailed boa at the Mill Creek Science Night Outreach
Dav
e Al
vers
on
Location Date Time
PetCoKirkland Wa Saturday December 11th
1000 am - 200 pmContact the Adoptions Coordinator for Details
Emerald City Reptile ExpoSeattle (Lake City) Wa
Saturday amp SundayMarch 5th amp 6th 2011
All Day Event Contact the Outreach Coordinator Adoptions Coordinator or President to volunteer
An imals f o r Adop t ionClick the animalsrsquo name to go to their Petfinder page or go to wwwpetfindercom
Inclusion on this list does not guarantee that the animal will be available this month
Rules governing animal adoptions can be found here httpwwwpnwhsorgHowToAdoption
For Turtles amp Tortoises contact Jerry amp Julie via email pnwturtleworksgmailcom
Information regarding Iguanas can be found here httpwwwpnwhsorgindexphppage=iguanarescue
Are you interested in halfway housing animals or adopting an animal Contact our adoption chair at the adoption table at the next meeting from 530pm to 600pm The application process ends when the main speaker begins
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 9
186 Slim Ball Python
258 Indiana Ball Python
289 Spark Ball Python
323 Dima Ball Python
10-0121-02 Daisy Ball Python
10-0827-01 Henry Ball Python
10-0901-0 Max Ball Python
Roussea Collard Lizard
Steve Savannah Monitor
Igor Ball Python
Monte Boa Constrictor
PNHS Sugges ted Ve t L i s tThe following vets generously discount their services for the Adoption Committee
We would like to thank them for their support and recommend them to our members
A Pet Care ClinicDr Chris Cannon23502 56th Ave WestMountlake Terrace Wa 98043425-775-0121wwwapetcarecliniccom
Browns Point Veterinary ClinicDr Liane Sperlich6720 Eastside Dr NE 4Tacoma Wa 98422253-927-1323
Avian amp Exotic Animal HospitalDr Adolf Maas10137 Main Street 6Bothell Wa 98011425-486-9000httpwwwavianexoticanimalhospitalcom
Eastside Avian amp ExoticDr Johnson-Delaney13603 100th Ave NEKirkland Wa 98304425-821-6165 or 888-821-6165wwweastsideavianandexoticcom
Bird amp Exotic Clinic of SeattleDrs Bennett amp Lejnieks4019 Aurora AvenueSeattle Wa 98107206-783-4538httpwwwbirdandexoticcom
Kamaka Exotic Animal Veterinary Services
Dr Elizabeth Kamaka23914 56th Ave W 3Mountlake Terrace WA 98043425-361-2183httpwwwkamakaexoticvetcom
Coming EventsPNWHS Meetings
1162011 Speaker Dr Tracy Bennet Respiratory Infections in Chelonians Herp of the Month Herps of Africa2202011 Speaker Patrick Viehoever Field Herping Herp of the Month Herps of Asia
Upcoming ShowsPortland Metro Reptile Expo 1222011 Wilsonville OrEmerald City Reptile Expo 35 amp 362011 Seattle WaSeattle Metro Reptile Expo 4302011 Renton Wa
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 10
C lass i f ied AdsJoin the Global Gecko Association TodayThe GGA is a six year old international organization dedicated to the needs of all people interested in geckos Members receive the twice-yearly full-color journal ldquoGekkordquo plus ldquoChit-Chatrdquo our quarterly newsletter
Annual Membership is $32 US $34 CanadaMexico $36 Overseas
ElizabethFreeraolcom 503-436-1064or
wwwgekkotacom
Bean Farmrsquos Creative HabitatsSlide-Top Aquariums
Various sizes available We can deliver the cages to the meetings as well as any other item from the Bean Farm catalogue Please contact us by the Friday before the meeting in order for items to be delivered Thank you
Paula amp Giovani Fagioli 877-708-5882
beanfarmbeanfarmcom
wwwbeanfarmcom
Feeder Insects amp RodentsI have superworms giant mealworms and lots more Plus I now carry frozen rodents Order in advance - special pricing for PNHS members as well as quantity discounts For pick up and PNHS meetings
Jennifer Sronce 425-750-0477
seattlefeedersgmailcom
How can your everyday shopping benefit PNHS
Who hasnt uttered the words I wish there was something I could do to help Now you can Start shopping
At wwwiGivecomPNWHS you can buy the items youve always wantedndash like that DVD box set expensive cologne or the wall- mounted flat-panel TV yoursquove had your eyes on - only without the guilt
Itrsquos FREE no invisible costs or tricky obligations Shop for everyday items at the over 650 stores at the Mall at iGivecom like Barnes amp Noble Lands End Best Buy and Neiman Marcus Up to 26 or more of each purchase is donated to PNHS
Join now at wwwiGivecomPNWHS Information is subject to change Visit wwwiGivecom for current details iGivecom Holdings LLC
Advertise in the PNHS NewsletterBusiness Card $5Quarter Page$10Half Page $15Full Page $25
If you would like to place an ad in the PNHWS newsletter please contact
newslettereditorpnwhsorg
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 11
Genera l In fo rmat ion amp Gu ide l inesGeneral Information
The Pacific Northwest Herpetological Society (PNHS) is a non-profit organization registered with the State of Washington PNHS is dedicated to the education of its members and the public as well as the conservation ecology and captive care and breeding of reptiles and amphibians The society also takes an active role in legislative and environmental issues affecting these animals and their habitats
Meeting Information PNWHS holds its general meeting on the third Sunday of every month (with exceptions for holidays) at 600pm at Highline Community College in Des Moines Building 12 Room 101 The Board meeting begins at 400pm with the Newsletter Committee meeting following at 500 Meetings are open to the public and the society encourages anyone with an interest in herpetology to attend Please purchase a membership to show your support for the society
