vol. 6 (1986), no. 6
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Minnesota Herpetological Society NewsletterTRANSCRIPT
IETY
JUNE NE SLETTER
JULy MEETING
Friday, July 11, 1986 7:00 PM Palmer Classroom Building
St. Paul Campus, University of Minnesota
VOLUME VI NUMBER 6
PLEASE NOTE BaTH THE CHANGE IN THE MEETING DATE AND MEETING PlACE!! We have had to move for this month only due to a scheduling problem. Palmer Classroom Building is right next door to Borlaug Hall. We changed the date to miss the July 4th weekend.
The July meeting will be a debriefing of the MHS members who attended the 10th Annual Internation Herpetological Symposium held June 25 - 28 in San Antonio. This will be illustrated with slides from the$ymposium. Attending members have been asked to report back on particular programs this year. TI1e "Critter of the Honth" tvill be large lizards. As we did last month, use your imagination on this oae. See you there!
The August meeting's speaker will be Gary Casper of the Cullen Vi varit.nn and the Milwaukee Public MuSet.n11. He will be speaking on the breeding of boas in capti vity~' He is well versed on this subject and this should be an interesting and an educational program. The "Critter of the month" will be large boas and pyt110ns.
Sill1r'1Fl{ MHS T-SHIRT SALE!! $5.00 AT THE JULy t1EETIJ.\fG!! OON' T HISS our ON TInS! !
Snakebite Emergency Hennepin Jlegional Poison Center
612-3! .. 7-31L~1
BELL MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY
10 CHURCH STREET S.E. • MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 55455-0104
The June meeting was both interesting and well attended. A total of 77 people came to see and hear Dr. Walter Breckenridge, author of the classic work on the reptiles and amphibians of Minnesota. As always, he was entertaining and informative. His movie on the ecology of an island in the Mississippi River was enjoyed again by those of who 11ad seen it before, and enjoyed also by those who had not. We also gave him a bad case of writer's cramp from autographing his book. A . special MHS thanks to Dr. Breckenridge for his super program!
MHS Picnic
The annual MHS Picnic will beheld on Sunday August 17 at the Lions Park in Plymouth. Please see the map later in this issue of the Newsletter. Fred and Liz Bosman, along with Fran Frisch are heading this up. The Board has voted to buy 2 large turkeys (to go along with all the turkeys who will attend) to be barbecued. We need volunteers! Call the Bosmans or Fran if you want to help. 8 AM is the traditional champagne breakfast, and the picnic proper will start at 11 AM. This is always a great event, so don't miss out!
Midwestern Herpetological Seminar
The Second Annual Midwestern Herp Seminar will be held in 'Milwaukee this fall. The dates are October 18 and 19. If you are interested in learning more about the Wisconsin Herp Society, check out their newsletters in our library. MHS has a special deal to go along with this seminar. We have decided to hold a raffle for a free registration and 1 night's lodging. Tickets will be a mere $1.00 and you can but as many as you want. What a deal! We'll have more on this at the July meeting.
MHS Banquet
MHS will be holding a Christmas banquet this year. We would like to make this an annual event. It will be held on Saturday evening December 6. We'll have more on this soon.
This is from Tipster, the newsletter for Turn In Poachers. Thanks to Ted Schave!
A taste for frog legs turned out to be an expensive proposition for two people in eastern Minnesota.
The two were arrested for spearing giant bullfrogs following a tip to the local conservation officer, said Glenn Nyquist, president of TIP (Turn in Poachers), Inc.
"When I reached the scene," said arresting officer Larry Webinger of LaCrescent, "I found the poachers had al-
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ready speared seven frogs. Some of them were close to six inches long."
Frogs are protected by law in Minnesota. The giant bullfrog is a species of special concern due to its restricted range and low population. In court, the poachers pleaded. guilty and were fined $150.
