Vol. 9 (1989), No. 10

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OCTOBER NEWSLETTER

NOVEMBER MEETING

DATE: Friday, November 3, 1989 TIME: 7:00 PM

PLACE: 335 Borlaug Hall St Paul Campus University of Minnesota

PROGRAM: Adventures of an Alligator Wrestler (Or How I Spent My Summer Vacation) SPEAKER: Fred Bozvay

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Fred Bozvay spent the summer working at Reptile Gardens, a tourist attraction in South Dakota. Fred worked the H gator wraslin" show and also assisted. with animal care. He will show some slides including alligator wrestling and give some insight on how the "professionalsH keep animals in captivity. If there is enough interest, maybe we can convince Fred to give a short "wraslin" clinic and show us some of his moves. Brandon and Chase Delles will substitute for the gators.

CRITIER OF THE MONTH: The critter you have to wrestle with the most. This might be the animal that is the most troublesome or requires the most handling.

I UPCOMING PROGRAMS: The following programs are being planned. More information will I be available in future newsletters. I I December - Bill Love - Breeding and Genetics of Com Snakes I January - Kate Anderson and Becky Helgeson - Interpreting With Your Animals

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I I CALENDAR OF EVENTS I I November 3 : Entry deadline for Photo Contest and mustration Contest I November 17 - 20: Symposium on The Biology of Pit Vipers, Arlington, Texas I December 2 : Holiday Banquet I August 3 - 5, 1990 : Central Florida Herp Society National Reptile Breeders' Expo, Orlando

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I I The purpose of the Minnesota Herpetological Society is: to further the education of the I membership and the general public in care and captive propagation of reptiles and amphi­I bians; to educate the membership and the general. public in the ecological role of reptiles I and amphibians; and to promote the study and conservation of reptiles and amphibians. I

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MHS BOARD OF DIRECTORS

I PRESIDENT John, Moriarty (612) 647-1334 I VICE-PRESIDENT Aaron Hampton (715) 425-7565 I SECRETARY Kate Anderson (612) 222-3500 I TREASURER Gloria Anton (612) 420-2603 I NEWSLETTER EDITOR Jo Anne Wetherell-Moriarty (612) 647-1334 I MEMBER-AT-LARGE FredBosman (612) 476-0306 I MElVIBER-AT-LARGE Scott Cords (612) 757-9759 I MEMBER-AT-LARGE BruceHaig (612) 789-4637 I MElVIBER-AT-LARGE Cliff Lindberg (612) 572-8834 I IMlvIEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT AnnPOlWoll (612) 489-7853

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OCTOBER PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

The speaker at the October meeting was Wayne Hill of Wmter Haven, Florida. Amoung his varied accomplishments are organizing the League of Florida Herpetological Societies and serving as their newsletter editor, having the first successful captive breeding of Taipans in North America, and reigning as the "Rat King" of central Florida. Wayne was a vivacious and interesting speaker. His talk mixed useful information with humor to keep the full attention of bis audience. Numerous slides illustrated the presentation.

Wayne began by desmbing the large vivarium in which he keeps his animals. Word has it that although his description made the set-up sound very impressive, it is even more so when visited. He next launched into his adventure in trying to breed albino Monocled Cobras at which he was eventually successful in 1984. Another endeaver was the breeding of White's Treefrogs and White-lipped Treefrogs. In 19 88 Wayne began a project to breed Taipans which he accomplished rather quickly. As an aside from describing his breeding programs Wayne mId us that the cost of antivenin for Taipan bites is about $1300. The shelf life of antivenins is only a few years according to the expiration dates provided by the manufacturer. For these reasons Wayne is working to organize a central Florida Antivenin bank. It will sexve as an "insurance policy" for those who subscribe. Obis would eliminate the need for individual keepers of hot snakes to maintain their own antivenin supply_ Wayne also briefly described his extensive rodent raising operation (which sounds like a likely site for filming another sequel to the movie "Willard").

