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HERPETOFAUNA Journal

of the

Long Island Herpetological Society, Inc.

October 2010 Volume 20, Issue 10

Photo: provided by Susan Jacob

NEXT LIHS MEETING: Sunday, November 21st Speaker: TBA

TOPIC Page

TOPIC Page

LIHS 2010 - 2011 Executive Board Nomi-nations 2 KIDS OPEN CATEGORY Show Winners 18

Joining / Renewing Your LIHS Membership 2 LIHS Show Photos 21

Gut Loading 3 Literature & Media Reviews 29

LIHS Executive Board & Contact Information 3 The Herp Marketplace 33

LIHS Executive Board Nominations / Elections 3 LIHS Membership Application 39

Don’t Mess with My Pet 4 About the LIHS 40

THANK YOU LIHS 21st Show Volunteers 5 LIHS MEETING DATES & INFORMATION 41

LIHS Show Winners 6

Support the LIHS

JOIN / RENEW NOW

Membership $25.00

LIHS Herpetofauna Journal ~ October 2010 Volume 20, Issue 10 ~ www.LIHS.org Page 2

LIHS EXECUTIVE BOARD NOMINATIONS/ELECTION - 2010 - 2011

LIHS 2010/2011 Executive Board Nominations

President ~ Vin Russo

Vice-President ~ John Heiser

2nd Vice-President ~ Kirk Peters

Treasurer ~Rich Hume

Sergeant-At-Arms ~ Mike Russo

Programs Coordinator ~ Rich Meyer, Jr.

Secretary ~ Glenn Bartley Secretary ~ Tara Noseworthy

JOINING the LIHS or RENEWING an LIHS Membership

You can JOIN the LIHS or RENEW an LIHS Membership in several manners. Join or Renew at a

meeting or LIHS Event or MAIL your completed LIHS MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION with $25.00 pay-

ment ( cash [ meetings only ], check or money order ) made to the LIHS. Print out an LIHS member-

ship application from our website at: http://www.lihs.org/files/member.htm or “CLICK” on LIHS

MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION or at the back of the journal.

Fill it out and bring to a meeting or mail it to:

LIHS 476 North Ontario Avenue

Lindenhurst, New York 11757-3909

Not sure if your RENEWAL is due?? Email me at < [email protected] >

As ALL LIHS JOURNALS will now be sent ELECTRONICALLY, so, PLEASE make sure that I have your EMAIL ADDRESS when you join or renew.

http://www.lihs.org/files/member.htm



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GUT LOADING

Hi All,

A couple of quick items… This issue offers a quick look at the 21st Annual LIHS Reptile and Amphibian Show.. I wanted

to get it out in time for Halloween, but rest assured, the next issue will feature more articles.. Another show has come and gone, and many of you were a part of it.. It really came together nicely, and we will continue to expand on the educational aspect of the hobby.. Thanks to the NYS Parks Department, Eric Powers, Turtle Rescue of Long Island and others who helped make the show a suc-cess.. The same goes for the vendors who continue to support us every year.. I have included many photos from the show, and will publish more next issue.

We have our Annual LIHS Executive Board elections at the November 21st meeting. Also, last

issue, I printed that the HOLIDAY Get-Together was December 9th, when in fact it is December 12th. I will also be posting the 2011 meeting dates in the next issue

THANKS to Glenn Bartley for his presentation on Herping in Arizona at the September meet-

ing, and to Jerry Kruse for his presentation on Lampropeltis zonata at the October meeting. Great job guys, very information and entertaining.

Rich Meyer, Jr.

LIHS Programs Coordinator/Editor

LIHS Executive Board 2009 / 2010

President: Vin Russo Vice-President: John Heiser 2nd Vice-President: Kirk Peters Secretary: Ed Bennett Sergeant-at-Arms: Mike Russo Treasurer: Rich Hume Programs Coordinator: Rich Meyer, Jr. Herpetofauna Editor: Rich Meyer, Jr.

Contact the LIHS

Web: www.LIHS.org E-mail: [email protected] Tel: ( 631 ) 884-5447 Mail: 476 North Ontario Avenue Lindenhurst, New York 11757-3909

http://www.lihs.org/



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We needed VOLUNTEERS!!! …. And we got them…..

