Vol. 5 (1985), No. 12

MINNESOTA HERPETOLOGICAL SOCIETY

DECEMBER NEWSLETTER

~ERRY CHRIST~S!

JAl~UARY JviEFTIl'~G

VOLUME V NUMBER 12

F'riday, January :5 9 1985 1:00 FTI:

Reom 375 Science vlassrecm Building

East Bank U of 1'l,

BEll MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY

10 CHURCH STREET S.E. • MINNEAPOLIS,' MINNESOTA 55455-0104

'ihe program for the January meeting will be something a little different. 'lhere will be no speaker, instead we will show a videotape· of "The HeartQreak 'lurtle". This is a tape about Kemp's Ridley .:..ea fJ:'urtles, and. promises tc be an interesting rrogram. The "Critter of the J'vlonth" will be aquatic herps. This doesn't just mean turtles, but any reptile or amphibian that is aquatic part of the timEo See you there!

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l~ieetings down the road include the second "Great 'whi te Snake 2ale" at the February meeting and the annual elections at the J'·1arch meeting. 7here will be nc "critter" or speaker for the :February meeting. The lvlarch meeting "critter" will

.be "your fa.vorite herp". This is always a- real interesting one. Also, as a very special a.dded treat, we will be showing the dual projector "Herps of Kinnesota" by Barney Cldfield that was a smash hit at our recent seminar. If you missed it, this will be your chance. It is without a doubt one of the best slide shows you w ill ever see!

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ELI'rCR t S CCilllER

Cnce again, it's time to wrap up another volume of our I~HS Newsletter. Volurr.e V has again been blessed wi th plenty of in!1ut from the NBS memb'ership. This is 'what makes it go (cr not go). ~here have been times when the~e was jU2t not enough rODm to run everything that was sent in. I regret that .. Due to printing problems we had to cut down the size of the Newsletter for a While, but now we seemtc be back to normal. The backlog is all caught up, so if you have anything you might have been holding back, please go ahead and send it in. Hopefully 1986 will be a little smoother. If you know of any place where we might get our printing dcne at a discount (cr free), please let me know ..

The Newsletter has again been given the "gift of laughter" by our Master Car:ccnist Fran Frisch (also our vice-president and a person whose name I never want tc misspell again), with able assistance from Sarina Brewer. Tc an editor they are a genuine blessing. Thanks! We also had cartoons from '.!..'oni Vangen and drawings from Casey Cldfield and Joe Natzke.

Articles were contributed by John :r:oriarty, by far the most prolific wri ter c: Volume V, with 5, Faula Swanson, Joel Eidbo, Feter Nguyen, Thil Cochran, with a reply to Eerp Hints being sent in by Faul hollander. Barney Cldfield ccntinuEci to write the Eerps of :Minnesota series, a.long with myself. Random '::ails continued to amuse, shock, and ruin reputations again this year. It's nice tc have cur very own "keeping us up to date" colUInn. (It will return next month) 0

'2.'hanks to all who made\.' our Newsl et ter go thl2 yefir. To all a. very l'lerry Chri stmas a a prosperous K~w Year.

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The December meet ing was anot her good· one. \ve had an attendance of 77 to hear Ir II John Tester of the Uni:v·cr;:;i t J' ;:."f ::i: .... ~-:.~.::;~ta. ::8r. Tec:8r is ~r .. 6xc(;11cr-.. : ~i''::''::''~'-'-''''

and his program on "Toads in the Prairies" was really interesting. He gave us an idea of how frustrating and rewarding field research qan be. ~he answers are always there, but sometimes not so easy tc find. Thanks Zor an excellent program!

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EES has made a contribution to HEAR'l: (Belp i!.ndangered Animals - Ridley ~urtles)o ~heir -::.1:-".=-1.J1}~;~ appears below. Is anyone else interested?

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Dear friend of the Kemp's ridley sea turtles:

Thank you for your donation of 0,;2 LJ , c~ -. 0

We will place a red heart with y?ur n~me o~ it in ~he Turtle House of the National MarIne FIsherIes Servlce Laboratory at Galveston, Texas. Please write to your U S. Representative and Senators and ask them to s~pport this sea turtle "headstart" program., Thanks.

