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BEHIND BAARS
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE BAY AREA AMPHIBIAN AND REPTILE SOCIETY June 2015
Blue Tegu Anthony Velez
Friday, June 26 @ 7:30 p.m. Doors open 7:00 p.m.
Cubberley Community Center, RoomM-2, 4000 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto
BAARS is an educational and conservational group of amateur and professional herpetologists who want to share their
knowledge, enthusiasm, and friendship with others interested in amphibians and reptiles.
President’s Editorial Hartnell College Show Report Calender of Events & Shows & Meetings A Tale of Two BAARS Shows Treasurer’s Report 2015 Board Members Herpetologically Correct Logo! BAARS Social Connections Support BAARS
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President’s Editorial
Greetings BAARS Members and Supporters!
At our last meeting, in May, we had Wildlife Biologist Robert Shields speak on the California
Tiger Salamander. He was a great speaker, and I found out it’s illegal to possess or even
bother Tiger salamanders in any way. I hope Robert can return someday as a speaker, as I’m
sure we haven’t even begun to tap his reservoir of knowledge.
This month, Glen Brooksi will be speaking at our General Meeting on Friday, June 26th. Glen is
a reptile breeder who lives in Folsom, CA, and you can find out about him and his reptiles on Facebook by searching
for “Glen A Brooksi” and “Glen Reptiles”. His topic will be “Tips and Tricks to getting quality pictures on a budget”.
In his own words: “Whether you want to post a picture on Facebook, get a good shot for a classified ad, or just
remember a specific moment in the life of your pet, there are simple and straightforward ways to improve the quality
of your photographs without having to go out and buy expensive gear. We will be looking at what things you want to
consider in taking a good photo, and also some easy, quick, and cheap ways to get your optimal image. You will no
longer have to apologize for the ‘crappy cell phone pic,’ because no-one will realize that you took the picture with
your cell phone. Topics will include image composition, processing, helpful tools, and posing a wiggly subject. All
designed to help you to use photography as a way to increase your enjoyment of keeping reptiles and amphibians as
pets.”
The day after our Friday, June 26th, General Meeting will be the Sulphur Creek Reptile Rally in Hayward. This is a great
place, and the setting is real laid back and serene. Then, July 30th to August 2nd, it’s the Santa Clara Valley Fair, and we
really could use volunteers!
If you want to hear some very interesting herp audio presentations I suggest you check out Herp Nation at
http://www.herpnation.com/. Click on “Radio”, and the most recent interview is with Bryan Fry, a herpetologist in
Australia, who studies venomous reptiles. His basic point is that having venom glands is an inherent part of virtually
all reptiles—even boas and pythons will trip the venom meter. Many are venomous, but not dangerous.
Hartnell College Show Report Photos by Tony Velez and Joni
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Calender of Events & Shows & Meetings by Joanne Hiratsuka Petersen
Details are on our BAARS.org website under Shows. Contact Joanne Petersen, [email protected].
BAARS Merchandise: http://www.cafepress.com/baars Wear a club t-shirt to an event to support and promote your club!
June 2015
June 26 Friday 7:30 p.m.
BAARS General Club Meeting, Cubberley Community Center, Room M-2 Speaker: Glen Brooksi from Glen Reptiles, "Tips and Tricks to getting quality pictures on a budget" START TIME: 7:30 p.m. (Doors open 7 p.m.) "Tips and Tricks to getting quality pictures on a budget" Whether you want to post a picture on Facebook, get a good shot for a classified ad, or just remember a specific moment in the life of your pet, there are simple and straight forward ways to improve the quality of your photographs without having to go out and buy expensive gear. We will be looking at what things you want to consider in taking a good photo and also some easy, quick and cheap ways to get your optimal image. You will no longer have to apologize for the "crappy cel phone pic," because no one will realise that you took the picture with your cel phone. Topics will include image composition, processing, helpful tools, and posing a wiggily subject. All designed to help you to use photography as a way to increase your enjoyment of keeping reptiles and amphibians as pets.
BAARS General Club Meeting, Cubberley Community Center, Room M-2 Speaker: TBD START TIME: 7:30 p.m. (Doors open 7 p.m.)
July 25 Saturday 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Sulphur Creek Reptile Rally Sulphur Creek Nature Center, 1801 D Street, Hayward Reptiles! Resilient, remarkable, and resplendent from the tip of their noses to the end of their tails. Join us as we meet up with the Bay Area Amphibian and Reptile Society (BAARS), for a rockin' good time of coming facetoface with creatures that have endured the test of time. Bring the family and slither into an exciting day of learning about snakes, lizards, turtles, and tortoises. This special event is FREE! Make it
a family day, bring a picnic and enjoy getting back into nature. Attendees: Pete Marshall, Jeff Whitnack, Scott & Joanne Petersen Contact: Joanne Petersen, [email protected] or Pete Marshall, [email protected] if you are able to bring herps. Let us know which ones you’ll bring.
August 2015
July 30 - Aug 2 12:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Santa Clara County Fair County Fairgrounds, 344 Tully Road, San Jose Take some time offwe need all the help we can get for these 4 days of intense fun! Santa Clara County Fair with livestock and other animals (BAARS) great opportunity to meet with kids and adults to show our herps! http://www.thefair.org/ The fair is from Thursday, July 30th through Sunday, August 2nd, 12 noon to 7 pm all days. BAARS will participate; we can work shifts you don't have to stay all day! Please bring your pets even if it's just for a few hours on any of the 4 days you'll get a free admission pass to the fair (for the days you'll be showing herps) if you sign up! Contact: Gil Castro, [email protected] or Tony Velez, [email protected] if you can participate!
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