It was interesting to note the detailed records Wayne had kept on bis various breeding projects. This is a good habit to acquire. Not only does it help when trying to determine the reason for failures but it can also help others learn from your success.

This was an outstanding presentation. We hope that Wayne's wife Peggy will continue to run in the Twin Cities Marathon so that Wayne will pay us a visit on a regular basis.

CRITTER OF THE MONTH

The critter for October is traditionally neonates of the year and there was a large turnout. Critters displayed were Mexican Black Kingsnake (2), False Water Cobra (Brazilian Smooth Snake), Honduran Mllksnake, Western Hognose Snake (2), Leopard Gecko, Boa Constrictor, Albino Burmese Python, Reticulated Python (2), Taylor's Cantil. Com Snake, White's Treefrogs, Dumeril's Ground Boa, Desert Kingsnake, Green Iguana, San Luis Pomsi Kingsnake, and Tiger Salamander.

The critters were brought in by Cliff Undberg, John Meltzer, Jeff Ronne, Bruce Delles, Michael Anderson, Gloria Anton, Daivid Weiner, Aaron Hampton, Mike Schwartz, and Jared Ashling.

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REPRESHMENTS

Thanks to the Jimersons and an those others who provided refreshments at the last meeting. There was a large selection of treats that were enjoyed by all. We regret that the names of an who brought refreshments were not available to the newsletter editor.

HELP A HAPLESS HERP

Several animals at the October meeting were placed in new homes. Nathan Seaburg adopted an adult, male Red-eared Slider and a 2-3 year old captive bred Red-eared Slider. Donna Calander t'JOk in a juvenile Three-toed Box Turtle. A pair of adult Three-toed Box Turtles (in captivity about 20 years) and an adult, male Eastern Box Turtle were not placed and will be available at the November meeting. There will also be a 4-6 foot, 2-3 year-old Reticulated Python (sex unknown).

MONTHLY RAFFLE

There was a proliferation of excellent prizes donated for the raffle at the October meeUng. Prizes included two pairs of mens Chippendale snakeskin print briefs, a set of MHS newsletters, several books - The Reptiles and Amphibians of New Zealand, The Book of Reptiles, Rattlesnakes, and Milwaukee Museum Contributions, two small wooden cages, a spitting cobra squirt gun, a frog planter, four styrofoam coolers, a frog incense burner, several astroturf cage mats, a set of dinosaur postage stamps, and a ratttlesnake postcard.

The lucky winners were Peggy Smith, Wayne Hill, McClane Fiereck, Fred Bosman, Dale Sayler, Matt Begin, Mark Kelly, Bruce nelles, Mary Ann Waldorf, Layni LeQere, Jo Anne Wetherell­Moriarty, Dennis Daly, Cliff Lindberg, Ray Rainbolt, Bill Moss, Fred Bozvay, Vence Jimerson, and John Walsh.

SPREADING THE WORD ABOUT MHS

The University of Minnesota held its annual Fall Student Activities Fair on Thursday, September 28 from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The purpose of the fair is to provide a way for students to learn about the various student organizations. MHS was represented by Marilyn Brooks, Greg Kvanbeck, Joe Palmer, Peter Radford and Karen Christopherson. They brought along a few animals and attracted quite a crowd. Many people said that they are interested in herps and never realized that there is a organization of other people with the same interest

Marilyn also went along with Gloria Anton and the Como Zoo Docents to Teen Fest held at one of the area schools on Saturday, October 8. 11rls was an event designed to help teenagers fmd interesting things to do.

Hopefully, this will get the word out about MHS and generate some new members.

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OcrOBER BOARD MEETING

The mee1ing was held on October 7 at the home of Kate Anderson and began at 7:20 PM. Those in attendance were Kate Anderson, Gloria Anton, Fred and Liz Bosman, Marilyn Brooks, Scott Cords, Bruce Delles,Bruce and Nancy Haig, Aaron Hampton, Greg Kvanbeck, John Moriarty, and Jo Anne Wetherell-Moriarty.