Animal Donations Looking to adopt release an animal or donate cages and equipment Please contact the A d o p t i o n C o m m i t t e e b y e - m a i l a t adoptionspnwhsorg or leave a voicemail at 206- 583-0686 We will contact you and make arrangements
Other Donations The Adoption Committee receives minimal financial support from the Society so donations of money food cages and equipment are always needed and appreciated Please contact the Adoption Chair to make a donation
Adoptions To adopt an animal that is in the care of the Committee you must be present at the meeting be a current member (of at least one month) and be over 18 years of age or have parental consent For more details see the web site or contact the Adoption Chair
Newsletter Information A monthly newsletter absorbs the lionrsquos share of the price of a PNWHS membership In order to keep it interesting we encourage contribution of original articles book reviews letters ads and cartoons for publication Items for incorporation into articles are also welcome though with no guarantee of their use Submissions may be sent to the Newsletter Committee or to the Society through the contacts listed on the following page
Editorial Policy The views expressed in this publication are solely the views of the authors and not necessarily the views of the Society its members or the Newsletter Committee The Newsletter Committee reserves the right to edit all submissions including advertisements
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 12
Conta c t In fo rmat ionMailPacific Northwest Herpetological SocietyPO Box 66147Burien Wa 98166
Websitewwwpnwhsorg
Voicemail206-628-4740
Adoptions 206-583-0686
Area Representatives by RegionGreater Seattle Need a Volunteer
North King amp Snohomish Deb Alverson 206-601-1723 debalversonpnwhsorg
Peninsula Need a Volunteer
Skagit Whatcom amp Island Need a Volunteer
South King amp Pierce Dale Drexler 253-606-4328 daledrexlerpnwhsorg
Thurston Mason Lewis Ann Waldo 866-440-9222
Spokane Need a Volunteer
Oregon Elizabeth Freer 503-436-1064 elizabethfreeraolcom
Officers for 2010President Jennifer Sronce 425-750-0477 presidentpnwhsorg
President Elect Aimee Kenoyer 206-200-1240 aimeekenoyerpnwhsorg
Vice President Dave Alverson 206-601-9547 vicepresidentpnwhsorg
Treasurer Dale Drexler 253-606-4328 daledrexlerpnwhsorg
Secretary Jamie Dome secretarypnwhsorg
Membership Secretary Melissa Kreachbaum membershipsecretarypnwhsorg
Newsletter Editor Emily Johnson newslettereditorpnwhsorg
Adoptions Chair Rachel Shirk adoptionscoordinatorpnwhsorg
Outreach Chair Dave Alverson 206-601-9547 outreachcoordinatorpnwhsorg
Members At Large Brenda Huber brendahuberpnwhsorg
Emily Johnson emilyjohnsonpnwhsorg
Heather Rabago heatherrabagopnwhsorg
Saille Schumacher sailleschumacherpnwhsorg
Webmaster Geoff Sweet 425-205-0258 webmasterpnwhsorg
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 13
To join PNHS please print amp complete the following application enclose your yearly or multi-yearly membership fee and return to
PNHS Membership SecretaryPO Box 66147Burien Wa 98166
Membership applications and fees may also be received at the monthly meetings by the Membership Secretary
With your yearly or multi-year membership fee you will receive the monthly PNHS newsletter access to membership pricing for adoption animals and the opportunity to participate in the many outreaches and events held throughout the year
Please select one of the options below
Applying to become a new member Renewing my current membership Changing my name or address
Select your desired membership type
Individual Membership Family Membership (One person) (2 parents + Children) 1 year $2000 1 year $3000 3 year $5000 3 year $7500
Institutional Membership Correspondence Membership(InstitutionsOrganizations) (Newsletter Only) 1 year $4000 1 year $1500 3 year $10000 3 year $3750
Please select the format in which you would like to receive your newsletter
Email (free) Snail Mail (additional $5)
Name(s) (please print clearly)
Parent or Guardian (if member is a minor)
Address
City State Zip
Email Address Phone
PNHS MEMBERSHIP APPL ICAT ION
An imals f o r Adop t ionClick the animalsrsquo name to go to their Petfinder page or go to wwwpetfindercom
Inclusion on this list does not guarantee that the animal will be available this month
Rules governing animal adoptions can be found here httpwwwpnwhsorgHowToAdoption
For Turtles amp Tortoises contact Jerry amp Julie via email pnwturtleworksgmailcom
Information regarding Iguanas can be found here httpwwwpnwhsorgindexphppage=iguanarescue
Are you interested in halfway housing animals or adopting an animal Contact our adoption chair at the adoption table at the next meeting from 530pm to 600pm The application process ends when the main speaker begins
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 9
186 Slim Ball Python
258 Indiana Ball Python
289 Spark Ball Python
323 Dima Ball Python
10-0121-02 Daisy Ball Python
10-0827-01 Henry Ball Python
10-0901-0 Max Ball Python
Roussea Collard Lizard
Steve Savannah Monitor
Igor Ball Python
Monte Boa Constrictor
PNHS Sugges ted Ve t L i s tThe following vets generously discount their services for the Adoption Committee
