Monthly Bulletin September 2006

September Meeting

September 17 - Audubon Zoo - Nimms Conference Room - 2:00PM

Jayme Nacaise of the Audubon Insectariun will present a virtual tour of their facility. They will bring a few real insects also.

Last Meeting

Thomas Eimermacher gave a herpetology quiz.  This was a fun and interesting event.   It was not nearly as embarrassing I thought it would be

Events To Put On Your Calendar

Please welcome these new members

Bridgett Bouffanie of Delcambre LA

Joel La Rocque of New Orleans LA

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.

Reptile Shows:

September 9 & 10 is the annual East Texas Herp Society Expo in Houston Texas.  Information about this event can be found at www.eths.org.

From the Legislative Committee:

The LGCHS Legislative Committee and the Exotic Pet Owners Association are working with the Jefferson Parish Council and the Louisiana Department of Wildlife & Fisheries,  via the Reptile & Amphibian Task Force,  to rewrite existing animal & reptile regulations.  If anyone is interested in participating in these discussions please notify Bill Watts or call 504-710-8456.

The Exotic Pet Owners Association (EPOA) is accepting donations to fund legislative action for the 2007 session.  The purpose of the EPOA is to work with The LGCHS and a lobbyist to tell the reptile industry’s side of the story to the Legislators.  Donations can be mailed to EPOA,   PO Box 2942, Harvey LA 70059-2942.  Donations of $100 or more will get a navy blue bucket hat with the EPOA logo.  Contact epoa@cox.net or call Bill Watts at 504-710-8456 for more information.

If you are aware of any pending local,  regional,  state or national legislation efforts of reptile related issues,   please contact a member of the LGCHS Legislation Committee:   Bill Watts,   Fred Mattingly,  Thomas Eimermacher,   Bill Kelly or Theron Magers.

Education:

Snakes n’ Things is scheduled for Saturday, September 30 at the Rivertown Museum Complex in Kenner.   This is your chance to show off your stuff.  Email David Chiasson or call 504-810-3493 for participation or more information.

Contact Fred Mattingly if you know of any educational opportunities.

Nominating Committee:

The Nominating Committee will present its slate of Nominees for the 2007 LGCHS Board of Directors at the September General Meeting.  The Committee wishes to thank everyone who submitted a candidate & those that participated with interviews.

The 2006 membership renewals are $15 and are now due. If you were a member or became a member before Hurricane Katrina, 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 can handle reptile nuisance calls in your parish, please email Bill Watts or call 504-710-8456.

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 not received your shirt as a new member benefit, please contact Bill Watts.

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

classified

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

Reptile collector would like to hear from other reptile people. I have reptiles from West Florida to trade. ph# 850-439-2546.Tony Picheo, 11080 Lillian Hwy 98, Pensacola FL 32506

4’ very tame female iguana needs a good home

Email Mike Johnson or call his cell phone at 504-615-3252.

Large male Redfoot Tortoise wanted and needed to replace one lost during Katrina.  Female Tortoises are lonely and anxious.

Email James Askew or call his cell phone at 228-365-2133

Citrus Yellow X Sandfire Yellow Baby Bearded Dragons. From Achilles and Sunny!
They are 5 wks old and eating great on dusted 1/2 inch crickets and greens.  Prices are cut in half for LGCHS members and are only $65 each.
Contact Cindy at: Cindyyavonne@aol.com or visit our web site for pictures at:Reigning Reptiles!

LTC herd of adult Red-footed (Geochelone carbonaria) tortoises.
2 adult males and 4 adult females.  I would prefer that the entire herd be sold together and remain together.  1 male and 2 females are captive-bred, 1 male and 2 females are wild-caught.  $600.
Call Alex at 831-0133 (H) or 329-2473 (C).

Hog Island boas - $125 ea.
Call Mike Faircloth hm. 985-783-9844, cell 504-813-6557