The Secretary's minutes and Treasurer's report read and approved.

Presidents Rtmort: Flyers advertising the 1990 Midwest Herp. Symposium will be printed and brought to St Louis. A meeting is set for October 25 to discuss, choose, and list possible speakers for the symposium. Letters of invitation will be sent to those speakers. John also reminded the Members-at-Large to help with the setting up and putting away of the foot lockers and library. This will help the general meetings begin and end more smoothly.

Vice-President's Report: Fred Bozvay will be the speaker at the November meeting. He will talk about his experiences this past smnmer at Reptile Gardens.

Old Business: Marilyn Brooks and Brenda Ben will co-chair the Holiday Banquet which will be held on December 2. To cover room rental and beverages, $5.00 will be charged and those attending will bring a potluck dish. Several books were approved for purchase for the library. These include Venomous Reptiles of Latin America, History of Herpetology, and Reproductive Biology of Pythons. A book, Snakes of the Eastern United States, was purchased and donated to the DNR Nongame Wildlife Program. Bruce Brecke has volunteered to upgrade the Member Handbook. Thanks, Bruce.

New Business: The Student Fair at the U of M went well. Thanks to all who represented MHS and brought critters.

Roundtable: Bruce Delles suggested that we invest some of our MHS funds in CD's since we don't need to have all of it available at all times. This will be investigated. Also discussed was the possibility of having a live animal swap. Aaron will work on this and check on any legal ramifications that we may encounter. Gloria reminded us that the MHS display board needs repair and Scott said he will do the repairs. Those members who will work at Como and other locations will have proper name badges to iden1ify them as representing MHS. Jo Anne suggested we fmd a better way to route animal questions to people with the answers. It was decided to try to identify those members who have experience with certain types of herps and can answer questions about their care, etc. We would advertise this list and hopefully those people with questions will be able to fmd answers more quickly and easily.

The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 PM.

WRITERS WANTED

The DNR Nongame Program has asked MHS to write several leaflets on basic herp care. These would be made available to individuals who call the DNR with questions on keeping herps in captivity. Three leaflets are planned. The topics will be snakes, turtles, and amphibians. They will include very basic infonnation about housing, foods, care, natural history, and a list of basic references. Someone is still needed to work on the snake Leaflet and the amphibian leaflet One person need not do both leaflets. Any MHS member interested in working on this project should contact John Moriarty. Typing assistance will be available.

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BOOK REVIEW

THE VENOMOUS REPTILES OF LATIN AMERICA By Jonathan A. Campbell and William W. Lamar. 1989. ComstockPublishing,Cornell University Press, Ithaca, NY 425p. ($60.00).

This has been a great year for herp books, with the publication of Snakes of the Agldstrodon Complex and Turtles of the World. But if your wallet is not completely tapped out by now, here is a real dazzler for you - The Venomous Reptiles of Latin America by Campbell and Lamar. Probably not since Klauber's monmnental Rattlesnakes has a book appeared that approaches the subject of venomous reptiles with such painstaking detail, coupled with so much intimate field experience.

In the introductory chapter, the authors give us a clear justification of their taxonomic arrangements. In particular, the partitioning of the genus Bothrops into 5 groups, including the palm pitvipers, the forest pitvipers, the lanceheads, and the hognosed/montane pitvipers. This is important when you consider that this book covers 145 species of snakes (many of which had previously been poorly defmed) and 2 venomous lizards.

The next 3 sections of the book are devoted to the problem of snakebite, a much more serious occurrence in the tropics than here in the US. The sections included are treatment and first aid, an extensive bibliography of snakebite in Latin America, and a handy compilation of the antivenin producers. These chapters should be helpful to the medical community, as well as anyone who is exposed to potentially dangerous species.

