Next Meeting Sunday, January 16th, 2010 Highline Community College 2400 S. 240th St, Des Moines, Wa. Building 12, Room 101 Board Meeting: 4:00 pm General Meeting: 6:00 pm (doors open @ 5:30 pm) Herp of the Month African Herps Meeting Presentation Dr. Tracy Bennet, DVM, Respiratory Infections in Chelonians IN THIS ISSUE Announcements 2 Letter from the President 4 Cannibal Tadpoles Croak When Attacking Kin 5 Upcoming Outreaches 7 PNHS Pet of the Month 8 December Board Meeting Minutes 8 Animals For Adoption 9 Suggested Vet List 10 Coming Events 10 Classified Ads 11 General Information & Guidelines 12 PNHS Contacts 13 JANUARY NEWSLETTER DEADLINE: Noon, Saturday, February 5th Drop your submission off with a member of the newsletter committee, or email them to: [email protected] VOLUME 25, ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 1 January 2011 Volume 26, Issue 1 Pacific Northwest Herpetological Society Griffin, a juvenile giant leaftailed gecko, Uroplatus fimbriatus, Herp of Africa (Madagascar)
January 2011 PNHS Newsletter
Mar 06, 2016
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Next Meet ingSunday January 16th 2010Highline Community College2400 S 240th St Des Moines WaBuilding 12 Room 101
Board Meeting 400 pmGeneral Meeting 600 pm (doors open 530 pm)
Herp of the Month
African Herps
Meeting PresentationDr Tracy Bennet DVM Respiratory Infections in Chelonians
IN THIS ISSUE
Announcements 2Letter from the President 4
Cannibal Tadpoles Croak When Attacking Kin 5
Upcoming Outreaches 7PNHS Pet of the Month 8
December Board Meeting Minutes 8Animals For Adoption 9
Suggested Vet List 10Coming Events 10
Classified Ads 11General Information amp Guidelines 12
PNHS Contacts 13
JANUARY NEWSLETTER DEADLINE
Noon Saturday February 5thDrop your submission off with a member
of the newsletter committee or email them to
newslettereditorPNWHSorg
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 1
January 2011
Volume 26 Issue 1
Pacific NorthwestHerpetological Society
Griffin a juvenile giant leaftailed gecko Uroplatus fimbriatus Herp of Africa (Madagascar)
Announcementsby Aimee KenoyerPNHS 2011 President
ECRE T Minus 7 Weeks and CountingHey PNHS our second annual Emerald City Reptile Expo will be held on March 5th and 6th 2011 at the Lake City Community Center Wersquore working once again with the Beanfarm and gearing up to have a fantastic weekend with all the usual vendors educationalconservation information guest speakers a photo booth and of course Outreach Bob Applegate ndash of King Snake Milk Snake Gila Monster and Beaded Lizard fame among other things ndash will be our keynote speaker and has two lectures scheduled with living examples in tow
Wersquore shaking it up a bit this year and will not have the raffle but will have an auction at the end of the expo Saturday to benefit PNHS The other major change is that the only Speaker on Sunday will be Bob Applegate as Saturdayrsquos lectures at ECRE 1 were much more heavily-attended
We need volunteers We need quite a few warm bodies to show up for part or all of either day or for setup Friday evening We are recruiting also for a couple of key positions such as Security and Front-Desk Contact Aimee ASAP if yoursquod like to volunteer 206-200-1240 aimeekenoyerpnwhsorg
Continued
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 2
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Please note all volunteers who sign up for at least 4 hours of time during the ECRE do NOT have to pay membership dues the next time they re-up (unless theyrsquod like to) and lapsed members or new members are also welcome to volunteer and will have memberships comprsquod if they desire Get a T-shirthellipget lunchhellipget into the ECRE freehellipget cool PNHS newsletters all for volunteering to help make our event great
For updates on the show please visit our site at wwwemeraldcityreptileexpocom and watch for new content to be added as details are finalized Or visit us on Facebook at httpwwwfacebookcomgroupphpgid=349139896011
Got 2011 CalendarsPNHS does And wersquod like to sell them to you loyal members and your friends family co-workers dentist Remember the photo contest last year The 2011 PNHS Calendar features the 12 most fabulous photos submitted to last yearrsquos contest taken by your very own PNHS membership
As it is now a new year wersquore dropping calendar prices to $10 each We still have quite a few left and would love to make a little money for these gorgeous calendars Rachel Aimee and Brenda have calendars on hand and they can also be found at every meeting and every show attended by PNHS as well as most Outreaches
Had a Problem Getting Your Newsletter Lately
Not sure if your membership has expired Please contact us ASAP so we can update your information Email us at membershipsecretarypnwhsorg and let us know if yoursquove been having trouble or contact a Board member at the next meeting or event
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 3
2011 PNHS Calendar (back side) Featuring photos by Julie Sharkey Theo Adams Dave Alverson Emily Johnson Aimee
Kenoyer Cecilia Wickett Jenn Sronce Shauna Adams amp Patrick Viehoever
Cal
enda
r Des
ign
by E
mily
Joh
nson
Aimee KenoyerPNHS 2011 President
Hey PNHS Itrsquos a new year and with it a newly-elected administrationhellipand although there are some familiar faces there was also some fresh blood on the ballot with this election and I am certainly looking forward to finding out who will be on the PNHS 2011 Board My first term 2009 was a great year for PNHS with the backing of an outstanding cadre of Board Members we made several key changes and worked to bring PNHS more fully into the 21st Century In the last year Jenn has raised the bar for me ndash we have an Expo to host (with the Beanfarmrsquos help) and have new records for both our yearly garage sale and our yearly Auction to try to beat I donrsquot know about you but Irsquom VERY excited about the coming year and canrsquot wait to get back into harness Your 2011 Board is officially sworn-in at the end of Januaryrsquos general meeting so look for the new Board Member contact information in your February Newsletter
Wersquoll be having a lot of your favorite old stand-byshellipmonthly speakers and activities Herps-of-the-Month fundraisers a BBQ in the summerhellipplus possibly a few new things this year so keep your eyes open and read your newsletter to follow the changes
In the 4 frac12 years Irsquove been a part of PNHS wersquove grown hugely in membership wersquove secured Federal status and legitimacy as a non-profit wersquove expanded our fundraisers and our Outreach program wersquove revolutionized our Adoptions program for internet-friendliness (thanks to some energetic and net-savvy Coordinators) our website has matured tremendously (thanks to our webmaster Geoff) newsletters look better than ever and last but not least we have introduced a ton of fun new activities to keep PNHS interesting and attract new members Wersquove also worked very hard to get our name out into the community and our efforts have produced some fantastic results However there is still more work to be done to get our mission out into the community and make sure people know who we are and that wersquore available as resource in a variety of ways One of my main goals for the year ndash aside from keeping cohesion and providing interesting activities for you our membership ndash is to continue to work to increase our exposure in the greater community and online through grass-roots efforts
I have some ideas of what Irsquod like to do this year but am always up for suggestions Have a herp contact whorsquod be a great guest-speaker Have a business or contact that could help us increase community exposure Have an idea for a fun activity Contact me and let me know I value everyonersquos input and am hoping to work with you to make this another great year for PNHS Thanks for asking me back and I really hope to do you proud and make you glad to be a member
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 4
Le t te r F rom t he Pres ident
By Charles Q Choi LiveScience ContributorMSNBC 121410
When frogs are just teensy tadpoles theyre already croaking like adults researchers have observed for the first time
They not only croak when attacked but when they cannibalistically attack members of their own species as well scientists find
Tadpoles or pollywogs are frogs in their young larval stages They dwell entirely in the water and look somewhat like fish
Frogs are well known for croaking with each species having its own unique call Now researchers are discovering that tadpoles can speak up as well (albeit much more softly)
Evolutionary biologist Miguel Vences at the Technical University of Braunschweig in Germany investigated the tadpoles of a frog s p e c i e s f r o m w e s t e r n M a d a g a s c a r Gephyromantis azzurrae which prefers living in cool shallow fast streams These pollywogs are carnivores preying not just on insect larvae and shrimp but also on tadpoles of the same and other species
Vences and his colleagues found these predator tadpoles called out while attacking prey by making rapid clicks perhaps by snapping the
hard sheaths over their jaws together They called out significantly more often when they were hungry or when attacking tadpoles of the same species
Most animal sounds such as in birds frogs and crickets are produced in the context of reproduction and therefore by adult animals usually males Vences said It is very rare that young animals and especially larvae are producing sounds except maybe in birds where of course the young are known to chirp as loud as the adults
What are the tadpoles sayingThe experiments showed that smaller tadpoles made fewer calls and were less likely than the big guys to use a combination of different call
Continued
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 5
Cann iba l Tadpo les C roak WhenAt ta c k ing K inLittle predators call out while attacking prey by making rapid click noises
Tadpoles species unknown
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types suggesting the sound of the clicks might yield clues about the size of the tadpoles making them They might be used to chase away other members of their own species the scientists speculated Their findings will be detailed in an upcoming issue of the journal Naturwissenschaften [Read about tadpoles with three eyes]
Tadpoles of another frog species were a l s o r e v e a l e d earlier this year as capable of calling out mdash the South American horned frog Ceratophrys ornata However t h e y m o s t l y sounded off when attacked emitting brief clear metallic notes by pushing air out their lungs when tadpoles of their own species attacked them These distress calls might prevent the tadpoles from cannibalizing each other
I find communication a marvelous thing in nature modern society art expressions technological development and its evolution towards complex adaptive systems said herpetologist Guillermo Natale at the National University of La Plata at Buenos Aires He and his colleagues detailed their findings regarding South American horned frog tadpoles online Feb 26 in the journal Acta Zoologica
When it comes to future research into tadpole calls we need additional experiments showing that the tadpoles actually hear these sounds and alter their behavior accordingly mdash that is they escape when they hear the sounds even if there is no one attacking them or they become themselves more aggressive when hearing such sounds around them Vences said
Vences suggested that additional research on tadpoles could help b e t t e r u n d e r s t a n d amphibian ecology and evolution
In Madagascar we are realizing only now h o w d i v e r s e i n m o r p h o l o g y a n d feeding modes these l a r v a e a r e w i t h extremely different oral structures and some of
them now apparently even with albeit simple systems of acoustic communication Vences said The true depth of specialization and competition in frogs which is important to explain their extraordinary diversity in the tropics may well take place at this level rather [than] at the level of adults
Article has been shortened from itrsquos original version To read the whole article go to httpwwwmsnbc msn com id 40660018 ns technology_and_science-science
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 6
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If youre interested in participating in outreaches its fast easy and painless - contact Dave for more information Thanks to everyone who volunteers for PNHS Wed never be able to do it without you
For information on outreaches please refer to the PNHS website httpwwwpnwhsorgOutreachGuidelines
For information on specific outreaches please refer to the ldquoOutreachesrdquo subforum on the PNHS forumshttpforumspnwhsorg or email Dave outreachcoordinatorpnwhsorg
Contact information for the Adoptions Coordinator andor President can be found on page 13 of this Newsletter
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 7
Upcoming Out rea c hes
PNHS member Tom shows off a red tailed boa at the Mill Creek Science Night Outreach
Dav
e Al
vers
on
Location Date Time
Echo Lake ElementaryShoreline Wa Thursday January 27th 630 pm
Emerald City Reptile ExpoSeattle (Lake City) Wa
Saturday amp SundayMarch 5th amp 6th 2011
All Day Event Contact the Outreach Coordinator Adoptions Coordinator or President to volunteer
PNHS Pe t o f t he MonthBy Rachel Shirk PNHS Adoptions Coordinator
Steve is a 2 year old ball python His owners bought him as a baby but quickly became overwhelmed when he wouldnt eat Every month for 2 years the owners took him back to the pet store where they bought him and the pet store would force feed him With a pencil
As you can see in the photo Steves head is only about as big as a quarter He only weighs 87 grams He is so emaciated that his under belly in concave is some places He has very little muscle and struggles to keep his head up Steve has severe scarring on his esophagus from the metal on the eraser end of the pencil scratching his throat He is afraid to eat He needs to be fed with a syringe everyday to keep him alive
After Steve eats he slithers up my sleeve and hides out for a few minutes When hes ready he sticks his head out and will slowly come out I hope that with daily holding and some TLC he can be adopted out someday
December 2010 Board Meet ing MinutesPresent Saille Schumacher Brenda Huber Dale Drexler Aimee Kenoyer Guests Norm Hill Rachel Shirk Julie Sharkey Ariel Spade Rami Bryson
First topic was coverage of the NL Editor spot (a Board-appointed position) after Emily Johnsonrsquos term is up in January of 2011 Since no volunteer had stepped up two options were put before those present for discussion first to pay someone from the membership who would be willing to produce the NL for $50month second to pay a professional to produce the NL for $75month A call to the artist who did our ECRE graphics (Amanda Bloom) to get an idea of what wersquod be looking at for cost netted us a great deal as well as another side job for Amanda shersquoll be taking over from Emily after Januaryrsquos edition of the NL All Board members present voted in favor of hiring Amanda
Second topic of discussion was deterioration of the membership list and records in the recent past No motions were made or voted on but it was agreed to have sufficient oversight during 2011 to prevent recurrence
Minutes submitted by Aimee Kenoyer PNHS 2011 President
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 8
At two years old Steveʼs head is dwarfed by a quarter
An imals f o r Adop t ionClick the animalsrsquo name to go to their Petfinder page or go to wwwpetfindercom
Inclusion on this list does not guarantee that the animal will be available this month
Rules governing animal adoptions can be found here httpwwwpnwhsorgHowToAdoption
For Turtles amp Tortoises contact Jerry amp Julie via email pnwturtleworksgmailcom
Information regarding Iguanas can be found here httpwwwpnwhsorgindexphppage=iguanarescue
Are you interested in halfway housing animals or adopting an animal Contact our adoption chair at the adoption table at the next meeting from 530pm to 600pm The application process ends when the main speaker begins
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 9
186 Slim Ball Python
258 Indiana Ball Python
289 Spark Ball Python
323 Dima Ball Python
10-0121-02 Daisy Ball Python
10-0901-0 Max Ball Python
Steve Savannah Monitor
Monte Boa Constrictor
Most Recent Petfinder StatsTotal Pet Views 404
Steve - Savannah Monitor 78 hitsIndiana - ball python 40 hitsMax - ball python 36 hitsSlim - ball python 35 hits
Daisy - ball python 17 hitsDima - ball python 15 hitsSpark - ball python 13 hits
PNHS Sugges ted Ve t L i s tThe following vets generously discount their services for the Adoption Committee
We would like to thank them for their support and recommend them to our members
A Pet Care ClinicDr Chris Cannon23502 56th Ave WestMountlake Terrace Wa 98043425-775-0121wwwapetcarecliniccom
Browns Point Veterinary ClinicDr Liane Sperlich6720 Eastside Dr NE 4Tacoma Wa 98422253-927-1323
Avian amp Exotic Animal HospitalDr Adolf Maas10137 Main Street 6Bothell Wa 98011425-486-9000httpwwwavianexoticanimalhospitalcom
Eastside Avian amp ExoticDr Johnson-Delaney13603 100th Ave NEKirkland Wa 98304425-821-6165 or 888-821-6165wwweastsideavianandexoticcom
Bird amp Exotic Clinic of SeattleDrs Bennett amp Lejnieks4019 Aurora AvenueSeattle Wa 98107206-783-4538httpwwwbirdandexoticcom
Kamaka Exotic Animal Veterinary Services
Dr Elizabeth Kamaka23914 56th Ave W 3Mountlake Terrace WA 98043425-361-2183httpwwwkamakaexoticvetcom
Coming EventsPNWHS Meetings
2202011 Speaker Patrick Viehoever Field Herping Herp of the Month Herps of Asia3202011 Speaker TBA Herp of the Month Herps of Europe and the Middle East
Upcoming ShowsPortland Metro Reptile Expo 1222011 Wilsonville OrEmerald City Reptile Expo 35 amp 362011 Seattle WaSeattle Metro Reptile Expo 4302011 Renton Wa
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 10
C lass i f ied AdsJoin the Global Gecko Association TodayThe GGA is a six year old international organization dedicated to the needs of all people interested in geckos Members receive the twice-yearly full-color journal ldquoGekkordquo plus ldquoChit-Chatrdquo our quarterly newsletter
Annual Membership is $32 US $34 CanadaMexico $36 Overseas
ElizabethFreeraolcom 503-436-1064or
wwwgekkotacom
Bean Farmrsquos Creative HabitatsSlide-Top Aquariums
Various sizes available We can deliver the cages to the meetings as well as any other item from the Bean Farm catalogue Please contact us by the Friday before the meeting in order for items to be delivered Thank you
Paula amp Giovani Fagioli 877-708-5882
beanfarmbeanfarmcom
wwwbeanfarmcom
Feeder Insects amp RodentsI have superworms giant mealworms and lots more Plus I now carry frozen rodents Order in advance - special pricing for PNHS members as well as quantity discounts For pick up and PNHS meetings
Jennifer Sronce 425-750-0477
seattlefeedersgmailcom
How can your everyday shopping benefit PNHS
Who hasnt uttered the words I wish there was something I could do to help Now you can Start shopping
At wwwiGivecomPNWHS you can buy the items youve always wantedndash like that DVD box set expensive cologne or the wall- mounted flat-panel TV yoursquove had your eyes on - only without the guilt
Itrsquos FREE no invisible costs or tricky obligations Shop for everyday items at the over 650 stores at the Mall at iGivecom like Barnes amp Noble Lands End Best Buy and Neiman Marcus Up to 26 or more of each purchase is donated to PNHS
Join now at wwwiGivecomPNWHS Information is subject to change Visit wwwiGivecom for current details iGivecom Holdings LLC
Advertise in the PNHS NewsletterBusiness Card $5Quarter Page$10Half Page $15Full Page $25
If you would like to place an ad in the PNHWS newsletter please contact
newslettereditorpnwhsorg
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 11
Genera l In fo rmat ion amp Gu ide l inesGeneral Information
The Pacific Northwest Herpetological Society (PNHS) is a non-profit organization registered with the State of Washington PNHS is dedicated to the education of its members and the public as well as the conservation ecology and captive care and breeding of reptiles and amphibians The society also takes an active role in legislative and environmental issues affecting these animals and their habitats
Meeting Information PNWHS holds its general meeting on the third Sunday of every month (with exceptions for holidays) at 600pm at Highline Community College in Des Moines Building 12 Room 101 The Board meeting begins at 400pm with the Newsletter Committee meeting following at 500 Meetings are open to the public and the society encourages anyone with an interest in herpetology to attend Please purchase a membership to show your support for the society
Animal Donations Looking to adopt release an animal or donate cages and equipment Please contact the A d o p t i o n C o m m i t t e e b y e - m a i l a t adoptionspnwhsorg or leave a voicemail at 206- 583-0686 We will contact you and make arrangements
Other Donations The Adoption Committee receives minimal financial support from the Society so donations of money food cages and equipment are always needed and appreciated Please contact the Adoption Chair to make a donation
Adoptions To adopt an animal that is in the care of the Committee you must be present at the meeting be a current member (of at least one month) and be over 18 years of age or have parental consent For more details see the web site or contact the Adoption Chair
Newsletter Information A monthly newsletter absorbs the lionrsquos share of the price of a PNWHS membership In order to keep it interesting we encourage contribution of original articles book reviews letters ads and cartoons for publication Items for incorporation into articles are also welcome though with no guarantee of their use Submissions may be sent to the Newsletter Committee or to the Society through the contacts listed on the following page