THANK YOU!!!

Just a quick note of THANKS to those of you who made the 21st ANNUAL LIHS Reptile and Amphibian Show a success…. We couldn’t have done it without you.. Many of you were either in-volved in setting up, running or breaking down the hall, and many more entered their animals in the JUDGED SHOW.

Cecilia Acosta

Joe Acosta

Joseph Acosta

Glenn Bartley

Ed Bennett

Tony Carrozza

Daniel Collins

Noelle’s ( Dunlop ) Mom and Dad

Clara Dunlop

Noelle Dunlop

Harry Faustmann

John Heiser

Rich Hume

Ben Kelly

Mike Kelly

Dakota ( Cody ) Kennedy

Tom Kennedy

Chris Link

Tara Noseworthy

Ann Ott

Kirk Peters

Robert Rivard

Mike Russo

Vin Russo

Christian Scheidt, Jr.

Barbara Slater

Brandon Slater

Corey Slater

Debbie Vega

Ed Vega

Mike Villalta

Special THANKS to Dr. Cindy Meyer & John Collins who helped defray the cost of the trophies

Special THANKS to our judges, Mike Villalta and Oliver Kuepper who did an excellent job ( even if

I didn’t win a trophy ) of judging the show and infused some new blood into the judging.

A great big THANKS to the vendors and non-profit organization that attended the show and sup-ported the society….

LIHS Herpetofauna Journal ~ October 2010 Volume 20, Issue 10 www.LIHS.org Page 6

2010 LIHS Reptile & Amphibian Show Winners

SNAKES

Colubrid ( American rat snakes, Corn snakes, Kingsnakes, Pine snakes, Gophers, etc. )

1. Red-sided Blood-red Corn snake 2. Tessera Corn snake 3. California Kingsnake

Rich Hume Rich Hume Ed Vega

Tri or Bi-color Colubrid ( Grey bands, Milk snakes, etc. )

1. Scarlet Kingsnake 2. Grey Banded Kingsnake

Ed Vega Wayne King

Boas & Pythons 1. Amazon Tree Boa

2. Amazon Tree Boa Wayne King Tom Kennedy

LIZARDS

Monitors & Tegus 1. Red Tegu 2. Argus Monitor

Rich Meyer, Jr. Demetrius Madonia

Iguanids 1. Chuckwalla

2. Chuckwalla Mike Villalta Mike Villalta

Agamids 1. Bearded Dragon John J. Libretti Chameleons 1. Four Horned Chameleon ( Male ) Wayne King Geckos 1. California Banded Gecko

2. Rhacodactylus chahoua 3. Leopard Gecko – High Yellow

Wayne King Chris Link Ed Vega

Misc. Lizards 1. Plated Lizard Rich Meyer, Jr.

TURTLES & TORTOISES

Aquatic 1. Florida Soft-shell Rich Meyer, Jr. Semi-Aquatic 1. Central American Wood Turtle

2. Malaysian Box Turtle 3. Malaysian Box Turtle

Harry Faustmann Harry Faustmann Rich Meyer, Jr.

Tortoises 1. Hermann’s ( Female )

2. Hermann’s ( Male ) 3. Cherry-head redfoot

Glenn Bartley Glenn Bartley Harry Faustmann


AMPHIBIANS

Frogs & Toads 1. River Toad 2. White’s Tree Frog 3. Fire Bellied Toad

Rich Meyer, Jr. Rich Meyer, Jr. Glenn Bartley

Salamanders, Newts, Sirens, etc

1. Anderson’s Aquatic Salamander 2. Blue Tailed 3. Iberian Ribbed Newt

Glenn Bartley Glenn Bartley Glenn Bartley

1st Place Agamids Male Super Orange Hypo Bearded Dragon

John J. Libretti

2nd Place Colubrid Tessera Corn snake

Rich Hume


2nd Place Geckos Rhacodactylus chahoua

Chris Link

3rd Place Tortoise Cherry-headed Redfoot Tortoise

Harry Faustmann


ABOVE: 1st Place Semi-Aquatic Turtle Central American Wood Turtle

Harry Faustmann

LEFT: 1ST Place Colubrid Pied Sided Blood-red Corn snake

Rich Hume


2nd Place Newt/Salamander Blue Tailed Newt

Glenn Bartley

ABOVE: 1ST Place Colubrid Pied Sided Blood Red Corn Snake

Rich Hume


“HAPPY HALLOWEEN”

Seasonal “Halloween” Cage Set-up by Tara Noseworthy

Housing her Reverse Okeetee Corn Snake


Above: 1ST Place Monitors & Tegus Red Tegu

Rich Meyer, Jr.