The main body of the book makes it a work of outstanding merit The authors not only provide excellent geographic identification keys (by country, from Mexico to Argentina), but also keys by genus for the venomous lizards, elapids, and viperids. The individual species accounts include local names, English name, distribution, habitat, thorough descriptions of coloration and scale patterns, remarks, and references. The accounts are arranged conveniently for easy reference, but this is no garden-variety field guide! In addition to the physiographic, vegetation, and range maps, there are 504 color photos of (almost) every species covered in the text. I personally never thought I'd see such rare or obscure species as the Ecuadorian Forest Pitviper or the Autlan Rattlesnake, but here they are! Also included are several photos that show the wide variation that occurs across the range of some species, such as the rock rattlers or the Mexican Horned Pitviper. The tropical coralsnakes put most of the tri-colored kingsnakes 10 shame. The line drawings are as good as I've seen in any herp book; the details of head scutellation being critical for identification.

For the sake of completeness, the authors then give us some hundred-odd photos of venomous snake mimics. This is especially useful considering the bewildering number of snake species in the tropics that resemble not just coral snakes but pitvipers as well. The book concludes with a thoughtful review of the problem of mimicry and a key to coral snake mimics. A very complete glossary is included, helping to make this book accessible to lay persons as well as biologists.

Anyone interested in exotic snakes will fmel this book fascinating, if not downright indispensible for many years to come. The Irrst run of this book is selling fast. My nominee for book of the year.

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DEADLINE for reservations is November 24. Contact Marilyn Brooks if you have questions. Send this fonn and a check payable to Minnesota Herpetological Society to:

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ARE YOU A HERP EXPERT?

Are you an experienced herp keeper who is willing to share your experience and knowledge with other MHS members? A referral list will be compiled and included in the newsletter so that members who have questions about a specific type of animal will know who to call for help. If you would be willing to take an occasional phone call please fill out the following infonnation sheet and either turn it in at the next meeting or mail it to the Bell Museum address.

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Rare Turtle Found In Mississippi River or

I Know What] Saw and You Can't Tell Me Different

The Hiawatha Valley Audubon Society's sunnner newsletter had an article on a rare turtle found in the Mississippi River. The 1urtle was identified as a Black-knobbed Sawback (Graptem.ys nigrinoda), which is endemic to Alabama The person reporting the 1urtle did not keep the turtle or take any photos. After finishing several hours of fishing the observer went home and looked up the turtle in a book. The book was the Turtles of the United States, which did not have a photo of a male false (G. pseudogeographica) or Ouachita map 1urtie (G. ouachitensis) to compare to the black-knobbed. Quite probably, this is what the gentleman ac1ually saw.

After making his identification he called the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Their biologist told him, "you really didn't see what you thought you saw". His response was "I know what I saw and I know what I'm looking at". I sent a letter questioning the fmd and recieved a similar reponse, with a hint that I need to learn more about 1urtles. The observer is not going to be convinced that he saw anything other than a Black-knobbed Sawback turtle.

There is one last quote that fits this situation and allows for confirmation. That is /I I'm from Missouri, so show me! II When a critter is found outside of its range, of unusual size, color, or other phenomenon it should be properly documented. This could be a photo or a live specimen, which could be released later. Without good documentation it is hard to defend a record, especially when there are similar species in the area If you don't feel documentation is important, than let me tell you about the bullsnake I found near Stillwater. It had to be over 8.5 feet long. Really, I saw it!

John Moriarty

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SreveLandis Bill Moss AnnPOlWoll 7601 5th Ave. NE 2667 Scotland Court #103 697 Front Street Fridley, MN 55432 Mounds View, MN 55112 St Paul, MN 55103 (612) 780-4183 (612) 489-7853

Peter Radford Ann Marie Ravnitsky Terry Scheiber 240 SE Bedford Street 114 12th Ave S. #106 14645 Portland Ave.S.#121 MPLS, MN 55414 Hopkins, MN 55343 Bumsville, MN 55337 (612) 379 .. 0729 (612) 939-9362

Tom Tonnesen Pat Wagner PatYanz 115 Ridge Court 1128 Ruggles 2849 38th Ave S. Mankato, MN 56001 Roseville, MN 55113 MPLS, MN 55406 (507) 387-6812 (612) 488-79699 (612) 729-1525

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NEWSLETIER VOLUNTEERS

Over the last few months many people have contributed to this newsletter in a variety of ways. Give these people a big thanks for getting your newsletter done.

