September 2000 Newsletter

Upcoming Meeting The Vice-president's Report By Tony Gamble

October General Meeting Program:

"Adventures in the Caribbean: Herpetology on Tropical Islands"

Guest Speaker: Dr. Robert Powell

When Dr. Robert Powell brings his students on a field trip they're in for an adventure. What started as short excursions around the midwest to get a feel for field herpetology began to extend its reach, first to more remote parts of the U. S. then to Mexico. Since 1986 Dr. Powell has been bringing undergraduate students to the Caribbean to study amphibians and reptiles. These trips have provided wonderful research opportunities for students and have resulted in over 100 published student papers.

Dr. PowelPs own research focuses on the ecology and systematics of West Indian herpetofauna (particularly Hispaniola) and often focuses on lizards. He comments that... ItLizard communities, particularly those on tropical and sub-tropical islands, are ideal models for studying life history traits and ecological relationships. West Indian lizards in particular are visible, often phenomenally abundant, and never cease to provide opporhmities to ask new questions of what. how, and why.ll These experiences herping in the Caribbean will be the focus of his talk.

THE MINNESOTA HERPETOLOGICAL SOCIETY

Dr. Powell is a professor of Biology at Avila College in Kansas City, Missouri and a Research Associate at the University of Kansas Natural History Museum. He is co-author of itA Key to the Amphibians and Reptiles of the Continental United States and Canada" (with Joseph T. Collins and Errol Hooper) and a co-editor (with Robert Henderson) of "Contributions to West Indian Herpetology: A Tribute to Albert Schwartz" published by the SSAR.

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Volume 20 Number 9

Upcoming Meetings:

Nov 3, 2000 - Dan Keyler and Jim Gerholdt "Herpin' New Mexico, part deux"

Jan 5, 200 I - Minnesota Breeders

March 2, 200 I - Phil Tremper "Breeding Rare Geckos"

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Board of Directors President Bill M"", (651) 488-1383

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Vice President Tony Gamble (612) 818~61

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Recording Secretary Julie Beauvais (612) 321-.. 0958

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Membership Secretary Mark Sclunidtke (651) 48HJl27

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Treasurer Marilyn Blasus (952) 925-4237

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Newsletter Editor Nancy Haig (763) 434-&>84

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Members at Large Jodi L. Ahems Mike Brnpee

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mbreptiles@aol.com Nancy Hakornaki (651) 631-1380

mngatorga1@mindspring.com Michelle Hewitt (651) 604-0314 Keith Tucker (612) 321-0958

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Committees Adoption Sarah Richard (612) 781-3868

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Education Jan Larson (507) 263-4391

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Northern Minnesota Jeff Korbel (218) 586-2588

Rodent Sales Tina Cisewski (612) 856-2865

Herp Assistance Amphibians Greg Kvanbek (651) 388-0005 John Meltzer (612) 263--7880 John Moriarty (651) 482-8109

Chameleons Vern & Laurie Grassel (612) 428-4625

Crocodilians Jeff Lang (701) 712.m27 Bill Moss (651) 488--1383

Lizards NancyHaig (612) 434-8684

Large boas, Pythons Tina Cisewski (612) 856-2865

Other snakes Jeff LeGere . (651) 488-6388 Jolm Meltzer (612) 263-7880

Aquatic Turtles Gary Ash (612) 753-11218 John Levell (507) 467-3076

Terrestrial Turtles Fred Bosman (612) 476-0306 Jolm Levell (507) 467-3076

The Minnesota Herpetological Society

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Minneapolis Mimlesota, 55455-0104

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September 2000 Volume 20, Number 9

The purpose of the Minnesota Herpetological Society is to

• Further the education of the membership and the general public in care and captive propagation of reptiles and amphibians;

• Educate the members and the general public in the ecological role of reptiles and amphibians;

• Promote the study and conservation of reptiles and amphibians.

The Minnesota Herpetological Society is a non·profi~ tax-exempt organization. Membership is open to all individuals with an interest in amphibians and reptiles. The Minnesota Herpetological Society Newsletter is published monthly to provide its members with information concerning the society's activities and a media for exchanging information, opinions and resources.