Anyone seen Ed Bennett?


Best Snake

Amazon Tree Boa Wayne King


Best Lizard

California Banded Gecko Wayne King


Best Turtle / Tortoise

Hermann’s Tortoise Glenn Bartley


Best Amphibian

Andersen’s Aquatic Salamander Glenn Bartley


Grand Champion

California Banded Gecko

Wayne King


KIDS OPEN CATEGORY (13 & under) 2010 LIHS Reptile & Amphibian Show Winners

SNAKES

Colubrid ( American rat snakes, Corn snakes, Kingsnakes, Pine snakes, Gophers, etc. )

1. Corn snake 2. California Kingsnake

Clara Dunlop Dakota ( Cody ) Kennedy

Boas & Pythons 1. Rosy Boa Dakota ( Cody ) Kennedy Miscellaneous Snakes ( Garters, etc. )

1. Western Hognose Clara Dunlop

LIZARDS Geckos 1. Viper

2. Leopard 3. Leopard

Clara Dunlop Clara Dunlop Eric Brennan

TURTLES & TORTOISES

Semi-Aquatic 1. Red-eared Slider 2. Red-eared Slider

Eric Brennan Eric Brennan


Best in Kids Open Class 1st Place

Viper Gecko

Clara Dunlop

Best in Kids Open Class 2nd Place

Leopard Gecko Clara Dunlop


Best in Kids Open Class 3rd Place

Western Hognose Snake Clara Dunlop


PHOTOS from the LIHS Expo/Show

LEFT: LIHS Member Clara Dunlop showing one of her Viper Geckos

BELOW: Several LIHS Members gather prior to the opening of the show. Among others; Ed Bennett, Rich Hume, Mike Dempsey, Ken and Jake Siffert

LEFT: Mike Villalta and Chris Link of Gex-Co.


ABOVE: The guys from SME ( Snakeman’s Exotics )

ABOVE: Mike Dempsey, Ken and Jake Siffert


LEFT: Turtle Rescue of Long Island

ABOVE: Connection to Nature


ABOVE: Nancy Ho of “LADY SILKWORM”, and Eric Powers of “CONNECTION TO NATURE”

Right: Brian Kaczmarzyk of the “Reptile Deli”


ABOVE: NY STATE PARKS: Environmental and Education

RIGHT: Our front end people; Barbara and Ann greet show attendees


ABOVE: Tessie from “DALE’S BEARDED DRAGONS” ( perhaps our youngest vendor )

RIGHT: Seven Star Reptile


ABOVE: Tony Carrozza of “Exotic Snakes”

RIGHT: Samantha Heath of Heath’s Frog Farm with her Sunglow motley corn snake


ABOVE: Always glad to see Paul from Slither N Swim

JUST WHEN YOU THOUGHT IT WAS SAFE TO GO INTO THE WATER …….


LITERATURE AND MEDIA REVIEW(S)

“The Frogs and Toads of North America: A Comprehensive Guide to Their Identifica-tion, Behavior, and Calls”

“The Frogs and Toads of North America: A Comprehensive Guide to Their Identification, Behavior, and Calls” ( Paperback ) is an amazing book.

A beautiful and comprehensive photo-filled guide that is the first to show all of the frogs of North America and includes a CD of their calls. Colorful and noisy early indicators of environmental distress, frogs and toads are fascinating to casual nature lovers as well as expert herpetolo-gists. Covering all 101 species in the United States and Canada, this book contains natural history information, identification tips, range and habi-tat information, summaries of behavior, and descriptions of calls.