Raffle
We had a lot of prizes and a lot of winners at the June rafflee The total was $20.00! First prize was a real neat turtle hat donated by John Jesmer Jr. This was won by Ted Schave. Second prize was a Frogtown Greetings T-shirt that was donated by Fran Frisch. This was won by Jim Gerholdt. A cracked 10 gallon tank and a bag of "sweet and sour" snakes was won by Daniel Hornfeldt. The "snakes" were also donated by John Jesmer Jr. As this issue of the MHS Newsletter goes to press there is a hot rumor that a breeding loan between the turtle hat and Jim Gerholdt's frog hat is in the works!
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Herp Hints
Fran Frisch read excerpts from an article on substrates he had run across. It pointed out that cedar shavings are toxic to herps because of the resins and phenol compounds in cedar. Beware! A general discussion on bedding ensued. It was agreed that no particular type of bedding is right for every application.' Use your own judgement, and if you have doubts, check with someone with experience. Jim Gerholdt mentioned that his cage cleaning had gone high tech. He feels that a mini vacuum (such and a Dust Buster) is ideal for cleaning. It may not have a lot of suction or capacity, but it vacs up urate powders easily, and the tip can be dipped in disinfectant safely. John Moriarty announced that The Nature Conservance was sponsoring a trip to Weaver Dunes on June 7. John will head up the trip.
State Fair
Although MHS will not have a display at the State Fair again this year (keep your fingers crossed for 1987), there will still be Bob Duerr's Snake Zoo to see. Bob needs shed skins for this. He will give any MHS member free admission if they bring in a skin. Start peeling! He also just donated to us 100 more of his "I love Snakes " buttons. Thanks, Bob! Stop by and see him when you go to the Fair this year!
Como Zoo Display
The Como Zoo display daze were a real hit. There were quite a few MHS members involved in it (list will appear in a later Newsletter). Thanks to all who did participate and bring their herps. This was June 21 and 22. The highlight of the day was when Fran got bit by a boa. Who said snakes have no smarts? Como Zoo is supplying the cages for these displays, along with insurance. The next weekend will be August ? We'll have the dates next month.
MHS Field Study
No, we have not lost your phone numbers or given up this survey of the Ordway Natural History Study Area in Inver Grove Heights. The new person in charge of this is Paul Spencer. Paul has agreed to take this over. He will be in touch with you on this in the near future. All pertinent information has been sent on to him. I would like to extend a s~ecial thanks to Paul for agreeing to take this on!
MHS Library
There are some changes in o~. library. All back issues of exchange newsletters from other societies are now in the MHS Archives. Actually only the ones prior to 1984. 1984, 1985, and 1986 are available in the library at the meetings. If you need an earlier issue, see Nancy Haig or Becky Filler. Due to the strong
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ann tactics outlined in last month's Newsletter, most of our overdue overdue books have been returned. They came back with a grand total of $25.00 in fines! Remember, somebody else might like to check out that book you have next month!
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1984 Snakebite Profile
In 1984 the American Association of Poison Control Centers
beg a nan a t ion alp 1" 0 g 1" a m 0 fda t a colI e c t ion 0 f al 1 poi son
exposures. Only 47 centers contributed during this first year.
Combined, they served about 99.8 million people, or 42% of the
population of the United states. A total of 730,224 poison
exposures were reported incl uding 1176 venomous and nonvenomous
snakebites. The number of species involved and the severity of
bites is provided in tabular form.
It was interesting to note that nearly 5 0 % of all bites by
ve nom 0 us s n a k e soc cur 1" e d i n .. c h il d 1" en; 1 2 % w ere 1 e sst han 6 yea 1" s
of age and 36% were £rom 6 to17 years of age. While venomous
snakes made up only 30% of cases seen, 56% were treated in
emergency rooms.
In addition to snakebites,
types reptiles. Unfortunately,
there were 171 bites from other
the pre sen t s ys t em of d at a
collection does not provide for more specific information
regarding these cases.
Respectfully Submitted By
Carl S. Hornfeldt
Reference:
Litovitz T, Veltri JC: 1984 Annual Report of the American
ASBo cia tion of Poison Con trol Cen tel's Na tional Da ta Coll e ction
System. !~~r~£!g ~QYr~!! 9f ~~~rS~~£I M~g~£~g~, 5:423, 1985.