General Meetings are held at Borlaug Hall, Room 335 on the St Paul Campus of the University of Minnesota, on the first Friday of each month (unless there is a holiday conflict). The meeting starts at 7:00 pm and lasts about three hours. Please check the Nfi-IS Voicemail for changes in schedules or cancellations.

Submissions to the Newsletter Ads or Notices must be submitted no later than the night of the General Meeting to be included in the next issue. Longer articles will be printed as time and space allows. All active members are allowed a classified ad, run free of charge as space pennits. Business cards are run for $5.00 per month. Items may be sent to: or Emailed to:

The Minnesota Herpetological Society Attn: Newsletter Editor Bell Museum of Natural History 10 Church S~ SE Minneapolis, MN. 55455-0104

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Copyright lv1innesota Herpetological Society 2000. Contents may be reproduced for norrprofit use provided that all material is reproduced without change and proper credit is given authors and the MHS Newsletter citing: volume, number and date.

MHS Newsletter Volume 20 Number 9

NEWS, NOTES & ANNOUNCEMENTS

Critter Of The Month

Josh Strain

Jodi Ahems

Baby Boas Boa constrictor constrictor

Frog-eyed Gecko Teratosdncus sdncus

Heather Ingbretson "Casper" Comsnake Hypomelanistic/ Anerythristic

Elaphe guttala

Matt Girard Mexican Burrowing python Loxicemus mrolor

Lindsy Mayer UTaurus" Bullsnake Piluophis calenifer

"Snow'~ Comsnake Elaphe gultala

Help a Hapless Herp

Animals adopted at the September meeting:

6 baby Comsnakes 1 female Comsnake 1 Savannah Monitor 1 Uromastyx 1 Kingsnake 1 med Common Boa 1 Green Iguana

Still available 7 Common Boas 8 Iguanas 3 Burmese Pythons 2 American Alligators 2 Caimans @ 2ft

If you are interested in adopting animals please contact Sarah Richard at (612) 781-3868

Thanks to Raffle Donors

Laurie Grassel Craig Renier Heather & Brian Ingbretson Ruth Clark Marilyn BIasus MHS

T-shirt Cool Plants

Magic Clings

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IN PASSING

Neal Kwong was only 15 when he died on August 22 of carbon monoxide poisoning from a faulty heater at a scout camp where he was a counselor. Many times Neal helped at newsletter folding, along with his Siblings Alan and Laura. The memorial service mentioned that he enjoyed caring for his two box turtles. A shock such as this could motivate greater appreciation for both our herps and fellow hetpers.

James Rea

Neal's brolher Alan was a MHS member for several years. His parenls, Gary and a.ristine Kwong have requesled that any memorials be sent 10 the Indianhead Council Campership Fund, a scholarship fund for low-income campers, 01393 Marshall Av., St. Paul MN 55102

The Annual Meeting of the Minnesota Herpetological Society will be held November 3, 2000. In accordance with the new changes to the Bylaws (July 7, 2000), the General Elections will take place during the meeting. We are currently looking for members to run for the following positions:

1. President 2. Vice-president 3. Recording Secretary 4. Membership Secretary 5. Treasurer 6. Newsletter Editor 7. Members-at-large (5 positions)

Contact Julie Beauvais at (612) 321-W58 or beaurlXJ1@tc.umn.edu if you wish to run for a position or nominate someone else.

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MHS Newsletter Vol utile 20 Number 9

FROM OUR MEMBERS

Duluth News Tribune-July 19, 2000

Big Lizard on the Loose

If you live in Superior's Central Park, you might want to be on special alert.

Roxy, a 5-foo~ 3inch pet iguana, described as orangeish-brown with a bright green belly, is missing.

Owner Brandi Dudsic reported Monday night at Superior police headquarters that one of her three iguanas had been stolen from its backyard cage.

Roxy is harmless, Dudsic says, and would be more scared of people than they would be of her. The iguana likes the sun, but sometimes heads for trees. She'll eat grass, vegetables and fruits.