A 70-minute audio compact disc includes the calls of nearly every species and makes fascinat-ing listening for any nature lover. The book also has sections on conservation issues, public participa-tion in census programs, photography and sound recording, and keeping frogs and toads as pets.

From the olive-and-black Pig Frog, which gets its name from its low-pitched, pig-like grunt, to the X-marked and familiar-sounding Spring Peeper, the superb photographs and high-quality field recordings combine with the informative text to make this a must-have book for every naturalist.

Publisher: Mariner Books; Pap/Com edition ( March 17, 2009 )

Paperback: 344 pages

Language: English

Over 350 color photographs

Location maps

ISBN-10: 0618663991

ISBN-13: 978-0618663996

List price: $19.95 ( found cheaper )

ER to PR: Veterinary Medicine on the Run By Dr. Robert Monaco, DVM, DABVP

Informative and funny, ER to PR: Veterinary Medicine on the Run is like a modern day James Herriot novel with New York wit and supercharged with adrenaline. If you love pets, running or just enjoy a good laugh, you will love this book. Critics give it two paws up!

Dr. Monaco, first time author, long time veterinarian and runner will take you on a journey through the exciting world of veterinary medicine and racing. Never before has this been done. So, lace up your sneakers, grab your pet and start reading!

Check out the book at http://www.ertopr.com/

$13.95 plus NY sales tax for NY residents ( 8.625% ). Shipping and handling is $5.00 inside the US ( up to 2 books ).

Avoid shipping costs and purchase a copy at Old Country Animal Clinic, 669 Old Country Road, Plainview, NY 11803, ( 516 ) 938-7218. Website: http://oldcountryanimalclinic.com/index.html

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The Herp Marketplace

Reptology Habitat Enclosures for Reptiles and Amphibians. Penn-Plax Inc., announces

three new lines of Reptology Habitat Enclosures for Reptiles and Amphibians. Classic Glass Habitats are the company’s traditional terrarium line; Natural Wood Habitats are similar in design but with beau-tiful wood frames; and Decorator Habitats are de-signed to look like pieces of furniture, according to the manufacturer. The company adds that the habi-tats are made with quality materials and designed with numerous features that encourage healthy and natural living environments.

www.pennplax.com

ReptiSun Terrarium Hood . Zoo Med Laboratories

presents the ReptiSun Terrarium Hood. The product in-cludes a low profile hood that holds a NatureSun or T8 ReptiSun linear fluorescent lamp, and the hood has an electronic ballast for maximum light output and increased energy efficiency, the company reports. The ReptiSun Ter-rarium Hoods are low profile hoods designed to hold one T8 size linear fluorescent lamp. The ReptiSun Terrarium Hoods feature a built-in reflector which allows for deeper penetration of visible light and UVB .Convenient on/off switch. The LF-62 fits terrariums that are 30 in. wide and up ( 20 gallons long or larger ) and fits a 24-in. T8 lamp, while the LF-60 fits terrariums that are 20 in. wide and up ( 10 gallons or larger ) and holds an 18-in. T8.

www.zoomed.com

The Exo Terra Mayan Rainforest Habitat Kit, is an all-in-one

reptile terrarium package with a background design inspired by art found in Mayan temples. Measuring 18x18x24 in. and made of black polystyrene, each kit includes an Exo Terra Glass Terrarium and Compact Top, along with a hygrometer, thermometer and water dish. Among the Central-America-simulating items in the kit are Plantation Soil made of compressed coconut husk fiber, as well as plant accessories, such as the Large Jungle Fern and Jungle Vines, ac-cording to the manufacturer.

Rolf C. Hagen (USA) Corp www.exo-terra.com

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Diamondback Trading Cards - Diamond-

back Trading Cards manufactures unique trading cards for the natural history enthusiast of all ages. Watch their video:

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More information, click around to browse current stock and upcoming releases.

'Reptiles Series 1', ‘SS – Alterna’, 'Frogs and Toads'

'Reptiles Series 2'

'Arthropods'

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Reptology Large Turtle Pier. Penn-Plax is proud to introduce the Reptology Large Turtle Pier.

