'MINNESOTA

HERPETOLOGICAL

SOCIETY

BELL MUSEUM OF NA TURAL HISTORY 10 CHURCH STREET S.E . • MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 55455-0104

VOLUME,III

MRS NEWSLETTER

FEBRUARY }~TING

Thursday, Feb. 3, 1983 7:00. PM R~om 225, Smith Hall

University of Minnesota

NUMBER 1

The February meeting will be presented by Carrol Henderson, Non-Game Supervisor for ,the 11innesota Department of Natural Resources. Carrol's topic will be DNR Non-Game Pr~gra.ms and Herp Priori ties. This will be our chance to find out how the non-game check off monies are being used, and what plans DNR has for our native Minnesota herps. Be sure to attend!

The "Critter of,the Monthtl for the February meeting will be land turtles and tort-­oises. We know there are a lot of these out there, so pitch in and bring them along. It seems like a lot of you feel that if someone else,lfmight" bring a species, you don't need to. This is not the case. The more the merrier is what we want! If we wind up with 10 Three-toed Box Turtles, this- is fine. The 9rlds are that they would all be a little different. "Critter of the Month" needs you!

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The membership is rem~nded that our March ~eeting will be ~ur annual ~eeting. As required ,by the MRS Constitution, this ~eeting is to be held on the first FRIDAY in March. This will be March 4. 'We realize - that this is inconsistent with our regu­lar meeting day, and so will be voting an a constitutional amen~ent to change this. This amendment-:is listed fUrther on in the newsletter, along with another.

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The "Critter of the Month" at the January meeting was herps of California. 'llhe animals brought were:

California Toad (Bufo boreas halophilus) Rubber Boa (Charina bottae) Desert Iguana (Dipsosaurus dorsalis) Shasta Alligator Lizard (Elgaria coeruleus shastensis) California Kingsnake (Lampropeltis getulus californiae) banded, striped, aherrant, and albino. Coast Mountain Kingsnake (Lampropeltis zonata multifasciata) San Bernadino Mountain Kingnsnake (Lampropeltis zonata parvirubra) Sonoran Gopher Snake (Pituophis melanoleucus affinis) San Diego Gopher Snake (Pituophis melanoleucus annectans) Pacific Gopher Snake (Pituophis melanoleucus catenifer) Desert Night Lizard (Xantusia v. vigilis)

These were brought by: Fred and Liz Bosman Bruce and Connie Delles Jim and Pam' Gerholdt Del Jones

Thanks from MRS!

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The r~JS membership roles are still growing! We are now up to a grand total of 106 memberships! The financial statement for 1982 appears in this newsletter, and it too looks good. Let's keep it rolling! Attendance at the January meeting was 40.

Refreshrrients at the January meeting were supplied by Sally Brewer. MRS thanks Sally for this. We .do need refreshments for upcoming meetingt3. If you would like to help on this, please let Diane Hanson know.

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A new feature at the January meeting was the MHS sign, both on the door to Room 225, and in front of the podium. This is the work of F~an Frisch, and as is all of his work. is extremely well done. Thanks to Fran for this contribution!

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The }rnS Board of Directors has authorized the purchase of a used file cabinet for the storage of ViliS· records. The construction of a double bookcase was also authorized. We are outgrowing our present book storage rapidly. The new bookcase (being built by Del Jones) will open up and be ready for use. When the meeting is over, it will be closed and locked. This will be much easier. We still need a slide projector. Is there any­one out there in herpland who can help on this? If so, give Del a call.'

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The January meeting program was presented by Jim Gerholdt on .fReptiles of California" and was a slide presentation. There were also a few amphibians thrown in. Despite problems with the projector it was an interesting program. It was interesting to note that rattlesnakes were the only genus that was fully covered! . .

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The slate of nominees for the elections at the March meeting are as follows:

President Vice-President Secretary ~Preasurer

Newsletter Editor, Member-at-Large tlfem ber-a t-Large T'1em ber-a t-Large f'lember-at-Large'

Del Jones Bruce Delles Connie Delles Diane Hanson Jim Gerholdt Fred Bosman Fran Frisch Kip Hanson .Ann Porwoll

Nominations will also be taken from the floor, if there are any last minute add­itions.