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All Reported Snakebites, 1984
Number Unknown of Cases No Effect Minor Effect Major Effect Death Effect
DOMESTIC SNAKES
243 25 1 57 1 39
8 29 12 0 13
8 3 2 0 0 2
0 3 5 1 0 1 '-l
0 0 126
k 366 1 13 0 98
1 1 o 38
1176 234 494 89 1 319
"Critter of the Month"
The "critter" for the Jt.me meeting was large turtles and tortoises. We had a good showing on this one, with some really large examples. They were:
Corrnnon Snapping Turtle (Chelydra serpentina) Blanding's Turtle (Emydoidea blandingi) Red Footed Tortoise (Geochelone carbonaria) Burmese Brown Tortoise (Geochelone emys) - 19" and 42 pounds. Leopard Tortoise (Geochelone pardalis) - 15~' I and 20 pounds. Forest Hinged Back Tortoise (Kinixys erosa) Alligator Snapping Turtle (Macroclernys temninckii) Eastern Box Turtle (Terrapene c. carolina) Gulf Coast Box Turtle (Terrapene carolina major)
These were brought by:
Dean Bowman Bruce and Connie Delles Jim Gerholdt Alina and Daniel Hornfeldt Ann Porwoll Toni Vangen
Thanks to all of the above (both "critters" and "bringers" from MHS!
Help A Hapless Herp
Once again the MHS adoption agency was busy finding homes for hapless herps! We had quite a few at the June meeting after same slim months. Seeking happy type homes were a female Bullsnake, a male Green Iguana, a male Diamondback Terrapin, 3 Reeve's Turtles, and a HUGE Common Snapping Turtle (16 3/4", estimated weight of between 40 and 50 pounds). Finding homes were the majority of these hapless herps. Nobody went for the snapper, and it was released the next day. It had been rescued from the soup pot! The male Diamondback Terrapin is still in need of a home. Any takers out there in MHS land? Stay tuned for the July meeting. Right now the terrapin is all we have, but 'Who knows what hapless herps lurk in the hearts of Minnesotans?
Refreshments
The refreshments at the Jt.me meeting were graciously supplied by Jane Kraft. A big MHS thanks to Jane for the goodies. They were enjoyed by all!
The latest issue of the MHS White Pages were available at the June meeting. Also hot off the press is the second issue of the MHS Occasional Papers. If you did not make it to the meeting, they will both be mailed to you. As our membership continues to grow, these white pages become more important so we can keep in touch with our membership. If you find errors, please let us know so we can nm the corrections in the Newsletter.
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INFORMATION WANTED ON WISCONSIN REPTILES
I would like to hear from anyone who has found the following reptiles in Wisconsin: Queen Snake (Regina septernvittata), Massasauga (Sistrurus catenatus), Northern Ribbon Snake (Thanmophis sauritus), Western Ribbon Snake (Thamnophis proxirnus), Butler's Garter Snake (Thamnophis butleri), Blanding's Turtle (Emydoidea blandingi). Your information will remain confidential. I am currently gathering distribution and abtmdance data on these species in Wisconsin as a first step in research on their ecology and population trends. This information is necessary to begin recovery and management plans for these rare animals. This is a long term conservation and basic research project supported by the nongame division of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources in cooperation with The Nature Conservancy and the Milwaukee Public Museum. My information or inquiries should be sent to: Gary S. Casper, Vertebrate Division, Milwaukee Public Museum, 800 W. Wells Street, Milwukee, WI 53233. Phone: 414-278-2782.
Phantastic Phenological Phinds
John Jesmer Jr. and Toni Vangen May 23, 1986-Cochrane, Wisconsin.
1 Timber Rattlesnake (Crotalus horridus). Gravid female. 6:00 PM. 70 F. May 23, 1986-Alma, Wisconsin, on road.
1.Blanding's Turtle (Fmydoidea blandingi). Very old male. Relea$ed in a safer area. 7:45 PM. 68 F.
May 24, 1986-Between Alarna and Cochrane, Wisconsin, in swampy area. 1 Bullsnake (Pituophis rnelanoleucus sayi). Male. 9:45 AM. 66 F.
larry. Yank, Ruth and John Meltzer May 24 and 25, 1986-Near Reno, Houston Co., Mirmesota.