HEART (Help Endangered Animals= Ridley Turtles) Piney Woods Wildlife Society - North Harris County College

Post Office Box 681231 Houston, Texas 77268-1231 ,

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"Cri tter of the Honth!'

'J.'he "critter" for the· December meet ing was prairie herps. vIe didn f t ha.ve too many show up because of the extreme weather, but the ones that did show were interestinge They were:

American Toad (Bufo americanus) Canadian Toad (Bufo hemiophrys) Eastern Hogncse Snake (Heterodon platyrhinos) :Eastern Hilk Snake (Lamprcpeltis t. triangulum) Northern :Blue 70ngued Skink (Tiliqua scincoides)

These were brought by:

Bruce and Connie Delles Jo1m .. Tesmer Greg Kvanbek Toni vangen

Tbanks to all of the above from HIlS!

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~he refres!-.ll2!ents at the 1ecember meeting were kindly provided by =arney z-... y.:. 2i·jEr.i :YTl Cldf'ie1 d all the way from Goodhue .. 'Ihar.Lks to beth cf thEGj fr~. F !,=~<:!

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Donations are needed fer the second "Great w11i te s..T1ake o;.ale" to be held at tte Februa.ry meeting. l';orr.inations are also ne~ded for the M&rch electio:1s .. :Fitch i::-l!

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r1{S Photo Contest

':the lylES Photo \..·ontest of 1985 was by far the best we 'have had yet. There were a total of 47 entries in the 5 categories. Ribbons and :prizes were awarded at the Lecember meeting tc the winners, who were not sealed in an envelope as noted in your last Newsletter. Cnly their names were! we had several entries from some cf cur Ccrresponding Members, one of these was the winner of the People's Choice Award. Congratulations to all the winners and thanks tc all of you who sent in photos. r::he quality of the entries was superb! Che winners are listed below:

Coler Frints - Herps with people 1. Carl Hernfeldt (Daniel and Hognose) 2. Jim Gerholdt (Ben with Ji'rog) 3. John T>1oriarty (Frog on Hand)

Color Frints - Herps in Natural Setting 1. Carl Hornfelct (Box Turtle) 2. Barney Cldfield (Timber Rattlesnake) 3. Barney Cldfield (Map Turtle)

Black and \-Jhite 1. Aaron Hampton (White t s Tree Frog) 2. Aaron Hampton (White's Tree Frog) 3. Bill Allen (Girl with Boa)

Color Slides - Eerps with Feople - only 2 entries 1 0 Jorill Moriarty (Del Jones) 2. Jchn Mcriarty (White's Tree Frog)

Color Slides - Rerps in Natural Setting 1. Barney Cldfield (Garter Snake) ~o Barney Cldfield (Green Frcg) 3. A. B. Sheldon (Map 'Turtle Hatching)

F'eeple's Choice Award A. E. Sheldon (Blanding's Turtle with Scenio Background)

Cf interest is the fact the the ~eople's Choice Award was not one of the winners as selected by our judges. The judges were 'I10m Cajaoob, Tim Judy and Ferry 18 Belle. r:2here were some tough choices te make this year, and we thank them fer their efforts. Cther entrants in the contest were: Sue Bunn, Verle Castle, Lennis I'esmond, Bruce Eaig, Greg Kvanbek, and Ann Forwoll .. We 9 11 see you all next year for the 4th MES Photo Contest! Thank2 tv all involvedo

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Fen Pal Needed

MRS has received a letter from a fellow herper looking for pen pals" We do not have reom to print the letter, but he relates stories frem his long experience with herps in the ~win Cities area, since 1951. The letter is real interestin~ and will be available at the m~etings for you to read G He has a special interest in the crocodilians. If you are interested, please drop hilil a. line: Gene ~& }(rey, Be-x 10 t Still v:a ter, FiN 55082.

