Monthly Bulletin September

September Meeting

Sunday,  September 19,  2:00 PM at the Cytec Museum in Kenner  -  directions

Greg Bordelon will talk about his experience with Canebrake Rattlesnakes (Crotalus horridus), their natural history and captive care.

Last Meeting

Lonnie Senior spoke on state and local reptile laws and regulations and how they are enforced.

Welcome These New Members

This are the members who joined in July & August as I inadvertently omitted this section last month.

• Brian Byrd
• Alex Derbes
• Daniel Goodwin
• Leslie Guidry
• Luke Martin
• Mark Martin
• Erica Perrer
• Alex Shelton
• Kelly Thompson
• Jay Vincent

Events To Put On Your Calendar

Birthdays for September

Other Items of Interest

This bulletin is to serve as our monthly news letter.  A link will be emailed to members early each month as a meeting reminder.  The bulletin will also present reminders for other happenings scheduled for the near future. Paper copies will be sent to members without email.  If you have a suggestion for this bulletin please bring it to the next meeting or email it to the webmaster.

From the Legislative Committee:
It has come to our attention,  from the Louisiana Department of Wildlife & Fisheries,  that anyone holding a Wholesaler/Dealer's License may not possess any native Louisiana reptiles that are illegal to sell, regardless of origin.   This includes box turtles and alligator snappers.  Inquiries or questions may be directed to Dr. Jeff Boundy,  LA DWF,  225-765-2815.

Nominations for the LGCHS board are now open.  Please review The LGCHS Election Procedure and make your nomination.

This Month's Stumper:
How many Komodo Dragons are there in the United States? Bring your answer to the September meeting and win a prize.

Society Polo Shirts are available with your name embroidered under the logo over the left pocket for $15.  If you want the Tarantula logo on the sleeve it is an extra $3.  If you bring it back later for the logo it is $6.  It is $8 if you want a logo put on a shirt or whatever that you already have.  Contact Bill Watts or call 504-710-8456.  We also have some hats with the Snapper logo available for $15.

If you have a suggestion for a club activity please Email it to Thomas Eimermacher.

Don't forget to renew your fishing license that is required to collect/keep Louisiana reptiles.

classified

Members may list classified ads here. Please bring your ad to the next meeting or email it to the webmaster.

Peruvian Red-tailed babies boas available now.   Contact Vince or Dina at 481-5495 or 228-2221 after 5:00 pm and on weekends

For Sale: Irian Jaya Carpet Pythons,  hatched May 15,  2004.  Contact George Alexander at (601)774-5429 or email

FOR SALE Louisiana Pine Snakes CB-2004 $250.00 each,  Amelanistic Corn Snakes $20.00 each,  Louisiana Milk Snakes $15.00 each,  Kenyan Sand Boas $35.00,  Snow Corn Snakes $25.00,  Mexican Milk Snakes $35.00
Comtact Theron Magers,  P.O. Box 521,  Boyce,  La.  71409,   318-793-9413,   theronm@kricket.net.  I can email pictures if interested

Captive-bred Tarantulas.  Some males are available for breeding and others are being sought.  Contact Jay Vincent at 985-438-0355 for more information.

Red-footed tortoises for sale. Hatchlings and yearlings available now. Contact Alex at (504) 831-0133.