Kate Anderson, Chris Anton, Gloria Anton, Fred Bosman, Liz Bosman, Fred Bozvay, Sally Brewer, Brandon Denes, Chase Delles, Connie Delles, Bruce Haig, Nancy Haig, Nina Katayama, Greg Kvanbeck, John Moriarty, Bill Moss, Ann POlWoll, Bill Sander, and Mary Ann Waldon -Collating, foleting, stapling, labeling, and stamping.

Dennis Daly - Taking meeting notes.

Bruce Denes - Provieting his shop for assembly of the newsletter. A special thanks to Bruce for coordinating the newsletter assembly for the last few years. Bruce has passed this job on to Marilyn Brooks. c-

John Moriarty - Assistance in typing, delivering the copy to the printer, and for comforting the newsletter editor while trying to meet the deadline.

Thanks to all who contributed articles for publication. Additional newsletter volunteers are always needed. The newsletter is usually assembled on Wednesday evening at 7 ;00 PM at Twin Cities Reptiles. Sign up at the monthly meeting or contact Marilyn Brooks. If you would like to contribute an article to the newsletter see Jo Anne Wetheren-Moriarty at the meeting.

WORLD NEWS

Effective Sept. 18, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service listed the Cheat MOWltain Salamander (Plethedan net1ingl) as threatened and the Shenedoah Salamander (Plethedon shenandoah) as endangered. Thie Cheat Mountain Salamander is found in several counties in West Virginia, mostly in the Monongahela National Forest It is threatened by habitat modification such as timbering, mining, and recreational development. The Shenendoah Salamander is known only from three tiny populations in the Shenendoah National Park in Virginia. 115 existence is endangered by competition with 1he widespread Red-backed salamander.

On Sept 5 the U.S. Department of Commerce announced that begimring on Sept. 8 connnercial shrimp fishermen must resume using turtle excluder devices (TEOs) in their nets at certain times of the year to prevent the accidental killing of sea turtles. Florida has implemented an emergency rule that made TEDs manditory all year long. Various shrimpers groups are flghting both the U.S. and Florida restrictions.

The fIrst Phiilppine Crocodiles (CrocodyJus mindorenis) reproduced outside of the Phillipines were hatched at Gladys Porter Zoo in Brownsville Texas on Sept 5.

On June 29, after a 107 -day incubation period, the Reptile Breeding Foundation of Ontario, Canada reproduced a Smith's Green-eyed Gecko (Gekko smithh) According to the 1988 Slavens Inventory these are the only representatives of the species in captivity and this is believed to be the frrst hatching in North America.

Material for this article was gathered by Gloria. Anton from the AAZP A Newsletter, Vol. XXX, No. 10, October, 1989 and by Dennis Daly from the St Petersburg (FL) Times, Sept 15, 1989.

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HER PING HERE AND THERE

The Tucson Herpetological Society Newsletter (Sept.) had an informative article entitled "Rattlesnake Envenomation: An Evolutionary Perspective". It is a good overview of rattlesnake bites inclucting summaries of the general effects of rattlesnake venom and treatment on the victim. There are also two book reviews. They are n Australia's Dangerous Creatures - Understand!!. Identify, Avoid, Survive/b and II Australia's Reptiles - A PhOfDgraphic Reference fD the Terrestrial Reptiles of AustraJiif. Both received good reviews.

Now available from Sorceror'sTouch video series, a new video entitled" Turde and Tortoise Care in Captivity". The video is 90 minutes long. Price: $29.95 plus tax and shipping. If you have seen this video please send in your comments.