Editorial Policy The views expressed in this publication are solely the views of the authors and not necessarily the views of the Society its members or the Newsletter Committee The Newsletter Committee reserves the right to edit all submissions including advertisements
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 12
Conta c t In fo rmat ionMailPacific Northwest Herpetological SocietyPO Box 66147Burien Wa 98166
Websitewwwpnwhsorg
Voicemail206-628-4740
Adoptions 206-583-0686
Area Representatives by RegionGreater Seattle Need a Volunteer
North King amp Snohomish Deb Alverson 206-601-1723 debalversonpnwhsorg
Peninsula Need a Volunteer
Skagit Whatcom amp Island Need a Volunteer
South King amp Pierce Dale Drexler 253-606-4328 daledrexlerpnwhsorg
Thurston Mason Lewis Ann Waldo 866-440-9222
Spokane Need a Volunteer
Oregon Elizabeth Freer 503-436-1064 elizabethfreeraolcom
Officers for 2010President Jennifer Sronce 425-750-0477 presidentpnwhsorg
President Elect Aimee Kenoyer 206-200-1240 aimeekenoyerpnwhsorg
Vice President Dave Alverson 206-601-9547 vicepresidentpnwhsorg
Treasurer Dale Drexler 253-606-4328 daledrexlerpnwhsorg
Secretary Jamie Dome secretarypnwhsorg
Membership Secretary Melissa Kreachbaum membershipsecretarypnwhsorg
Newsletter Editor Emily Johnson newslettereditorpnwhsorg
Adoptions Chair Rachel Shirk adoptionscoordinatorpnwhsorg
Outreach Chair Dave Alverson 206-601-9547 outreachcoordinatorpnwhsorg
Members At Large Brenda Huber brendahuberpnwhsorg
Emily Johnson emilyjohnsonpnwhsorg
Heather Rabago heatherrabagopnwhsorg
Saille Schumacher sailleschumacherpnwhsorg
Webmaster Geoff Sweet 425-205-0258 webmasterpnwhsorg
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 13
To join PNHS please print amp complete the following application enclose your yearly or multi-yearly membership fee and return to
PNHS Membership SecretaryPO Box 66147Burien Wa 98166
Membership applications and fees may also be received at the monthly meetings by the Membership Secretary
With your yearly or multi-year membership fee you will receive the monthly PNHS newsletter access to membership pricing for adoption animals and the opportunity to participate in the many outreaches and events held throughout the year
Please select one of the options below
Applying to become a new member Renewing my current membership Changing my name or address
Select your desired membership type
Individual Membership Family Membership (One person) (2 parents + Children) 1 year $2000 1 year $3000 3 year $5000 3 year $7500
Institutional Membership Correspondence Membership(InstitutionsOrganizations) (Newsletter Only) 1 year $4000 1 year $1500 3 year $10000 3 year $3750
Please select the format in which you would like to receive your newsletter
Email (free) Snail Mail (additional $5)
Name(s) (please print clearly)
Parent or Guardian (if member is a minor)
Address
City State Zip
Email Address Phone
PNHS MEMBERSHIP APPL ICAT ION
Announcementsby Aimee KenoyerPNHS 2011 President
ECRE T Minus 7 Weeks and CountingHey PNHS our second annual Emerald City Reptile Expo will be held on March 5th and 6th 2011 at the Lake City Community Center Wersquore working once again with the Beanfarm and gearing up to have a fantastic weekend with all the usual vendors educationalconservation information guest speakers a photo booth and of course Outreach Bob Applegate ndash of King Snake Milk Snake Gila Monster and Beaded Lizard fame among other things ndash will be our keynote speaker and has two lectures scheduled with living examples in tow
Wersquore shaking it up a bit this year and will not have the raffle but will have an auction at the end of the expo Saturday to benefit PNHS The other major change is that the only Speaker on Sunday will be Bob Applegate as Saturdayrsquos lectures at ECRE 1 were much more heavily-attended
We need volunteers We need quite a few warm bodies to show up for part or all of either day or for setup Friday evening We are recruiting also for a couple of key positions such as Security and Front-Desk Contact Aimee ASAP if yoursquod like to volunteer 206-200-1240 aimeekenoyerpnwhsorg
Continued
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 2
ECR
E Po
stca
rd D
esig
n by
Am
anda
Blo
om
Please note all volunteers who sign up for at least 4 hours of time during the ECRE do NOT have to pay membership dues the next time they re-up (unless theyrsquod like to) and lapsed members or new members are also welcome to volunteer and will have memberships comprsquod if they desire Get a T-shirthellipget lunchhellipget into the ECRE freehellipget cool PNHS newsletters all for volunteering to help make our event great
For updates on the show please visit our site at wwwemeraldcityreptileexpocom and watch for new content to be added as details are finalized Or visit us on Facebook at httpwwwfacebookcomgroupphpgid=349139896011
Got 2011 CalendarsPNHS does And wersquod like to sell them to you loyal members and your friends family co-workers dentist Remember the photo contest last year The 2011 PNHS Calendar features the 12 most fabulous photos submitted to last yearrsquos contest taken by your very own PNHS membership
As it is now a new year wersquore dropping calendar prices to $10 each We still have quite a few left and would love to make a little money for these gorgeous calendars Rachel Aimee and Brenda have calendars on hand and they can also be found at every meeting and every show attended by PNHS as well as most Outreaches
Had a Problem Getting Your Newsletter Lately
Not sure if your membership has expired Please contact us ASAP so we can update your information Email us at membershipsecretarypnwhsorg and let us know if yoursquove been having trouble or contact a Board member at the next meeting or event
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 3
2011 PNHS Calendar (back side) Featuring photos by Julie Sharkey Theo Adams Dave Alverson Emily Johnson Aimee
Kenoyer Cecilia Wickett Jenn Sronce Shauna Adams amp Patrick Viehoever
Cal
enda
r Des
ign
by E
mily
Joh
nson
Aimee KenoyerPNHS 2011 President
Hey PNHS Itrsquos a new year and with it a newly-elected administrationhellipand although there are some familiar faces there was also some fresh blood on the ballot with this election and I am certainly looking forward to finding out who will be on the PNHS 2011 Board My first term 2009 was a great year for PNHS with the backing of an outstanding cadre of Board Members we made several key changes and worked to bring PNHS more fully into the 21st Century In the last year Jenn has raised the bar for me ndash we have an Expo to host (with the Beanfarmrsquos help) and have new records for both our yearly garage sale and our yearly Auction to try to beat I donrsquot know about you but Irsquom VERY excited about the coming year and canrsquot wait to get back into harness Your 2011 Board is officially sworn-in at the end of Januaryrsquos general meeting so look for the new Board Member contact information in your February Newsletter
Wersquoll be having a lot of your favorite old stand-byshellipmonthly speakers and activities Herps-of-the-Month fundraisers a BBQ in the summerhellipplus possibly a few new things this year so keep your eyes open and read your newsletter to follow the changes
In the 4 frac12 years Irsquove been a part of PNHS wersquove grown hugely in membership wersquove secured Federal status and legitimacy as a non-profit wersquove expanded our fundraisers and our Outreach program wersquove revolutionized our Adoptions program for internet-friendliness (thanks to some energetic and net-savvy Coordinators) our website has matured tremendously (thanks to our webmaster Geoff) newsletters look better than ever and last but not least we have introduced a ton of fun new activities to keep PNHS interesting and attract new members Wersquove also worked very hard to get our name out into the community and our efforts have produced some fantastic results However there is still more work to be done to get our mission out into the community and make sure people know who we are and that wersquore available as resource in a variety of ways One of my main goals for the year ndash aside from keeping cohesion and providing interesting activities for you our membership ndash is to continue to work to increase our exposure in the greater community and online through grass-roots efforts
I have some ideas of what Irsquod like to do this year but am always up for suggestions Have a herp contact whorsquod be a great guest-speaker Have a business or contact that could help us increase community exposure Have an idea for a fun activity Contact me and let me know I value everyonersquos input and am hoping to work with you to make this another great year for PNHS Thanks for asking me back and I really hope to do you proud and make you glad to be a member
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 4
Le t te r F rom t he Pres ident
By Charles Q Choi LiveScience ContributorMSNBC 121410
When frogs are just teensy tadpoles theyre already croaking like adults researchers have observed for the first time
They not only croak when attacked but when they cannibalistically attack members of their own species as well scientists find
Tadpoles or pollywogs are frogs in their young larval stages They dwell entirely in the water and look somewhat like fish
Frogs are well known for croaking with each species having its own unique call Now researchers are discovering that tadpoles can speak up as well (albeit much more softly)
Evolutionary biologist Miguel Vences at the Technical University of Braunschweig in Germany investigated the tadpoles of a frog s p e c i e s f r o m w e s t e r n M a d a g a s c a r Gephyromantis azzurrae which prefers living in cool shallow fast streams These pollywogs are carnivores preying not just on insect larvae and shrimp but also on tadpoles of the same and other species
Vences and his colleagues found these predator tadpoles called out while attacking prey by making rapid clicks perhaps by snapping the
hard sheaths over their jaws together They called out significantly more often when they were hungry or when attacking tadpoles of the same species
Most animal sounds such as in birds frogs and crickets are produced in the context of reproduction and therefore by adult animals usually males Vences said It is very rare that young animals and especially larvae are producing sounds except maybe in birds where of course the young are known to chirp as loud as the adults
What are the tadpoles sayingThe experiments showed that smaller tadpoles made fewer calls and were less likely than the big guys to use a combination of different call
Continued
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 5
Cann iba l Tadpo les C roak WhenAt ta c k ing K inLittle predators call out while attacking prey by making rapid click noises
Tadpoles species unknown
boumlhr
inge
r frie
dric
h
via
Wik
iped
ia C
omm
ons
types suggesting the sound of the clicks might yield clues about the size of the tadpoles making them They might be used to chase away other members of their own species the scientists speculated Their findings will be detailed in an upcoming issue of the journal Naturwissenschaften [Read about tadpoles with three eyes]
Tadpoles of another frog species were a l s o r e v e a l e d earlier this year as capable of calling out mdash the South American horned frog Ceratophrys ornata However t h e y m o s t l y sounded off when attacked emitting brief clear metallic notes by pushing air out their lungs when tadpoles of their own species attacked them These distress calls might prevent the tadpoles from cannibalizing each other
I find communication a marvelous thing in nature modern society art expressions technological development and its evolution towards complex adaptive systems said herpetologist Guillermo Natale at the National University of La Plata at Buenos Aires He and his colleagues detailed their findings regarding South American horned frog tadpoles online Feb 26 in the journal Acta Zoologica
When it comes to future research into tadpole calls we need additional experiments showing that the tadpoles actually hear these sounds and alter their behavior accordingly mdash that is they escape when they hear the sounds even if there is no one attacking them or they become themselves more aggressive when hearing such sounds around them Vences said
Vences suggested that additional research on tadpoles could help b e t t e r u n d e r s t a n d amphibian ecology and evolution
In Madagascar we are realizing only now h o w d i v e r s e i n m o r p h o l o g y a n d feeding modes these l a r v a e a r e w i t h extremely different oral structures and some of
them now apparently even with albeit simple systems of acoustic communication Vences said The true depth of specialization and competition in frogs which is important to explain their extraordinary diversity in the tropics may well take place at this level rather [than] at the level of adults
Article has been shortened from itrsquos original version To read the whole article go to httpwwwmsnbc msn com id 40660018 ns technology_and_science-science
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 6
South American Horned Frog Ceratophrys ornata
Max
Gro
ss v
ia W
ikip
edia
Com
mon
s
If youre interested in participating in outreaches its fast easy and painless - contact Dave for more information Thanks to everyone who volunteers for PNHS Wed never be able to do it without you
For information on outreaches please refer to the PNHS website httpwwwpnwhsorgOutreachGuidelines
For information on specific outreaches please refer to the ldquoOutreachesrdquo subforum on the PNHS forumshttpforumspnwhsorg or email Dave outreachcoordinatorpnwhsorg
Contact information for the Adoptions Coordinator andor President can be found on page 13 of this Newsletter
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 7
Upcoming Out rea c hes
PNHS member Tom shows off a red tailed boa at the Mill Creek Science Night Outreach
Dav
e Al
vers
on
Location Date Time
Echo Lake ElementaryShoreline Wa Thursday January 27th 630 pm
Emerald City Reptile ExpoSeattle (Lake City) Wa
Saturday amp SundayMarch 5th amp 6th 2011
All Day Event Contact the Outreach Coordinator Adoptions Coordinator or President to volunteer
PNHS Pe t o f t he MonthBy Rachel Shirk PNHS Adoptions Coordinator
Steve is a 2 year old ball python His owners bought him as a baby but quickly became overwhelmed when he wouldnt eat Every month for 2 years the owners took him back to the pet store where they bought him and the pet store would force feed him With a pencil
As you can see in the photo Steves head is only about as big as a quarter He only weighs 87 grams He is so emaciated that his under belly in concave is some places He has very little muscle and struggles to keep his head up Steve has severe scarring on his esophagus from the metal on the eraser end of the pencil scratching his throat He is afraid to eat He needs to be fed with a syringe everyday to keep him alive
After Steve eats he slithers up my sleeve and hides out for a few minutes When hes ready he sticks his head out and will slowly come out I hope that with daily holding and some TLC he can be adopted out someday
December 2010 Board Meet ing MinutesPresent Saille Schumacher Brenda Huber Dale Drexler Aimee Kenoyer Guests Norm Hill Rachel Shirk Julie Sharkey Ariel Spade Rami Bryson
First topic was coverage of the NL Editor spot (a Board-appointed position) after Emily Johnsonrsquos term is up in January of 2011 Since no volunteer had stepped up two options were put before those present for discussion first to pay someone from the membership who would be willing to produce the NL for $50month second to pay a professional to produce the NL for $75month A call to the artist who did our ECRE graphics (Amanda Bloom) to get an idea of what wersquod be looking at for cost netted us a great deal as well as another side job for Amanda shersquoll be taking over from Emily after Januaryrsquos edition of the NL All Board members present voted in favor of hiring Amanda
Second topic of discussion was deterioration of the membership list and records in the recent past No motions were made or voted on but it was agreed to have sufficient oversight during 2011 to prevent recurrence
Minutes submitted by Aimee Kenoyer PNHS 2011 President
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 8
At two years old Steveʼs head is dwarfed by a quarter
An imals f o r Adop t ionClick the animalsrsquo name to go to their Petfinder page or go to wwwpetfindercom
Inclusion on this list does not guarantee that the animal will be available this month
Rules governing animal adoptions can be found here httpwwwpnwhsorgHowToAdoption
For Turtles amp Tortoises contact Jerry amp Julie via email pnwturtleworksgmailcom
Information regarding Iguanas can be found here httpwwwpnwhsorgindexphppage=iguanarescue
Are you interested in halfway housing animals or adopting an animal Contact our adoption chair at the adoption table at the next meeting from 530pm to 600pm The application process ends when the main speaker begins
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 9
186 Slim Ball Python
258 Indiana Ball Python
289 Spark Ball Python
323 Dima Ball Python
10-0121-02 Daisy Ball Python
10-0901-0 Max Ball Python
Steve Savannah Monitor
Monte Boa Constrictor
Most Recent Petfinder StatsTotal Pet Views 404
Steve - Savannah Monitor 78 hitsIndiana - ball python 40 hitsMax - ball python 36 hitsSlim - ball python 35 hits
Daisy - ball python 17 hitsDima - ball python 15 hitsSpark - ball python 13 hits
PNHS Sugges ted Ve t L i s tThe following vets generously discount their services for the Adoption Committee
We would like to thank them for their support and recommend them to our members
A Pet Care ClinicDr Chris Cannon23502 56th Ave WestMountlake Terrace Wa 98043425-775-0121wwwapetcarecliniccom
Browns Point Veterinary ClinicDr Liane Sperlich6720 Eastside Dr NE 4Tacoma Wa 98422253-927-1323
Avian amp Exotic Animal HospitalDr Adolf Maas10137 Main Street 6Bothell Wa 98011425-486-9000httpwwwavianexoticanimalhospitalcom
Eastside Avian amp ExoticDr Johnson-Delaney13603 100th Ave NEKirkland Wa 98304425-821-6165 or 888-821-6165wwweastsideavianandexoticcom
Bird amp Exotic Clinic of SeattleDrs Bennett amp Lejnieks4019 Aurora AvenueSeattle Wa 98107206-783-4538httpwwwbirdandexoticcom
Kamaka Exotic Animal Veterinary Services
Dr Elizabeth Kamaka23914 56th Ave W 3Mountlake Terrace WA 98043425-361-2183httpwwwkamakaexoticvetcom
Coming EventsPNWHS Meetings
2202011 Speaker Patrick Viehoever Field Herping Herp of the Month Herps of Asia3202011 Speaker TBA Herp of the Month Herps of Europe and the Middle East
Upcoming ShowsPortland Metro Reptile Expo 1222011 Wilsonville OrEmerald City Reptile Expo 35 amp 362011 Seattle WaSeattle Metro Reptile Expo 4302011 Renton Wa
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 10
C lass i f ied AdsJoin the Global Gecko Association TodayThe GGA is a six year old international organization dedicated to the needs of all people interested in geckos Members receive the twice-yearly full-color journal ldquoGekkordquo plus ldquoChit-Chatrdquo our quarterly newsletter
Annual Membership is $32 US $34 CanadaMexico $36 Overseas
ElizabethFreeraolcom 503-436-1064or
wwwgekkotacom
Bean Farmrsquos Creative HabitatsSlide-Top Aquariums
Various sizes available We can deliver the cages to the meetings as well as any other item from the Bean Farm catalogue Please contact us by the Friday before the meeting in order for items to be delivered Thank you
Paula amp Giovani Fagioli 877-708-5882
beanfarmbeanfarmcom
wwwbeanfarmcom
Feeder Insects amp RodentsI have superworms giant mealworms and lots more Plus I now carry frozen rodents Order in advance - special pricing for PNHS members as well as quantity discounts For pick up and PNHS meetings
Jennifer Sronce 425-750-0477
seattlefeedersgmailcom
How can your everyday shopping benefit PNHS
Who hasnt uttered the words I wish there was something I could do to help Now you can Start shopping
At wwwiGivecomPNWHS you can buy the items youve always wantedndash like that DVD box set expensive cologne or the wall- mounted flat-panel TV yoursquove had your eyes on - only without the guilt
Itrsquos FREE no invisible costs or tricky obligations Shop for everyday items at the over 650 stores at the Mall at iGivecom like Barnes amp Noble Lands End Best Buy and Neiman Marcus Up to 26 or more of each purchase is donated to PNHS
Join now at wwwiGivecomPNWHS Information is subject to change Visit wwwiGivecom for current details iGivecom Holdings LLC
Advertise in the PNHS NewsletterBusiness Card $5Quarter Page$10Half Page $15Full Page $25
If you would like to place an ad in the PNHWS newsletter please contact
newslettereditorpnwhsorg
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 11
Genera l In fo rmat ion amp Gu ide l inesGeneral Information
The Pacific Northwest Herpetological Society (PNHS) is a non-profit organization registered with the State of Washington PNHS is dedicated to the education of its members and the public as well as the conservation ecology and captive care and breeding of reptiles and amphibians The society also takes an active role in legislative and environmental issues affecting these animals and their habitats
Meeting Information PNWHS holds its general meeting on the third Sunday of every month (with exceptions for holidays) at 600pm at Highline Community College in Des Moines Building 12 Room 101 The Board meeting begins at 400pm with the Newsletter Committee meeting following at 500 Meetings are open to the public and the society encourages anyone with an interest in herpetology to attend Please purchase a membership to show your support for the society
Animal Donations Looking to adopt release an animal or donate cages and equipment Please contact the A d o p t i o n C o m m i t t e e b y e - m a i l a t adoptionspnwhsorg or leave a voicemail at 206- 583-0686 We will contact you and make arrangements
Other Donations The Adoption Committee receives minimal financial support from the Society so donations of money food cages and equipment are always needed and appreciated Please contact the Adoption Chair to make a donation