The }lliS Board of Directors proposes the following amendments to the B,y-Laws:

Article V - Officers and Committees - Section 501 Prom:tlOfficers may serve only two terms consecutively." To: "Officers, excepting Newsletter Editor, may serve only two terms consecu­tively.1I Beason: The purpose of limiting duration in office is to prevent the establish-

,ment of a power clique. However, the Newsletter Editor requires a special com- ' bination of talents and the office benefits from extended periods of continuity. Therefore, the Board of Directors recommends not limiting the term of office for the Newsletter Editor.

Article. 'VI - Meetings - Section 601 From: "There ehall be an Annual Meeting of MRS on the first Friday in the month of }1arch, at a place to be determd.ned by the Board of Directors." To: ·"There shall be an Annual Meeting of MRS in the month of March, at a time and place to. be ,determined by the Board of Dire·ctors." Reason: This will allow the~,Board of Directors to schedule the Annual Meeting on a normal ~eeting night. The present situation (meetings on Thursday nights and Annual Meeting on Friday night) came about when the membership changed the meeting night. The proposed amendment will allow the Board of Directors to accornodate that change and any future changes without waiting for the next Annual Meeting. A notice of the Annual Meeting is mailed to all members at least 30 days prior to the meeting as required by the By-Laws.

All members are reminded that NO reservations will be taken for MRS food animals any " later than 8: 00 PM on Wedne sday the day before the meeting. Logistics dic ta tethi s policy, so please cooperate with us. If you do try and order after the deadline, you will have to wait until the next month! Don't wait until the last minute and miss out!

This month's artwork is of a' Giant Sungazer (Cordylus giganteus), a large African lizard. The green phase Pacific Tree Frog (BYlaregilla) brought us $20.25.

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NINNESCtTA HERPETOLOGICAL SOCIETY INCOME STATEMENT

}lIOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1982

INCOJ'1E: Membership Library Fines Rodents Sales Refreshment Donations T-Shirts Sales Raffle Tickets IVIisce llaneous

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EXPENSES: Postage Printing Library Books Office Supplies Hileage Program Expenses Refreshments T-Shirts Refunds r-liscellane ous

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liET INC ONE

$ 768.00 37.00

997.55 23.68 60.00

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294.95 189.06 345.87 276.28 156.72 208.25 67.13 55.00 26.00 10.85

J'>UNNESOTA EERPETOLOGICAL SOCIETY STATEJYJENT OF CHANGES IN FINANCIAL POSITION

FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1982

Cash, January 1, 1982 Gross Income for the Year Total Expenses for the Year Net Income for the Year Cash, December 31, 1982

Check Book Balance, December 31, 1982 Gash on Jand, December 31, 1982 TOTAL CASH, December 31, 1982

$1,916.45 1,630.11

$ 183.87

286.37

455.24 15.00

$1,916.48

1 ,630.11

$ 286.37

$ 470.24

$ 470.24

. Along with the original artwork by Perry laBelle, we will from time to time have as part of our monthly raffle cages and other miscellaneous items that-have been do­nated to HHS. ~:Phis may also include duplicate books that we already have in the MRS Library. This month we have 3 sweater boxes 16" x 11" x 6;-". These came to us with adoption animals. The first winner will have their piCK, and so an down the line. The one 25¢ raffle ticket entitles you to all of the items being-raffled.

"YOUR OPINION PLEASE"

The members of the board are discussing the possibility of moving the April 7th meeting to the Science Museum of Minnesota. This would be a one time move.

At 7 o'clock, our regular time, we would hold a condensed version of our meeting. No guest speaker and no live animals.

flJter our officaal business, the members will adjourn to a self guided tour of the museum. At 9:00 PH we will view the omnitheater's presentation of "Darwin on the Galapagos", a subject of interest to all.

At present, there will be a $4.50 charge per adult and $3.50 for children 12 and under.

Please think this over because it will be discussed at the February meeting and a vote will be taken. Also, if you have any questions or input, please call me at 488-7619.

:B'Tan Frisch

The I-HIS "Help a Hapless Herp" program continues to' roll along! At the January meet­ingwe-adopted put a Western Milk Snake (Lampropeltis triangulum gentilis), a Red­Sided (~rter Snake (Tharnnophis sirtalis parietalis), a Plains Garter Snake (Tham­nophis radix ssP.), and a Corn Snake (Elaphe g. guttata). As was begun at the last -meeting, whenever there are more than one party bidding on an animal, the reason for the decision will be given along with the name of the successful bidder. As of right now, we have no animals for the February meeting. Of course, as always, this may change by meet ing time.