This turtle basking platform automati-cally adjusts to your water level and is designed for medium-large aquatic tur-tles as well as frogs, newts and sala-manders. The platform is 16” x 11” and with the eight extension pylons in-cluded, you can adjust the height up to 16” tall! Designed to look like an “au-thentic pier”, The Reptology Large Tur-tle Pier will provide an ideal platform for your turtles to bask. For more in-formation and product videos, please visit www.pennplax.com.

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Natural Cricket Care with added vitamins and minerals is formulated to

provide a nutrient-filled gut-load for the optimum health of crickets and the herps that eat them. The product comes in 1 3/4 - and 10-oz. sizes, and its particles come finely ground for all sizes of crickets, according to the company.

www.zoomed.com

The NATURE ZONE Humidi-Mat helps raise the humidity level in your

enclosure by controlled evaporation of water. They are made from a tough simulated leather fabric combined with a special osmotic fabric which allows the release of fine water vapor. Soak in water 12-24 hours to activate, then place in terrarium. The nontoxic gel inside pouch slowly releases water va-por without saturating the terrarium ( or drowning insects ). Remove and reactivate when dry. An easy and hassle-free way to create a humid micro-climate for your reptile. Convenient mat provides essential moisture to your reptile's terrarium. A great way to offer moisture to insects without drown-ing them. The mats have heat fused seams making them extremely durable and allow them to be used over and over again.

Easily activated by simply soaking in water.

ideal for tropical animals such as Rainbow Boas, Ball Pythons, Dart Frogs, Chameleons, Skinks, Salamanders or any other humidity loving reptile or animal.

Two sizes: Small: 7.25" x 3" and Medium: 12” x 3.5” www.NatureZonePet.com

REPTOLOGY Shale Step Ledge & Cave Hide-Out – Small; REP 181, and Medium; REP 182

Penn Plax Pet Products

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Exo Terra Turtle Heater maintains an ideal water temperature ( 78°F ) for aquatic tur-

tles and most other aquatic reptiles and amphibians. The high-impact plastic casing and the stainless steel power cord protector keeps aquatic reptiles and amphibians safe. In-cluded is a mounting bracket with two oversized suction cups for easy mounting in any aquatic habitat setup. Can heat up to 30 gallons.

Preset submersible heater

Rugged construction for safety

Two sizes: 25W ( PT3700 ) and 50W ( PT3702 )

www.exo-terra.com

FLUKERS Cricket Quencher ( no calcium ) or FLUKERS Cricket Quencher Calcium: Provides crickets and other feeder insects with a

safe, clean water source - as well as offering a good source of calcium for "gut-loading" insects prior to feeding them to your reptile. 16 ounces.

FLUKERS Orange Cubes: Formulated to be easily digested by all feeder insects.

Use of orange cube will drastically reduce the number of drowned, dehydrated and nutrient deficient crickets. Made from nutritious items such as kelp, spirulina, and brewer's yeast. Also packed with Vitamins E, B-12, A, D3, and calcium carbonate. 6

ounces and 12 ounces

FLUKERS High Calcium Cricket Diet: Designed for "gut-loading" crickets to in-

crease their vitamin/mineral content prior to offering them as prey, Fluker's Cricket Feed allows insect-eating pets to benefit from the nutritional value of the insect it-self, and from the insect's nutrient-rich gut contents as well. 13 ounces.

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REPTOLOGY Terrarium Hide-Outs - Fossil Cave™ Hide-A-Way Home - For Small Animals & Reptiles; REP 180

Penn Plax Pet Products

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Optional Stepping Stone Feeding Dish


San Francisco Bay Brands “Healthy Herp” INSTANT MEALS. From the company that for

years has brought aquarist live brine shrimp and numerous frozen foods comes the “Herp Healthy” line of FREEZE-DRIED Instant Meals. Healthy Herp™ INSTANT MEALS are All Natural, contains no pre-servatives and are healthy and nutritious. The meals have been formulated and specifically mixed for Herbivorous, Omnivorous, or Carnivorous reptiles. The formula mix when rehydrated returns to its natural state making it irresistible to reptiles.