We would like to thank them for their support and recommend them to our members
A Pet Care ClinicDr Chris Cannon23502 56th Ave WestMountlake Terrace Wa 98043425-775-0121wwwapetcarecliniccom
Browns Point Veterinary ClinicDr Liane Sperlich6720 Eastside Dr NE 4Tacoma Wa 98422253-927-1323
Avian amp Exotic Animal HospitalDr Adolf Maas10137 Main Street 6Bothell Wa 98011425-486-9000httpwwwavianexoticanimalhospitalcom
Eastside Avian amp ExoticDr Johnson-Delaney13603 100th Ave NEKirkland Wa 98304425-821-6165 or 888-821-6165wwweastsideavianandexoticcom
Bird amp Exotic Clinic of SeattleDrs Bennett amp Lejnieks4019 Aurora AvenueSeattle Wa 98107206-783-4538httpwwwbirdandexoticcom
Kamaka Exotic Animal Veterinary Services
Dr Elizabeth Kamaka23914 56th Ave W 3Mountlake Terrace WA 98043425-361-2183httpwwwkamakaexoticvetcom
Coming EventsPNWHS Meetings
1162011 Speaker Dr Tracy Bennet Respiratory Infections in Chelonians Herp of the Month Herps of Africa2202011 Speaker Patrick Viehoever Field Herping Herp of the Month Herps of Asia
Upcoming ShowsPortland Metro Reptile Expo 1222011 Wilsonville OrEmerald City Reptile Expo 35 amp 362011 Seattle WaSeattle Metro Reptile Expo 4302011 Renton Wa
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 10
C lass i f ied AdsJoin the Global Gecko Association TodayThe GGA is a six year old international organization dedicated to the needs of all people interested in geckos Members receive the twice-yearly full-color journal ldquoGekkordquo plus ldquoChit-Chatrdquo our quarterly newsletter
Annual Membership is $32 US $34 CanadaMexico $36 Overseas
ElizabethFreeraolcom 503-436-1064or
wwwgekkotacom
Bean Farmrsquos Creative HabitatsSlide-Top Aquariums
Various sizes available We can deliver the cages to the meetings as well as any other item from the Bean Farm catalogue Please contact us by the Friday before the meeting in order for items to be delivered Thank you
Paula amp Giovani Fagioli 877-708-5882
beanfarmbeanfarmcom
wwwbeanfarmcom
Feeder Insects amp RodentsI have superworms giant mealworms and lots more Plus I now carry frozen rodents Order in advance - special pricing for PNHS members as well as quantity discounts For pick up and PNHS meetings
Jennifer Sronce 425-750-0477
seattlefeedersgmailcom
How can your everyday shopping benefit PNHS
Who hasnt uttered the words I wish there was something I could do to help Now you can Start shopping
At wwwiGivecomPNWHS you can buy the items youve always wantedndash like that DVD box set expensive cologne or the wall- mounted flat-panel TV yoursquove had your eyes on - only without the guilt
Itrsquos FREE no invisible costs or tricky obligations Shop for everyday items at the over 650 stores at the Mall at iGivecom like Barnes amp Noble Lands End Best Buy and Neiman Marcus Up to 26 or more of each purchase is donated to PNHS
Join now at wwwiGivecomPNWHS Information is subject to change Visit wwwiGivecom for current details iGivecom Holdings LLC
Advertise in the PNHS NewsletterBusiness Card $5Quarter Page$10Half Page $15Full Page $25
If you would like to place an ad in the PNHWS newsletter please contact
newslettereditorpnwhsorg
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 11
Genera l In fo rmat ion amp Gu ide l inesGeneral Information
The Pacific Northwest Herpetological Society (PNHS) is a non-profit organization registered with the State of Washington PNHS is dedicated to the education of its members and the public as well as the conservation ecology and captive care and breeding of reptiles and amphibians The society also takes an active role in legislative and environmental issues affecting these animals and their habitats
Meeting Information PNWHS holds its general meeting on the third Sunday of every month (with exceptions for holidays) at 600pm at Highline Community College in Des Moines Building 12 Room 101 The Board meeting begins at 400pm with the Newsletter Committee meeting following at 500 Meetings are open to the public and the society encourages anyone with an interest in herpetology to attend Please purchase a membership to show your support for the society
Animal Donations Looking to adopt release an animal or donate cages and equipment Please contact the A d o p t i o n C o m m i t t e e b y e - m a i l a t adoptionspnwhsorg or leave a voicemail at 206- 583-0686 We will contact you and make arrangements
Other Donations The Adoption Committee receives minimal financial support from the Society so donations of money food cages and equipment are always needed and appreciated Please contact the Adoption Chair to make a donation
Adoptions To adopt an animal that is in the care of the Committee you must be present at the meeting be a current member (of at least one month) and be over 18 years of age or have parental consent For more details see the web site or contact the Adoption Chair
Newsletter Information A monthly newsletter absorbs the lionrsquos share of the price of a PNWHS membership In order to keep it interesting we encourage contribution of original articles book reviews letters ads and cartoons for publication Items for incorporation into articles are also welcome though with no guarantee of their use Submissions may be sent to the Newsletter Committee or to the Society through the contacts listed on the following page