The j~IS Library also continues to grow. Recently purchased with ~rns funds were: Veterinary Biology and r~edicine of Captive Reptiles and Amphibians by Leonard D. Marcus Reptiles and Amphibians of Minnesota by Walter J. Breckenridge

Donated by an anonymous 118S member: Sun, Sand and Snakes by Stephen Spawls

Thanks to the mystery donor from ~lliS!

Another addition to the MRS Library is a custom embosser. The wording is "LIBRARY OF MINNESOTA BERP. SOCIETY", with the initials "MRS" in the center. All MRS books will be embossed on the title page!

All members are reminded that the Newsletters we receive from other regional herp societies are available for checkout fram the Library. Each Newsletter is kept -in its oYm manila envelope, and is intended to be checked out as a unit. There is an awful lot_ of information in these. Take advantage of itt

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A NOTE ON THE USE OF BLACK LIGHT FLUORESCENT TUBES FOR REPTILES

by

Ronald L. Tremper

During a visit to the Bronx Zoo, New York, in June 1980, John Behler presented me with written and verbal testimony concerning his experience with a little known two pin tube called a black light (B.L.). I immediately wondered if anything could be better than Vita-lite (True-lite), but my pessimism was quickly washed away by the actual results I witnessed.

John's tour of his herpetology department includ.ed a number of off exhibit lizard tanks which were supplied with 40 watt B.L. tubes. Numbers of Uromastix, Dipso­saurus, Sauromalus, Cnemidophorus, and Ameiva ~ere in perfect condition and several pairs of Ameiva .§.:E.. were constantly copulating during my three hour visit. Thriving young lizards gave further proof of captive propogation and husbandry success. It had been John's experience, as I am sure many others know, that these genera are often poor captives due to improper lighting which affects vitamin D3 and calcium uptake. Prior to the use of these tubes, their zoo had very marginal results with such species and some chelon~ans.

Naturally, I acquired several tubes upon returnin~ to our zoo and over the past 18 months t-hey have been used, in place of Vita-lite, for all of our diurnal lizards.

- Our Dipsosaurus, PheI suma, Chamaeleo, Anolis, Naultinis, Heterophilus, and Lacerta have done very well; appetites improved, activity 'increased, and reproduction occurred in most cases.

Black light tubes are commonly used in nocturnal insect traps and have been the item used by the entomological profession for-years, in this regard. They should not be confused with the more popular black light blue (B.L.B.) used for lighting items with a luminescent quality such as minerals. It is essential that any form of artificial lighting be positioned not more than 24 inches over the animals, so that beneficial ultra-violet rays are not allowed to-diffuse Over a larger a~ea. The ballast of fluorescent fixtures produces some heat, but this is usually in­sufficient for most reptile caging. We provide incandescent spot lights focused on a suitable basking site which are within the proper range of the black light. Keepers will find that the exclusive use of black light gives the cage a violet colour. We always use cool white or Vita-lite and/or a basking bulb, with a B.L., to provide some white lighting in order to enhance visibility for the keeper and the kept.

We have found that two common sizes are the most workable: the 20T-12 BL (20 watts) and :F40 BL (40·watts). These are 24 and 48 inches in length respectively. According to information provided by the Bronx Zoo there is a 4% loss in illuminance and 3-5% decrease in ultra-violet irradiance after one year of use (approximately 3000 hours). Tubes and specifications should be available from any large electrical distributor.

I have read about some controversy between reptile enthusiasts as to whether Vita­lite is of any use at all. I can clearly say that the black light is essential for most lizards and turtles. To solve this debate, one needs merely to acquire a run down sickly pet shop Ameiva or Anolis and install a black light fixture, at ground level even, and generate an adequate background temperature. After less than seven days, you will see increased activity and appetite. Overall body colour will bright­en in time. The use of a Vitamin/mineral supplement will increase the health of any captives, since the presence of D3- serves as a vehicle for calciwp uptake.