Natural colors

Natural aroma

Pre cut ( where applicable )

A healthy meal

No preservatives

No refrigeration Feeding Instructions: Remove lid ( for bulk fill cup with food ), fill cup halfway with warm water, and wait 5-8 minutes. Drain excess water and place in Stepping Stone Feeding Dish™ or dump into food dish. Remove any uneaten food after 24 hours and discard. This product has been lightly dusted with calcium, because different reptiles have different needs, please be familiar with your animal’s re-quirements and supplement accordingly. This product can be used as a daily diet, in addition to the daily diet or as a treat. Available in several varieties, and sizes (SM Cup; LG Cup; Bulk Jar; LG Bulk

Jar ). OPTIONAL Stepping Stone Feeding Dish available ( SM and LG size available ). Additional infor-mation at http://www.sfbb.com/pdf-intro/hh_intro.pdf or http://www.sfbb.com/whatsnew.asp

Veggie Mix Instant Meal

Fruit Mix Instant Meal

Meat Mix Instant Meal

Box Turtle Food Instant Meal

Tortoise Food Instant Meal

Dragon Food Instant Meal Adult

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San Francisco Bay Brands “Healthy Herp” Frozen Rodents. Four sizes

available; Pinky ( 3 ), Fuzzy ( 3 ), Hopper ( 2 ), Adult (2 ) and ( 50 ) packs. Healthy Herp Frozen Rodents are safe and easy to feed. Each fuzzy is individually wrapped to lock in freshness. They are accepted by snakes, turtles, tortoises, lizards and frogs. Just thaw and feed.

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San Francisco Bay Brand, “Healthy Herp” FROZEN Natural Formulated Reptile Diets. Healthy Herp™ Formulas are formulated with whole fresh ingredients, which provide an excellent mix of animal and plant proteins ( where applicable ), vitamins and calcium.

• Natural ingredients • Frozen fresh • Scent and color attracts reptiles • A healthy meal • No mess easy pop out cubes

Simply thaw and feed. Available in Aquatic Turtle Diet Adult Formula; Aquatic Turtle Diet Juvenile Formula; Carnivore Carnage™; Dragon Delight™, Adult Formula; Dragon Delight™, Juvenile Formula; Fantastic Fruit™; Garden Gumbo™; and Tortoise T’weeds™. Additional information is available at http://www.sfbb.com/frozen.asp#

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Long Island Herpetological Society

476 North Ontario Avenue

Lindenhurst, New York 11757

Web: www.LIHS.org Email: [email protected] Tel: (631) 884-LIHS

LONG ISLAND HERPETOLOGICAL SOCIETY MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

To join the Long Island Herpetological Society, Print this page, fill out the following application form and mail with your $25.00 check or money order ( made payable to the L.I.H.S. ) to the following address:

Long Island Herpetological Society 476 North Ontario Avenue, Lindenhurst, New York 11757

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The Long Island Herpetological Society, Inc. ( LIHS, Inc. ) is a New York State registered, not-for-profit organization formed in 1987 to educate the members of the organization and the public with respect to the conservation, ecological role and captive care of reptiles and amphibians. This encompasses all aspects of herpetology. The membership is composed primarily of hobbyists; however amongst our many members are some of the finest herpetologists, herp veterinarians, professional reptile breeders, active conservationists and biological researchers.

The LIHS advocates the sale, trade, and ownership of captive bred & born reptilian & amphibian companion pets. Members generally may bring their pets to all meeting and venues, provided that such animals are adequately housed, legal, not endangered ( unless proper legal permits are displayed and permission is granted by the LIHS Executive board ), and not venomous ( venomous Reptiles are illegal to own in New York State ). Members of the LIHS are currently engaged in the breeding of numerous spe-cies, including Rat snakes, rare Boas and Pythons, Corn snakes, Kingsnakes, Milk snakes, exotic geckos, turtles, tortoises, and Bearded Dragons. The LIHS runs an Annual REPTILE & AMPHIBIAN SHOW. The show, scheduled for early fall, is an incredible opportunity to see many beautiful species of reptiles and amphibians, which otherwise might only be viewed on television, in books, zoos or in Specialty Reptile shops. The show is open to the public.