Adoptions To adopt an animal that is in the care of the Committee you must be present at the meeting be a current member (of at least one month) and be over 18 years of age or have parental consent For more details see the web site or contact the Adoption Chair
Newsletter Information A monthly newsletter absorbs the lionrsquos share of the price of a PNWHS membership In order to keep it interesting we encourage contribution of original articles book reviews letters ads and cartoons for publication Items for incorporation into articles are also welcome though with no guarantee of their use Submissions may be sent to the Newsletter Committee or to the Society through the contacts listed on the following page
Editorial Policy The views expressed in this publication are solely the views of the authors and not necessarily the views of the Society its members or the Newsletter Committee The Newsletter Committee reserves the right to edit all submissions including advertisements
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 12
Conta c t In fo rmat ionMailPacific Northwest Herpetological SocietyPO Box 66147Burien Wa 98166
Websitewwwpnwhsorg
Voicemail206-628-4740
Adoptions 206-583-0686
Area Representatives by RegionGreater Seattle Need a Volunteer
North King amp Snohomish Deb Alverson 206-601-1723 debalversonpnwhsorg
Peninsula Need a Volunteer
Skagit Whatcom amp Island Need a Volunteer
South King amp Pierce Dale Drexler 253-606-4328 daledrexlerpnwhsorg
Thurston Mason Lewis Ann Waldo 866-440-9222
Spokane Need a Volunteer
Oregon Elizabeth Freer 503-436-1064 elizabethfreeraolcom
Officers for 2010President Jennifer Sronce 425-750-0477 presidentpnwhsorg
President Elect Aimee Kenoyer 206-200-1240 aimeekenoyerpnwhsorg
Vice President Dave Alverson 206-601-9547 vicepresidentpnwhsorg
Treasurer Dale Drexler 253-606-4328 daledrexlerpnwhsorg
Secretary Jamie Dome secretarypnwhsorg
Membership Secretary Melissa Kreachbaum membershipsecretarypnwhsorg
Newsletter Editor Emily Johnson newslettereditorpnwhsorg
Adoptions Chair Rachel Shirk adoptionscoordinatorpnwhsorg
Outreach Chair Dave Alverson 206-601-9547 outreachcoordinatorpnwhsorg
Members At Large Brenda Huber brendahuberpnwhsorg
Emily Johnson emilyjohnsonpnwhsorg
Heather Rabago heatherrabagopnwhsorg
Saille Schumacher sailleschumacherpnwhsorg
Webmaster Geoff Sweet 425-205-0258 webmasterpnwhsorg
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 13
To join PNHS please print amp complete the following application enclose your yearly or multi-yearly membership fee and return to
PNHS Membership SecretaryPO Box 66147Burien Wa 98166
Membership applications and fees may also be received at the monthly meetings by the Membership Secretary
With your yearly or multi-year membership fee you will receive the monthly PNHS newsletter access to membership pricing for adoption animals and the opportunity to participate in the many outreaches and events held throughout the year
Please select one of the options below
Applying to become a new member Renewing my current membership Changing my name or address
Select your desired membership type
Individual Membership Family Membership (One person) (2 parents + Children) 1 year $2000 1 year $3000 3 year $5000 3 year $7500
Institutional Membership Correspondence Membership(InstitutionsOrganizations) (Newsletter Only) 1 year $4000 1 year $1500 3 year $10000 3 year $3750
Please select the format in which you would like to receive your newsletter
Email (free) Snail Mail (additional $5)
Name(s) (please print clearly)
Parent or Guardian (if member is a minor)
Address
City State Zip
Email Address Phone
PNHS MEMBERSHIP APPL ICAT ION
Please note all volunteers who sign up for at least 4 hours of time during the ECRE do NOT have to pay membership dues the next time they re-up (unless theyrsquod like to) and lapsed members or new members are also welcome to volunteer and will have memberships comprsquod if they desire Get a T-shirthellipget lunchhellipget into the ECRE freehellipget cool PNHS newsletters all for volunteering to help make our event great
For updates on the show please visit our site at wwwemeraldcityreptileexpocom and watch for new content to be added as details are finalized Or visit us on Facebook at httpwwwfacebookcomgroupphpgid=349139896011
Got 2011 CalendarsPNHS does And wersquod like to sell them to you loyal members and your friends family co-workers dentist Remember the photo contest last year The 2011 PNHS Calendar features the 12 most fabulous photos submitted to last yearrsquos contest taken by your very own PNHS membership
As it is now a new year wersquore dropping calendar prices to $10 each We still have quite a few left and would love to make a little money for these gorgeous calendars Rachel Aimee and Brenda have calendars on hand and they can also be found at every meeting and every show attended by PNHS as well as most Outreaches
Had a Problem Getting Your Newsletter Lately
Not sure if your membership has expired Please contact us ASAP so we can update your information Email us at membershipsecretarypnwhsorg and let us know if yoursquove been having trouble or contact a Board member at the next meeting or event
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 3
2011 PNHS Calendar (back side) Featuring photos by Julie Sharkey Theo Adams Dave Alverson Emily Johnson Aimee
Kenoyer Cecilia Wickett Jenn Sronce Shauna Adams amp Patrick Viehoever
Cal
enda
r Des
ign
by E
mily
Joh
nson
Aimee KenoyerPNHS 2011 President
Hey PNHS Itrsquos a new year and with it a newly-elected administrationhellipand although there are some familiar faces there was also some fresh blood on the ballot with this election and I am certainly looking forward to finding out who will be on the PNHS 2011 Board My first term 2009 was a great year for PNHS with the backing of an outstanding cadre of Board Members we made several key changes and worked to bring PNHS more fully into the 21st Century In the last year Jenn has raised the bar for me ndash we have an Expo to host (with the Beanfarmrsquos help) and have new records for both our yearly garage sale and our yearly Auction to try to beat I donrsquot know about you but Irsquom VERY excited about the coming year and canrsquot wait to get back into harness Your 2011 Board is officially sworn-in at the end of Januaryrsquos general meeting so look for the new Board Member contact information in your February Newsletter
Wersquoll be having a lot of your favorite old stand-byshellipmonthly speakers and activities Herps-of-the-Month fundraisers a BBQ in the summerhellipplus possibly a few new things this year so keep your eyes open and read your newsletter to follow the changes
In the 4 frac12 years Irsquove been a part of PNHS wersquove grown hugely in membership wersquove secured Federal status and legitimacy as a non-profit wersquove expanded our fundraisers and our Outreach program wersquove revolutionized our Adoptions program for internet-friendliness (thanks to some energetic and net-savvy Coordinators) our website has matured tremendously (thanks to our webmaster Geoff) newsletters look better than ever and last but not least we have introduced a ton of fun new activities to keep PNHS interesting and attract new members Wersquove also worked very hard to get our name out into the community and our efforts have produced some fantastic results However there is still more work to be done to get our mission out into the community and make sure people know who we are and that wersquore available as resource in a variety of ways One of my main goals for the year ndash aside from keeping cohesion and providing interesting activities for you our membership ndash is to continue to work to increase our exposure in the greater community and online through grass-roots efforts
I have some ideas of what Irsquod like to do this year but am always up for suggestions Have a herp contact whorsquod be a great guest-speaker Have a business or contact that could help us increase community exposure Have an idea for a fun activity Contact me and let me know I value everyonersquos input and am hoping to work with you to make this another great year for PNHS Thanks for asking me back and I really hope to do you proud and make you glad to be a member
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 4
Le t te r F rom t he Pres ident
By Charles Q Choi LiveScience ContributorMSNBC 121410
When frogs are just teensy tadpoles theyre already croaking like adults researchers have observed for the first time
They not only croak when attacked but when they cannibalistically attack members of their own species as well scientists find
Tadpoles or pollywogs are frogs in their young larval stages They dwell entirely in the water and look somewhat like fish
Frogs are well known for croaking with each species having its own unique call Now researchers are discovering that tadpoles can speak up as well (albeit much more softly)
Evolutionary biologist Miguel Vences at the Technical University of Braunschweig in Germany investigated the tadpoles of a frog s p e c i e s f r o m w e s t e r n M a d a g a s c a r Gephyromantis azzurrae which prefers living in cool shallow fast streams These pollywogs are carnivores preying not just on insect larvae and shrimp but also on tadpoles of the same and other species
Vences and his colleagues found these predator tadpoles called out while attacking prey by making rapid clicks perhaps by snapping the
hard sheaths over their jaws together They called out significantly more often when they were hungry or when attacking tadpoles of the same species
Most animal sounds such as in birds frogs and crickets are produced in the context of reproduction and therefore by adult animals usually males Vences said It is very rare that young animals and especially larvae are producing sounds except maybe in birds where of course the young are known to chirp as loud as the adults
What are the tadpoles sayingThe experiments showed that smaller tadpoles made fewer calls and were less likely than the big guys to use a combination of different call
Continued
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 5
Cann iba l Tadpo les C roak WhenAt ta c k ing K inLittle predators call out while attacking prey by making rapid click noises
Tadpoles species unknown
boumlhr
inge
r frie
dric
h
via
Wik
iped
ia C
omm
ons
types suggesting the sound of the clicks might yield clues about the size of the tadpoles making them They might be used to chase away other members of their own species the scientists speculated Their findings will be detailed in an upcoming issue of the journal Naturwissenschaften [Read about tadpoles with three eyes]
Tadpoles of another frog species were a l s o r e v e a l e d earlier this year as capable of calling out mdash the South American horned frog Ceratophrys ornata However t h e y m o s t l y sounded off when attacked emitting brief clear metallic notes by pushing air out their lungs when tadpoles of their own species attacked them These distress calls might prevent the tadpoles from cannibalizing each other
I find communication a marvelous thing in nature modern society art expressions technological development and its evolution towards complex adaptive systems said herpetologist Guillermo Natale at the National University of La Plata at Buenos Aires He and his colleagues detailed their findings regarding South American horned frog tadpoles online Feb 26 in the journal Acta Zoologica
When it comes to future research into tadpole calls we need additional experiments showing that the tadpoles actually hear these sounds and alter their behavior accordingly mdash that is they escape when they hear the sounds even if there is no one attacking them or they become themselves more aggressive when hearing such sounds around them Vences said
Vences suggested that additional research on tadpoles could help b e t t e r u n d e r s t a n d amphibian ecology and evolution
In Madagascar we are realizing only now h o w d i v e r s e i n m o r p h o l o g y a n d feeding modes these l a r v a e a r e w i t h extremely different oral structures and some of
them now apparently even with albeit simple systems of acoustic communication Vences said The true depth of specialization and competition in frogs which is important to explain their extraordinary diversity in the tropics may well take place at this level rather [than] at the level of adults
Article has been shortened from itrsquos original version To read the whole article go to httpwwwmsnbc msn com id 40660018 ns technology_and_science-science
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 6
South American Horned Frog Ceratophrys ornata
Max
Gro
ss v
ia W
ikip
edia
Com
mon
s
If youre interested in participating in outreaches its fast easy and painless - contact Dave for more information Thanks to everyone who volunteers for PNHS Wed never be able to do it without you
For information on outreaches please refer to the PNHS website httpwwwpnwhsorgOutreachGuidelines
For information on specific outreaches please refer to the ldquoOutreachesrdquo subforum on the PNHS forumshttpforumspnwhsorg or email Dave outreachcoordinatorpnwhsorg
Contact information for the Adoptions Coordinator andor President can be found on page 13 of this Newsletter
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 7
Upcoming Out rea c hes
PNHS member Tom shows off a red tailed boa at the Mill Creek Science Night Outreach
Dav
e Al
vers
on
Location Date Time
Echo Lake ElementaryShoreline Wa Thursday January 27th 630 pm
Emerald City Reptile ExpoSeattle (Lake City) Wa
Saturday amp SundayMarch 5th amp 6th 2011
All Day Event Contact the Outreach Coordinator Adoptions Coordinator or President to volunteer
PNHS Pe t o f t he MonthBy Rachel Shirk PNHS Adoptions Coordinator
Steve is a 2 year old ball python His owners bought him as a baby but quickly became overwhelmed when he wouldnt eat Every month for 2 years the owners took him back to the pet store where they bought him and the pet store would force feed him With a pencil
As you can see in the photo Steves head is only about as big as a quarter He only weighs 87 grams He is so emaciated that his under belly in concave is some places He has very little muscle and struggles to keep his head up Steve has severe scarring on his esophagus from the metal on the eraser end of the pencil scratching his throat He is afraid to eat He needs to be fed with a syringe everyday to keep him alive
After Steve eats he slithers up my sleeve and hides out for a few minutes When hes ready he sticks his head out and will slowly come out I hope that with daily holding and some TLC he can be adopted out someday
December 2010 Board Meet ing MinutesPresent Saille Schumacher Brenda Huber Dale Drexler Aimee Kenoyer Guests Norm Hill Rachel Shirk Julie Sharkey Ariel Spade Rami Bryson
First topic was coverage of the NL Editor spot (a Board-appointed position) after Emily Johnsonrsquos term is up in January of 2011 Since no volunteer had stepped up two options were put before those present for discussion first to pay someone from the membership who would be willing to produce the NL for $50month second to pay a professional to produce the NL for $75month A call to the artist who did our ECRE graphics (Amanda Bloom) to get an idea of what wersquod be looking at for cost netted us a great deal as well as another side job for Amanda shersquoll be taking over from Emily after Januaryrsquos edition of the NL All Board members present voted in favor of hiring Amanda
Second topic of discussion was deterioration of the membership list and records in the recent past No motions were made or voted on but it was agreed to have sufficient oversight during 2011 to prevent recurrence
Minutes submitted by Aimee Kenoyer PNHS 2011 President
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 8
At two years old Steveʼs head is dwarfed by a quarter
An imals f o r Adop t ionClick the animalsrsquo name to go to their Petfinder page or go to wwwpetfindercom
Inclusion on this list does not guarantee that the animal will be available this month
Rules governing animal adoptions can be found here httpwwwpnwhsorgHowToAdoption
For Turtles amp Tortoises contact Jerry amp Julie via email pnwturtleworksgmailcom
Information regarding Iguanas can be found here httpwwwpnwhsorgindexphppage=iguanarescue
Are you interested in halfway housing animals or adopting an animal Contact our adoption chair at the adoption table at the next meeting from 530pm to 600pm The application process ends when the main speaker begins
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 9
186 Slim Ball Python
258 Indiana Ball Python
289 Spark Ball Python
323 Dima Ball Python
10-0121-02 Daisy Ball Python
10-0901-0 Max Ball Python
Steve Savannah Monitor
Monte Boa Constrictor
Most Recent Petfinder StatsTotal Pet Views 404
Steve - Savannah Monitor 78 hitsIndiana - ball python 40 hitsMax - ball python 36 hitsSlim - ball python 35 hits
Daisy - ball python 17 hitsDima - ball python 15 hitsSpark - ball python 13 hits
PNHS Sugges ted Ve t L i s tThe following vets generously discount their services for the Adoption Committee
We would like to thank them for their support and recommend them to our members
A Pet Care ClinicDr Chris Cannon23502 56th Ave WestMountlake Terrace Wa 98043425-775-0121wwwapetcarecliniccom
Browns Point Veterinary ClinicDr Liane Sperlich6720 Eastside Dr NE 4Tacoma Wa 98422253-927-1323
Avian amp Exotic Animal HospitalDr Adolf Maas10137 Main Street 6Bothell Wa 98011425-486-9000httpwwwavianexoticanimalhospitalcom
Eastside Avian amp ExoticDr Johnson-Delaney13603 100th Ave NEKirkland Wa 98304425-821-6165 or 888-821-6165wwweastsideavianandexoticcom
Bird amp Exotic Clinic of SeattleDrs Bennett amp Lejnieks4019 Aurora AvenueSeattle Wa 98107206-783-4538httpwwwbirdandexoticcom
Kamaka Exotic Animal Veterinary Services
Dr Elizabeth Kamaka23914 56th Ave W 3Mountlake Terrace WA 98043425-361-2183httpwwwkamakaexoticvetcom
Coming EventsPNWHS Meetings
2202011 Speaker Patrick Viehoever Field Herping Herp of the Month Herps of Asia3202011 Speaker TBA Herp of the Month Herps of Europe and the Middle East
Upcoming ShowsPortland Metro Reptile Expo 1222011 Wilsonville OrEmerald City Reptile Expo 35 amp 362011 Seattle WaSeattle Metro Reptile Expo 4302011 Renton Wa
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 10
C lass i f ied AdsJoin the Global Gecko Association TodayThe GGA is a six year old international organization dedicated to the needs of all people interested in geckos Members receive the twice-yearly full-color journal ldquoGekkordquo plus ldquoChit-Chatrdquo our quarterly newsletter
Annual Membership is $32 US $34 CanadaMexico $36 Overseas
ElizabethFreeraolcom 503-436-1064or
wwwgekkotacom
Bean Farmrsquos Creative HabitatsSlide-Top Aquariums
Various sizes available We can deliver the cages to the meetings as well as any other item from the Bean Farm catalogue Please contact us by the Friday before the meeting in order for items to be delivered Thank you
Paula amp Giovani Fagioli 877-708-5882
beanfarmbeanfarmcom
wwwbeanfarmcom
Feeder Insects amp RodentsI have superworms giant mealworms and lots more Plus I now carry frozen rodents Order in advance - special pricing for PNHS members as well as quantity discounts For pick up and PNHS meetings
Jennifer Sronce 425-750-0477
seattlefeedersgmailcom
How can your everyday shopping benefit PNHS
Who hasnt uttered the words I wish there was something I could do to help Now you can Start shopping
At wwwiGivecomPNWHS you can buy the items youve always wantedndash like that DVD box set expensive cologne or the wall- mounted flat-panel TV yoursquove had your eyes on - only without the guilt
Itrsquos FREE no invisible costs or tricky obligations Shop for everyday items at the over 650 stores at the Mall at iGivecom like Barnes amp Noble Lands End Best Buy and Neiman Marcus Up to 26 or more of each purchase is donated to PNHS
Join now at wwwiGivecomPNWHS Information is subject to change Visit wwwiGivecom for current details iGivecom Holdings LLC
Advertise in the PNHS NewsletterBusiness Card $5Quarter Page$10Half Page $15Full Page $25
If you would like to place an ad in the PNHWS newsletter please contact
newslettereditorpnwhsorg
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 11
Genera l In fo rmat ion amp Gu ide l inesGeneral Information
The Pacific Northwest Herpetological Society (PNHS) is a non-profit organization registered with the State of Washington PNHS is dedicated to the education of its members and the public as well as the conservation ecology and captive care and breeding of reptiles and amphibians The society also takes an active role in legislative and environmental issues affecting these animals and their habitats
Meeting Information PNWHS holds its general meeting on the third Sunday of every month (with exceptions for holidays) at 600pm at Highline Community College in Des Moines Building 12 Room 101 The Board meeting begins at 400pm with the Newsletter Committee meeting following at 500 Meetings are open to the public and the society encourages anyone with an interest in herpetology to attend Please purchase a membership to show your support for the society
Animal Donations Looking to adopt release an animal or donate cages and equipment Please contact the A d o p t i o n C o m m i t t e e b y e - m a i l a t adoptionspnwhsorg or leave a voicemail at 206- 583-0686 We will contact you and make arrangements
Other Donations The Adoption Committee receives minimal financial support from the Society so donations of money food cages and equipment are always needed and appreciated Please contact the Adoption Chair to make a donation
Adoptions To adopt an animal that is in the care of the Committee you must be present at the meeting be a current member (of at least one month) and be over 18 years of age or have parental consent For more details see the web site or contact the Adoption Chair