Vita-lites work better than the plant enhancing forms, and after using black lights .'over Vita-lite, I have concluded that the B.L. is far more effective for captive lizards and turtles. Although I haven't tested the black ~ights on snakes, I sus­pect they would benefit most diurnal species, which have a high exposure to ultra­violet radiation in their natural habitat.

EDITOR'S NOTE: The preceding article was reprinted from "The Herptile", International Herpetological Society, Volume Seven, Number One, }~rch 1982, with the permission of the author. }frlS thanks Ron for this courtesy. Ron is Curator of Reptiles and Amphib­ians at the Roeding Park Zoo in Fresno, California.

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EDITOR'S CORNER.

As MRS Newsletter Editor I'd like to take this opportunity to thank all the people who were involved in getting the Christmas 'issue out to the membership by Christmas Day. Thanks to Del Jones for getting "Season's Greetings" written on such short notice; to Pam Gerholdt for her story; to Matt Gerholdt for his drawing; to Perry LaBelle for his artwork; to Tom Taylor of AHA for his input; and most of all to J1HS master cartoonist Fran Frisch, whose plethora of cartoons made the Christmas issue possible! }ran's cartoons this past year have given our newsletter a true person­ality, something any publication needs. Of course, F~an also did the design on the back of our T-shirts!

These are the people who contributed to what was in the newsletter. There are more people involved in getting it done. Once the master copy is ready, it goes to Fred and Liz Bosman, who take it to the gang at the JFB Print Shop in Golden Valley. In a couple of days it comes back to Fred and Liz (Liz picked up the Christmas issue on a day off), who deliver it to Bruce and Connie Delles. They fold, address, and mail it. The mailing labels are supplied by Del Jones. A special thanks to all who were involved! The issue was actually back from the printers 2 days after the dead­line. It was also.pushed up a little so the MRS membership would have it before Christmas :Day.

The special Christmas issue was an exampl€ of what we cando when more than one or two members supply input! Kip Ranson has broken down the results of the questionaire we sent out to the membership. Most of you didn't even bother to send it back in! The main comment was that the Newsletter needs ··more input and articles, both in­formative and semi-technical. This issue has 2 such articles, one from a non-member and one from a Corresponding Member. OUr membership is now at 106! Would anyone out there care to figure up the percentage of input? Your MRS Board of Directors dis­cussed this matter at some length at the last Board meeting. It is the unanimous opinion of the MHS Board that if the membership wants more input to the Newsletter, that they get off their cloacas and supply it!

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A special thanks goes to Gary Casper for his interesting and informative artic1.e that appears in this issue of the MRS Newsletterl An awful lot of work went into this t and it's the kind of thing we need. I would also like to thank Gar.y £or sending it to me already typed and ready to go!

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THE MEANING OF MINNESOTA HERPTILE NAMES:

DISCOVERING THE SPOTTED BIND-AROUND SNAKE

by

G.S. Casper

Do you ever wonder what those sometimes unpronouncable scientific names

we attach to animals mean? Scientific names can be translated into plain

English, and doing so often reveals descriptive and informative names for

animals. Most scientific names are derived from Greek and Latin - two

"dead" languages; i.e. they are no longer spoken and thus are no longer

changing with use. Static, unchanging languages were chosen for scientific

names to eliminate confusion which might result. if word meanings changed

with time. (All spoken languages are constantly evolving new words and new

meanin~s for old wordw.) All organisms are given a formal scientific namA

at the time of their discovery. The system for 'naming new organisms is

called "binomial nomenclature", which was founded by Carolus Linnaeus in

the 1700's. This system assigns two names to each organism - one identifying

the species and the other the genus to which the species belongs. The genus

is always listed first and capatilized, then comes the species (which is

never capatilized), and this is usually followed" in.parantheses by the

last name of the person who named the species. Genus and species names are

always written either in italics or underlined. For example, Gopherus

polyphemus (Daudin) is the name given to the Gopher Tortoise by Daudin.

This name means "many-voiced burrower".