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REPTILES CF rr.INNESCTA

by

Jim Gerholdt

Eastern Hognose Snake (Eeterodon platyrhinos)

Description - 'lhe Eastern Hognose snake is a medium si~ed, stout bodied snake .. ~he adul t size ranges from 20" to 33" , with the record size bej.ng 45 1/2". The young measure from 6 1/4" to just shy of 10" at, hatching. This snake averages larger than its close relative, the 'v,'estern Hognose. Its snout is·not as sharply u~~ turned. This is normally a snake wjth a series of dark brown blotches on a lighter ground color, usually gray to brown. Melanistic and specimens with faint or absent blotches are sometimes found. The belly is mottled, and the underside of the tail is lighter. The tail will serve to separate this species from the Western Hognose. The scales are keeled and the anal plate is divided.

Range - This snake is confined to the Eastern part of the state. The counties of record are Anoka, Cass, Crow Wing, uoodhue, Hennepin, Housten, Hubbard, Isanti, Fine, Scott, Sherburne, ~tearn8, Todd, Wabasha, \vadena, Washington, ',tJinona, and 'wright.

Habitat = Sandy areas are a preferred habitate Their distribution may be spotty because of this.

Habits - i1his is the common "puff adder", "blow snake", and "s~reading adder" of folklore .. If a snake in its natural habitat is disturbed, it will "win an (scar" with its ba~ of tricks. The first defense is to bluff" It will spread its heed, hiss loudly, and strike at the intruder. No attempt i~ made to bite. If thi2 fails to work, it will then open its mouth, void its cloaca, and roll ever en its back and "play possum". If the "dead" snake is rolled over onto its belly, it will iIT~ediately roll back over on its back .. A very sincere actcr! Like its close relative, this snake was long considered to be totally harmless. Bites de not happen very often, but they may cause envenomation if they are allowed to cbe,..,,, TheTe are several documented cases of the toxicity of the saliva. This may cause swelling of the affected arAa. The earliest report of this is by Bragg (1 )60) It

Foed - Toads are the primary food item of this species. Frogs are also taken. ~he young are known to eat crickets and other insects. In many cases, an inadequate supply of toads is a death sentence for this species in captivity. Jt is best to leave it where you find it.

Breeding - This is an egg la.ying snake (oviparous)" ':'he eggs may number from 2 to 61 .. ~hey measure approximately ~() x 31 mm. r,~hey are laid usually in June. Incubation takes afproximately 2 months.

status - Special Concern - More information is needed on the distribution and occurrence of this snake in ~inneRota. Collecting should be restrictedo As stated above, it makes a poor captive. Habitats should be mcnitcred and protected as n~cessary and possible.

References:

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Bragg, A. N. 1960. Is Heterodon Venomous? Herpetclcgica 16:121-123.

Breckenridge, W. J. 1944. Reptile sane iun:phibians of J'.:inneRota.

Conant~ Roger 1975. A Field Guide to Reptiles and Amphibians of Eastern and Centrul North

America. Minnesota Herpetolcgical Society - The Records Committee

1985. Distribution IVJaps for R,eptiles and Amphibians of J·1innesota. Vogt, Ric hard c.

1981. Natural Eistory of Ampibians and Reptiles in ¢iisccnsin.

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Herp Hints

Dan Michael had a comment on the "mental health" of herps in captivity .. He said th~t his Common Beas used very little cage space, even if given a spacious area. Several other members agreed with this observation for snakes in general. Ann Ferwoll mentioned a newspaper item where a commercial airliner had returned to the airport when a snake was discovered loose. on board. The snake was harmless. Ted Schave suggested that if anyone wants to see a large Hata Mata 'i'urtle, there is cne on display at Aqualand. It is not for sale!

HES received a reply tc the question raised about aberrant hatchling Eastern Filk Snakes in the September Newsletter. This question had been raised by Ken Kundel when he had hatched 6 normally patterned and 2 abnormally patterned babies. Beth of the abnorrnals died, while the 6 normals survived. The reply is from Paul Hollander, RR 4, Ames, Iowa 50010,

A fEW months ago, the Newsletter printed a question from one of the members. lie had a clutch of 8 milk snake eggs. When they hatched, two of the babies had strange, striped markings instead of the normal dorsal blotches. And those babies died rather soon. He wondered whether the babies' condition could be caused by a lethal gene cr by the envircnment.