Newsletter Information A monthly newsletter absorbs the lionrsquos share of the price of a PNWHS membership In order to keep it interesting we encourage contribution of original articles book reviews letters ads and cartoons for publication Items for incorporation into articles are also welcome though with no guarantee of their use Submissions may be sent to the Newsletter Committee or to the Society through the contacts listed on the following page
Editorial Policy The views expressed in this publication are solely the views of the authors and not necessarily the views of the Society its members or the Newsletter Committee The Newsletter Committee reserves the right to edit all submissions including advertisements
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 12
Conta c t In fo rmat ionMailPacific Northwest Herpetological SocietyPO Box 66147Burien Wa 98166
Websitewwwpnwhsorg
Voicemail206-628-4740
Adoptions 206-583-0686
Area Representatives by RegionGreater Seattle Need a Volunteer
North King amp Snohomish Deb Alverson 206-601-1723 debalversonpnwhsorg
Peninsula Need a Volunteer
Skagit Whatcom amp Island Need a Volunteer
South King amp Pierce Dale Drexler 253-606-4328 daledrexlerpnwhsorg
Thurston Mason Lewis Ann Waldo 866-440-9222
Spokane Need a Volunteer
Oregon Elizabeth Freer 503-436-1064 elizabethfreeraolcom
Officers for 2010President Jennifer Sronce 425-750-0477 presidentpnwhsorg
President Elect Aimee Kenoyer 206-200-1240 aimeekenoyerpnwhsorg
Vice President Dave Alverson 206-601-9547 vicepresidentpnwhsorg
Treasurer Dale Drexler 253-606-4328 daledrexlerpnwhsorg
Secretary Jamie Dome secretarypnwhsorg
Membership Secretary Melissa Kreachbaum membershipsecretarypnwhsorg
Newsletter Editor Emily Johnson newslettereditorpnwhsorg
Adoptions Chair Rachel Shirk adoptionscoordinatorpnwhsorg
Outreach Chair Dave Alverson 206-601-9547 outreachcoordinatorpnwhsorg
Members At Large Brenda Huber brendahuberpnwhsorg
Emily Johnson emilyjohnsonpnwhsorg
Heather Rabago heatherrabagopnwhsorg
Saille Schumacher sailleschumacherpnwhsorg
Webmaster Geoff Sweet 425-205-0258 webmasterpnwhsorg
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 13
To join PNHS please print amp complete the following application enclose your yearly or multi-yearly membership fee and return to
PNHS Membership SecretaryPO Box 66147Burien Wa 98166
Membership applications and fees may also be received at the monthly meetings by the Membership Secretary
With your yearly or multi-year membership fee you will receive the monthly PNHS newsletter access to membership pricing for adoption animals and the opportunity to participate in the many outreaches and events held throughout the year
Please select one of the options below
Applying to become a new member Renewing my current membership Changing my name or address
Select your desired membership type
Individual Membership Family Membership (One person) (2 parents + Children) 1 year $2000 1 year $3000 3 year $5000 3 year $7500
Institutional Membership Correspondence Membership(InstitutionsOrganizations) (Newsletter Only) 1 year $4000 1 year $1500 3 year $10000 3 year $3750
Please select the format in which you would like to receive your newsletter
Email (free) Snail Mail (additional $5)
Name(s) (please print clearly)
Parent or Guardian (if member is a minor)
Address
City State Zip
Email Address Phone
PNHS MEMBERSHIP APPL ICAT ION
Aimee KenoyerPNHS 2011 President
Hey PNHS Itrsquos a new year and with it a newly-elected administrationhellipand although there are some familiar faces there was also some fresh blood on the ballot with this election and I am certainly looking forward to finding out who will be on the PNHS 2011 Board My first term 2009 was a great year for PNHS with the backing of an outstanding cadre of Board Members we made several key changes and worked to bring PNHS more fully into the 21st Century In the last year Jenn has raised the bar for me ndash we have an Expo to host (with the Beanfarmrsquos help) and have new records for both our yearly garage sale and our yearly Auction to try to beat I donrsquot know about you but Irsquom VERY excited about the coming year and canrsquot wait to get back into harness Your 2011 Board is officially sworn-in at the end of Januaryrsquos general meeting so look for the new Board Member contact information in your February Newsletter
Wersquoll be having a lot of your favorite old stand-byshellipmonthly speakers and activities Herps-of-the-Month fundraisers a BBQ in the summerhellipplus possibly a few new things this year so keep your eyes open and read your newsletter to follow the changes
In the 4 frac12 years Irsquove been a part of PNHS wersquove grown hugely in membership wersquove secured Federal status and legitimacy as a non-profit wersquove expanded our fundraisers and our Outreach program wersquove revolutionized our Adoptions program for internet-friendliness (thanks to some energetic and net-savvy Coordinators) our website has matured tremendously (thanks to our webmaster Geoff) newsletters look better than ever and last but not least we have introduced a ton of fun new activities to keep PNHS interesting and attract new members Wersquove also worked very hard to get our name out into the community and our efforts have produced some fantastic results However there is still more work to be done to get our mission out into the community and make sure people know who we are and that wersquore available as resource in a variety of ways One of my main goals for the year ndash aside from keeping cohesion and providing interesting activities for you our membership ndash is to continue to work to increase our exposure in the greater community and online through grass-roots efforts
I have some ideas of what Irsquod like to do this year but am always up for suggestions Have a herp contact whorsquod be a great guest-speaker Have a business or contact that could help us increase community exposure Have an idea for a fun activity Contact me and let me know I value everyonersquos input and am hoping to work with you to make this another great year for PNHS Thanks for asking me back and I really hope to do you proud and make you glad to be a member
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 4
Le t te r F rom t he Pres ident
By Charles Q Choi LiveScience ContributorMSNBC 121410
When frogs are just teensy tadpoles theyre already croaking like adults researchers have observed for the first time
They not only croak when attacked but when they cannibalistically attack members of their own species as well scientists find
Tadpoles or pollywogs are frogs in their young larval stages They dwell entirely in the water and look somewhat like fish
Frogs are well known for croaking with each species having its own unique call Now researchers are discovering that tadpoles can speak up as well (albeit much more softly)
Evolutionary biologist Miguel Vences at the Technical University of Braunschweig in Germany investigated the tadpoles of a frog s p e c i e s f r o m w e s t e r n M a d a g a s c a r Gephyromantis azzurrae which prefers living in cool shallow fast streams These pollywogs are carnivores preying not just on insect larvae and shrimp but also on tadpoles of the same and other species
Vences and his colleagues found these predator tadpoles called out while attacking prey by making rapid clicks perhaps by snapping the
hard sheaths over their jaws together They called out significantly more often when they were hungry or when attacking tadpoles of the same species
Most animal sounds such as in birds frogs and crickets are produced in the context of reproduction and therefore by adult animals usually males Vences said It is very rare that young animals and especially larvae are producing sounds except maybe in birds where of course the young are known to chirp as loud as the adults
What are the tadpoles sayingThe experiments showed that smaller tadpoles made fewer calls and were less likely than the big guys to use a combination of different call
Continued
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 5
Cann iba l Tadpo les C roak WhenAt ta c k ing K inLittle predators call out while attacking prey by making rapid click noises
Tadpoles species unknown
boumlhr
inge
r frie
dric
h
via
Wik
iped
ia C
omm
ons
types suggesting the sound of the clicks might yield clues about the size of the tadpoles making them They might be used to chase away other members of their own species the scientists speculated Their findings will be detailed in an upcoming issue of the journal Naturwissenschaften [Read about tadpoles with three eyes]
Tadpoles of another frog species were a l s o r e v e a l e d earlier this year as capable of calling out mdash the South American horned frog Ceratophrys ornata However t h e y m o s t l y sounded off when attacked emitting brief clear metallic notes by pushing air out their lungs when tadpoles of their own species attacked them These distress calls might prevent the tadpoles from cannibalizing each other
I find communication a marvelous thing in nature modern society art expressions technological development and its evolution towards complex adaptive systems said herpetologist Guillermo Natale at the National University of La Plata at Buenos Aires He and his colleagues detailed their findings regarding South American horned frog tadpoles online Feb 26 in the journal Acta Zoologica
When it comes to future research into tadpole calls we need additional experiments showing that the tadpoles actually hear these sounds and alter their behavior accordingly mdash that is they escape when they hear the sounds even if there is no one attacking them or they become themselves more aggressive when hearing such sounds around them Vences said
Vences suggested that additional research on tadpoles could help b e t t e r u n d e r s t a n d amphibian ecology and evolution
In Madagascar we are realizing only now h o w d i v e r s e i n m o r p h o l o g y a n d feeding modes these l a r v a e a r e w i t h extremely different oral structures and some of
them now apparently even with albeit simple systems of acoustic communication Vences said The true depth of specialization and competition in frogs which is important to explain their extraordinary diversity in the tropics may well take place at this level rather [than] at the level of adults
Article has been shortened from itrsquos original version To read the whole article go to httpwwwmsnbc msn com id 40660018 ns technology_and_science-science
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 6
South American Horned Frog Ceratophrys ornata
Max
Gro
ss v
ia W
ikip
edia
Com
mon
s
If youre interested in participating in outreaches its fast easy and painless - contact Dave for more information Thanks to everyone who volunteers for PNHS Wed never be able to do it without you
For information on outreaches please refer to the PNHS website httpwwwpnwhsorgOutreachGuidelines
For information on specific outreaches please refer to the ldquoOutreachesrdquo subforum on the PNHS forumshttpforumspnwhsorg or email Dave outreachcoordinatorpnwhsorg
Contact information for the Adoptions Coordinator andor President can be found on page 13 of this Newsletter
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 7
Upcoming Out rea c hes
PNHS member Tom shows off a red tailed boa at the Mill Creek Science Night Outreach
Dav
e Al
vers
on
Location Date Time
Echo Lake ElementaryShoreline Wa Thursday January 27th 630 pm
Emerald City Reptile ExpoSeattle (Lake City) Wa
Saturday amp SundayMarch 5th amp 6th 2011
All Day Event Contact the Outreach Coordinator Adoptions Coordinator or President to volunteer
PNHS Pe t o f t he MonthBy Rachel Shirk PNHS Adoptions Coordinator
Steve is a 2 year old ball python His owners bought him as a baby but quickly became overwhelmed when he wouldnt eat Every month for 2 years the owners took him back to the pet store where they bought him and the pet store would force feed him With a pencil
As you can see in the photo Steves head is only about as big as a quarter He only weighs 87 grams He is so emaciated that his under belly in concave is some places He has very little muscle and struggles to keep his head up Steve has severe scarring on his esophagus from the metal on the eraser end of the pencil scratching his throat He is afraid to eat He needs to be fed with a syringe everyday to keep him alive
After Steve eats he slithers up my sleeve and hides out for a few minutes When hes ready he sticks his head out and will slowly come out I hope that with daily holding and some TLC he can be adopted out someday
December 2010 Board Meet ing MinutesPresent Saille Schumacher Brenda Huber Dale Drexler Aimee Kenoyer Guests Norm Hill Rachel Shirk Julie Sharkey Ariel Spade Rami Bryson
First topic was coverage of the NL Editor spot (a Board-appointed position) after Emily Johnsonrsquos term is up in January of 2011 Since no volunteer had stepped up two options were put before those present for discussion first to pay someone from the membership who would be willing to produce the NL for $50month second to pay a professional to produce the NL for $75month A call to the artist who did our ECRE graphics (Amanda Bloom) to get an idea of what wersquod be looking at for cost netted us a great deal as well as another side job for Amanda shersquoll be taking over from Emily after Januaryrsquos edition of the NL All Board members present voted in favor of hiring Amanda
Second topic of discussion was deterioration of the membership list and records in the recent past No motions were made or voted on but it was agreed to have sufficient oversight during 2011 to prevent recurrence
Minutes submitted by Aimee Kenoyer PNHS 2011 President
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 8
At two years old Steveʼs head is dwarfed by a quarter
An imals f o r Adop t ionClick the animalsrsquo name to go to their Petfinder page or go to wwwpetfindercom
Inclusion on this list does not guarantee that the animal will be available this month
Rules governing animal adoptions can be found here httpwwwpnwhsorgHowToAdoption
For Turtles amp Tortoises contact Jerry amp Julie via email pnwturtleworksgmailcom
Information regarding Iguanas can be found here httpwwwpnwhsorgindexphppage=iguanarescue
Are you interested in halfway housing animals or adopting an animal Contact our adoption chair at the adoption table at the next meeting from 530pm to 600pm The application process ends when the main speaker begins
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 9
186 Slim Ball Python
258 Indiana Ball Python
289 Spark Ball Python
323 Dima Ball Python
10-0121-02 Daisy Ball Python
10-0901-0 Max Ball Python
Steve Savannah Monitor
Monte Boa Constrictor
Most Recent Petfinder StatsTotal Pet Views 404
Steve - Savannah Monitor 78 hitsIndiana - ball python 40 hitsMax - ball python 36 hitsSlim - ball python 35 hits
Daisy - ball python 17 hitsDima - ball python 15 hitsSpark - ball python 13 hits
PNHS Sugges ted Ve t L i s tThe following vets generously discount their services for the Adoption Committee
We would like to thank them for their support and recommend them to our members
A Pet Care ClinicDr Chris Cannon23502 56th Ave WestMountlake Terrace Wa 98043425-775-0121wwwapetcarecliniccom
Browns Point Veterinary ClinicDr Liane Sperlich6720 Eastside Dr NE 4Tacoma Wa 98422253-927-1323
Avian amp Exotic Animal HospitalDr Adolf Maas10137 Main Street 6Bothell Wa 98011425-486-9000httpwwwavianexoticanimalhospitalcom
Eastside Avian amp ExoticDr Johnson-Delaney13603 100th Ave NEKirkland Wa 98304425-821-6165 or 888-821-6165wwweastsideavianandexoticcom
Bird amp Exotic Clinic of SeattleDrs Bennett amp Lejnieks4019 Aurora AvenueSeattle Wa 98107206-783-4538httpwwwbirdandexoticcom
Kamaka Exotic Animal Veterinary Services
Dr Elizabeth Kamaka23914 56th Ave W 3Mountlake Terrace WA 98043425-361-2183httpwwwkamakaexoticvetcom
Coming EventsPNWHS Meetings
2202011 Speaker Patrick Viehoever Field Herping Herp of the Month Herps of Asia3202011 Speaker TBA Herp of the Month Herps of Europe and the Middle East
Upcoming ShowsPortland Metro Reptile Expo 1222011 Wilsonville OrEmerald City Reptile Expo 35 amp 362011 Seattle WaSeattle Metro Reptile Expo 4302011 Renton Wa
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 10
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Bean Farmrsquos Creative HabitatsSlide-Top Aquariums
Various sizes available We can deliver the cages to the meetings as well as any other item from the Bean Farm catalogue Please contact us by the Friday before the meeting in order for items to be delivered Thank you
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Feeder Insects amp RodentsI have superworms giant mealworms and lots more Plus I now carry frozen rodents Order in advance - special pricing for PNHS members as well as quantity discounts For pick up and PNHS meetings
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At wwwiGivecomPNWHS you can buy the items youve always wantedndash like that DVD box set expensive cologne or the wall- mounted flat-panel TV yoursquove had your eyes on - only without the guilt
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VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 11
Genera l In fo rmat ion amp Gu ide l inesGeneral Information
The Pacific Northwest Herpetological Society (PNHS) is a non-profit organization registered with the State of Washington PNHS is dedicated to the education of its members and the public as well as the conservation ecology and captive care and breeding of reptiles and amphibians The society also takes an active role in legislative and environmental issues affecting these animals and their habitats
Meeting Information PNWHS holds its general meeting on the third Sunday of every month (with exceptions for holidays) at 600pm at Highline Community College in Des Moines Building 12 Room 101 The Board meeting begins at 400pm with the Newsletter Committee meeting following at 500 Meetings are open to the public and the society encourages anyone with an interest in herpetology to attend Please purchase a membership to show your support for the society
Animal Donations Looking to adopt release an animal or donate cages and equipment Please contact the A d o p t i o n C o m m i t t e e b y e - m a i l a t adoptionspnwhsorg or leave a voicemail at 206- 583-0686 We will contact you and make arrangements
Other Donations The Adoption Committee receives minimal financial support from the Society so donations of money food cages and equipment are always needed and appreciated Please contact the Adoption Chair to make a donation
Adoptions To adopt an animal that is in the care of the Committee you must be present at the meeting be a current member (of at least one month) and be over 18 years of age or have parental consent For more details see the web site or contact the Adoption Chair
Newsletter Information A monthly newsletter absorbs the lionrsquos share of the price of a PNWHS membership In order to keep it interesting we encourage contribution of original articles book reviews letters ads and cartoons for publication Items for incorporation into articles are also welcome though with no guarantee of their use Submissions may be sent to the Newsletter Committee or to the Society through the contacts listed on the following page
Editorial Policy The views expressed in this publication are solely the views of the authors and not necessarily the views of the Society its members or the Newsletter Committee The Newsletter Committee reserves the right to edit all submissions including advertisements
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 12
Conta c t In fo rmat ionMailPacific Northwest Herpetological SocietyPO Box 66147Burien Wa 98166
Websitewwwpnwhsorg
Voicemail206-628-4740
Adoptions 206-583-0686
Area Representatives by RegionGreater Seattle Need a Volunteer
North King amp Snohomish Deb Alverson 206-601-1723 debalversonpnwhsorg
Peninsula Need a Volunteer
Skagit Whatcom amp Island Need a Volunteer
South King amp Pierce Dale Drexler 253-606-4328 daledrexlerpnwhsorg
Thurston Mason Lewis Ann Waldo 866-440-9222
Spokane Need a Volunteer
Oregon Elizabeth Freer 503-436-1064 elizabethfreeraolcom
Officers for 2010President Jennifer Sronce 425-750-0477 presidentpnwhsorg
President Elect Aimee Kenoyer 206-200-1240 aimeekenoyerpnwhsorg
Vice President Dave Alverson 206-601-9547 vicepresidentpnwhsorg
Treasurer Dale Drexler 253-606-4328 daledrexlerpnwhsorg
Secretary Jamie Dome secretarypnwhsorg
Membership Secretary Melissa Kreachbaum membershipsecretarypnwhsorg
Newsletter Editor Emily Johnson newslettereditorpnwhsorg
Adoptions Chair Rachel Shirk adoptionscoordinatorpnwhsorg
Outreach Chair Dave Alverson 206-601-9547 outreachcoordinatorpnwhsorg
Members At Large Brenda Huber brendahuberpnwhsorg
Emily Johnson emilyjohnsonpnwhsorg
Heather Rabago heatherrabagopnwhsorg
Saille Schumacher sailleschumacherpnwhsorg
Webmaster Geoff Sweet 425-205-0258 webmasterpnwhsorg
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 13
To join PNHS please print amp complete the following application enclose your yearly or multi-yearly membership fee and return to
PNHS Membership SecretaryPO Box 66147Burien Wa 98166
Membership applications and fees may also be received at the monthly meetings by the Membership Secretary
With your yearly or multi-year membership fee you will receive the monthly PNHS newsletter access to membership pricing for adoption animals and the opportunity to participate in the many outreaches and events held throughout the year
Please select one of the options below
Applying to become a new member Renewing my current membership Changing my name or address
Select your desired membership type
Individual Membership Family Membership (One person) (2 parents + Children) 1 year $2000 1 year $3000 3 year $5000 3 year $7500
Institutional Membership Correspondence Membership(InstitutionsOrganizations) (Newsletter Only) 1 year $4000 1 year $1500 3 year $10000 3 year $3750
Please select the format in which you would like to receive your newsletter
Email (free) Snail Mail (additional $5)
Name(s) (please print clearly)
Parent or Guardian (if member is a minor)
Address
City State Zip
Email Address Phone