Editorial Policy The views expressed in this publication are solely the views of the authors and not necessarily the views of the Society its members or the Newsletter Committee The Newsletter Committee reserves the right to edit all submissions including advertisements
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 12
Conta c t In fo rmat ionMailPacific Northwest Herpetological SocietyPO Box 66147Burien Wa 98166
Websitewwwpnwhsorg
Voicemail206-628-4740
Adoptions 206-583-0686
Area Representatives by RegionGreater Seattle Need a Volunteer
North King amp Snohomish Deb Alverson 206-601-1723 debalversonpnwhsorg
Peninsula Need a Volunteer
Skagit Whatcom amp Island Need a Volunteer
South King amp Pierce Dale Drexler 253-606-4328 daledrexlerpnwhsorg
Thurston Mason Lewis Ann Waldo 866-440-9222
Spokane Need a Volunteer
Oregon Elizabeth Freer 503-436-1064 elizabethfreeraolcom
Officers for 2010President Jennifer Sronce 425-750-0477 presidentpnwhsorg
President Elect Aimee Kenoyer 206-200-1240 aimeekenoyerpnwhsorg
Vice President Dave Alverson 206-601-9547 vicepresidentpnwhsorg
Treasurer Dale Drexler 253-606-4328 daledrexlerpnwhsorg
Secretary Jamie Dome secretarypnwhsorg
Membership Secretary Melissa Kreachbaum membershipsecretarypnwhsorg
Newsletter Editor Emily Johnson newslettereditorpnwhsorg
Adoptions Chair Rachel Shirk adoptionscoordinatorpnwhsorg
Outreach Chair Dave Alverson 206-601-9547 outreachcoordinatorpnwhsorg
Members At Large Brenda Huber brendahuberpnwhsorg
Emily Johnson emilyjohnsonpnwhsorg
Heather Rabago heatherrabagopnwhsorg
Saille Schumacher sailleschumacherpnwhsorg
Webmaster Geoff Sweet 425-205-0258 webmasterpnwhsorg
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 13
To join PNHS please print amp complete the following application enclose your yearly or multi-yearly membership fee and return to
PNHS Membership SecretaryPO Box 66147Burien Wa 98166
Membership applications and fees may also be received at the monthly meetings by the Membership Secretary
With your yearly or multi-year membership fee you will receive the monthly PNHS newsletter access to membership pricing for adoption animals and the opportunity to participate in the many outreaches and events held throughout the year
Please select one of the options below
Applying to become a new member Renewing my current membership Changing my name or address
Select your desired membership type
Individual Membership Family Membership (One person) (2 parents + Children) 1 year $2000 1 year $3000 3 year $5000 3 year $7500
Institutional Membership Correspondence Membership(InstitutionsOrganizations) (Newsletter Only) 1 year $4000 1 year $1500 3 year $10000 3 year $3750
Please select the format in which you would like to receive your newsletter
Email (free) Snail Mail (additional $5)
Name(s) (please print clearly)
Parent or Guardian (if member is a minor)
Address
City State Zip
Email Address Phone
PNHS MEMBERSHIP APPL ICAT ION
PNHS Sugges ted Ve t L i s tThe following vets generously discount their services for the Adoption Committee
We would like to thank them for their support and recommend them to our members
A Pet Care ClinicDr Chris Cannon23502 56th Ave WestMountlake Terrace Wa 98043425-775-0121wwwapetcarecliniccom
Browns Point Veterinary ClinicDr Liane Sperlich6720 Eastside Dr NE 4Tacoma Wa 98422253-927-1323
Avian amp Exotic Animal HospitalDr Adolf Maas10137 Main Street 6Bothell Wa 98011425-486-9000httpwwwavianexoticanimalhospitalcom
Eastside Avian amp ExoticDr Johnson-Delaney13603 100th Ave NEKirkland Wa 98304425-821-6165 or 888-821-6165wwweastsideavianandexoticcom
Bird amp Exotic Clinic of SeattleDrs Bennett amp Lejnieks4019 Aurora AvenueSeattle Wa 98107206-783-4538httpwwwbirdandexoticcom
Kamaka Exotic Animal Veterinary Services
Dr Elizabeth Kamaka23914 56th Ave W 3Mountlake Terrace WA 98043425-361-2183httpwwwkamakaexoticvetcom
Coming EventsPNWHS Meetings
1162011 Speaker Dr Tracy Bennet Respiratory Infections in Chelonians Herp of the Month Herps of Africa2202011 Speaker Patrick Viehoever Field Herping Herp of the Month Herps of Asia
Upcoming ShowsPortland Metro Reptile Expo 1222011 Wilsonville OrEmerald City Reptile Expo 35 amp 362011 Seattle WaSeattle Metro Reptile Expo 4302011 Renton Wa
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 10
C lass i f ied AdsJoin the Global Gecko Association TodayThe GGA is a six year old international organization dedicated to the needs of all people interested in geckos Members receive the twice-yearly full-color journal ldquoGekkordquo plus ldquoChit-Chatrdquo our quarterly newsletter
Annual Membership is $32 US $34 CanadaMexico $36 Overseas
ElizabethFreeraolcom 503-436-1064or
wwwgekkotacom
Bean Farmrsquos Creative HabitatsSlide-Top Aquariums
Various sizes available We can deliver the cages to the meetings as well as any other item from the Bean Farm catalogue Please contact us by the Friday before the meeting in order for items to be delivered Thank you
Paula amp Giovani Fagioli 877-708-5882
beanfarmbeanfarmcom
wwwbeanfarmcom
Feeder Insects amp RodentsI have superworms giant mealworms and lots more Plus I now carry frozen rodents Order in advance - special pricing for PNHS members as well as quantity discounts For pick up and PNHS meetings
Jennifer Sronce 425-750-0477
seattlefeedersgmailcom
How can your everyday shopping benefit PNHS
Who hasnt uttered the words I wish there was something I could do to help Now you can Start shopping
At wwwiGivecomPNWHS you can buy the items youve always wantedndash like that DVD box set expensive cologne or the wall- mounted flat-panel TV yoursquove had your eyes on - only without the guilt