The LIHS has been featured on local and national television shows including; Long Islands' Cab-levision 12 show, "THE FAMILY PET" with Dr. Jonathan Greenfield, "LIVE - Regis & Kathie Lee" and "To-day in New York". We have also been featured in the NY Times, NY Newsday, and the NY Daily News. The LIHS often conducts public displays for the Cub/Boy/Girl Scouts, local schools, N.Y. State and other insti-tutions ( time and weather permitting ). The LIHS is one of the largest herp societies in the tri-state area. Swap meets are often held at each meeting, so members can often purchase or trade captive bred herps. Captive bred animals are always a plus, as it ensures that you are buying a quality animal, and not remov-ing an animal from the wild. Even though wild-collected reptiles are still being offered in the hobby, we truly believe that a captive bred and raised animal makes a superior pet. Membership in the LIHS is a bargain. Where else can you get years worth of education and fun for only $25.00? This price is either for an individual or a family - a further bargain. What exactly do you get for your $25.00? ( A ) Meetings - the Long Island Herpetological Society meets once a month from September to June. Our meetings are "OPEN" to the public, so bring your friends ( perhaps, a new member ). At each meeting there is generally a guest speaker, a raffle, and often a swap meet. Meeting Dates, Times & Locations: Most meetings are held at Farmingdale State College, which is central-ly located on Long Island. For up-coming meeting dates or directions to our "OPEN to the Public" monthly meetings check our website < www.LIHS.org > or call (631) 884-LIHS. Meetings are generally held on Sunday afternoons from 1:00-4:00 PM. There is always plenty of "Free Parking". ( B ) Herpetofauna Journal - you will also receive the LIHS Herpetofauna Journal as published throughout the year as part of your membership. As of 2009, we will be transmitting the journal electronically. For those of you who do not have access to the internet or a computer, we may be able to make special ar-rangements. The journal contains husbandry articles, stories, tips, and cartoons all pertaining to the care and well being of your reptiles and amphibians. Members are encouraged to submit articles, short sto-ries, tips, newspaper & magazine articles, drawings, cartoons, and any other items of herpetological na-ture ( they need not be of a scientific nature ). ( C ) Field Trips and Additional Benefits - Field trips may be planned during the year. These trips are ex-clusively for "members only". These trips are for viewing animals in nature only.

The LIHS also can refer members to Veterinarians who treat exotics (not all " VETS " do this).

Members (only) may participate in swap meets and are admitted to the annual show at a reduced cost. Books and husbandry equipment may also be available to LIHS members at a "Special" rate.


http://www.lihs.org/files/meetings.htm


LIHS MEETING DATES & INFORMATION

LIHS Meeting Dates Speaker / Topic

November 21st, 2010 TBA

December 12th, 2010 Holiday Get-Together

MEMBERS ONLY

January – June 2011 Dates to be announced shortly

( on-line and in the next journal )

ALL Meetings ( unless otherwise noted ):

Are OPEN and FREE to the PUBLIC ( UNLESS NOTED )… Bring your friends and family.

Will start at 1:00 PM. They may end earlier than the 4:00 end time, so please be on time.

Will be held at the Farmingdale State College Conference Center on the SUNY Farmingdale College Campus.

DIRECTIONS to SUNY Farmingdale: http://www.lihs.org/files/meetingplace.htm

SUNY Farmingdale College Campus Map: http://www.lihs.org/files/FSUNY_MAP.jpg As WINTER approaches, in case of inclement weather, please check the LIHS Website < www.LIHS.org > or your e-mail ( or both ) for any potential meeting cancellations

Speakers will be updated as they are scheduled. You will receive meeting updates via email, the Herpetofauna Journal, REMINDER POSTCARDS, or for the most Current Information, please check the LIHS Website:

www.LIHS.org

http://www.lihs.org/files/meetingplace.htm

http://www.lihs.org/files/FSUNY_MAP.jpg



Documents

of the Long Island Herpetological Society, Inc. · PDF fileLong Island Herpetological Society, Inc. ... Issue 10 Photo: provided by Susan Jacob NEXT LIHS MEETING: Sunday ... LIHS Executive