Dudsic believes Roxy's disappearance Monday was no accident The pet couldn't have escaped accidentally because the sliding door was fastened shut and is difficult to unlatch.

NEither someone let her out or she's Houdini,'" Dudsic said. "There's no way she could have gotten out of that cage,"

She suspects neighborhood juveniles are responsible. If anyone spots Roxy, Dudsic asks they call her at xxxxxx or call 911.

Iguanas on the Loose ...

Superior, mecca?

an iguana

The above report of a missing 5-foo13 iguana comes just two weeks after Superior police received a report of two missing iguanas that were each two-and-a-hall feet long.

That report came from a 37-year­old woman living on Michigan Drive.

She reported her two iguanas- one female, one male- were stolen from their cage which was inside her house. The house was unlocked at the time, with several windows without screens open.

The woman named a suspec~ but acknowledged the iguanas could have escaped on their own.

We didn't get the details, but police told us the iguanas were back home and safe a day or two later.

Duluth News Tribune-July 20, 2000

Truck driver intercepts roving reptile

A pet iguana that had been missing in Superior's Central Park neighborhood since Monday was safely back home Wednesday night

At last report she was soa1cing in a tub, eating strawberries.

Roxy, a 4 'h foot-long iguana, hadn't gone far. She was found three blocks form her home. The only Signs of her two-day ordeal on the streets of Superior were a roughed up nose and a hearty appetite.

Roxy was discovered missing from her backyard cage Monday night Orangeish-brown with a bright green belly and the usual spines done her back, she was said to be quite harmless.

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When she saw the open, empty cage, owner Brandi Dudsic suspected sabotage from neighborhood juveniles. She had earlier fastened the cage's sliding door securely shut And, as Dudsic says, Roxy's no Houdini.

Dudsic and friends combed the neighborhood looking for the big lizard. She left a picture of Roxy with the animal shelter in case an iguana turned up.

Areas residents, too, were nervously on the lookout after a story about the missing iguana appeared in the News Tribune's Eh? Column Wednesday.

Roxy's whereabouts remained unknown until a call came into 911 at 4pm Wednesday.

A delivery truck driver had spotted an iguana crossing the street near Fourth Avenue East and East Fifth Street A Superior policee officer responded a bit reluctantly and found Roxy in a near by driveway drinIcing water.

"What am I supposed to do with it?" Officer Erick Flood asked the dispatcher.

While calls were being made to Dudsic to retrieve her lizard and officers at the station scrambled to find a large cage to put Roxy in, Flood put on gloves and took action.

He chased the iguana, caught it and put it in a nearby garage can, which, fortunately, was empty.

So Dudsic arrived to take Roxy home.

"I can't believe she mage it this long." Dudsic said, patting her pet's leathery back. "It was so cold."

(Submitted by Karin Rea)

MHS Newsletter Volullle 20 NUlllber 9

FROM OUR MEMBERS

The Herp Forum

Hi ,

N1}' name is Dave Larson. I have set up a Delphi forum for herp lovers called The Herp Forum. As a MHS member 1 thought it would be good to let all the MHS members know about this forum so they could check it out and hopefully participate in the various conversations that go on there.

I would really appreciate it Like 1 said, this is a new forum and so far hasn't had a lot of traffic. The forum is located at www.ddphi.nHll/l'<lVi<l1. If YOlllre new to Delphi Forums there is a quick sign up procedure. The forum thing is free. Please feel free to check it out.

Thanks a lot, Dave Larson, aka Neophyte on the Delphi Forums

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Herels a joke for the next newsletter:

A frog goes into a bank and approaches the teller. He can see from her nameplate that the tellerls name is Patricia Whack.

So he says, flMs. Whack, I'd like to get a loan to buy a boat and go on a long vacation. II Patti looks at the frog in disbelief and asks how much he wants to borrow. The frog says $30,000. The teller asks his name and the frog says that his name is Kennit Jagger, his dad is Mick Jagger, and that it's OK, he knows the bank manager.

Patti explains that $30,000 is a substantial amount of money and that he will need to secure some collateral against the loan. She asks if he has anything he can use as collateral. The frog says, IISure. I have this, It and produces a tiny pink porcelain elephant, about half an inch tall. Bright pink and perfectly fonned.