Scientific names, once formally assigned, never change u~less new information

merits a change in taxanomic status. This single scientific name is used

worldwide in all languages ·to describe the organism. By contrast, common

names often change and vary widely from place to place. For example, the

term "rat snake" can refer to at least three differant genera of snakes -

Elaphe, Spilotes, and ptyas. Pituophis melanoleuc~s is known variously as

the "Bullsnake u , tlGopher snake", and "Pine snake" in Minnesota; while

Mergus :nerganser is called the "Goosander"in Britain and the "Common

Merganser" in North America. With all this oonfusion over common names,

we are lucky indeed to have a universal scientific name, otherwise we

might never be sure eyactly what we were talking.about: Many groups of

animals now have official standard·oommon names, but these. are not alw~s

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used in all localities.

With this understanding of what a scientific name is, one can usually

discover the literal meaning of those funny looking words from their

Latin and Greek roots. I say usually because it's not always that simple.

Scientific names Wtay be "latinized" 'Proper names of people or places,

mythological names, geographical localities, or even "nonsense" names

which were arbitrarily made up! It can take quite a bit of detective

work to discover the true meaning of some names.

I have attempted a translation for all the reptile and amphibian species

found in MinnAsota. The follo'wing list gives the scientific name followed

by my be,st effort at a Ii teral meaning. I make no guarantees as to accuracy,

however. To aid readers in finding any mistakes I follow each ~pecies with

the root words from which my English translatiory. was derived. (If anyone

'out th0re can come up with a better meaning for Flapbe please let me

know!) Thi s kind of' work can be fun and reward i'ng (though time consuming)

so I have incl ude,1 a bibliography at the end to aid readers in finding

the meanings of other curious names.

Abbreviations: Gr. = Greek; L. = Latin; ML. = modern Latin; Nt •• ~ew Latin;

ganit. = genitive; fern. = feminine; ppr •• present participle

Chelydra serpentina

Clemmys insculpta

Graptemys pse~dogeographica

Graptemys geographica

Graptemys ouachitensis

water serpent

chelydros - Gr., a water serpent serpentis - L., a serpent

engrave~ turtle

klemmys - Gr., a tortoise insculpo - L., to cut in, engrave, inprint

false map turtle

graptos - ~r., inscribed, painted emydos - Gr., a freshwater tortoise pseudes - Gr., false geo - Gr., land graphe - Gr., a drawing, painting, representation

map turtle

see ~ pseudogeographica

Ouachita i~Bcribed turtle

Graptemys - see preceding entry Ouachi ta - a ri.ver in Louisiana -ensi s L~ 11 suffix meaning belonging :to

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ChrYflp.myS picta

Emydojdea blandingii

TrionyY muticus

Trionyx spiniferus

Eumeces septentrionalis

Eumeces fasciatus

Cnemidoohorus sexlineatus

Storeria occipitomaculata

Storeri a dekayi

Nero:li a sipedon

Tha~nophis radix

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painted golden turtle

chryseos - Gr., golden, rich, superb emydos - Gr., a frp.shwater tortoise pictus - L., painted, embroidered

Blanding's Emys-like* one

emydos - Gr., a freshwater tortoise -oidios - Or., suffi~ meaning form of, type of blandingii - proper name, W. Blanding * - Emys is the genus Emydoidea was derived from

curtailed t~ree-clawed one

tri - L., three onychos - Gr., nail, talon, claw muticus - L., curtailed, cut off

spine-bearing three-clawed one

TrioRYx - see preceding entry spinula - L., thorn, .spine fero - L., to bear

northern long one

eu- - Gr., p~efix menning good, well, true, nice mekos - Gr., length, hei~ht septentrionalis - L., northern

bundled long one

Eumeces - see prec~ding entry fasciatus - L., bunnled

six-lined one~with-leggingB

knemidophorus - Gr., equipped with leggings sex - L., six lineatus - L., streaked, marked with lines

Storer's one-with-spotted-back-of-head

Storeria - a proper name, D.H. Storer occipitis - L., the back part of the head maculatus - L., spotted

Storer's and Dekay's

Storeria - a proper name, D.H. Storer dekayi - a proper name , James E. Dekay,

(179??-lR5l), American naturalist

swimming earth

neros - Gr., humid, fluid, as in swimming -od - NL., form seio - Gr., to wave, move to and fro pedon - Gr., ground, .earth

root shrub-snake

thamnos - Gr., a shrub ophis Gr., a snake radix - L., a root

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ThaJnnophi s sirtal is '