PNHS MEMBERSHIP APPL ICAT ION
By Charles Q Choi LiveScience ContributorMSNBC 121410
When frogs are just teensy tadpoles theyre already croaking like adults researchers have observed for the first time
They not only croak when attacked but when they cannibalistically attack members of their own species as well scientists find
Tadpoles or pollywogs are frogs in their young larval stages They dwell entirely in the water and look somewhat like fish
Frogs are well known for croaking with each species having its own unique call Now researchers are discovering that tadpoles can speak up as well (albeit much more softly)
Evolutionary biologist Miguel Vences at the Technical University of Braunschweig in Germany investigated the tadpoles of a frog s p e c i e s f r o m w e s t e r n M a d a g a s c a r Gephyromantis azzurrae which prefers living in cool shallow fast streams These pollywogs are carnivores preying not just on insect larvae and shrimp but also on tadpoles of the same and other species
Vences and his colleagues found these predator tadpoles called out while attacking prey by making rapid clicks perhaps by snapping the
hard sheaths over their jaws together They called out significantly more often when they were hungry or when attacking tadpoles of the same species
Most animal sounds such as in birds frogs and crickets are produced in the context of reproduction and therefore by adult animals usually males Vences said It is very rare that young animals and especially larvae are producing sounds except maybe in birds where of course the young are known to chirp as loud as the adults
What are the tadpoles sayingThe experiments showed that smaller tadpoles made fewer calls and were less likely than the big guys to use a combination of different call
Continued
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 5
Cann iba l Tadpo les C roak WhenAt ta c k ing K inLittle predators call out while attacking prey by making rapid click noises
Tadpoles species unknown
boumlhr
inge
r frie
dric
h
via
Wik
iped
ia C
omm
ons
types suggesting the sound of the clicks might yield clues about the size of the tadpoles making them They might be used to chase away other members of their own species the scientists speculated Their findings will be detailed in an upcoming issue of the journal Naturwissenschaften [Read about tadpoles with three eyes]
Tadpoles of another frog species were a l s o r e v e a l e d earlier this year as capable of calling out mdash the South American horned frog Ceratophrys ornata However t h e y m o s t l y sounded off when attacked emitting brief clear metallic notes by pushing air out their lungs when tadpoles of their own species attacked them These distress calls might prevent the tadpoles from cannibalizing each other
I find communication a marvelous thing in nature modern society art expressions technological development and its evolution towards complex adaptive systems said herpetologist Guillermo Natale at the National University of La Plata at Buenos Aires He and his colleagues detailed their findings regarding South American horned frog tadpoles online Feb 26 in the journal Acta Zoologica
When it comes to future research into tadpole calls we need additional experiments showing that the tadpoles actually hear these sounds and alter their behavior accordingly mdash that is they escape when they hear the sounds even if there is no one attacking them or they become themselves more aggressive when hearing such sounds around them Vences said
Vences suggested that additional research on tadpoles could help b e t t e r u n d e r s t a n d amphibian ecology and evolution
In Madagascar we are realizing only now h o w d i v e r s e i n m o r p h o l o g y a n d feeding modes these l a r v a e a r e w i t h extremely different oral structures and some of
them now apparently even with albeit simple systems of acoustic communication Vences said The true depth of specialization and competition in frogs which is important to explain their extraordinary diversity in the tropics may well take place at this level rather [than] at the level of adults
Article has been shortened from itrsquos original version To read the whole article go to httpwwwmsnbc msn com id 40660018 ns technology_and_science-science
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 6
South American Horned Frog Ceratophrys ornata
Max
Gro
ss v
ia W
ikip
edia
Com
mon
s
If youre interested in participating in outreaches its fast easy and painless - contact Dave for more information Thanks to everyone who volunteers for PNHS Wed never be able to do it without you
For information on outreaches please refer to the PNHS website httpwwwpnwhsorgOutreachGuidelines
For information on specific outreaches please refer to the ldquoOutreachesrdquo subforum on the PNHS forumshttpforumspnwhsorg or email Dave outreachcoordinatorpnwhsorg
Contact information for the Adoptions Coordinator andor President can be found on page 13 of this Newsletter
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 7
Upcoming Out rea c hes
PNHS member Tom shows off a red tailed boa at the Mill Creek Science Night Outreach
Dav
e Al
vers
on
Location Date Time
Echo Lake ElementaryShoreline Wa Thursday January 27th 630 pm
Emerald City Reptile ExpoSeattle (Lake City) Wa
Saturday amp SundayMarch 5th amp 6th 2011
All Day Event Contact the Outreach Coordinator Adoptions Coordinator or President to volunteer
PNHS Pe t o f t he MonthBy Rachel Shirk PNHS Adoptions Coordinator
Steve is a 2 year old ball python His owners bought him as a baby but quickly became overwhelmed when he wouldnt eat Every month for 2 years the owners took him back to the pet store where they bought him and the pet store would force feed him With a pencil
As you can see in the photo Steves head is only about as big as a quarter He only weighs 87 grams He is so emaciated that his under belly in concave is some places He has very little muscle and struggles to keep his head up Steve has severe scarring on his esophagus from the metal on the eraser end of the pencil scratching his throat He is afraid to eat He needs to be fed with a syringe everyday to keep him alive
After Steve eats he slithers up my sleeve and hides out for a few minutes When hes ready he sticks his head out and will slowly come out I hope that with daily holding and some TLC he can be adopted out someday
December 2010 Board Meet ing MinutesPresent Saille Schumacher Brenda Huber Dale Drexler Aimee Kenoyer Guests Norm Hill Rachel Shirk Julie Sharkey Ariel Spade Rami Bryson
First topic was coverage of the NL Editor spot (a Board-appointed position) after Emily Johnsonrsquos term is up in January of 2011 Since no volunteer had stepped up two options were put before those present for discussion first to pay someone from the membership who would be willing to produce the NL for $50month second to pay a professional to produce the NL for $75month A call to the artist who did our ECRE graphics (Amanda Bloom) to get an idea of what wersquod be looking at for cost netted us a great deal as well as another side job for Amanda shersquoll be taking over from Emily after Januaryrsquos edition of the NL All Board members present voted in favor of hiring Amanda
Second topic of discussion was deterioration of the membership list and records in the recent past No motions were made or voted on but it was agreed to have sufficient oversight during 2011 to prevent recurrence
Minutes submitted by Aimee Kenoyer PNHS 2011 President
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 8
At two years old Steveʼs head is dwarfed by a quarter
An imals f o r Adop t ionClick the animalsrsquo name to go to their Petfinder page or go to wwwpetfindercom
Inclusion on this list does not guarantee that the animal will be available this month
Rules governing animal adoptions can be found here httpwwwpnwhsorgHowToAdoption
For Turtles amp Tortoises contact Jerry amp Julie via email pnwturtleworksgmailcom
Information regarding Iguanas can be found here httpwwwpnwhsorgindexphppage=iguanarescue
Are you interested in halfway housing animals or adopting an animal Contact our adoption chair at the adoption table at the next meeting from 530pm to 600pm The application process ends when the main speaker begins
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 9
186 Slim Ball Python
258 Indiana Ball Python
289 Spark Ball Python
323 Dima Ball Python
10-0121-02 Daisy Ball Python
10-0901-0 Max Ball Python
Steve Savannah Monitor
Monte Boa Constrictor
Most Recent Petfinder StatsTotal Pet Views 404
Steve - Savannah Monitor 78 hitsIndiana - ball python 40 hitsMax - ball python 36 hitsSlim - ball python 35 hits
Daisy - ball python 17 hitsDima - ball python 15 hitsSpark - ball python 13 hits
PNHS Sugges ted Ve t L i s tThe following vets generously discount their services for the Adoption Committee
We would like to thank them for their support and recommend them to our members
A Pet Care ClinicDr Chris Cannon23502 56th Ave WestMountlake Terrace Wa 98043425-775-0121wwwapetcarecliniccom
Browns Point Veterinary ClinicDr Liane Sperlich6720 Eastside Dr NE 4Tacoma Wa 98422253-927-1323
Avian amp Exotic Animal HospitalDr Adolf Maas10137 Main Street 6Bothell Wa 98011425-486-9000httpwwwavianexoticanimalhospitalcom
Eastside Avian amp ExoticDr Johnson-Delaney13603 100th Ave NEKirkland Wa 98304425-821-6165 or 888-821-6165wwweastsideavianandexoticcom
Bird amp Exotic Clinic of SeattleDrs Bennett amp Lejnieks4019 Aurora AvenueSeattle Wa 98107206-783-4538httpwwwbirdandexoticcom
Kamaka Exotic Animal Veterinary Services
Dr Elizabeth Kamaka23914 56th Ave W 3Mountlake Terrace WA 98043425-361-2183httpwwwkamakaexoticvetcom
Coming EventsPNWHS Meetings
2202011 Speaker Patrick Viehoever Field Herping Herp of the Month Herps of Asia3202011 Speaker TBA Herp of the Month Herps of Europe and the Middle East
Upcoming ShowsPortland Metro Reptile Expo 1222011 Wilsonville OrEmerald City Reptile Expo 35 amp 362011 Seattle WaSeattle Metro Reptile Expo 4302011 Renton Wa
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 10
C lass i f ied AdsJoin the Global Gecko Association TodayThe GGA is a six year old international organization dedicated to the needs of all people interested in geckos Members receive the twice-yearly full-color journal ldquoGekkordquo plus ldquoChit-Chatrdquo our quarterly newsletter
Annual Membership is $32 US $34 CanadaMexico $36 Overseas
ElizabethFreeraolcom 503-436-1064or
wwwgekkotacom
Bean Farmrsquos Creative HabitatsSlide-Top Aquariums
Various sizes available We can deliver the cages to the meetings as well as any other item from the Bean Farm catalogue Please contact us by the Friday before the meeting in order for items to be delivered Thank you
Paula amp Giovani Fagioli 877-708-5882
beanfarmbeanfarmcom
wwwbeanfarmcom
Feeder Insects amp RodentsI have superworms giant mealworms and lots more Plus I now carry frozen rodents Order in advance - special pricing for PNHS members as well as quantity discounts For pick up and PNHS meetings
Jennifer Sronce 425-750-0477
seattlefeedersgmailcom
How can your everyday shopping benefit PNHS
Who hasnt uttered the words I wish there was something I could do to help Now you can Start shopping
At wwwiGivecomPNWHS you can buy the items youve always wantedndash like that DVD box set expensive cologne or the wall- mounted flat-panel TV yoursquove had your eyes on - only without the guilt
Itrsquos FREE no invisible costs or tricky obligations Shop for everyday items at the over 650 stores at the Mall at iGivecom like Barnes amp Noble Lands End Best Buy and Neiman Marcus Up to 26 or more of each purchase is donated to PNHS
Join now at wwwiGivecomPNWHS Information is subject to change Visit wwwiGivecom for current details iGivecom Holdings LLC
Advertise in the PNHS NewsletterBusiness Card $5Quarter Page$10Half Page $15Full Page $25
If you would like to place an ad in the PNHWS newsletter please contact
newslettereditorpnwhsorg
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 11
Genera l In fo rmat ion amp Gu ide l inesGeneral Information
The Pacific Northwest Herpetological Society (PNHS) is a non-profit organization registered with the State of Washington PNHS is dedicated to the education of its members and the public as well as the conservation ecology and captive care and breeding of reptiles and amphibians The society also takes an active role in legislative and environmental issues affecting these animals and their habitats
Meeting Information PNWHS holds its general meeting on the third Sunday of every month (with exceptions for holidays) at 600pm at Highline Community College in Des Moines Building 12 Room 101 The Board meeting begins at 400pm with the Newsletter Committee meeting following at 500 Meetings are open to the public and the society encourages anyone with an interest in herpetology to attend Please purchase a membership to show your support for the society
Animal Donations Looking to adopt release an animal or donate cages and equipment Please contact the A d o p t i o n C o m m i t t e e b y e - m a i l a t adoptionspnwhsorg or leave a voicemail at 206- 583-0686 We will contact you and make arrangements
Other Donations The Adoption Committee receives minimal financial support from the Society so donations of money food cages and equipment are always needed and appreciated Please contact the Adoption Chair to make a donation
Adoptions To adopt an animal that is in the care of the Committee you must be present at the meeting be a current member (of at least one month) and be over 18 years of age or have parental consent For more details see the web site or contact the Adoption Chair
Newsletter Information A monthly newsletter absorbs the lionrsquos share of the price of a PNWHS membership In order to keep it interesting we encourage contribution of original articles book reviews letters ads and cartoons for publication Items for incorporation into articles are also welcome though with no guarantee of their use Submissions may be sent to the Newsletter Committee or to the Society through the contacts listed on the following page
Editorial Policy The views expressed in this publication are solely the views of the authors and not necessarily the views of the Society its members or the Newsletter Committee The Newsletter Committee reserves the right to edit all submissions including advertisements
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 12
Conta c t In fo rmat ionMailPacific Northwest Herpetological SocietyPO Box 66147Burien Wa 98166
Websitewwwpnwhsorg
Voicemail206-628-4740
Adoptions 206-583-0686
Area Representatives by RegionGreater Seattle Need a Volunteer
North King amp Snohomish Deb Alverson 206-601-1723 debalversonpnwhsorg
Peninsula Need a Volunteer
Skagit Whatcom amp Island Need a Volunteer
South King amp Pierce Dale Drexler 253-606-4328 daledrexlerpnwhsorg
Thurston Mason Lewis Ann Waldo 866-440-9222
Spokane Need a Volunteer
Oregon Elizabeth Freer 503-436-1064 elizabethfreeraolcom
Officers for 2010President Jennifer Sronce 425-750-0477 presidentpnwhsorg
President Elect Aimee Kenoyer 206-200-1240 aimeekenoyerpnwhsorg
Vice President Dave Alverson 206-601-9547 vicepresidentpnwhsorg
Treasurer Dale Drexler 253-606-4328 daledrexlerpnwhsorg
Secretary Jamie Dome secretarypnwhsorg
Membership Secretary Melissa Kreachbaum membershipsecretarypnwhsorg
Newsletter Editor Emily Johnson newslettereditorpnwhsorg
Adoptions Chair Rachel Shirk adoptionscoordinatorpnwhsorg
Outreach Chair Dave Alverson 206-601-9547 outreachcoordinatorpnwhsorg
Members At Large Brenda Huber brendahuberpnwhsorg
Emily Johnson emilyjohnsonpnwhsorg
Heather Rabago heatherrabagopnwhsorg
Saille Schumacher sailleschumacherpnwhsorg
Webmaster Geoff Sweet 425-205-0258 webmasterpnwhsorg
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 13
To join PNHS please print amp complete the following application enclose your yearly or multi-yearly membership fee and return to
PNHS Membership SecretaryPO Box 66147Burien Wa 98166
Membership applications and fees may also be received at the monthly meetings by the Membership Secretary
With your yearly or multi-year membership fee you will receive the monthly PNHS newsletter access to membership pricing for adoption animals and the opportunity to participate in the many outreaches and events held throughout the year
Please select one of the options below
Applying to become a new member Renewing my current membership Changing my name or address
Select your desired membership type
Individual Membership Family Membership (One person) (2 parents + Children) 1 year $2000 1 year $3000 3 year $5000 3 year $7500
Institutional Membership Correspondence Membership(InstitutionsOrganizations) (Newsletter Only) 1 year $4000 1 year $1500 3 year $10000 3 year $3750
Please select the format in which you would like to receive your newsletter
Email (free) Snail Mail (additional $5)
Name(s) (please print clearly)
Parent or Guardian (if member is a minor)
Address
City State Zip
Email Address Phone
PNHS MEMBERSHIP APPL ICAT ION
types suggesting the sound of the clicks might yield clues about the size of the tadpoles making them They might be used to chase away other members of their own species the scientists speculated Their findings will be detailed in an upcoming issue of the journal Naturwissenschaften [Read about tadpoles with three eyes]
Tadpoles of another frog species were a l s o r e v e a l e d earlier this year as capable of calling out mdash the South American horned frog Ceratophrys ornata However t h e y m o s t l y sounded off when attacked emitting brief clear metallic notes by pushing air out their lungs when tadpoles of their own species attacked them These distress calls might prevent the tadpoles from cannibalizing each other
I find communication a marvelous thing in nature modern society art expressions technological development and its evolution towards complex adaptive systems said herpetologist Guillermo Natale at the National University of La Plata at Buenos Aires He and his colleagues detailed their findings regarding South American horned frog tadpoles online Feb 26 in the journal Acta Zoologica
When it comes to future research into tadpole calls we need additional experiments showing that the tadpoles actually hear these sounds and alter their behavior accordingly mdash that is they escape when they hear the sounds even if there is no one attacking them or they become themselves more aggressive when hearing such sounds around them Vences said
Vences suggested that additional research on tadpoles could help b e t t e r u n d e r s t a n d amphibian ecology and evolution
In Madagascar we are realizing only now h o w d i v e r s e i n m o r p h o l o g y a n d feeding modes these l a r v a e a r e w i t h extremely different oral structures and some of
them now apparently even with albeit simple systems of acoustic communication Vences said The true depth of specialization and competition in frogs which is important to explain their extraordinary diversity in the tropics may well take place at this level rather [than] at the level of adults
Article has been shortened from itrsquos original version To read the whole article go to httpwwwmsnbc msn com id 40660018 ns technology_and_science-science
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 6
South American Horned Frog Ceratophrys ornata
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Gro
ss v
ia W
ikip
edia
Com
mon
s
If youre interested in participating in outreaches its fast easy and painless - contact Dave for more information Thanks to everyone who volunteers for PNHS Wed never be able to do it without you
For information on outreaches please refer to the PNHS website httpwwwpnwhsorgOutreachGuidelines
For information on specific outreaches please refer to the ldquoOutreachesrdquo subforum on the PNHS forumshttpforumspnwhsorg or email Dave outreachcoordinatorpnwhsorg
Contact information for the Adoptions Coordinator andor President can be found on page 13 of this Newsletter
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 7
Upcoming Out rea c hes
PNHS member Tom shows off a red tailed boa at the Mill Creek Science Night Outreach
Dav
e Al
vers
on
Location Date Time
Echo Lake ElementaryShoreline Wa Thursday January 27th 630 pm
Emerald City Reptile ExpoSeattle (Lake City) Wa
Saturday amp SundayMarch 5th amp 6th 2011
All Day Event Contact the Outreach Coordinator Adoptions Coordinator or President to volunteer
PNHS Pe t o f t he MonthBy Rachel Shirk PNHS Adoptions Coordinator
Steve is a 2 year old ball python His owners bought him as a baby but quickly became overwhelmed when he wouldnt eat Every month for 2 years the owners took him back to the pet store where they bought him and the pet store would force feed him With a pencil
As you can see in the photo Steves head is only about as big as a quarter He only weighs 87 grams He is so emaciated that his under belly in concave is some places He has very little muscle and struggles to keep his head up Steve has severe scarring on his esophagus from the metal on the eraser end of the pencil scratching his throat He is afraid to eat He needs to be fed with a syringe everyday to keep him alive
After Steve eats he slithers up my sleeve and hides out for a few minutes When hes ready he sticks his head out and will slowly come out I hope that with daily holding and some TLC he can be adopted out someday
December 2010 Board Meet ing MinutesPresent Saille Schumacher Brenda Huber Dale Drexler Aimee Kenoyer Guests Norm Hill Rachel Shirk Julie Sharkey Ariel Spade Rami Bryson
First topic was coverage of the NL Editor spot (a Board-appointed position) after Emily Johnsonrsquos term is up in January of 2011 Since no volunteer had stepped up two options were put before those present for discussion first to pay someone from the membership who would be willing to produce the NL for $50month second to pay a professional to produce the NL for $75month A call to the artist who did our ECRE graphics (Amanda Bloom) to get an idea of what wersquod be looking at for cost netted us a great deal as well as another side job for Amanda shersquoll be taking over from Emily after Januaryrsquos edition of the NL All Board members present voted in favor of hiring Amanda