Itrsquos FREE no invisible costs or tricky obligations Shop for everyday items at the over 650 stores at the Mall at iGivecom like Barnes amp Noble Lands End Best Buy and Neiman Marcus Up to 26 or more of each purchase is donated to PNHS
Join now at wwwiGivecomPNWHS Information is subject to change Visit wwwiGivecom for current details iGivecom Holdings LLC
Advertise in the PNHS NewsletterBusiness Card $5Quarter Page$10Half Page $15Full Page $25
If you would like to place an ad in the PNHWS newsletter please contact
newslettereditorpnwhsorg
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 11
Genera l In fo rmat ion amp Gu ide l inesGeneral Information
The Pacific Northwest Herpetological Society (PNHS) is a non-profit organization registered with the State of Washington PNHS is dedicated to the education of its members and the public as well as the conservation ecology and captive care and breeding of reptiles and amphibians The society also takes an active role in legislative and environmental issues affecting these animals and their habitats
Meeting Information PNWHS holds its general meeting on the third Sunday of every month (with exceptions for holidays) at 600pm at Highline Community College in Des Moines Building 12 Room 101 The Board meeting begins at 400pm with the Newsletter Committee meeting following at 500 Meetings are open to the public and the society encourages anyone with an interest in herpetology to attend Please purchase a membership to show your support for the society
Animal Donations Looking to adopt release an animal or donate cages and equipment Please contact the A d o p t i o n C o m m i t t e e b y e - m a i l a t adoptionspnwhsorg or leave a voicemail at 206- 583-0686 We will contact you and make arrangements
Other Donations The Adoption Committee receives minimal financial support from the Society so donations of money food cages and equipment are always needed and appreciated Please contact the Adoption Chair to make a donation
Adoptions To adopt an animal that is in the care of the Committee you must be present at the meeting be a current member (of at least one month) and be over 18 years of age or have parental consent For more details see the web site or contact the Adoption Chair
Newsletter Information A monthly newsletter absorbs the lionrsquos share of the price of a PNWHS membership In order to keep it interesting we encourage contribution of original articles book reviews letters ads and cartoons for publication Items for incorporation into articles are also welcome though with no guarantee of their use Submissions may be sent to the Newsletter Committee or to the Society through the contacts listed on the following page
Editorial Policy The views expressed in this publication are solely the views of the authors and not necessarily the views of the Society its members or the Newsletter Committee The Newsletter Committee reserves the right to edit all submissions including advertisements
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 12
Conta c t In fo rmat ionMailPacific Northwest Herpetological SocietyPO Box 66147Burien Wa 98166
Websitewwwpnwhsorg
Voicemail206-628-4740
Adoptions 206-583-0686
Area Representatives by RegionGreater Seattle Need a Volunteer
North King amp Snohomish Deb Alverson 206-601-1723 debalversonpnwhsorg
Peninsula Need a Volunteer
Skagit Whatcom amp Island Need a Volunteer
South King amp Pierce Dale Drexler 253-606-4328 daledrexlerpnwhsorg
Thurston Mason Lewis Ann Waldo 866-440-9222
Spokane Need a Volunteer
Oregon Elizabeth Freer 503-436-1064 elizabethfreeraolcom
Officers for 2010President Jennifer Sronce 425-750-0477 presidentpnwhsorg
President Elect Aimee Kenoyer 206-200-1240 aimeekenoyerpnwhsorg
Vice President Dave Alverson 206-601-9547 vicepresidentpnwhsorg
Treasurer Dale Drexler 253-606-4328 daledrexlerpnwhsorg
Secretary Jamie Dome secretarypnwhsorg
Membership Secretary Melissa Kreachbaum membershipsecretarypnwhsorg
Newsletter Editor Emily Johnson newslettereditorpnwhsorg
Adoptions Chair Rachel Shirk adoptionscoordinatorpnwhsorg
Outreach Chair Dave Alverson 206-601-9547 outreachcoordinatorpnwhsorg
Members At Large Brenda Huber brendahuberpnwhsorg
Emily Johnson emilyjohnsonpnwhsorg
Heather Rabago heatherrabagopnwhsorg
Saille Schumacher sailleschumacherpnwhsorg
Webmaster Geoff Sweet 425-205-0258 webmasterpnwhsorg
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 13
To join PNHS please print amp complete the following application enclose your yearly or multi-yearly membership fee and return to
PNHS Membership SecretaryPO Box 66147Burien Wa 98166
Membership applications and fees may also be received at the monthly meetings by the Membership Secretary
With your yearly or multi-year membership fee you will receive the monthly PNHS newsletter access to membership pricing for adoption animals and the opportunity to participate in the many outreaches and events held throughout the year
Please select one of the options below
Applying to become a new member Renewing my current membership Changing my name or address
Select your desired membership type
Individual Membership Family Membership (One person) (2 parents + Children) 1 year $2000 1 year $3000 3 year $5000 3 year $7500