Heterorlon nasicus

Heterodon platyrhinos

Diadophis pu~ctatus

Coluber constrictor

Opheodrys vernalis

PituoDhis melanoleucus

El anhp vul nina

Elaphe obsoleta

LamnropeltiR triangulum

Sistrurus catenatus

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garter-like shrub-snake

Tharnnophis - see preceding entry sirtalis - NL., like a garter

other-toothed pointy-nosed one

heteros - Gr., other, differant odontos - Gr., tooth nasica - NL., wi th a large or pointed nose

other-toothed broad-nosed one

Heterodon - ~ee preceding entry platys - Gr., flat, broad, wide, rhis - Gr. (genit.=rhinos), a nose

spotted bind-around snake

diadeo - Gr., to bind around ophis - Gr., a snake punctatus - L., spotted as with punctures

contricting serpent

coluber - L., a serpent con = L., prefix mpaning with Atrictura - ~.,a contraction

spring oak-snake

opheo - NL., a snake drys - Gr., a tree especially oak vernalis - L., belonging to spring

black-and-white pine snake

pitys Gr., the pine ophis - Gr., a snake melas - Gr., black leukos - Gr., whit~

foY-like deer-like one*

elanhos - Gr., a deer, stag* vUlpinus L., of or belonging to a fox

(prabably r'Jfers to head colQr resembling a red fox)

* - this interpretation of Elaphe doesn't seem to make sense; I ,know of no deer­like characters in the genus

indistinct deer-like one

Elaphe - see ~receding entry . obsoletus - L., indistinct, without clear markings,

effaced, worn out

three-angled beautifully-shielded one

la~pros - Gr., 9hining, beautiful pelte - Gr •• a small shield tri - L., three angulus - L., an~le, corner

chained rattle-tailed one

sistrum - L., a rattle' oura - Gr., the tail catenatus L •• cha.ined,conn~cted by. chains

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Crota1us horridus

Troptrlo61onion lineatum

Necturus maculosus

Notophthalmus'viridi~cenR

Ambystoma tigrinum

Ambystoma laterale

Flethodon cinerus

Bufo hp.mionhr;vs

Bufo americanus

Bufo cognatus

Hyla crucifer

~ chrysoscelis

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one with a projecting rattle

krotalon horridus

Gr., a rattle L., standing on end, projecting, rou~h; prickly

keeled-twig lined one

tropis - Gr. (late genit.=tropidos), a keel klonion - Gr.(dim.), a branch, twig lineatus - L., streaked, marked with lines

swimming-tail mottled one

nektos - Gr., swimming oura - ~r., the tail maculosus - L., speckled, mottled, full of

spots,blotted, stained

ereen back-eyed one

notus - Gr., the back ophthalmos - Gr., the eye viridis - L., green

round-mouthed tiger-like one

ambyx - Gr.,' a . cup, the rounded top of a cup stoma - Gr., mouth tigrinus - L., striped like a tiger, tiger~l~ke

round-mouthea flanked one

Ambystoma - see preceding entry lateris - L., side, flank

full-toothed ashY. one

pletho Gr., to be full, to become full, complete

odonos Gr. (genit. ), tooth cinerus - L.(genit.), ashes

half-brow toad

bufo -,L., toad hemi - Gr., half ophrys - Gr., brow, eyebrow

American toad

bufo - L., toad americanus - proper name, America

related toad

bufo - L., toad cognatus L., related

cross-bearer of the woods

hyle - Gr.,' a wood hylaios - Gr., belonging to .the forest crucis - L.(genit.), a cross fero - L., to bear

gold stain of the woods

~ - see preceding entry chrysoB - Gr., gold .k~l~- Gr., a spot, stain

.RY:1.i! versicolor

Aeris erepitans

Pseudaeris triseriata

Rana ,pal ustris

Rana Reptentrionalis

~ pipiens

~ elami tans

Ra.'1a syl va tica

Rana eatesbeiana

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one turned the hue of the woods

~ - see preceding entr.y versus - L., turned color - L., tint, hue

clattering locust

akris - Gr., a locust crepito - L., to rattle, to clatter

three-rowed falRe locust

pseudes - Gr., false akris - Gr., a locust tri - L., three seriatus - ML., to arrange in a series series - L., a row

marsh frog

rana - L., a frog palustris - L.(fem.), marshy

northern frog

rana - L., a frog septentrionalis L., northern

peeping frog

rana - L., a frog pipiens - L., peeping

loud-calling frog

rena - L., a frog clamitans - L •. (ppr), loud-calling

frog among the trees

rana - L., a frog sylvaticus - L., Rrowing among the trees

Catesby's frog

rana - L., a frog catesbeiana proper name, Mark Catesby

(1679?-1749), English naturalist

Choa te, E. A.' - The Dictionary of American Bird ~James, Garnbi t, Boston; 1973.