# Six Lined. Racerurmer (Cnernidophorus sexlineatus) # Bullfrog (Rana catesbeiana) # Leopard Frog (Rana pipiens) 1 Wood Frog (Rana sylvatica) # Green Frog (Rana clarnitans) # American Toad (Bufo americanus) .. OOR .. # Gray Tree Frog (Hyla versicolor). OOR. 2 Fox Snake (Elaphe vulpina). Male and female. # Eastern Garter Snake (Thanmophis s. sirtalis) # Red Sided Garter Snake (Thamnophis s. parietalis) # Northern Water Snake (Nerodia sipedon) # Western Painted Turtle (Chrysernys picta belli)
May 24 and 25, 1986-Near North Ridge, Houston Co .. , Mirmesota. 1 Eastern Milk Snake (Lampropeltis t. triangulum)
John Jesmer Jr. and Toni Vangen May 24, 1986-On roads in SE Mirmesota and arotmd Alma and Cochrane, Wisconsin.
8 Corrmon Snapping Turtle ( Chel ydra serpentina). Believed to be females. Found all day. 66 - 84 F.
May 26, 1986-Cochrane, Wisconsin. 1 Bullsnake (Pituophis melanoleucus sayi). Female. 1:15 PM. ca 80 F. 1 Blanding's Turtle (Emydoidea blandingi). Female. OOR. 3:45 PM. ca 86 F.
May 28, 1986-Cochrane, Wisconsin.
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1 Smooth Green Snake (Opheodrys vernalis). 26" plus. Killed by cat. 10:15 AM. ca 84 F.
May 28, 1986-"Oak Valley", Wisconsin. 1 Eastern Milk Snake (lampropeltis t. triangulum). 35-38". Moribund.
4:15 PM. 86 F. May 29, 1986-Swampy area, Wisconsin.
1 Blandings Turtle (Emydoidea blandingi). Baby. 11:05 AM. 78 F. May 29, 1986-Alrna, Wisconsin.
1 Corrmon Snapping Turtle ( Chel ydra serpentina ). On road, very huge. 2: 12 PM. 93 F.
May 29, 1986-Cannon Bottoms Road. 1 Western Painted Turtle (Chrysemys picta belli). On road. 4:55 PM. 86 F.
June 1, 1986-Louisville Swamp, Carver Co.. Minnesota. 1 Eastern Milk Snake (Lampropeltis t. triangulum). 3:55 PM. Cool and windy. 1 Brown Snake (Storeria dekayi). 4:40 PM. Cool and windy.
Numerous Corrmon Snappers, Blandings and Painted Turtles were found on the road, both alive and DOR. The living ones were assisted off the road along with many toads and frogs.
John Jesmer Jr. and Toni Vangen June 7, 1986-County Road 84, Minnesota.
23 Blanding's Turtle (Emydoidea blandingi). 18 were alive and 5 DOR. 8:30 - 9:20 AM, 5:15 - 5:30 PM. 75 - 86 F. Assisted off road.
17 Western Painted Turtle (Chrysemys picta belli). 9 were alive and 8 DOR. 4:35 - 5:00 PM. 86 F.
2 Bullsnake (Pituophis melanoleucus sayi). Sunning on road. 9:30 AM and 5:30 PM. 77 F and 86 F.
1 Eastern Garter Snake (Thamnophis s. sirtalis). Juvenile, assisted off the road. 9:35 AM. 77 F.
June 7, 1986-Nelson, Wisconsin. 4 Corrmon Snapping Turtle (Chelydra serpentina). 5-6". 10:00 AM. 77 F. DOR.
June 7, 1986-"Trevino Station", Wisconsin. 1 Fox Snake (Elaphe vulpina). Gravid, freshly shed. 11:00 AM. Humid and 83 F.
June 7, 1986-County Road 84, Minnesota. 1 Eastern Hognose Snake (Heterodon platyrhinos). 5: 35 PM. 86 F. Found on
hot sand. June 7, 1986-ChippewaRiver, Wisconsin.