Institutional Membership Correspondence Membership(InstitutionsOrganizations) (Newsletter Only) 1 year $4000 1 year $1500 3 year $10000 3 year $3750
Please select the format in which you would like to receive your newsletter
Email (free) Snail Mail (additional $5)
Name(s) (please print clearly)
Parent or Guardian (if member is a minor)
Address
City State Zip
Email Address Phone
PNHS MEMBERSHIP APPL ICAT ION
C lass i f ied AdsJoin the Global Gecko Association TodayThe GGA is a six year old international organization dedicated to the needs of all people interested in geckos Members receive the twice-yearly full-color journal ldquoGekkordquo plus ldquoChit-Chatrdquo our quarterly newsletter
Annual Membership is $32 US $34 CanadaMexico $36 Overseas
ElizabethFreeraolcom 503-436-1064or
wwwgekkotacom
Bean Farmrsquos Creative HabitatsSlide-Top Aquariums
Various sizes available We can deliver the cages to the meetings as well as any other item from the Bean Farm catalogue Please contact us by the Friday before the meeting in order for items to be delivered Thank you
Paula amp Giovani Fagioli 877-708-5882
beanfarmbeanfarmcom
wwwbeanfarmcom
Feeder Insects amp RodentsI have superworms giant mealworms and lots more Plus I now carry frozen rodents Order in advance - special pricing for PNHS members as well as quantity discounts For pick up and PNHS meetings
Jennifer Sronce 425-750-0477
seattlefeedersgmailcom
How can your everyday shopping benefit PNHS
Who hasnt uttered the words I wish there was something I could do to help Now you can Start shopping
At wwwiGivecomPNWHS you can buy the items youve always wantedndash like that DVD box set expensive cologne or the wall- mounted flat-panel TV yoursquove had your eyes on - only without the guilt
Itrsquos FREE no invisible costs or tricky obligations Shop for everyday items at the over 650 stores at the Mall at iGivecom like Barnes amp Noble Lands End Best Buy and Neiman Marcus Up to 26 or more of each purchase is donated to PNHS
Join now at wwwiGivecomPNWHS Information is subject to change Visit wwwiGivecom for current details iGivecom Holdings LLC
Advertise in the PNHS NewsletterBusiness Card $5Quarter Page$10Half Page $15Full Page $25
If you would like to place an ad in the PNHWS newsletter please contact
newslettereditorpnwhsorg
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 11
Genera l In fo rmat ion amp Gu ide l inesGeneral Information
The Pacific Northwest Herpetological Society (PNHS) is a non-profit organization registered with the State of Washington PNHS is dedicated to the education of its members and the public as well as the conservation ecology and captive care and breeding of reptiles and amphibians The society also takes an active role in legislative and environmental issues affecting these animals and their habitats
Meeting Information PNWHS holds its general meeting on the third Sunday of every month (with exceptions for holidays) at 600pm at Highline Community College in Des Moines Building 12 Room 101 The Board meeting begins at 400pm with the Newsletter Committee meeting following at 500 Meetings are open to the public and the society encourages anyone with an interest in herpetology to attend Please purchase a membership to show your support for the society
Animal Donations Looking to adopt release an animal or donate cages and equipment Please contact the A d o p t i o n C o m m i t t e e b y e - m a i l a t adoptionspnwhsorg or leave a voicemail at 206- 583-0686 We will contact you and make arrangements
Other Donations The Adoption Committee receives minimal financial support from the Society so donations of money food cages and equipment are always needed and appreciated Please contact the Adoption Chair to make a donation
Adoptions To adopt an animal that is in the care of the Committee you must be present at the meeting be a current member (of at least one month) and be over 18 years of age or have parental consent For more details see the web site or contact the Adoption Chair
Newsletter Information A monthly newsletter absorbs the lionrsquos share of the price of a PNWHS membership In order to keep it interesting we encourage contribution of original articles book reviews letters ads and cartoons for publication Items for incorporation into articles are also welcome though with no guarantee of their use Submissions may be sent to the Newsletter Committee or to the Society through the contacts listed on the following page
Editorial Policy The views expressed in this publication are solely the views of the authors and not necessarily the views of the Society its members or the Newsletter Committee The Newsletter Committee reserves the right to edit all submissions including advertisements
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 12
Conta c t In fo rmat ionMailPacific Northwest Herpetological SocietyPO Box 66147Burien Wa 98166
Websitewwwpnwhsorg
Voicemail206-628-4740
Adoptions 206-583-0686
Area Representatives by RegionGreater Seattle Need a Volunteer
North King amp Snohomish Deb Alverson 206-601-1723 debalversonpnwhsorg
Peninsula Need a Volunteer
Skagit Whatcom amp Island Need a Volunteer
South King amp Pierce Dale Drexler 253-606-4328 daledrexlerpnwhsorg
Thurston Mason Lewis Ann Waldo 866-440-9222
Spokane Need a Volunteer
Oregon Elizabeth Freer 503-436-1064 elizabethfreeraolcom
Officers for 2010President Jennifer Sronce 425-750-0477 presidentpnwhsorg
President Elect Aimee Kenoyer 206-200-1240 aimeekenoyerpnwhsorg