Ernr:.t,. C.H.(~: Barbour, R. W. - 'rurtleR .2f th~ rTni ted states, see glo:-~sary of

scientific names Pp. ?9?-?94, University of Kentucky, 1972.

Gotch, A.F. - Mammals - Their Latin names Explained. A Guide To Animal

Classification, Sterling Public!ltions/Blandford Press, 1979.

Gruson, E.S. - Words For Birds, Quadrangle Books, New York, .197? ..

Jaeger, E.C. - A Source-Book of Biological ~ames and Terms, 3rd edition,

6th printing, r:harle~ C'. Thomas. Illinois, 1978.

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The Herp Hints segment of the January meeting produced some interesting items. The first was a Bullsnake (Pituophis melanoleucus sayi) with a mild case of "mouth rotH, properly called 'Infectious Stomatitis. After considerable discussion, it was agreed that treatment with Hydrogen Peroxide or Sulmet works well. Clean the area, and then swab ·it. Treatment of ear infections in Box Turtles (Terrapene sp.) was also brought up. This seems to b~ a common problem. Incise the swollen area, clean out the mass, and swab with Hydrogen Peroxide or an antibiotic ointment. If you don't get all of the mass removed the first timet you will have do do it again! Another problem that was discussed was the use of tape to secure plastic shoe and sweater boxes. This can present a real problem if the animal (normally a snake) get tangled up with the tape. And it dOes happen! A better idea is to use rubber bands (or boas) to hold the box . closed. In the case of larger snakes, a weight or drawer setup works well~These boxes can solve a lot of space problems if used properly!

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BREEDING NCTES

Breed ings from January AA.:/;PII Newsletter

F'ort ~/orth Zoo (1 :182 summary) Annulated Boa (2 litters) Jvialagasy Ground Boa Green ':Pree Python Brazilian Rainbow Boa EyelasJJ Viper (3 litters) Guatemalan Jumping Viper Uracoan Rattlesnake Yucatan Rattlesnake King Cobra Shield-Nosed Cobra 9 taxa of Kingsnakes West African Dwarf Crocodile 4 species of 19uanid lizards 5 species of Gekkonid lizards

Buffalo Zoo 21 Red-l:~yed 'llree Frog

Hio Grande Zoological Park (Albuquerque) 3 Shield-Nosed Cobra 6 Fakistani Rat Snake

New York Zoological Park 4 Sinaloan Milk Snake

16 Red Spitting Cobra

Toledo Zoological Gardens 7 t-1angrove Snake

San Antonio Zoological Park and Aquarium 5Sinaloan Milk Snake 5 African Coral Snake

Philadelphia Zoological Garden 3 Prehensile Tailed Skink

The Los Angeles Zoo 5 Columbian Rainbow Boa

Houston ~oological Gardens 2 Tokay Gecko 5 Kenya San Boa

National Zoological Fark 1 Knight Anole

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REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

THE 1983 INVENTORY OF LIVE REPTILES AND AMPHIBIANS IN CAPTIVITY

I am now preparing for receipt of information current as of January 1,1983. If you keep live reptiles and/or amphibians in captivity, and are interested in breeding or knowing which of the species you hold are important to establishing long term captive self-sustaining ~opulations, please respond with the information requested in this letter.

The 1983 edition will be the sixth of these surveys and I plan to produce one yearly for the next several years. Information is requested from all collections world wide •. In addition to the inventory and breeding information, future publications will include a bibliography of books and articles on breeding and husbandry. General articles and references to specific species (as well as those relating to temperature, light cycle, hibernation, etc.) are of interest, and titles are requested. It may take more than one volume to bring all citations up to date, but ultimately this will result in one large bibliography with a yearly supplement to include new articles and beoks. If you knew of nny references pertaining to reproduction or specific needs of captive reptiles and amphibians, please send in the title with the appropriate bibliographic information. Everyone is asked to contribute by sending in those titles which you feel have helped you most and which would be beneficial to others.