I spent five years as a technician in the Iowa State University C~netics Department. Part of my job involved caring for a.nd keeping records on a colony of I',igeons and ringneck doves. rhey were being used for blood typing and classical genetics studies, including linkage tests. I first noticed a mutant which we called "flair". So I have had some hands-on experience in the field, and I will try tc answer the question.

Unfortunatly, I cannot give a hard answer. ~he babies' condition could be caused by either genes or by the environment.

Allen Vinegar (1973- The effects of temperature on the growth and development of embryos cf the Indian python, Python molurus (Reptilia: Serpentes: Eoidae). Cepeia 1~73(1): 171-173.) incubated crossbred Indian x Burmese python eggs at different temperatures. A hatchling and dead embryos from eggs that were incubated at tee Iowa temperature showed a series of aQnorrr.!8.1ities. 'llhese included tendencies to stripe instead of blotch formation and abnormalities in the vertebral cclumn. 7he hatchling couldn't or wouldn't feed and eventually died.

I would check for the following points that could indicate environmental effects:

1. was the imcubaticn unusually long, over 65 days? 2. Did any embryos die shortly before hatching time? 3G Do any of the embryos or hatchlinbs shew spinal kinks? 4. Did any nermally patterned hatchlings refuse feed and die?

striped is a known genetic character in the Pacific gopher snake, the corn snake, and the California kingsnake. ~he same effect could turn up in milk snakes, too. But the only way to prove that it is genetic is to breed it~

With the two striped in one clutch, odds are that it is a recessive gene that w~s contributed by beth parents. If you have both parents, breed them again, and see if you get mere. If the mother was wild bred, and the father is unknown, then breed the mother tc a son and brothers tc sisters. Eventually ycu will pair up

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two heterezygetes and produce more striped. The ke~s here are to have a lot of babies and a lot of fc:icr.:2.

Lethal genes ranGe from invariably lethal in early em~ryonic life tc a high, but not 100% mortality rate by sexual maturity. :Nost known lethals are recessiv5 t because they can remain in the gene pool as heterozygotes. Dcminant ones die off and are only replaced by spontaneous mutation. Lethal genes are maintained in laboratories by breeding heterozygotes to heterozygotes. Prospective breeders are mated to known heterozygotes and retained if they also turn out to be heterozygotes. Ereeding tests take a lot of time, but it is the only way to be sure 0

I am not a grea.t correspondent, but if anyone has questions about herp genetics, I will try tc respond. Answers with wide p,pplications may appear in the Newsletter, if the editor approves. Contact Faul Hollander, RR4, Ames, Iowa, 50010.

A very special thanks to Faul for this reply.

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Help A Hapless Herp

ence again, there are herps with homes for the Holidays! Finding homes at the December meeting were a very nice 5' male Commen Boa, and 4 hatch1ing Eastern hilk Sna!<es. ~he milks are 4 or the 6 normally patterned hatchlings menticnE;d in Herp Hints. Not finding a home was a 6'- 7' ma.le Burmese ?fthon. r:his is a real nice docile animal that will be available again at the January meeting. noes anyone need him? IS so, we'll see yeu there!

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Raffle

Again we had a good raffle. The total for MRS was a very nice ~50.0G! The prizes were a copy of "Snakes as rets" by Hobart Smith, wen by Larry Yank, and i dozen herp Christmas cards from Frogtown Greetings won by David Hoppe. Congratulations tc the winners and thanks to Fran for his donation!

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Library

The 1";E8 Library shows no sign~ of slowing down in the near future" It if:: a goed thing most of our herp collections don't grow this fast. New additions are:

Inventory of Live Reptiles and iunphibians in Captivity - Current January i, 1985 by :Frank Slavens. Crocodiles. Their lJatural History, Folklore and Conservation by c. Guggisberg.

:he ..:.lavens inventory was purchased with HHS funds, and the crocodile book was aenated to I~:ES by !vIike Feterson. Cf interest is the fact that 11jike is not even an IViES member. rr~hanks, Hike.

If there is a special book you would like to see in the Libra.ry, or if you have a bock you would like to donate, please let us know .. It's your Library!