Vice President Dave Alverson 206-601-9547 vicepresidentpnwhsorg
Treasurer Dale Drexler 253-606-4328 daledrexlerpnwhsorg
Secretary Jamie Dome secretarypnwhsorg
Membership Secretary Melissa Kreachbaum membershipsecretarypnwhsorg
Newsletter Editor Emily Johnson newslettereditorpnwhsorg
Adoptions Chair Rachel Shirk adoptionscoordinatorpnwhsorg
Outreach Chair Dave Alverson 206-601-9547 outreachcoordinatorpnwhsorg
Members At Large Brenda Huber brendahuberpnwhsorg
Emily Johnson emilyjohnsonpnwhsorg
Heather Rabago heatherrabagopnwhsorg
Saille Schumacher sailleschumacherpnwhsorg
Webmaster Geoff Sweet 425-205-0258 webmasterpnwhsorg
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 13
To join PNHS please print amp complete the following application enclose your yearly or multi-yearly membership fee and return to
PNHS Membership SecretaryPO Box 66147Burien Wa 98166
Membership applications and fees may also be received at the monthly meetings by the Membership Secretary
With your yearly or multi-year membership fee you will receive the monthly PNHS newsletter access to membership pricing for adoption animals and the opportunity to participate in the many outreaches and events held throughout the year
Please select one of the options below
Applying to become a new member Renewing my current membership Changing my name or address
Select your desired membership type
Individual Membership Family Membership (One person) (2 parents + Children) 1 year $2000 1 year $3000 3 year $5000 3 year $7500
Institutional Membership Correspondence Membership(InstitutionsOrganizations) (Newsletter Only) 1 year $4000 1 year $1500 3 year $10000 3 year $3750
Please select the format in which you would like to receive your newsletter
Email (free) Snail Mail (additional $5)
Name(s) (please print clearly)
Parent or Guardian (if member is a minor)
Address
City State Zip
Email Address Phone
PNHS MEMBERSHIP APPL ICAT ION
Genera l In fo rmat ion amp Gu ide l inesGeneral Information
The Pacific Northwest Herpetological Society (PNHS) is a non-profit organization registered with the State of Washington PNHS is dedicated to the education of its members and the public as well as the conservation ecology and captive care and breeding of reptiles and amphibians The society also takes an active role in legislative and environmental issues affecting these animals and their habitats
Meeting Information PNWHS holds its general meeting on the third Sunday of every month (with exceptions for holidays) at 600pm at Highline Community College in Des Moines Building 12 Room 101 The Board meeting begins at 400pm with the Newsletter Committee meeting following at 500 Meetings are open to the public and the society encourages anyone with an interest in herpetology to attend Please purchase a membership to show your support for the society
Animal Donations Looking to adopt release an animal or donate cages and equipment Please contact the A d o p t i o n C o m m i t t e e b y e - m a i l a t adoptionspnwhsorg or leave a voicemail at 206- 583-0686 We will contact you and make arrangements
Other Donations The Adoption Committee receives minimal financial support from the Society so donations of money food cages and equipment are always needed and appreciated Please contact the Adoption Chair to make a donation
Adoptions To adopt an animal that is in the care of the Committee you must be present at the meeting be a current member (of at least one month) and be over 18 years of age or have parental consent For more details see the web site or contact the Adoption Chair
Newsletter Information A monthly newsletter absorbs the lionrsquos share of the price of a PNWHS membership In order to keep it interesting we encourage contribution of original articles book reviews letters ads and cartoons for publication Items for incorporation into articles are also welcome though with no guarantee of their use Submissions may be sent to the Newsletter Committee or to the Society through the contacts listed on the following page
Editorial Policy The views expressed in this publication are solely the views of the authors and not necessarily the views of the Society its members or the Newsletter Committee The Newsletter Committee reserves the right to edit all submissions including advertisements
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Conta c t In fo rmat ionMailPacific Northwest Herpetological SocietyPO Box 66147Burien Wa 98166
Websitewwwpnwhsorg
Voicemail206-628-4740
Adoptions 206-583-0686
Area Representatives by RegionGreater Seattle Need a Volunteer
North King amp Snohomish Deb Alverson 206-601-1723 debalversonpnwhsorg
Peninsula Need a Volunteer
Skagit Whatcom amp Island Need a Volunteer
South King amp Pierce Dale Drexler 253-606-4328 daledrexlerpnwhsorg
Thurston Mason Lewis Ann Waldo 866-440-9222
Spokane Need a Volunteer
Oregon Elizabeth Freer 503-436-1064 elizabethfreeraolcom
Officers for 2010President Jennifer Sronce 425-750-0477 presidentpnwhsorg
President Elect Aimee Kenoyer 206-200-1240 aimeekenoyerpnwhsorg
Vice President Dave Alverson 206-601-9547 vicepresidentpnwhsorg
Treasurer Dale Drexler 253-606-4328 daledrexlerpnwhsorg
Secretary Jamie Dome secretarypnwhsorg
Membership Secretary Melissa Kreachbaum membershipsecretarypnwhsorg
Newsletter Editor Emily Johnson newslettereditorpnwhsorg
Adoptions Chair Rachel Shirk adoptionscoordinatorpnwhsorg