The October/November newsletter of the Arizona Herptologica1 Association has an article entitled "How to Build a Photo Table". It has a good description of the steps to build a photo stand comprised of a table to hold to animal, lights, and a device to hold lights and other equipment. This newsletter also mentions that 5.5 Aruba Island Rattlesnkes arrived at the Houston Zoo on July 27. This select group will be distributed to various Zoos to be used as breeding stock for the SSP program.

Newsletter of the Northern CaHfomia Herp Society (Oct.) has an article "Basic Genetics", a general run down on simple genetics. The best part of it is a series of defmitions of the common tenns used by herp breeders. In their Sept. issue you can fmd "Caring for Hatchling Turtles", an article which divides care into three basic catagories - aquatic, semi-aquatic, and terrestrial .... Gainesville (FL) Herp Society (Sept.) atUlounced that Peter Pritchard (Encyclopedia of Turdes) is now producing, writing, and narrating a series of five one-hour films entitled" Turtles Around the World'. Sequences have been f:tImed in numerous countries. No date for release was available since Pritchard is still in search of a distributor.

Notes From NOAH (Aug.) says that the Ohio Senate is still wrestling with a bill to regulate exotic animals The list of exotics has come under fIre by NOAH and rightly so - it is in some cases redundant and inconsistent Apparently, whoever put it together has no knowledge of herpetology. An excellent write-up on the bill is printed.

The NovemberlDecember issue of International Wildlife has several items of herp interest. The cover photo is a yellow .. orange dart-poison frog. Inside is an article entitled HAll Things Bright and Bitter" which is about colotful creatures that are the ultimate in bad taste. There are additional photos of colorlul frogs and other critters. HPresenting Crazy Alan Root" is an article about the famous wildlife fllmmaker. What caught my interest about this story is the full-page photo of Root and hi ex-wife filming the dance of a spitting cobra. They are within a few feet of the snake. The article gives a detailed description of the event.

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MHS DELI: Order frozen rats and rat pups no later than 7:00 PM the Monday before the meeting. Call Bruce at 593-0298 to place an order. limit: 3 dozen pups or 6 adult rats.

Fresh frozen rats - $2.00 each Fresh frozen rat pups - $5.00 per dozen

FOR SALE: Boa Cons1rictors, c.b. 4/89, $130. ea. or $230'/pr. Frozen adult mice $6./doz.; adult rats $2.ea.; med. sz. shorthair guinea pigs $1.50 ea. Call Venceor Nanette at (612) 869-8547

FOR SALE: Fresh frozen commercially-raised rodents delivered to monthly meetings. Not home raised. Rats - Jumbo adult 501$60., pinkies 501$23.; Mice - fuzzies 501$23., pinkies 501$20.; Rabbits $1.50/lb.; Quantity discounts available; Call Jeff Ronne at (612) 431-6813

FREE: To a good home. Adult female Red-eared slider. Contact Anna Pidgeon at the Bell Museum 624-3595.

WANTED: Boa Constrictors, all subspecies. Call Jeff Ronne, see ad above.

WANTED: Old price lists. I will pay $$$ for reptile price lists dating earlier than 1970, either U.S. or foreign. For details write: Dr. Richard Ross, Box 2227, Stanford, CA 94305.

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I I I INSTRUCfIONS: Ads are run as a free service to members. Paid ads from non-members are not I I accepted. Ads for venomous species, illegal species, or sick animals will not be run. MHS I I takes no responsibility for legality or health of any animal advertised here. Size of ads is I I Hmited to 4 typed lines or 1 standard size business card. Deadline for all newsletter I I items is the l.Sth of the month. Send all newsletter items to : A TIN: Newsletter I I Editor, Minnesota Herpetological Society, Bell Museum of Natural History, 10 Church st. I I S.E., Minneapolis, MN 55455-0104. I I I

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