Second topic of discussion was deterioration of the membership list and records in the recent past No motions were made or voted on but it was agreed to have sufficient oversight during 2011 to prevent recurrence
Minutes submitted by Aimee Kenoyer PNHS 2011 President
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 8
At two years old Steveʼs head is dwarfed by a quarter
An imals f o r Adop t ionClick the animalsrsquo name to go to their Petfinder page or go to wwwpetfindercom
Inclusion on this list does not guarantee that the animal will be available this month
Rules governing animal adoptions can be found here httpwwwpnwhsorgHowToAdoption
For Turtles amp Tortoises contact Jerry amp Julie via email pnwturtleworksgmailcom
Information regarding Iguanas can be found here httpwwwpnwhsorgindexphppage=iguanarescue
Are you interested in halfway housing animals or adopting an animal Contact our adoption chair at the adoption table at the next meeting from 530pm to 600pm The application process ends when the main speaker begins
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 9
186 Slim Ball Python
258 Indiana Ball Python
289 Spark Ball Python
323 Dima Ball Python
10-0121-02 Daisy Ball Python
10-0901-0 Max Ball Python
Steve Savannah Monitor
Monte Boa Constrictor
Most Recent Petfinder StatsTotal Pet Views 404
Steve - Savannah Monitor 78 hitsIndiana - ball python 40 hitsMax - ball python 36 hitsSlim - ball python 35 hits
Daisy - ball python 17 hitsDima - ball python 15 hitsSpark - ball python 13 hits
PNHS Sugges ted Ve t L i s tThe following vets generously discount their services for the Adoption Committee
We would like to thank them for their support and recommend them to our members
A Pet Care ClinicDr Chris Cannon23502 56th Ave WestMountlake Terrace Wa 98043425-775-0121wwwapetcarecliniccom
Browns Point Veterinary ClinicDr Liane Sperlich6720 Eastside Dr NE 4Tacoma Wa 98422253-927-1323
Avian amp Exotic Animal HospitalDr Adolf Maas10137 Main Street 6Bothell Wa 98011425-486-9000httpwwwavianexoticanimalhospitalcom
Eastside Avian amp ExoticDr Johnson-Delaney13603 100th Ave NEKirkland Wa 98304425-821-6165 or 888-821-6165wwweastsideavianandexoticcom
Bird amp Exotic Clinic of SeattleDrs Bennett amp Lejnieks4019 Aurora AvenueSeattle Wa 98107206-783-4538httpwwwbirdandexoticcom
Kamaka Exotic Animal Veterinary Services
Dr Elizabeth Kamaka23914 56th Ave W 3Mountlake Terrace WA 98043425-361-2183httpwwwkamakaexoticvetcom
Coming EventsPNWHS Meetings
2202011 Speaker Patrick Viehoever Field Herping Herp of the Month Herps of Asia3202011 Speaker TBA Herp of the Month Herps of Europe and the Middle East
Upcoming ShowsPortland Metro Reptile Expo 1222011 Wilsonville OrEmerald City Reptile Expo 35 amp 362011 Seattle WaSeattle Metro Reptile Expo 4302011 Renton Wa
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 10
C lass i f ied AdsJoin the Global Gecko Association TodayThe GGA is a six year old international organization dedicated to the needs of all people interested in geckos Members receive the twice-yearly full-color journal ldquoGekkordquo plus ldquoChit-Chatrdquo our quarterly newsletter
Annual Membership is $32 US $34 CanadaMexico $36 Overseas
ElizabethFreeraolcom 503-436-1064or
wwwgekkotacom
Bean Farmrsquos Creative HabitatsSlide-Top Aquariums
Various sizes available We can deliver the cages to the meetings as well as any other item from the Bean Farm catalogue Please contact us by the Friday before the meeting in order for items to be delivered Thank you
Paula amp Giovani Fagioli 877-708-5882
beanfarmbeanfarmcom
wwwbeanfarmcom
Feeder Insects amp RodentsI have superworms giant mealworms and lots more Plus I now carry frozen rodents Order in advance - special pricing for PNHS members as well as quantity discounts For pick up and PNHS meetings
Jennifer Sronce 425-750-0477
seattlefeedersgmailcom
How can your everyday shopping benefit PNHS
Who hasnt uttered the words I wish there was something I could do to help Now you can Start shopping
At wwwiGivecomPNWHS you can buy the items youve always wantedndash like that DVD box set expensive cologne or the wall- mounted flat-panel TV yoursquove had your eyes on - only without the guilt
Itrsquos FREE no invisible costs or tricky obligations Shop for everyday items at the over 650 stores at the Mall at iGivecom like Barnes amp Noble Lands End Best Buy and Neiman Marcus Up to 26 or more of each purchase is donated to PNHS
Join now at wwwiGivecomPNWHS Information is subject to change Visit wwwiGivecom for current details iGivecom Holdings LLC
Advertise in the PNHS NewsletterBusiness Card $5Quarter Page$10Half Page $15Full Page $25
If you would like to place an ad in the PNHWS newsletter please contact
newslettereditorpnwhsorg
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 11
Genera l In fo rmat ion amp Gu ide l inesGeneral Information
The Pacific Northwest Herpetological Society (PNHS) is a non-profit organization registered with the State of Washington PNHS is dedicated to the education of its members and the public as well as the conservation ecology and captive care and breeding of reptiles and amphibians The society also takes an active role in legislative and environmental issues affecting these animals and their habitats
Meeting Information PNWHS holds its general meeting on the third Sunday of every month (with exceptions for holidays) at 600pm at Highline Community College in Des Moines Building 12 Room 101 The Board meeting begins at 400pm with the Newsletter Committee meeting following at 500 Meetings are open to the public and the society encourages anyone with an interest in herpetology to attend Please purchase a membership to show your support for the society
Animal Donations Looking to adopt release an animal or donate cages and equipment Please contact the A d o p t i o n C o m m i t t e e b y e - m a i l a t adoptionspnwhsorg or leave a voicemail at 206- 583-0686 We will contact you and make arrangements
Other Donations The Adoption Committee receives minimal financial support from the Society so donations of money food cages and equipment are always needed and appreciated Please contact the Adoption Chair to make a donation
Adoptions To adopt an animal that is in the care of the Committee you must be present at the meeting be a current member (of at least one month) and be over 18 years of age or have parental consent For more details see the web site or contact the Adoption Chair
Newsletter Information A monthly newsletter absorbs the lionrsquos share of the price of a PNWHS membership In order to keep it interesting we encourage contribution of original articles book reviews letters ads and cartoons for publication Items for incorporation into articles are also welcome though with no guarantee of their use Submissions may be sent to the Newsletter Committee or to the Society through the contacts listed on the following page
Editorial Policy The views expressed in this publication are solely the views of the authors and not necessarily the views of the Society its members or the Newsletter Committee The Newsletter Committee reserves the right to edit all submissions including advertisements
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 12
Conta c t In fo rmat ionMailPacific Northwest Herpetological SocietyPO Box 66147Burien Wa 98166
Websitewwwpnwhsorg
Voicemail206-628-4740
Adoptions 206-583-0686
Area Representatives by RegionGreater Seattle Need a Volunteer
North King amp Snohomish Deb Alverson 206-601-1723 debalversonpnwhsorg
Peninsula Need a Volunteer
Skagit Whatcom amp Island Need a Volunteer
South King amp Pierce Dale Drexler 253-606-4328 daledrexlerpnwhsorg
Thurston Mason Lewis Ann Waldo 866-440-9222
Spokane Need a Volunteer
Oregon Elizabeth Freer 503-436-1064 elizabethfreeraolcom
Officers for 2010President Jennifer Sronce 425-750-0477 presidentpnwhsorg
President Elect Aimee Kenoyer 206-200-1240 aimeekenoyerpnwhsorg
Vice President Dave Alverson 206-601-9547 vicepresidentpnwhsorg
Treasurer Dale Drexler 253-606-4328 daledrexlerpnwhsorg
Secretary Jamie Dome secretarypnwhsorg
Membership Secretary Melissa Kreachbaum membershipsecretarypnwhsorg
Newsletter Editor Emily Johnson newslettereditorpnwhsorg
Adoptions Chair Rachel Shirk adoptionscoordinatorpnwhsorg
Outreach Chair Dave Alverson 206-601-9547 outreachcoordinatorpnwhsorg
Members At Large Brenda Huber brendahuberpnwhsorg
Emily Johnson emilyjohnsonpnwhsorg
Heather Rabago heatherrabagopnwhsorg
Saille Schumacher sailleschumacherpnwhsorg
Webmaster Geoff Sweet 425-205-0258 webmasterpnwhsorg
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 13
To join PNHS please print amp complete the following application enclose your yearly or multi-yearly membership fee and return to
PNHS Membership SecretaryPO Box 66147Burien Wa 98166
Membership applications and fees may also be received at the monthly meetings by the Membership Secretary
With your yearly or multi-year membership fee you will receive the monthly PNHS newsletter access to membership pricing for adoption animals and the opportunity to participate in the many outreaches and events held throughout the year
Please select one of the options below
Applying to become a new member Renewing my current membership Changing my name or address
Select your desired membership type
Individual Membership Family Membership (One person) (2 parents + Children) 1 year $2000 1 year $3000 3 year $5000 3 year $7500
Institutional Membership Correspondence Membership(InstitutionsOrganizations) (Newsletter Only) 1 year $4000 1 year $1500 3 year $10000 3 year $3750
Please select the format in which you would like to receive your newsletter
Email (free) Snail Mail (additional $5)
Name(s) (please print clearly)
Parent or Guardian (if member is a minor)
Address
City State Zip
Email Address Phone
PNHS MEMBERSHIP APPL ICAT ION
If youre interested in participating in outreaches its fast easy and painless - contact Dave for more information Thanks to everyone who volunteers for PNHS Wed never be able to do it without you
For information on outreaches please refer to the PNHS website httpwwwpnwhsorgOutreachGuidelines
For information on specific outreaches please refer to the ldquoOutreachesrdquo subforum on the PNHS forumshttpforumspnwhsorg or email Dave outreachcoordinatorpnwhsorg
Contact information for the Adoptions Coordinator andor President can be found on page 13 of this Newsletter
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 7
Upcoming Out rea c hes
PNHS member Tom shows off a red tailed boa at the Mill Creek Science Night Outreach
Dav
e Al
vers
on
Location Date Time
Echo Lake ElementaryShoreline Wa Thursday January 27th 630 pm
Emerald City Reptile ExpoSeattle (Lake City) Wa
Saturday amp SundayMarch 5th amp 6th 2011
All Day Event Contact the Outreach Coordinator Adoptions Coordinator or President to volunteer
PNHS Pe t o f t he MonthBy Rachel Shirk PNHS Adoptions Coordinator
Steve is a 2 year old ball python His owners bought him as a baby but quickly became overwhelmed when he wouldnt eat Every month for 2 years the owners took him back to the pet store where they bought him and the pet store would force feed him With a pencil
As you can see in the photo Steves head is only about as big as a quarter He only weighs 87 grams He is so emaciated that his under belly in concave is some places He has very little muscle and struggles to keep his head up Steve has severe scarring on his esophagus from the metal on the eraser end of the pencil scratching his throat He is afraid to eat He needs to be fed with a syringe everyday to keep him alive
After Steve eats he slithers up my sleeve and hides out for a few minutes When hes ready he sticks his head out and will slowly come out I hope that with daily holding and some TLC he can be adopted out someday
December 2010 Board Meet ing MinutesPresent Saille Schumacher Brenda Huber Dale Drexler Aimee Kenoyer Guests Norm Hill Rachel Shirk Julie Sharkey Ariel Spade Rami Bryson
First topic was coverage of the NL Editor spot (a Board-appointed position) after Emily Johnsonrsquos term is up in January of 2011 Since no volunteer had stepped up two options were put before those present for discussion first to pay someone from the membership who would be willing to produce the NL for $50month second to pay a professional to produce the NL for $75month A call to the artist who did our ECRE graphics (Amanda Bloom) to get an idea of what wersquod be looking at for cost netted us a great deal as well as another side job for Amanda shersquoll be taking over from Emily after Januaryrsquos edition of the NL All Board members present voted in favor of hiring Amanda
Second topic of discussion was deterioration of the membership list and records in the recent past No motions were made or voted on but it was agreed to have sufficient oversight during 2011 to prevent recurrence
Minutes submitted by Aimee Kenoyer PNHS 2011 President
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 8
At two years old Steveʼs head is dwarfed by a quarter
An imals f o r Adop t ionClick the animalsrsquo name to go to their Petfinder page or go to wwwpetfindercom
Inclusion on this list does not guarantee that the animal will be available this month
Rules governing animal adoptions can be found here httpwwwpnwhsorgHowToAdoption
For Turtles amp Tortoises contact Jerry amp Julie via email pnwturtleworksgmailcom
Information regarding Iguanas can be found here httpwwwpnwhsorgindexphppage=iguanarescue
Are you interested in halfway housing animals or adopting an animal Contact our adoption chair at the adoption table at the next meeting from 530pm to 600pm The application process ends when the main speaker begins
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 9
186 Slim Ball Python
258 Indiana Ball Python
289 Spark Ball Python
323 Dima Ball Python
10-0121-02 Daisy Ball Python
10-0901-0 Max Ball Python
Steve Savannah Monitor
Monte Boa Constrictor
Most Recent Petfinder StatsTotal Pet Views 404
Steve - Savannah Monitor 78 hitsIndiana - ball python 40 hitsMax - ball python 36 hitsSlim - ball python 35 hits
Daisy - ball python 17 hitsDima - ball python 15 hitsSpark - ball python 13 hits
PNHS Sugges ted Ve t L i s tThe following vets generously discount their services for the Adoption Committee
We would like to thank them for their support and recommend them to our members
A Pet Care ClinicDr Chris Cannon23502 56th Ave WestMountlake Terrace Wa 98043425-775-0121wwwapetcarecliniccom
Browns Point Veterinary ClinicDr Liane Sperlich6720 Eastside Dr NE 4Tacoma Wa 98422253-927-1323
Avian amp Exotic Animal HospitalDr Adolf Maas10137 Main Street 6Bothell Wa 98011425-486-9000httpwwwavianexoticanimalhospitalcom
Eastside Avian amp ExoticDr Johnson-Delaney13603 100th Ave NEKirkland Wa 98304425-821-6165 or 888-821-6165wwweastsideavianandexoticcom
Bird amp Exotic Clinic of SeattleDrs Bennett amp Lejnieks4019 Aurora AvenueSeattle Wa 98107206-783-4538httpwwwbirdandexoticcom
Kamaka Exotic Animal Veterinary Services
Dr Elizabeth Kamaka23914 56th Ave W 3Mountlake Terrace WA 98043425-361-2183httpwwwkamakaexoticvetcom
Coming EventsPNWHS Meetings
2202011 Speaker Patrick Viehoever Field Herping Herp of the Month Herps of Asia3202011 Speaker TBA Herp of the Month Herps of Europe and the Middle East
Upcoming ShowsPortland Metro Reptile Expo 1222011 Wilsonville OrEmerald City Reptile Expo 35 amp 362011 Seattle WaSeattle Metro Reptile Expo 4302011 Renton Wa
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 10
C lass i f ied AdsJoin the Global Gecko Association TodayThe GGA is a six year old international organization dedicated to the needs of all people interested in geckos Members receive the twice-yearly full-color journal ldquoGekkordquo plus ldquoChit-Chatrdquo our quarterly newsletter
Annual Membership is $32 US $34 CanadaMexico $36 Overseas
ElizabethFreeraolcom 503-436-1064or
wwwgekkotacom
Bean Farmrsquos Creative HabitatsSlide-Top Aquariums
Various sizes available We can deliver the cages to the meetings as well as any other item from the Bean Farm catalogue Please contact us by the Friday before the meeting in order for items to be delivered Thank you
Paula amp Giovani Fagioli 877-708-5882
beanfarmbeanfarmcom
wwwbeanfarmcom
Feeder Insects amp RodentsI have superworms giant mealworms and lots more Plus I now carry frozen rodents Order in advance - special pricing for PNHS members as well as quantity discounts For pick up and PNHS meetings
Jennifer Sronce 425-750-0477
seattlefeedersgmailcom
How can your everyday shopping benefit PNHS
Who hasnt uttered the words I wish there was something I could do to help Now you can Start shopping
At wwwiGivecomPNWHS you can buy the items youve always wantedndash like that DVD box set expensive cologne or the wall- mounted flat-panel TV yoursquove had your eyes on - only without the guilt
Itrsquos FREE no invisible costs or tricky obligations Shop for everyday items at the over 650 stores at the Mall at iGivecom like Barnes amp Noble Lands End Best Buy and Neiman Marcus Up to 26 or more of each purchase is donated to PNHS
Join now at wwwiGivecomPNWHS Information is subject to change Visit wwwiGivecom for current details iGivecom Holdings LLC
Advertise in the PNHS NewsletterBusiness Card $5Quarter Page$10Half Page $15Full Page $25
If you would like to place an ad in the PNHWS newsletter please contact
newslettereditorpnwhsorg
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 11
Genera l In fo rmat ion amp Gu ide l inesGeneral Information
The Pacific Northwest Herpetological Society (PNHS) is a non-profit organization registered with the State of Washington PNHS is dedicated to the education of its members and the public as well as the conservation ecology and captive care and breeding of reptiles and amphibians The society also takes an active role in legislative and environmental issues affecting these animals and their habitats
Meeting Information PNWHS holds its general meeting on the third Sunday of every month (with exceptions for holidays) at 600pm at Highline Community College in Des Moines Building 12 Room 101 The Board meeting begins at 400pm with the Newsletter Committee meeting following at 500 Meetings are open to the public and the society encourages anyone with an interest in herpetology to attend Please purchase a membership to show your support for the society
Animal Donations Looking to adopt release an animal or donate cages and equipment Please contact the A d o p t i o n C o m m i t t e e b y e - m a i l a t adoptionspnwhsorg or leave a voicemail at 206- 583-0686 We will contact you and make arrangements
Other Donations The Adoption Committee receives minimal financial support from the Society so donations of money food cages and equipment are always needed and appreciated Please contact the Adoption Chair to make a donation
Adoptions To adopt an animal that is in the care of the Committee you must be present at the meeting be a current member (of at least one month) and be over 18 years of age or have parental consent For more details see the web site or contact the Adoption Chair
Newsletter Information A monthly newsletter absorbs the lionrsquos share of the price of a PNWHS membership In order to keep it interesting we encourage contribution of original articles book reviews letters ads and cartoons for publication Items for incorporation into articles are also welcome though with no guarantee of their use Submissions may be sent to the Newsletter Committee or to the Society through the contacts listed on the following page
Editorial Policy The views expressed in this publication are solely the views of the authors and not necessarily the views of the Society its members or the Newsletter Committee The Newsletter Committee reserves the right to edit all submissions including advertisements
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 12
Conta c t In fo rmat ionMailPacific Northwest Herpetological SocietyPO Box 66147Burien Wa 98166
Websitewwwpnwhsorg
Voicemail206-628-4740
Adoptions 206-583-0686
Area Representatives by RegionGreater Seattle Need a Volunteer
North King amp Snohomish Deb Alverson 206-601-1723 debalversonpnwhsorg
Peninsula Need a Volunteer
Skagit Whatcom amp Island Need a Volunteer
South King amp Pierce Dale Drexler 253-606-4328 daledrexlerpnwhsorg
Thurston Mason Lewis Ann Waldo 866-440-9222
Spokane Need a Volunteer
Oregon Elizabeth Freer 503-436-1064 elizabethfreeraolcom
Officers for 2010President Jennifer Sronce 425-750-0477 presidentpnwhsorg
President Elect Aimee Kenoyer 206-200-1240 aimeekenoyerpnwhsorg
Vice President Dave Alverson 206-601-9547 vicepresidentpnwhsorg
Treasurer Dale Drexler 253-606-4328 daledrexlerpnwhsorg
Secretary Jamie Dome secretarypnwhsorg
Membership Secretary Melissa Kreachbaum membershipsecretarypnwhsorg
Newsletter Editor Emily Johnson newslettereditorpnwhsorg
Adoptions Chair Rachel Shirk adoptionscoordinatorpnwhsorg
Outreach Chair Dave Alverson 206-601-9547 outreachcoordinatorpnwhsorg
Members At Large Brenda Huber brendahuberpnwhsorg
Emily Johnson emilyjohnsonpnwhsorg
Heather Rabago heatherrabagopnwhsorg
Saille Schumacher sailleschumacherpnwhsorg
Webmaster Geoff Sweet 425-205-0258 webmasterpnwhsorg
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 13
To join PNHS please print amp complete the following application enclose your yearly or multi-yearly membership fee and return to
PNHS Membership SecretaryPO Box 66147Burien Wa 98166
Membership applications and fees may also be received at the monthly meetings by the Membership Secretary
With your yearly or multi-year membership fee you will receive the monthly PNHS newsletter access to membership pricing for adoption animals and the opportunity to participate in the many outreaches and events held throughout the year
Please select one of the options below
Applying to become a new member Renewing my current membership Changing my name or address
Select your desired membership type
Individual Membership Family Membership (One person) (2 parents + Children) 1 year $2000 1 year $3000 3 year $5000 3 year $7500