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Craig Carlson 5527 E. Cberlin Circle ]'ridley, Jv:N 55432 612-574-1181 Ne'~ Nember

Kathy Failing 3637 Bellacre Ave. #201 Whi te Bear Lake, l'fll~ 5511 0 612-429-1592 New Member

Erik Ramstad Junior High cchoel Attention: Mike }'laybo 501 Lincoln Avenue Minot, S] 58701 701-857-4466 New Member

Paul Hollander RR 4 Ames, IA 50010 New Member

Colleen Case and Doug Vangcrp 1746 Marella 1Tail Des Moines, IA 50310 515-277-2122 New Members

\villiam J. \vrenn Department of Biology University of Nerth Dakota Grand ~orks, ND 58202 701-777-2621 New Member

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.3reeding Notes

Breedings from the Lecember AAZFA Newsletter

Metro Toronto ~oo 7 Granite Spiny IJizard

fan Antonio zco t:. Fan Footed Gecko 5 Sinaloan :rlilk 81ake

San Diego LaO 8 Red Spitting Cobra

Frankfurt Zoo (Germany) 4 Arrow Poison Frog

10 Jamaic~n Giant Anole 2 Madagascar Giant J)ay Gecko

10 Green R~ttlesnake 1 Crnate Box Turtle

Virginia ~oc 8 honduran :r:ilk Snake

13 Cuban Boa

Dickerson Park 200 (Springfield) 2 Leopard Geckc· 5 western Massasauga

Dierenpark ',;assenaar zoo( S'wi tzerland) 5 ~.piny Lizard

Lallas Zoe 7 Transpecos Rat Snake 8 Green S.'ree rython

Toledo 2.00

5 Transpecos Rat Snake 6 Cuban Boa

National LOO

10 \-Jhi te I s Tree Frog 1 ~'a ter Dragon 3 Sinal can I·~ilk Snake ____

Nemphi s Zoo and r.quo.rium 15 Madagasoar Ground Boa

Sto Louis ?cc 4 BI~ck nat Snake (1 albino) 6 Fueblan Eilk Snake

Zoo iunerica at Hersheypark 2 Desert 10rtoise

Arizona Sonora Lesert Nuseum 7 Black Lesert Kingsnnke

26 Black Chuckwalla 3 Arizona Chuckwalla 7 Western Chuckwalla

14 Desert Iguana 4 Common Zebra r~ailed Li£..ard 2 Clark's Spiny Lizard 2 1.v'estern Whiptailed Lizard

15 Leopard Geckc 15 Western Collared Lizard 10 Eastern Glass Lizard

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President Vice-President Secretury Treasurer Newsletter bditor I>lem ber-a t-Lar ge Member-at-LCirge Iv:ember-a t-Large Iylember-a t-Large

KBS (fficers

Fran Frisch dln Forwoll Bill Allen ~Q,lly Brewer Jim Gerhcldt Bruce I;:;lles LeI Jones John Floriarty Brint Spencer

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CLASSIF IEDS


EDITCR'S NCTE: Classified ads are run in the MHS Newsletter as a free service to the membership. No paid ads are accepted from non members. While MRS will not run ads for known sick or illegal anima.ls, we accept no responsibility for the health or legality of any animals advertised here. Please send ALL ads directly to me, Jim Gerholdt, P.C. Box 86, Webster, ~ili 55088, and ~ot to--the MRS address. The deadline for all Newsletter items is the 15th of the month!

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:f\~INNESCTA HERPETCLCGICAL SCCI1TY IJEIJICA'fESSEN

~~mER-Luring each meeting we will have available our featured take-out itemse

FRESH FRCZEN ADULT MICE:-$4.00 per dozen. FRESH FRCZEN PINKIE S AND FUZ2IES-$.5. 00 per dozen.

Due to limited supplies, we have placed a 3 dozen limit on adult mice. FRESH FRCZEN RAT&-JUViliC SIZE-$1.50.

FRESH FRCZEN RAT FUPS-i).OO per dozen.

Remember, if you want rats or mice, they are available by reservation only. You IvlUST place your order no later than 7:00 Pl',1 on Thursday the day before the meeting. Logistics dictate this policy, so please cooperate with us. Don't miss out! Also, please br~ng your own container so your food animals don't thaw oute (Joke)

TC CRDER RATS: Call Bruce or Connie at 593-0298 .. 'IC CRDER I\:ICE: Call Jim or Pam at 507-652-2996 ..