4 Western Painted Turtle (Chrysemys picta belli). Assisted off road. 7:00 PM. 84 F.
June 7, 1986-Maiden Rock, Wisconsin. 1 Eastern Milk Snake (Lampropeltis t. triangulum). DOR. 7:57 PM. 78 F.
June 14, 1986-Near Nelson, Wisconsin. 4 Northern Watern Snake (Nerodia sipedon). 1 Eastern Massasauga (Sistrurus c. catenatus). 1 Eastern Hognose Snake (Heterodon platyrhinos) •
A special MHS thanks to John and Toni, and to Larry and Ruth and John for all these phinds!
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Peter B. Keane 1018 E. 226th Street Bronx, NY 10466 212-655-0454 New Member
Bill and Brenda Bell 1315 4th Avenue Marion, IA 52302 319-373-2106 Change
President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Newsletter Editor Mernber-at-Large Member-at-Large Member-at-Large Member-at-Large Immediate Past-President
Becky Scheiber see Terry Scheiber 23 Mill House Lane Chatfield, MN 55923 507-867-4151 New Member
Terry Odegaard 227 W. 33rd Street Mitmeapolis, MN 55408 612-824-9450 Change
MHS OFFICERS
Fran Frisch Arm Porwoll Andrea Oster Bruce Haig Jim Gerholdt Fred Bosman Bob Duerr Dan Keyler John Moriarty Bruce Delles
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488-7619 489-7853 774-7438 789-4737 652-2996 476-0306 541-9417 933-2055 781-6732 374-5422
Breeding Notes
Jim Gerholdt California Kingsnake (lampropeltis getulus californiae) - 4 eggs laid on 3-14. 1 was infertile. Incubated on moist vermiculite at 80-85 degrees. The 3 fertile eggs hatched on ,5 .... 23 and 5~25 .. Incuba,tionof 70-72 days:. '
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Breedings from the June AAZPA Newsletter
Houston Zoo ' 2 Tur~stan l~late,.-Tailed Gecko 3 Leopard Gecko
National Zoo 4 1,biant Day Gecko
Bi:1onx Zoo 1 Elongated Tortois~
Fort Worth Zoo 2 Flying Gecko 1 Chuckwa~la 1 Prehensile Tailed Skink 8 Aruba Island Rattlesnake 8 Emerald Tree Boa
10 Yellow Spotted Sideneck Turtle 14 Green;Tree Python
Toledo Zoo 1 Red Footed Tortoise
Cincinnati Zoo 13 Pygmy Rattlesnake 13 Urocoan Rattlesnake
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St.. Catherine ~I s Survival Center 2 Radiated Tortoise
Knoxville Zoo 8 Aruba Island Rattlesnake 6 Leopard Gecko
San Antonio Zoo 1 Yellow Headed Sideneck Turtle 1 Fan Footed Gecko
Dickerson Park Zoo (Springfield) 15 Boa Constrictor
2,Westem Massasauga
Dallas Zoo 18 McQuarie Turtle 5 Philippine Sail Fin Lizard
San Diego Zoo 9 Sidewinder Rattlesnake
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ClASSIFIEDS
EDITOR'S NOTE: Classified ads are run in the MHS Newsletter as a free service to the membership. No paid ads are accepted from non members. No ads will be run for venomous species. While MHS will not run ads for known sick or illegal animals, we accept no responsibility for the health or legality of any animals advertised here. Please send ALL ads directly to me, Jim Gerholdt, P.O. Box 86, Webster, MN 55088, and not to the MHS address. The deadline for all Newsletter items is the 15th of the month!
MINNESGrA HERPETOLOGICAL SOCIETY DELICATESSEN
REMEMBER-Dutiitilg each meeting we will have available our featured take-out items.
FRESH FROZEN ADULT MICE-$4.00 per dozen. FRESH FROZEN PINKIES AND FUZZIES-$3.00 per dozen.
Due to lirrdted supplies, we have placed a 3 dozen lirrdt on adult mice orders. FRESH FROZEN RATS-JUMBO SIZE-$1.50.
FRESH FROZEN RAT PUPS-$3.00 per dozen.