Institutional Membership Correspondence Membership(InstitutionsOrganizations) (Newsletter Only) 1 year $4000 1 year $1500 3 year $10000 3 year $3750
Please select the format in which you would like to receive your newsletter
Email (free) Snail Mail (additional $5)
Name(s) (please print clearly)
Parent or Guardian (if member is a minor)
Address
City State Zip
Email Address Phone
PNHS MEMBERSHIP APPL ICAT ION
PNHS Pe t o f t he MonthBy Rachel Shirk PNHS Adoptions Coordinator
Steve is a 2 year old ball python His owners bought him as a baby but quickly became overwhelmed when he wouldnt eat Every month for 2 years the owners took him back to the pet store where they bought him and the pet store would force feed him With a pencil
As you can see in the photo Steves head is only about as big as a quarter He only weighs 87 grams He is so emaciated that his under belly in concave is some places He has very little muscle and struggles to keep his head up Steve has severe scarring on his esophagus from the metal on the eraser end of the pencil scratching his throat He is afraid to eat He needs to be fed with a syringe everyday to keep him alive
After Steve eats he slithers up my sleeve and hides out for a few minutes When hes ready he sticks his head out and will slowly come out I hope that with daily holding and some TLC he can be adopted out someday
December 2010 Board Meet ing MinutesPresent Saille Schumacher Brenda Huber Dale Drexler Aimee Kenoyer Guests Norm Hill Rachel Shirk Julie Sharkey Ariel Spade Rami Bryson
First topic was coverage of the NL Editor spot (a Board-appointed position) after Emily Johnsonrsquos term is up in January of 2011 Since no volunteer had stepped up two options were put before those present for discussion first to pay someone from the membership who would be willing to produce the NL for $50month second to pay a professional to produce the NL for $75month A call to the artist who did our ECRE graphics (Amanda Bloom) to get an idea of what wersquod be looking at for cost netted us a great deal as well as another side job for Amanda shersquoll be taking over from Emily after Januaryrsquos edition of the NL All Board members present voted in favor of hiring Amanda
Second topic of discussion was deterioration of the membership list and records in the recent past No motions were made or voted on but it was agreed to have sufficient oversight during 2011 to prevent recurrence
Minutes submitted by Aimee Kenoyer PNHS 2011 President
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 8
At two years old Steveʼs head is dwarfed by a quarter
An imals f o r Adop t ionClick the animalsrsquo name to go to their Petfinder page or go to wwwpetfindercom
Inclusion on this list does not guarantee that the animal will be available this month
Rules governing animal adoptions can be found here httpwwwpnwhsorgHowToAdoption
For Turtles amp Tortoises contact Jerry amp Julie via email pnwturtleworksgmailcom
Information regarding Iguanas can be found here httpwwwpnwhsorgindexphppage=iguanarescue
Are you interested in halfway housing animals or adopting an animal Contact our adoption chair at the adoption table at the next meeting from 530pm to 600pm The application process ends when the main speaker begins
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 9
186 Slim Ball Python
258 Indiana Ball Python
289 Spark Ball Python
323 Dima Ball Python
10-0121-02 Daisy Ball Python
10-0901-0 Max Ball Python
Steve Savannah Monitor
Monte Boa Constrictor
Most Recent Petfinder StatsTotal Pet Views 404
Steve - Savannah Monitor 78 hitsIndiana - ball python 40 hitsMax - ball python 36 hitsSlim - ball python 35 hits
Daisy - ball python 17 hitsDima - ball python 15 hitsSpark - ball python 13 hits
PNHS Sugges ted Ve t L i s tThe following vets generously discount their services for the Adoption Committee
We would like to thank them for their support and recommend them to our members
A Pet Care ClinicDr Chris Cannon23502 56th Ave WestMountlake Terrace Wa 98043425-775-0121wwwapetcarecliniccom
Browns Point Veterinary ClinicDr Liane Sperlich6720 Eastside Dr NE 4Tacoma Wa 98422253-927-1323
Avian amp Exotic Animal HospitalDr Adolf Maas10137 Main Street 6Bothell Wa 98011425-486-9000httpwwwavianexoticanimalhospitalcom
Eastside Avian amp ExoticDr Johnson-Delaney13603 100th Ave NEKirkland Wa 98304425-821-6165 or 888-821-6165wwweastsideavianandexoticcom
Bird amp Exotic Clinic of SeattleDrs Bennett amp Lejnieks4019 Aurora AvenueSeattle Wa 98107206-783-4538httpwwwbirdandexoticcom
Kamaka Exotic Animal Veterinary Services
Dr Elizabeth Kamaka23914 56th Ave W 3Mountlake Terrace WA 98043425-361-2183httpwwwkamakaexoticvetcom
Coming EventsPNWHS Meetings
2202011 Speaker Patrick Viehoever Field Herping Herp of the Month Herps of Asia3202011 Speaker TBA Herp of the Month Herps of Europe and the Middle East
Upcoming ShowsPortland Metro Reptile Expo 1222011 Wilsonville OrEmerald City Reptile Expo 35 amp 362011 Seattle WaSeattle Metro Reptile Expo 4302011 Renton Wa
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 10
C lass i f ied AdsJoin the Global Gecko Association TodayThe GGA is a six year old international organization dedicated to the needs of all people interested in geckos Members receive the twice-yearly full-color journal ldquoGekkordquo plus ldquoChit-Chatrdquo our quarterly newsletter
Annual Membership is $32 US $34 CanadaMexico $36 Overseas
ElizabethFreeraolcom 503-436-1064or
wwwgekkotacom
Bean Farmrsquos Creative HabitatsSlide-Top Aquariums
Various sizes available We can deliver the cages to the meetings as well as any other item from the Bean Farm catalogue Please contact us by the Friday before the meeting in order for items to be delivered Thank you
Paula amp Giovani Fagioli 877-708-5882
beanfarmbeanfarmcom
wwwbeanfarmcom
Feeder Insects amp RodentsI have superworms giant mealworms and lots more Plus I now carry frozen rodents Order in advance - special pricing for PNHS members as well as quantity discounts For pick up and PNHS meetings
Jennifer Sronce 425-750-0477
seattlefeedersgmailcom
How can your everyday shopping benefit PNHS
Who hasnt uttered the words I wish there was something I could do to help Now you can Start shopping
At wwwiGivecomPNWHS you can buy the items youve always wantedndash like that DVD box set expensive cologne or the wall- mounted flat-panel TV yoursquove had your eyes on - only without the guilt
Itrsquos FREE no invisible costs or tricky obligations Shop for everyday items at the over 650 stores at the Mall at iGivecom like Barnes amp Noble Lands End Best Buy and Neiman Marcus Up to 26 or more of each purchase is donated to PNHS
Join now at wwwiGivecomPNWHS Information is subject to change Visit wwwiGivecom for current details iGivecom Holdings LLC
Advertise in the PNHS NewsletterBusiness Card $5Quarter Page$10Half Page $15Full Page $25
If you would like to place an ad in the PNHWS newsletter please contact
newslettereditorpnwhsorg
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 11
Genera l In fo rmat ion amp Gu ide l inesGeneral Information
The Pacific Northwest Herpetological Society (PNHS) is a non-profit organization registered with the State of Washington PNHS is dedicated to the education of its members and the public as well as the conservation ecology and captive care and breeding of reptiles and amphibians The society also takes an active role in legislative and environmental issues affecting these animals and their habitats
Meeting Information PNWHS holds its general meeting on the third Sunday of every month (with exceptions for holidays) at 600pm at Highline Community College in Des Moines Building 12 Room 101 The Board meeting begins at 400pm with the Newsletter Committee meeting following at 500 Meetings are open to the public and the society encourages anyone with an interest in herpetology to attend Please purchase a membership to show your support for the society
Animal Donations Looking to adopt release an animal or donate cages and equipment Please contact the A d o p t i o n C o m m i t t e e b y e - m a i l a t adoptionspnwhsorg or leave a voicemail at 206- 583-0686 We will contact you and make arrangements
Other Donations The Adoption Committee receives minimal financial support from the Society so donations of money food cages and equipment are always needed and appreciated Please contact the Adoption Chair to make a donation
Adoptions To adopt an animal that is in the care of the Committee you must be present at the meeting be a current member (of at least one month) and be over 18 years of age or have parental consent For more details see the web site or contact the Adoption Chair
Newsletter Information A monthly newsletter absorbs the lionrsquos share of the price of a PNWHS membership In order to keep it interesting we encourage contribution of original articles book reviews letters ads and cartoons for publication Items for incorporation into articles are also welcome though with no guarantee of their use Submissions may be sent to the Newsletter Committee or to the Society through the contacts listed on the following page
Editorial Policy The views expressed in this publication are solely the views of the authors and not necessarily the views of the Society its members or the Newsletter Committee The Newsletter Committee reserves the right to edit all submissions including advertisements
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 12
Conta c t In fo rmat ionMailPacific Northwest Herpetological SocietyPO Box 66147Burien Wa 98166
Websitewwwpnwhsorg
Voicemail206-628-4740
Adoptions 206-583-0686
Area Representatives by RegionGreater Seattle Need a Volunteer
North King amp Snohomish Deb Alverson 206-601-1723 debalversonpnwhsorg
Peninsula Need a Volunteer
Skagit Whatcom amp Island Need a Volunteer
South King amp Pierce Dale Drexler 253-606-4328 daledrexlerpnwhsorg
Thurston Mason Lewis Ann Waldo 866-440-9222
Spokane Need a Volunteer
Oregon Elizabeth Freer 503-436-1064 elizabethfreeraolcom
Officers for 2010President Jennifer Sronce 425-750-0477 presidentpnwhsorg
President Elect Aimee Kenoyer 206-200-1240 aimeekenoyerpnwhsorg
Vice President Dave Alverson 206-601-9547 vicepresidentpnwhsorg
Treasurer Dale Drexler 253-606-4328 daledrexlerpnwhsorg
Secretary Jamie Dome secretarypnwhsorg
Membership Secretary Melissa Kreachbaum membershipsecretarypnwhsorg
Newsletter Editor Emily Johnson newslettereditorpnwhsorg
Adoptions Chair Rachel Shirk adoptionscoordinatorpnwhsorg
Outreach Chair Dave Alverson 206-601-9547 outreachcoordinatorpnwhsorg
Members At Large Brenda Huber brendahuberpnwhsorg
Emily Johnson emilyjohnsonpnwhsorg
Heather Rabago heatherrabagopnwhsorg
Saille Schumacher sailleschumacherpnwhsorg
Webmaster Geoff Sweet 425-205-0258 webmasterpnwhsorg
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 13
To join PNHS please print amp complete the following application enclose your yearly or multi-yearly membership fee and return to
PNHS Membership SecretaryPO Box 66147Burien Wa 98166
Membership applications and fees may also be received at the monthly meetings by the Membership Secretary
With your yearly or multi-year membership fee you will receive the monthly PNHS newsletter access to membership pricing for adoption animals and the opportunity to participate in the many outreaches and events held throughout the year
Please select one of the options below
Applying to become a new member Renewing my current membership Changing my name or address
Select your desired membership type
Individual Membership Family Membership (One person) (2 parents + Children) 1 year $2000 1 year $3000 3 year $5000 3 year $7500
Institutional Membership Correspondence Membership(InstitutionsOrganizations) (Newsletter Only) 1 year $4000 1 year $1500 3 year $10000 3 year $3750
Please select the format in which you would like to receive your newsletter
Email (free) Snail Mail (additional $5)
Name(s) (please print clearly)
Parent or Guardian (if member is a minor)
Address
City State Zip
Email Address Phone
PNHS MEMBERSHIP APPL ICAT ION
An imals f o r Adop t ionClick the animalsrsquo name to go to their Petfinder page or go to wwwpetfindercom
Inclusion on this list does not guarantee that the animal will be available this month
Rules governing animal adoptions can be found here httpwwwpnwhsorgHowToAdoption
For Turtles amp Tortoises contact Jerry amp Julie via email pnwturtleworksgmailcom
Information regarding Iguanas can be found here httpwwwpnwhsorgindexphppage=iguanarescue
Are you interested in halfway housing animals or adopting an animal Contact our adoption chair at the adoption table at the next meeting from 530pm to 600pm The application process ends when the main speaker begins
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 9
186 Slim Ball Python
258 Indiana Ball Python
289 Spark Ball Python
323 Dima Ball Python
10-0121-02 Daisy Ball Python
10-0901-0 Max Ball Python
Steve Savannah Monitor
Monte Boa Constrictor
Most Recent Petfinder StatsTotal Pet Views 404
Steve - Savannah Monitor 78 hitsIndiana - ball python 40 hitsMax - ball python 36 hitsSlim - ball python 35 hits
Daisy - ball python 17 hitsDima - ball python 15 hitsSpark - ball python 13 hits
PNHS Sugges ted Ve t L i s tThe following vets generously discount their services for the Adoption Committee
We would like to thank them for their support and recommend them to our members
A Pet Care ClinicDr Chris Cannon23502 56th Ave WestMountlake Terrace Wa 98043425-775-0121wwwapetcarecliniccom
Browns Point Veterinary ClinicDr Liane Sperlich6720 Eastside Dr NE 4Tacoma Wa 98422253-927-1323
Avian amp Exotic Animal HospitalDr Adolf Maas10137 Main Street 6Bothell Wa 98011425-486-9000httpwwwavianexoticanimalhospitalcom
Eastside Avian amp ExoticDr Johnson-Delaney13603 100th Ave NEKirkland Wa 98304425-821-6165 or 888-821-6165wwweastsideavianandexoticcom
Bird amp Exotic Clinic of SeattleDrs Bennett amp Lejnieks4019 Aurora AvenueSeattle Wa 98107206-783-4538httpwwwbirdandexoticcom
Kamaka Exotic Animal Veterinary Services
Dr Elizabeth Kamaka23914 56th Ave W 3Mountlake Terrace WA 98043425-361-2183httpwwwkamakaexoticvetcom
Coming EventsPNWHS Meetings
2202011 Speaker Patrick Viehoever Field Herping Herp of the Month Herps of Asia3202011 Speaker TBA Herp of the Month Herps of Europe and the Middle East
Upcoming ShowsPortland Metro Reptile Expo 1222011 Wilsonville OrEmerald City Reptile Expo 35 amp 362011 Seattle WaSeattle Metro Reptile Expo 4302011 Renton Wa
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 10
C lass i f ied AdsJoin the Global Gecko Association TodayThe GGA is a six year old international organization dedicated to the needs of all people interested in geckos Members receive the twice-yearly full-color journal ldquoGekkordquo plus ldquoChit-Chatrdquo our quarterly newsletter
Annual Membership is $32 US $34 CanadaMexico $36 Overseas
ElizabethFreeraolcom 503-436-1064or
wwwgekkotacom
Bean Farmrsquos Creative HabitatsSlide-Top Aquariums
Various sizes available We can deliver the cages to the meetings as well as any other item from the Bean Farm catalogue Please contact us by the Friday before the meeting in order for items to be delivered Thank you
Paula amp Giovani Fagioli 877-708-5882
beanfarmbeanfarmcom
wwwbeanfarmcom
Feeder Insects amp RodentsI have superworms giant mealworms and lots more Plus I now carry frozen rodents Order in advance - special pricing for PNHS members as well as quantity discounts For pick up and PNHS meetings
Jennifer Sronce 425-750-0477
seattlefeedersgmailcom
How can your everyday shopping benefit PNHS
Who hasnt uttered the words I wish there was something I could do to help Now you can Start shopping
At wwwiGivecomPNWHS you can buy the items youve always wantedndash like that DVD box set expensive cologne or the wall- mounted flat-panel TV yoursquove had your eyes on - only without the guilt
Itrsquos FREE no invisible costs or tricky obligations Shop for everyday items at the over 650 stores at the Mall at iGivecom like Barnes amp Noble Lands End Best Buy and Neiman Marcus Up to 26 or more of each purchase is donated to PNHS
Join now at wwwiGivecomPNWHS Information is subject to change Visit wwwiGivecom for current details iGivecom Holdings LLC
Advertise in the PNHS NewsletterBusiness Card $5Quarter Page$10Half Page $15Full Page $25
If you would like to place an ad in the PNHWS newsletter please contact
newslettereditorpnwhsorg
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 11
Genera l In fo rmat ion amp Gu ide l inesGeneral Information
The Pacific Northwest Herpetological Society (PNHS) is a non-profit organization registered with the State of Washington PNHS is dedicated to the education of its members and the public as well as the conservation ecology and captive care and breeding of reptiles and amphibians The society also takes an active role in legislative and environmental issues affecting these animals and their habitats
Meeting Information PNWHS holds its general meeting on the third Sunday of every month (with exceptions for holidays) at 600pm at Highline Community College in Des Moines Building 12 Room 101 The Board meeting begins at 400pm with the Newsletter Committee meeting following at 500 Meetings are open to the public and the society encourages anyone with an interest in herpetology to attend Please purchase a membership to show your support for the society
Animal Donations Looking to adopt release an animal or donate cages and equipment Please contact the A d o p t i o n C o m m i t t e e b y e - m a i l a t adoptionspnwhsorg or leave a voicemail at 206- 583-0686 We will contact you and make arrangements
Other Donations The Adoption Committee receives minimal financial support from the Society so donations of money food cages and equipment are always needed and appreciated Please contact the Adoption Chair to make a donation
Adoptions To adopt an animal that is in the care of the Committee you must be present at the meeting be a current member (of at least one month) and be over 18 years of age or have parental consent For more details see the web site or contact the Adoption Chair
Newsletter Information A monthly newsletter absorbs the lionrsquos share of the price of a PNWHS membership In order to keep it interesting we encourage contribution of original articles book reviews letters ads and cartoons for publication Items for incorporation into articles are also welcome though with no guarantee of their use Submissions may be sent to the Newsletter Committee or to the Society through the contacts listed on the following page
Editorial Policy The views expressed in this publication are solely the views of the authors and not necessarily the views of the Society its members or the Newsletter Committee The Newsletter Committee reserves the right to edit all submissions including advertisements
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 12
Conta c t In fo rmat ionMailPacific Northwest Herpetological SocietyPO Box 66147Burien Wa 98166
Websitewwwpnwhsorg
Voicemail206-628-4740
Adoptions 206-583-0686
Area Representatives by RegionGreater Seattle Need a Volunteer
North King amp Snohomish Deb Alverson 206-601-1723 debalversonpnwhsorg
Peninsula Need a Volunteer
Skagit Whatcom amp Island Need a Volunteer
South King amp Pierce Dale Drexler 253-606-4328 daledrexlerpnwhsorg
Thurston Mason Lewis Ann Waldo 866-440-9222
Spokane Need a Volunteer
Oregon Elizabeth Freer 503-436-1064 elizabethfreeraolcom
Officers for 2010President Jennifer Sronce 425-750-0477 presidentpnwhsorg
President Elect Aimee Kenoyer 206-200-1240 aimeekenoyerpnwhsorg
Vice President Dave Alverson 206-601-9547 vicepresidentpnwhsorg
Treasurer Dale Drexler 253-606-4328 daledrexlerpnwhsorg
Secretary Jamie Dome secretarypnwhsorg
Membership Secretary Melissa Kreachbaum membershipsecretarypnwhsorg
Newsletter Editor Emily Johnson newslettereditorpnwhsorg
Adoptions Chair Rachel Shirk adoptionscoordinatorpnwhsorg
Outreach Chair Dave Alverson 206-601-9547 outreachcoordinatorpnwhsorg
Members At Large Brenda Huber brendahuberpnwhsorg
Emily Johnson emilyjohnsonpnwhsorg
Heather Rabago heatherrabagopnwhsorg
Saille Schumacher sailleschumacherpnwhsorg
Webmaster Geoff Sweet 425-205-0258 webmasterpnwhsorg
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 13
To join PNHS please print amp complete the following application enclose your yearly or multi-yearly membership fee and return to
PNHS Membership SecretaryPO Box 66147Burien Wa 98166
Membership applications and fees may also be received at the monthly meetings by the Membership Secretary
With your yearly or multi-year membership fee you will receive the monthly PNHS newsletter access to membership pricing for adoption animals and the opportunity to participate in the many outreaches and events held throughout the year
Please select one of the options below
Applying to become a new member Renewing my current membership Changing my name or address
Select your desired membership type
Individual Membership Family Membership (One person) (2 parents + Children) 1 year $2000 1 year $3000 3 year $5000 3 year $7500
Institutional Membership Correspondence Membership(InstitutionsOrganizations) (Newsletter Only) 1 year $4000 1 year $1500 3 year $10000 3 year $3750
Please select the format in which you would like to receive your newsletter
Email (free) Snail Mail (additional $5)
Name(s) (please print clearly)
Parent or Guardian (if member is a minor)
Address
City State Zip
Email Address Phone
PNHS MEMBERSHIP APPL ICAT ION
PNHS Sugges ted Ve t L i s tThe following vets generously discount their services for the Adoption Committee
We would like to thank them for their support and recommend them to our members
A Pet Care ClinicDr Chris Cannon23502 56th Ave WestMountlake Terrace Wa 98043425-775-0121wwwapetcarecliniccom
Browns Point Veterinary ClinicDr Liane Sperlich6720 Eastside Dr NE 4Tacoma Wa 98422253-927-1323
Avian amp Exotic Animal HospitalDr Adolf Maas10137 Main Street 6Bothell Wa 98011425-486-9000httpwwwavianexoticanimalhospitalcom
Eastside Avian amp ExoticDr Johnson-Delaney13603 100th Ave NEKirkland Wa 98304425-821-6165 or 888-821-6165wwweastsideavianandexoticcom
Bird amp Exotic Clinic of SeattleDrs Bennett amp Lejnieks4019 Aurora AvenueSeattle Wa 98107206-783-4538httpwwwbirdandexoticcom