Outreach Chair Dave Alverson 206-601-9547 outreachcoordinatorpnwhsorg
Members At Large Brenda Huber brendahuberpnwhsorg
Emily Johnson emilyjohnsonpnwhsorg
Heather Rabago heatherrabagopnwhsorg
Saille Schumacher sailleschumacherpnwhsorg
Webmaster Geoff Sweet 425-205-0258 webmasterpnwhsorg
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 13
To join PNHS please print amp complete the following application enclose your yearly or multi-yearly membership fee and return to
PNHS Membership SecretaryPO Box 66147Burien Wa 98166
Membership applications and fees may also be received at the monthly meetings by the Membership Secretary
With your yearly or multi-year membership fee you will receive the monthly PNHS newsletter access to membership pricing for adoption animals and the opportunity to participate in the many outreaches and events held throughout the year
Please select one of the options below
Applying to become a new member Renewing my current membership Changing my name or address
Select your desired membership type
Individual Membership Family Membership (One person) (2 parents + Children) 1 year $2000 1 year $3000 3 year $5000 3 year $7500
Institutional Membership Correspondence Membership(InstitutionsOrganizations) (Newsletter Only) 1 year $4000 1 year $1500 3 year $10000 3 year $3750
Please select the format in which you would like to receive your newsletter
Email (free) Snail Mail (additional $5)
Name(s) (please print clearly)
Parent or Guardian (if member is a minor)
Address
City State Zip
Email Address Phone
PNHS MEMBERSHIP APPL ICAT ION
Conta c t In fo rmat ionMailPacific Northwest Herpetological SocietyPO Box 66147Burien Wa 98166
Websitewwwpnwhsorg
Voicemail206-628-4740
Adoptions 206-583-0686
Area Representatives by RegionGreater Seattle Need a Volunteer
North King amp Snohomish Deb Alverson 206-601-1723 debalversonpnwhsorg
Peninsula Need a Volunteer
Skagit Whatcom amp Island Need a Volunteer
South King amp Pierce Dale Drexler 253-606-4328 daledrexlerpnwhsorg
Thurston Mason Lewis Ann Waldo 866-440-9222
Spokane Need a Volunteer
Oregon Elizabeth Freer 503-436-1064 elizabethfreeraolcom
Officers for 2010President Jennifer Sronce 425-750-0477 presidentpnwhsorg
President Elect Aimee Kenoyer 206-200-1240 aimeekenoyerpnwhsorg
Vice President Dave Alverson 206-601-9547 vicepresidentpnwhsorg
Treasurer Dale Drexler 253-606-4328 daledrexlerpnwhsorg
Secretary Jamie Dome secretarypnwhsorg
Membership Secretary Melissa Kreachbaum membershipsecretarypnwhsorg
Newsletter Editor Emily Johnson newslettereditorpnwhsorg
Adoptions Chair Rachel Shirk adoptionscoordinatorpnwhsorg
Outreach Chair Dave Alverson 206-601-9547 outreachcoordinatorpnwhsorg
Members At Large Brenda Huber brendahuberpnwhsorg
Emily Johnson emilyjohnsonpnwhsorg
Heather Rabago heatherrabagopnwhsorg
Saille Schumacher sailleschumacherpnwhsorg
Webmaster Geoff Sweet 425-205-0258 webmasterpnwhsorg
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 13
To join PNHS please print amp complete the following application enclose your yearly or multi-yearly membership fee and return to
PNHS Membership SecretaryPO Box 66147Burien Wa 98166
Membership applications and fees may also be received at the monthly meetings by the Membership Secretary
With your yearly or multi-year membership fee you will receive the monthly PNHS newsletter access to membership pricing for adoption animals and the opportunity to participate in the many outreaches and events held throughout the year
Please select one of the options below
Applying to become a new member Renewing my current membership Changing my name or address
Select your desired membership type
Individual Membership Family Membership (One person) (2 parents + Children) 1 year $2000 1 year $3000 3 year $5000 3 year $7500
Institutional Membership Correspondence Membership(InstitutionsOrganizations) (Newsletter Only) 1 year $4000 1 year $1500 3 year $10000 3 year $3750
Please select the format in which you would like to receive your newsletter
Email (free) Snail Mail (additional $5)
Name(s) (please print clearly)
Parent or Guardian (if member is a minor)
Address
City State Zip
Email Address Phone
PNHS MEMBERSHIP APPL ICAT ION
To join PNHS please print amp complete the following application enclose your yearly or multi-yearly membership fee and return to
PNHS Membership SecretaryPO Box 66147Burien Wa 98166
Membership applications and fees may also be received at the monthly meetings by the Membership Secretary
With your yearly or multi-year membership fee you will receive the monthly PNHS newsletter access to membership pricing for adoption animals and the opportunity to participate in the many outreaches and events held throughout the year
Please select one of the options below
Applying to become a new member Renewing my current membership Changing my name or address
Select your desired membership type
Individual Membership Family Membership (One person) (2 parents + Children) 1 year $2000 1 year $3000 3 year $5000 3 year $7500
Institutional Membership Correspondence Membership(InstitutionsOrganizations) (Newsletter Only) 1 year $4000 1 year $1500 3 year $10000 3 year $3750
Please select the format in which you would like to receive your newsletter
Email (free) Snail Mail (additional $5)
Name(s) (please print clearly)
Parent or Guardian (if member is a minor)
Address
City State Zip
Email Address Phone
PNHS MEMBERSHIP APPL ICAT ION