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OFFICIAL PUBLICATION FOR THE BAY AREA AMPHIBIAN AND REPTILE SOCIETY
Disclaimer: News are simply reported and do not necessarily reflect the views of BAARS, the BAARSBoard, or the Newsletter Editor.
Not a BAARS Event:
California Tiger Salamander Workshop 2013
Thursday, April 25, 2013
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve, Watsonville
On April 25, 2013, Pete Trenham, Ph.D. will present a workshop at the Elkhorn Slough NationalEstuarine Research Reserve on the biology and conservation of the California tiger salamander.
Read Across America, Thursday, March 7th, 6 - 8 pmLocation: New Republic School 636 Arcadia Way Salinas, CA 93906. Contact Rhonda Velez at (831)
540-8119 if you are interested in bringing your herps to show to school kids. This is a great
opportunity to educate folks on your special pets!
Summer 2013
BAARS Turns 30!See upcoming newsletters for flashbacks and a mid-summer birthday party announcements.
Email [email protected] with historical stories and photographs for the newsletter!
Reptile Rally, Sulphur Creek Nature Center, Saturday, July 27, 11:00am–3:00pmReptiles: Resilient, remarkable, and resplendent from the tip of their noses to the end of their tails.
The Bay Area Amphibian and Reptile Society (BAARS) will be sharing their amazing array of reptiles.
Come face to face with creatures that have endured the test of time, are scaly, and love to bask in the
sun. Bring the family and slither into an exciting day of learning about snakes, lizards, turtles, and
For adoption to a good home, 1 female sulcata tortoise. 100 lbs, 25 years old, current vet checks,
not suitable for breeding. Contact Nancy at [email protected] for more information and
pictures.
Spike (right)
For adoption to a good home, 1 male sulcata tortoise. 175lbs, 25 years old, current vet checks.
Contact Nancy at [email protected] for more information and pictures.
I am not asking any money for them, but I will only adopt to an appropriate home (proper fencing,housing, space). The two animals can go to separate homes and should not be placed together. I
will do a “home check” and will deliver within the United States.
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Herp of the Month
Herp of the Month at the February General Meeting:
Corn Snakes and Ball Pythons
When you bring an animal, make sure:
● It is in a suitable and secure container.● Your animal is healthy and energetic.● It is not aggressive or very shy.● Supply heat, moist towels, or water if
needed.
● If you want to present (2 minutes), beprepared; practice ahead of time whatyou would like to share; think ofsomething unusual about your animal;be ready to answer questions from theaudience.
The Year in Herps
February: Corn snakes & Ball Pythons
March: Large Lizards: e.g. Iguanas, Tegus, and
Monitors (No, no need to bring your computer)
April: Chameleons & Skinks
May: Box TurtlesJune: Amphibians and Water Turtles
July: Small Lizards: e.g. Geckos, Anoles,
Bearded Dragons
August: Tortoises
September: Pythons & Boids
October: Creepy Crawlies (Arachnids, Insects)
See your herp in the newsletter! Submit a paragraph (or two) and good-quality photograph, drawing,
or comic of your animal to the newsletter editor at [email protected].
Example:
This is Baby. She is a boa constrictor and about7 ft. long now. What’s unusual about her is thatshe belonged to a friend, Charlie Mosher, andcame to me, eventually, some time after hepassed away 14 years ago. I remember himsaying that Baby was 17 years old, which makesher a 31 year old lady! That’s pretty good for aboa! The oldest ones on record seem to havelived around 40 years. She doesn’t move much,and Tina Peak said that maybe she has arthritis.Just think of all the vertebral joints!
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BAARS 2013 Board Members
We have open board positions! Contact a board member if you are interested!
February newsletter submission deadline:February 8, 2013 (second Friday)
March newsletter submission deadline:March 8, 2013 (second Friday)
Thank you Joanne Petersen for proofreading.
Send all submissions to:[email protected] or the board mailing l ist
Accepted Content:We love herp-related original articles, trip and show reports,stories about your animals, and original photographs anddrawings. You retain all rights but grant us permission to use,edit, and publish in the newsletter and on our website withattribution.
Accepted Formats:The newsletter editor can open almost anything. Plain text in anemail is great. Attach images to email or provide URL.
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Membership Application
__New Membership __ Renewal Membership __Change of Address
Individual/Family: __1 Year ($25) __2 Years ($50) __ 3 Years ($75) __4 Years ($100)