Kamaka Exotic Animal Veterinary Services
Dr Elizabeth Kamaka23914 56th Ave W 3Mountlake Terrace WA 98043425-361-2183httpwwwkamakaexoticvetcom
Coming EventsPNWHS Meetings
2202011 Speaker Patrick Viehoever Field Herping Herp of the Month Herps of Asia3202011 Speaker TBA Herp of the Month Herps of Europe and the Middle East
Upcoming ShowsPortland Metro Reptile Expo 1222011 Wilsonville OrEmerald City Reptile Expo 35 amp 362011 Seattle WaSeattle Metro Reptile Expo 4302011 Renton Wa
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 10
C lass i f ied AdsJoin the Global Gecko Association TodayThe GGA is a six year old international organization dedicated to the needs of all people interested in geckos Members receive the twice-yearly full-color journal ldquoGekkordquo plus ldquoChit-Chatrdquo our quarterly newsletter
Annual Membership is $32 US $34 CanadaMexico $36 Overseas
ElizabethFreeraolcom 503-436-1064or
wwwgekkotacom
Bean Farmrsquos Creative HabitatsSlide-Top Aquariums
Various sizes available We can deliver the cages to the meetings as well as any other item from the Bean Farm catalogue Please contact us by the Friday before the meeting in order for items to be delivered Thank you
Paula amp Giovani Fagioli 877-708-5882
beanfarmbeanfarmcom
wwwbeanfarmcom
Feeder Insects amp RodentsI have superworms giant mealworms and lots more Plus I now carry frozen rodents Order in advance - special pricing for PNHS members as well as quantity discounts For pick up and PNHS meetings
Jennifer Sronce 425-750-0477
seattlefeedersgmailcom
How can your everyday shopping benefit PNHS
Who hasnt uttered the words I wish there was something I could do to help Now you can Start shopping
At wwwiGivecomPNWHS you can buy the items youve always wantedndash like that DVD box set expensive cologne or the wall- mounted flat-panel TV yoursquove had your eyes on - only without the guilt
Itrsquos FREE no invisible costs or tricky obligations Shop for everyday items at the over 650 stores at the Mall at iGivecom like Barnes amp Noble Lands End Best Buy and Neiman Marcus Up to 26 or more of each purchase is donated to PNHS
Join now at wwwiGivecomPNWHS Information is subject to change Visit wwwiGivecom for current details iGivecom Holdings LLC
Advertise in the PNHS NewsletterBusiness Card $5Quarter Page$10Half Page $15Full Page $25
If you would like to place an ad in the PNHWS newsletter please contact
newslettereditorpnwhsorg
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 11
Genera l In fo rmat ion amp Gu ide l inesGeneral Information
The Pacific Northwest Herpetological Society (PNHS) is a non-profit organization registered with the State of Washington PNHS is dedicated to the education of its members and the public as well as the conservation ecology and captive care and breeding of reptiles and amphibians The society also takes an active role in legislative and environmental issues affecting these animals and their habitats
Meeting Information PNWHS holds its general meeting on the third Sunday of every month (with exceptions for holidays) at 600pm at Highline Community College in Des Moines Building 12 Room 101 The Board meeting begins at 400pm with the Newsletter Committee meeting following at 500 Meetings are open to the public and the society encourages anyone with an interest in herpetology to attend Please purchase a membership to show your support for the society
Animal Donations Looking to adopt release an animal or donate cages and equipment Please contact the A d o p t i o n C o m m i t t e e b y e - m a i l a t adoptionspnwhsorg or leave a voicemail at 206- 583-0686 We will contact you and make arrangements
Other Donations The Adoption Committee receives minimal financial support from the Society so donations of money food cages and equipment are always needed and appreciated Please contact the Adoption Chair to make a donation
Adoptions To adopt an animal that is in the care of the Committee you must be present at the meeting be a current member (of at least one month) and be over 18 years of age or have parental consent For more details see the web site or contact the Adoption Chair
Newsletter Information A monthly newsletter absorbs the lionrsquos share of the price of a PNWHS membership In order to keep it interesting we encourage contribution of original articles book reviews letters ads and cartoons for publication Items for incorporation into articles are also welcome though with no guarantee of their use Submissions may be sent to the Newsletter Committee or to the Society through the contacts listed on the following page
Editorial Policy The views expressed in this publication are solely the views of the authors and not necessarily the views of the Society its members or the Newsletter Committee The Newsletter Committee reserves the right to edit all submissions including advertisements
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 12
Conta c t In fo rmat ionMailPacific Northwest Herpetological SocietyPO Box 66147Burien Wa 98166
Websitewwwpnwhsorg
Voicemail206-628-4740
Adoptions 206-583-0686
Area Representatives by RegionGreater Seattle Need a Volunteer
North King amp Snohomish Deb Alverson 206-601-1723 debalversonpnwhsorg
Peninsula Need a Volunteer
Skagit Whatcom amp Island Need a Volunteer
South King amp Pierce Dale Drexler 253-606-4328 daledrexlerpnwhsorg
Thurston Mason Lewis Ann Waldo 866-440-9222
Spokane Need a Volunteer
Oregon Elizabeth Freer 503-436-1064 elizabethfreeraolcom
Officers for 2010President Jennifer Sronce 425-750-0477 presidentpnwhsorg
President Elect Aimee Kenoyer 206-200-1240 aimeekenoyerpnwhsorg
Vice President Dave Alverson 206-601-9547 vicepresidentpnwhsorg
Treasurer Dale Drexler 253-606-4328 daledrexlerpnwhsorg
Secretary Jamie Dome secretarypnwhsorg
Membership Secretary Melissa Kreachbaum membershipsecretarypnwhsorg
Newsletter Editor Emily Johnson newslettereditorpnwhsorg
Adoptions Chair Rachel Shirk adoptionscoordinatorpnwhsorg
Outreach Chair Dave Alverson 206-601-9547 outreachcoordinatorpnwhsorg
Members At Large Brenda Huber brendahuberpnwhsorg
Emily Johnson emilyjohnsonpnwhsorg
Heather Rabago heatherrabagopnwhsorg
Saille Schumacher sailleschumacherpnwhsorg
Webmaster Geoff Sweet 425-205-0258 webmasterpnwhsorg
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 13
To join PNHS please print amp complete the following application enclose your yearly or multi-yearly membership fee and return to
PNHS Membership SecretaryPO Box 66147Burien Wa 98166
Membership applications and fees may also be received at the monthly meetings by the Membership Secretary
With your yearly or multi-year membership fee you will receive the monthly PNHS newsletter access to membership pricing for adoption animals and the opportunity to participate in the many outreaches and events held throughout the year
Please select one of the options below
Applying to become a new member Renewing my current membership Changing my name or address
Select your desired membership type
Individual Membership Family Membership (One person) (2 parents + Children) 1 year $2000 1 year $3000 3 year $5000 3 year $7500
Institutional Membership Correspondence Membership(InstitutionsOrganizations) (Newsletter Only) 1 year $4000 1 year $1500 3 year $10000 3 year $3750
Please select the format in which you would like to receive your newsletter
Email (free) Snail Mail (additional $5)
Name(s) (please print clearly)
Parent or Guardian (if member is a minor)
Address
City State Zip
Email Address Phone
PNHS MEMBERSHIP APPL ICAT ION
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Various sizes available We can deliver the cages to the meetings as well as any other item from the Bean Farm catalogue Please contact us by the Friday before the meeting in order for items to be delivered Thank you
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Feeder Insects amp RodentsI have superworms giant mealworms and lots more Plus I now carry frozen rodents Order in advance - special pricing for PNHS members as well as quantity discounts For pick up and PNHS meetings
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VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 11
Genera l In fo rmat ion amp Gu ide l inesGeneral Information
The Pacific Northwest Herpetological Society (PNHS) is a non-profit organization registered with the State of Washington PNHS is dedicated to the education of its members and the public as well as the conservation ecology and captive care and breeding of reptiles and amphibians The society also takes an active role in legislative and environmental issues affecting these animals and their habitats
Meeting Information PNWHS holds its general meeting on the third Sunday of every month (with exceptions for holidays) at 600pm at Highline Community College in Des Moines Building 12 Room 101 The Board meeting begins at 400pm with the Newsletter Committee meeting following at 500 Meetings are open to the public and the society encourages anyone with an interest in herpetology to attend Please purchase a membership to show your support for the society
Animal Donations Looking to adopt release an animal or donate cages and equipment Please contact the A d o p t i o n C o m m i t t e e b y e - m a i l a t adoptionspnwhsorg or leave a voicemail at 206- 583-0686 We will contact you and make arrangements
Other Donations The Adoption Committee receives minimal financial support from the Society so donations of money food cages and equipment are always needed and appreciated Please contact the Adoption Chair to make a donation
Adoptions To adopt an animal that is in the care of the Committee you must be present at the meeting be a current member (of at least one month) and be over 18 years of age or have parental consent For more details see the web site or contact the Adoption Chair
Newsletter Information A monthly newsletter absorbs the lionrsquos share of the price of a PNWHS membership In order to keep it interesting we encourage contribution of original articles book reviews letters ads and cartoons for publication Items for incorporation into articles are also welcome though with no guarantee of their use Submissions may be sent to the Newsletter Committee or to the Society through the contacts listed on the following page
Editorial Policy The views expressed in this publication are solely the views of the authors and not necessarily the views of the Society its members or the Newsletter Committee The Newsletter Committee reserves the right to edit all submissions including advertisements
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 12
Conta c t In fo rmat ionMailPacific Northwest Herpetological SocietyPO Box 66147Burien Wa 98166
Websitewwwpnwhsorg
Voicemail206-628-4740
Adoptions 206-583-0686
Area Representatives by RegionGreater Seattle Need a Volunteer
North King amp Snohomish Deb Alverson 206-601-1723 debalversonpnwhsorg
Peninsula Need a Volunteer
Skagit Whatcom amp Island Need a Volunteer
South King amp Pierce Dale Drexler 253-606-4328 daledrexlerpnwhsorg
Thurston Mason Lewis Ann Waldo 866-440-9222
Spokane Need a Volunteer
Oregon Elizabeth Freer 503-436-1064 elizabethfreeraolcom
Officers for 2010President Jennifer Sronce 425-750-0477 presidentpnwhsorg
President Elect Aimee Kenoyer 206-200-1240 aimeekenoyerpnwhsorg
Vice President Dave Alverson 206-601-9547 vicepresidentpnwhsorg
Treasurer Dale Drexler 253-606-4328 daledrexlerpnwhsorg
Secretary Jamie Dome secretarypnwhsorg
Membership Secretary Melissa Kreachbaum membershipsecretarypnwhsorg
Newsletter Editor Emily Johnson newslettereditorpnwhsorg
Adoptions Chair Rachel Shirk adoptionscoordinatorpnwhsorg
Outreach Chair Dave Alverson 206-601-9547 outreachcoordinatorpnwhsorg
Members At Large Brenda Huber brendahuberpnwhsorg
Emily Johnson emilyjohnsonpnwhsorg
Heather Rabago heatherrabagopnwhsorg
Saille Schumacher sailleschumacherpnwhsorg
Webmaster Geoff Sweet 425-205-0258 webmasterpnwhsorg
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 13
To join PNHS please print amp complete the following application enclose your yearly or multi-yearly membership fee and return to
PNHS Membership SecretaryPO Box 66147Burien Wa 98166
Membership applications and fees may also be received at the monthly meetings by the Membership Secretary
With your yearly or multi-year membership fee you will receive the monthly PNHS newsletter access to membership pricing for adoption animals and the opportunity to participate in the many outreaches and events held throughout the year
Please select one of the options below
Applying to become a new member Renewing my current membership Changing my name or address
Select your desired membership type
Individual Membership Family Membership (One person) (2 parents + Children) 1 year $2000 1 year $3000 3 year $5000 3 year $7500
Institutional Membership Correspondence Membership(InstitutionsOrganizations) (Newsletter Only) 1 year $4000 1 year $1500 3 year $10000 3 year $3750
Please select the format in which you would like to receive your newsletter
Email (free) Snail Mail (additional $5)
Name(s) (please print clearly)
Parent or Guardian (if member is a minor)
Address
City State Zip
Email Address Phone
PNHS MEMBERSHIP APPL ICAT ION
Genera l In fo rmat ion amp Gu ide l inesGeneral Information
The Pacific Northwest Herpetological Society (PNHS) is a non-profit organization registered with the State of Washington PNHS is dedicated to the education of its members and the public as well as the conservation ecology and captive care and breeding of reptiles and amphibians The society also takes an active role in legislative and environmental issues affecting these animals and their habitats
Meeting Information PNWHS holds its general meeting on the third Sunday of every month (with exceptions for holidays) at 600pm at Highline Community College in Des Moines Building 12 Room 101 The Board meeting begins at 400pm with the Newsletter Committee meeting following at 500 Meetings are open to the public and the society encourages anyone with an interest in herpetology to attend Please purchase a membership to show your support for the society
Animal Donations Looking to adopt release an animal or donate cages and equipment Please contact the A d o p t i o n C o m m i t t e e b y e - m a i l a t adoptionspnwhsorg or leave a voicemail at 206- 583-0686 We will contact you and make arrangements
Other Donations The Adoption Committee receives minimal financial support from the Society so donations of money food cages and equipment are always needed and appreciated Please contact the Adoption Chair to make a donation
Adoptions To adopt an animal that is in the care of the Committee you must be present at the meeting be a current member (of at least one month) and be over 18 years of age or have parental consent For more details see the web site or contact the Adoption Chair
Newsletter Information A monthly newsletter absorbs the lionrsquos share of the price of a PNWHS membership In order to keep it interesting we encourage contribution of original articles book reviews letters ads and cartoons for publication Items for incorporation into articles are also welcome though with no guarantee of their use Submissions may be sent to the Newsletter Committee or to the Society through the contacts listed on the following page
Editorial Policy The views expressed in this publication are solely the views of the authors and not necessarily the views of the Society its members or the Newsletter Committee The Newsletter Committee reserves the right to edit all submissions including advertisements
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 12
Conta c t In fo rmat ionMailPacific Northwest Herpetological SocietyPO Box 66147Burien Wa 98166
Websitewwwpnwhsorg
Voicemail206-628-4740
Adoptions 206-583-0686
Area Representatives by RegionGreater Seattle Need a Volunteer
North King amp Snohomish Deb Alverson 206-601-1723 debalversonpnwhsorg
Peninsula Need a Volunteer
Skagit Whatcom amp Island Need a Volunteer
South King amp Pierce Dale Drexler 253-606-4328 daledrexlerpnwhsorg
Thurston Mason Lewis Ann Waldo 866-440-9222
Spokane Need a Volunteer
Oregon Elizabeth Freer 503-436-1064 elizabethfreeraolcom
Officers for 2010President Jennifer Sronce 425-750-0477 presidentpnwhsorg
President Elect Aimee Kenoyer 206-200-1240 aimeekenoyerpnwhsorg
Vice President Dave Alverson 206-601-9547 vicepresidentpnwhsorg
Treasurer Dale Drexler 253-606-4328 daledrexlerpnwhsorg
Secretary Jamie Dome secretarypnwhsorg
Membership Secretary Melissa Kreachbaum membershipsecretarypnwhsorg
Newsletter Editor Emily Johnson newslettereditorpnwhsorg
Adoptions Chair Rachel Shirk adoptionscoordinatorpnwhsorg
Outreach Chair Dave Alverson 206-601-9547 outreachcoordinatorpnwhsorg
Members At Large Brenda Huber brendahuberpnwhsorg
Emily Johnson emilyjohnsonpnwhsorg
Heather Rabago heatherrabagopnwhsorg
Saille Schumacher sailleschumacherpnwhsorg
Webmaster Geoff Sweet 425-205-0258 webmasterpnwhsorg
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 13
To join PNHS please print amp complete the following application enclose your yearly or multi-yearly membership fee and return to
PNHS Membership SecretaryPO Box 66147Burien Wa 98166
Membership applications and fees may also be received at the monthly meetings by the Membership Secretary
With your yearly or multi-year membership fee you will receive the monthly PNHS newsletter access to membership pricing for adoption animals and the opportunity to participate in the many outreaches and events held throughout the year
Please select one of the options below
Applying to become a new member Renewing my current membership Changing my name or address
Select your desired membership type
Individual Membership Family Membership (One person) (2 parents + Children) 1 year $2000 1 year $3000 3 year $5000 3 year $7500
Institutional Membership Correspondence Membership(InstitutionsOrganizations) (Newsletter Only) 1 year $4000 1 year $1500 3 year $10000 3 year $3750
Please select the format in which you would like to receive your newsletter
Email (free) Snail Mail (additional $5)
Name(s) (please print clearly)
Parent or Guardian (if member is a minor)
Address
City State Zip
Email Address Phone
PNHS MEMBERSHIP APPL ICAT ION
Conta c t In fo rmat ionMailPacific Northwest Herpetological SocietyPO Box 66147Burien Wa 98166
Websitewwwpnwhsorg
Voicemail206-628-4740
Adoptions 206-583-0686
Area Representatives by RegionGreater Seattle Need a Volunteer
North King amp Snohomish Deb Alverson 206-601-1723 debalversonpnwhsorg
Peninsula Need a Volunteer
Skagit Whatcom amp Island Need a Volunteer
South King amp Pierce Dale Drexler 253-606-4328 daledrexlerpnwhsorg
Thurston Mason Lewis Ann Waldo 866-440-9222
Spokane Need a Volunteer
Oregon Elizabeth Freer 503-436-1064 elizabethfreeraolcom
Officers for 2010President Jennifer Sronce 425-750-0477 presidentpnwhsorg
President Elect Aimee Kenoyer 206-200-1240 aimeekenoyerpnwhsorg
Vice President Dave Alverson 206-601-9547 vicepresidentpnwhsorg
Treasurer Dale Drexler 253-606-4328 daledrexlerpnwhsorg
Secretary Jamie Dome secretarypnwhsorg
Membership Secretary Melissa Kreachbaum membershipsecretarypnwhsorg
Newsletter Editor Emily Johnson newslettereditorpnwhsorg
Adoptions Chair Rachel Shirk adoptionscoordinatorpnwhsorg
Outreach Chair Dave Alverson 206-601-9547 outreachcoordinatorpnwhsorg
Members At Large Brenda Huber brendahuberpnwhsorg
Emily Johnson emilyjohnsonpnwhsorg
Heather Rabago heatherrabagopnwhsorg
Saille Schumacher sailleschumacherpnwhsorg
Webmaster Geoff Sweet 425-205-0258 webmasterpnwhsorg
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 12 PNHS NEWSLETTER PAGE 13
To join PNHS please print amp complete the following application enclose your yearly or multi-yearly membership fee and return to
PNHS Membership SecretaryPO Box 66147Burien Wa 98166
Membership applications and fees may also be received at the monthly meetings by the Membership Secretary
With your yearly or multi-year membership fee you will receive the monthly PNHS newsletter access to membership pricing for adoption animals and the opportunity to participate in the many outreaches and events held throughout the year
Please select one of the options below
Applying to become a new member Renewing my current membership Changing my name or address
Select your desired membership type
Individual Membership Family Membership (One person) (2 parents + Children) 1 year $2000 1 year $3000 3 year $5000 3 year $7500
Institutional Membership Correspondence Membership(InstitutionsOrganizations) (Newsletter Only) 1 year $4000 1 year $1500 3 year $10000 3 year $3750
Please select the format in which you would like to receive your newsletter
Email (free) Snail Mail (additional $5)
Name(s) (please print clearly)
Parent or Guardian (if member is a minor)
Address
City State Zip
Email Address Phone
PNHS MEMBERSHIP APPL ICAT ION
To join PNHS please print amp complete the following application enclose your yearly or multi-yearly membership fee and return to
PNHS Membership SecretaryPO Box 66147Burien Wa 98166
Membership applications and fees may also be received at the monthly meetings by the Membership Secretary
With your yearly or multi-year membership fee you will receive the monthly PNHS newsletter access to membership pricing for adoption animals and the opportunity to participate in the many outreaches and events held throughout the year
Please select one of the options below
Applying to become a new member Renewing my current membership Changing my name or address
Select your desired membership type
Individual Membership Family Membership (One person) (2 parents + Children) 1 year $2000 1 year $3000 3 year $5000 3 year $7500
Institutional Membership Correspondence Membership(InstitutionsOrganizations) (Newsletter Only) 1 year $4000 1 year $1500 3 year $10000 3 year $3750
Please select the format in which you would like to receive your newsletter
Email (free) Snail Mail (additional $5)
Name(s) (please print clearly)
Parent or Guardian (if member is a minor)
Address
City State Zip
Email Address Phone
PNHS MEMBERSHIP APPL ICAT ION
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