Please send in the following information, current as of January 1st of each . year, every year until further notice:

(1) A complete inventory of all reptiles and'amphibians held in your collection current as of January 1st. Sexes should be included and can be listed male/female/unknown sex.

(2) A list of all species which bred and produced young during 1982, including numbers of young for each species.

(3) Any miscellaneous breeding information (use the information presented in the 1983 edition as a .guide). Include detailed information.

(4) A listing of any publications, including books, museum bulletins, journals, magazines; etc. with reference to reproduction in reptiles and amphibians. References pertaining to t~e care of individual species as well as more general articles relating to temperature, light cycle, hibernation, etc. are of interest.

(5) Telephone inventories cannot be accepted. When submitting inventories generic names ·must be used; If possible follQw the taxono~ic order listed in the 1982 edition. Type or print legibly and include your complete' address as you want it listed. Deadline for receipt of information is March 1st.

All information or inquiries should be sent to:

Frank L. Slavens P.O. Box 30744

Seattle, Washington 98103

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IOWA HERPETOLOGICAL CHECKLIST. Lists all species by common and scientific names. Gives habitat, prevalence, and distribution. Send self addressed stamped business envelope and $1.00 for first list (50¢ for each additional) to : Don Perschau, Iowa Herpetological Society, 1116 16th Street, West Des Moines, Iowa '50265.

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F'OR SALE: Female Rhinoceros Iguana (Cy'clura sp.). 2'. $300.00. Call Fred or Liz Bos­man at 612-476-0306.

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FOR SALE: 3' Fox Snake. Tame. $15.00. 612-870-1367.

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WANTED: :F'emale Corn Snake. 36-40 11 • Contact F'ran Frisch at 612-488-7619.

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FOB SALE: 1 cage 3' long x 2' wide x l' high. $.10.00. 1 square formica cage. $,30.00. FREE: 1 large cage (twin mattress fits on top). Call Su Edholm at 612-881-3371.

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. WM~TED: a male Common Boa Constrictor to breed with a 9' female. Will consider a breeding loan or will purchase. Contact Ellie, stewart, or Brewster at 612-473-1141.

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NOTICE: Twin Cities Reptiles will be in their new location effective Feb. 1, 1983! The new address is 511 Excelsior Avenue East, Hopkins, MN 55343. The phone number will remain the same - 612-938-0680. The shop will be closed on Jan. 30 and 31 for moving, and will open in the new location on Feb. 1.

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Remember; if you want rats or mice, they are available by reservation only. Please let Bruce or Conni~ Delles know your needs a few days. in advance.

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Membership/Subscription Form

Please give this sheet to someone you would like to recommend for membership in SSAR.

SSAR is a non-profit international organization devoted to the advancement of herpetology. Membership is open to anyone with an interest in amphibians and reptiles. An annual meeting is held in August at a university or field station in the United. States. Members have voting privileges in the Society. Each year members receive the Journal of Herpetology (4 issues per year), Herpetological Review (4 issues per year), and occasional pamphlet-length Facsimile Rep.,ints in Herpetology. SSAR members also receive substantial discounts on book-length Facsimile Reprints, Herpetological Circulars, and Contributions to Herpetology. The Catalogue of American Amphibians and Reptiles is also published by SSAR. Those persons electing higher membership categories (sustaining and contributing) receive the same publications and services, but provide additional financial support which allows the Society to expand and improve its programs more rapidly than would otherwise be possible.

Please mark the box opposite the category you wish to subscribe to or order:

INDIVIDUALS (per calendar year): Student member (U .S.A.) _________________________________ . ___ ... ______ . ___ . ____ . ______ $15.00 0 Student member (with foreign postage) _______ . _______________ ... _____________ 20.00 0 Reg u lar member (U .S.A.) ____ . _. ______________ .. ___________________ . _____ ' _____ . _ ____ 18.00 0 Regular member (with foreign postage) ___ . __ . ____________________ ._____________ 23.00 0 Sustaining member _____________ .. ____ . _____________ .. ___________ . ___ ~__ _____ _ 30.00 0 Contributing member __________ . ___ ._. _______________________ • __________________ .. __ 50.00 0

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