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FeR SALE: Distribution maps for all species of reptiles and arfJphibians of Ninneseta. Compiled by the Records Committee of MRS. $2 .. 50 at the meetings or S4.5C postpaid.

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North Dakota science teacher wishes to add tc school collection of harmless snakes. Some funds available. Can make Minneapolis pick=up. Flease call co1lect: Nike Haybo, evenings, 701-839-1201.


FeR SALE.;: Aquarium lids. Aquarium screen lids for all size aquariums .. Handscme, sturdy, and efficient for herps and rodents., 5=5 1/2 gal = $;6 .. 0()" 10 gal - $5 .. 50., 20 gal - $17.00. ether sizes can be made v~ry reasQnableeCall to place an order .. DJ's Reptiles (Lon). 612-922-6294.

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Tanning and shell preparation - all types of reptiles tanned 0 Shells and skeletcn preparation available. Reasonable ratesG Contact John Moriarty at 612-781-673~o


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CI.,A SSIFIEDS

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l'iliS is still looking for a new or used typewriter. We are looking for an IB}: Selectric or Selectric II (the type wi th a ball). 'vJe would like to get variable pitch and correctable options. If anyone knows of an outlet for rebuilt typewriters or has a connection for a good deal, please contact a Board membero

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Many beautiful hatchlings for sale. GREAT YEAR! Please phone or send SASE for listing of what· is availableo Thanks for pa.st and future business. Contact Rebert Applegate, 1762 Pepper Villa Drive, EI Cajen, CA 92021 .. 619-448-5746. Nostly tri-colors and albinos available. 15-20 species and subspecies.

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~IIAJ11:.j" Custom Herp Cartoons, 1/~~s;.~ Art, Stationary, Logo's ~ ;;W~ and T-Shirt Designs

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ANNUUNLINb

THE

TENTH INTERNATIONAL HERPETOLOGICAL SYMPOSIUM

ON CAPTIVE PROPAGATION & HUSBANDRY /'')

S~N ANTONIO, TEXAS JJNE 25-28, 1~

CALL FOR PAPERS All amateur .and professional herpetologists are invited to submit for consideration the titles of papers· they wish to present at the 10th .International Symposium on Captive Propagaion and Husbandry to be held at the El Tropicano Hotel along the River in San Antonio, Texas G Time allotted for papers is 30 minutes.. A preliminary program will be established by January 25, 1986 so a 100-150 word abstract of a presentation should be submitted by contributors prior to January 11, 1986. Final manuscripts should be submitted prior to June 12, 1986. Submit all program information to: Mike Bumgardner, Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Biology, University of California, Davis, California 95616; (916) 752-8934G Symposium Coordinator is Randall Gray, P .. O. Box 1850, Chinle, Arizona 86503; (602) 674-5269.. Symposium Series Director is Richard A. Hahn, Zoological Consortium, Inc .. , 13019 Catoctin Furnace Road, Thurmont, Maryland 21788; (301) 662-0328.. Program Committee members are Karl Peterson, 1513 Outerbelt Drive, Houston, Texas 77030; (713) 520-3226 and Sean McKeown, Roeding Park' Zoo, 894 West Belmont Avenue, Fresno, California 93728; (209) 488-1096. Host Committee members are Joseph Laszlo, San Antonio Zoo, 3903 North St. Mary I s Street, San Antonio, Texas 78212; (512) 734-7183; Jim Seippel, Greater San Antonio Herpetological Society, 9708 Braes Valley Street, Austin, Texas 78729; (512) 258-8584 and Tom Vermersch, Greater San Antonio Herpetological Society, 3130 Waurika Street, San Antonio Texas 78223.. European Liaison is Quentin Bloxam, Jersey Wildlife Preservation Trust, Channel Islands, Great Britain 0534 61949. Australian Liaison is Chris B. Banks, Department' of Herpetology, Royal Melbourne Zoological Gardens, P.O. Box 74, Parkville, Victoria 3052, Australia; (03) 347-1522.

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