Monthly Bulletin February

February Meeting

Monday,  February 21  7:00 PM at the Audubon Louisiana Nature Center - New Orleans East  -  directions

This month Dr. Bob Thomas will speak to us about "Herpetology then and now:   a perspective from 50 years in the field and a view of the future."  Dr. Thomas is on the society advisory board and has always been a supporter of our organization.  His presentations are informative and interesting.  This is a "do not miss" meeting.

Last Meeting

The Invertebrate connection opened with its first meeting!  Rodney Oliveri led a discussion on found and inexpensive enclosures for tarantulas.

Thomas Eimermacher,  the LGCHS vice-president,  repeated his presentation entitled "Exotic Reptiles in private Care - An Overview and Perspective."  Thomas gave this presentation to the American Zoo and Aquarium Association (AZA) last year.  Thomas discussed the ramification of exotic reptiles kept by the private sector.

Welcome These New Members

• Michelle Mayeaux
• Elizabeth Mule'

Events To Put On Your Calendar

Birthdays for February

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.

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The 2005 membership renewals are $15 and are now due.  If you were a member or became a member before October 2004,   you may mail in your dues to LGCHS,  PO Box 113483,  Metairie LA  70011-3483.  Please do this as soon as possible as to expedite our bookkeeping.  If you have a question about your membership,  email Bill Watts or call him at 504-710-8456.

From the Legislative Committee:
There is a new law on the books about property rights.  The old law states that private property owners must post their property if there is to be no trespassing.  However,  the new law states that you must first get the landowner's permission to cross their property and that "posted" signage is not necessary.  If you are out photographing or collecting on private property,  be sure to ask the property owner before you trespass.  If you are on public land be sure that you have the applicable permits (You need a permit for spillway).  Remember to replace all boards and rocks the way that you found them and do not destroy habitat.  This also is part of our state regulations.   ~Bill~

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 at info@lgchs.org or call 504-710-8456.  We also have some hats with the Snapper logo available for $15.

Don't forget that a Louisiana fishing license is required to collect or keep Louisiana reptiles.

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

classified

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

Gary Troescher is looking for some mature red-foot tortoises. He can be reached at 888-298-9185 or gtroescher@aol.com.

Captive-bred Peruvian Red-tailed Boas will be available in September.  Contact Vince or Dina at 504-481-5495 after 5:00PM on weekdays and anytime on weekends for information.

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