Remember, if you want rats or mice, they are available by reservation only. You MUST Place your order no later than 7:00 PM on Thursday the day before the meeting. Logistics dictate this policy, so please cooperate with us. Don't miss out! Also, please bring your own container so your food animals don't thaw out.
TO ORDER RATS: Call Bruce or Connie at 593-0298. TO ORDER MICE: Call Jim or Pam at 652-2996 (now a 612).
FOR SALE: HUGE inventory of used aquariums. These are not cracked! Sizes range from 5 gallon up to 40 gallon. Also many 30 gallon breeder tanks (24" x 24" x 12"). 25¢ per gallon! Call Pat or DeeDee at 612-432-2256.
FOR SALE: Distribution maps for all species of reptiles and amphibians of M[nn·esota. Compiled by bhe Records Co~ttee of MHS. $2.50 at the meetings or $4.50 postpaid.
IS YOUR MHS MEMBERSHIP CURRENT? PLEASE CHECK YOUR ADDRESS lABEL TO BE SURE! !
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FOR SALE: California Kingsnakes - $25.00. 0.2 Common Boas - 24"
ClASSIFIEDS
Hatchlings - Banded from brown and cream pair $50.00. Contact Jim Gerholdt at 612-652-2996.
FOR SALE: 0.1 Ball Python - Adult - $65.00 or trade for 2' x 4' X 2' high front opening cage. 1.0 Ball Python - 2 years old - $65.00 or trade for 2' x 4' X 2' high front opening cage. 1.0 Columbian Horned Frog - $20.00. 10 gallon cracked aquarium - $5.00. 20 gallon cracked aquarium - $10.00. Contact Andrea Leader at 612-729-6203.
WANI'ED: Treefrogs - Agalychnis moreliti:i.,_~. spurrelli, ~. armae, ~. dacnicolor, Phrynohyasvenulosa, Hyperolius marmoratus, ~. centrolenella, Phyllomedusa lemur, P. rohdei, other species of Phyllomedusa, Hyla andersoni, ~, crucifer, Atelopus sp., Dendrobates azureus, Kokoi Arrow Frog, and other Poison Arrows. Contact Peter Keane, 1018 E. 226th Street, Bronx, NY 10466. 212-655-0454.
Custom Herp Cartoons, Art, Stationary, Logo's and T-Shirt Designs
Stock T-Shirts at Retail or Wholesale Prices
All Inqu .... 1 Anlw .... dl Contact: fran frllch Jr. 850 W. Mlnn.haha Av ••
St. Paul, Mlnn.lota 55104 (I12)-4U .. 7119
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ClASSIFIEDS
FOR SALE: Juvenile snakes. All specimens captive bred and born/hatched at our facilities. Rosy Rat Snakes (E. g. rosacea) - $30.00. Everglades Rat Snakes (E. o. rossalleni) - $30.00. Okatee Corn Snakes (E. g. guttata) - gorgeous deep orange - $35.00. Gulf Hammock Rat Snakes (E. o. williamsi) - $25.00. Columbian Boa Constrictors (B. constrictor) - variety of colors and patterns - $60.00 and up. Burmese Pythons (P. m. bivittatus) - gold phase, NOT intergrades -SPECIAL: $30.00 each, 3 for $75.00, 5 for $100.00. Reticulated Pythons (P. ticulatus) - $45.00 to 65.00. Free delivery to Twin Cities area. Sexes teed. Contact Terry Cullen or Gary Casper, P.O. Box 878, Milwaukee, WI
reguaran-53201.
414-645-7347 or 414-672-4632.
Largest Selection of Reptiles & Amphibians in Minnesota High Quality - Reasonable Prices - Personal Service
Cages, Books, Feed & Supplies
540 Winnetka Ave. No. Golden Valley, Mn 55427
"Lower Level"
B,EP'.rILE8 PET SHOP
Owners: Bruce & Connie Delles (612) 593-0298
Open 7 Days a Week
FOR SALE: 1.0 Eastern Milk Snake - Baby - $10.00. 0.1 Eastern Hognose Snake -Gravid - After she lays, onky to a good home with a year round supply of toads. Beautifully marked. Not dra at all. - $free. 1.0 Western Hognose - Juvenile. Only to a good home or will set loose. - $20.00. 0.1 Fox Snake - Gravid - $15.00. Babies at August meeting - $5.00. Contact John Jesmer Jr. or Toni Vangen at 612-473-5365 or see us at the July meeting.
FOR SALE: Tri-colors - Albinos - New list with low prices. Send SASE to Robert Applegate, 1762 Pepper Villa, EI Cajon, CA 92021. 619-448-5746.
FOR SALE: Aquarium lids. Screen lids for all size aquariums. Handsome, sturdy and efficient for herps and rodents. 5 - 5~ gal - $6.00. 10 gal - $8.50. 20 gal - $17.00. Other sizes can be made very reasonably. Callto place an order. DJ's Reptiles (Don). 612-922-6294.
Do you have your MHS T-shirt yet for this summer? They also make great gifts for that special someone! Place your order now!
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All professional and amateur herpetologists are invited to submit for consideration the titles of papers or posters they wish to present at the 1987 NeBS Conference on the Captive Propagation and Husbandry of Reptiles and Amphibians. Paper lengths should range from 20-45 minutes. A brief of the presentation sbould be submitted' by October 15,1986.
Submit papers to: Mike Bumgardner - Conference ogram Coordinator Northern California rpetological Society P.O. Box 1363 Davis, 9 63
For more information contact: Rris Orwicz - 1987 NeBS . renee Chairman (916)678-5126 or Scott Hanley - NeBS sident (916) 756-7363
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ANNUAL MID ST I I
sponsored by The Wisconsin Herpetological Society
PLACE: KEYNOTE SPEAKER: TIME: REGISTRATION FEE:
EVENING BANQUET:
ACCOMMODATIONS:
OCTOBER 18,1986 Milwaukee County Zoo Sherman Minton - Noted Author 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Check-in and late registration, 8:00-9:00 a.m.) Adults - $13.00; Juniors (16 and under) - $10.00 Late registration fee (after 9/20/86), Adults - $15.00; Juniors - $12.00
Registration fee includes the Friday evening (6:00-11:00 p.m.) ice breaker in the Zoo's Aquarium/Reptile building, the Saturday seminar, and a guided Zoomobi1e tour on Sunday. Zoo c:.dmission for all three days is included.
6:00-11:00 p.m. on Saturday at the Zoo. There will be a raffle drawing, as well as door prizes. The cost is $13.00 until September 20, and $17.00 after that date.
Holiday Inn - Holidome, 201 North Mayfair Road, Milwaukee, WI 53226, (414) 771-4420. Special rate of $48.00 per room, regardless of number of occupants. To obtain this special reduced rate, please mention you are attending the Herpetological Seminar and also register before September 20, 1986.
Another conveniently located motel is the Excel Inn, 115 North Mayfair Road, Milwaukee, WI 53226, (414) 257-0140. They offer no special discounts,and regular room rates vary from $31.00 to $42.00.
If you have any questions, please feel free to call John'Raymond, (414) 637-5456; or Dave Sorensen, (414) 535-1357.
REGISTRATION FO~~
REGISTRATION: Adult - $13.00; Juniors (16 and under) - $10.00 After 9/20/86, Adult - $15.00; Juniors - $12.00
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Please mail completedregistrationformandcheck.to: Wisconsin Herpetological Society, C/O John Raymond, 1519 Park Avenue, Racine, WI 53403.
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CITY ______________________ STAT ..... E ___ ZIP __________ _
PHONE INTERESTS~ ________________________________ __
DO YOU WISH THE ABOVE INFORMATION LISTED IN THE MHS DIRECTORY DYES DNO
TYPE OF MEMBERSHIP OFFICIAL MHS T-SHIRT o NEW 0 RENEW SO MD LD XLD o SUSTAINING .............................. $50.00 o CONTRIBUTING ........................... $25.00
$7,00 each, $1.00 postage/handling.
o FAMILy ................................... $12.50 Admits all members of a family to monthly meetings
o INDIVIDUAL .............................. $10,00 o CORRESPONDING (Out of State) ..... ~'.~ .. ,',' $ 7.50 .
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