Very confused, Patti explains that sheIn have to consult with the manager and disappears into a back office. She finds the manager and says: IITherels a frog called Kennit Jagger out there who claims to know you and wants to borrow $30,000, and he wants to use this as collateral.!! She holds up the tiny pink elephant "I mean, what the heck is this]!'

liThe bank manager looks back at her and says: IIlfs a knick knack, Patti Whack. Give the frog a loan. His old mants a Rolling Stone"

Submitted by Heather Ingbretson

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Kansas City Herpetological Society

In November, 1991, a breeders show was held in an empty store front in Kansas City, with the purpose of attracting people with an interest in reptiles and amphibians, and fonning a local herpetological society. We had eight tables of herps and no heat Total attendance at the show was less than 100 people, but of that group, 26 individuals registered to become the first members of the fledgling Kansas City Herpetological Society.

Since that time, the KCHS has grown to over 300 members making it one of the largest societies in the Midwest. Our interests include education, conservation, and legislative issues. The KCHS has been instrumental in the drafting of favorable legislation at both the city and state levels.

The KCHS meets bimonthly and publishes a bimonthly newsletter. That first reptile sale in 1991 has grown into the Bienniel Midwest Breeders Exposition, which raises funds for research and conservation. Our spring show this year exceeded 1,000 in attendance. Future projects include student scholarships and a habitat protection program.

We are honored to host the 16"' annual Midwest Herpetological Symposium

(GlCck out the Symposium ad all page 8.)

MHS N""slelier Vol lime 20 NlImber 9

A Herper's Side of the Fence ... Well, it's Renfest time again.

That' 5 the Renaissance Festival out in Shakopee. The MHS participates as a volunteer educational program supplying people and reptiles for the entire run of the festival (Saturdays and Sundays, 9am to 7Pffi, for 7 weeks). In return, Mid-America Festivals (the owners of the fair) give the MHS a sizable donation ($2500 this year). We get a chance to have some fun and extend our educational Hands-Ons to a larger audience and they get dynamite press shots (reptiles always attract the press) and some corporate benefits of helping a non­profit organization.

Long time participates can tell you, Renfest can be hard work. Working outside in the elements it can be brutally hot or bitterly cold. You deal with a wide variety of people and attitudes. For many we are passing entertainment, a curiosity behveen the maypole and mudslinging, or the privies and the next beer stand. For some we are a five minute slot of education, a sesame street style of touch the animal, ask a question and move on before you hear the answer. But for others we can provide an interesting experience, a give and take of information and above all, a truly unique one-an-one. with an animal

We were out on the first Sunday of fest, the weather was warm but not as bad as Saturday (which alternated between hot sun and heavy downpours). I was presenting Spot, our male Ball Python. Spot is a long time campaigner, having done Hands­Ons for over 17 years. He hides his head and has let me present his backside to thousands of people without fuss. One woman came up while I was answering questions and presenting Spots tail. Following the others she reached out and touched him, soon she was stroking the snake as she listened to what we were saying. She even asked a few questions. When the crowd thinned out she said quietly.

"I can't believe I'm doing this, I'm afraid of snakes. 1 don't know why, 1 just am. But this doesn't feel like 1 thought it would."

uWell," I replied, "I think you're doing pretty good, you don't need to be afraid of these snakes."

"No," she smiled, "I don't."

Another woman came up while I was presenting a snake; she stood in line to touch him and mentioned how she really liked snakes and use to keep them as a child. We started talking about native species and how the habitats have changed and some animals aren't as common around homes anymore. Other people joined in with questions or comments. As she was petting the snake someone called from across the field and she raised her head. Her family had treated us as a passing show and moved on, she had stayed to handle and talk about snakes, and neither had realized how long they had been separated. With a final caress to the snake, she thanked me and lefl

Of course, it's not always that way. Some people are down right rude or insensitive and children can be extremely irritating. Especially the ones that go around misquoting Steve Irwin (Thank you Animal Planet). Sometimes, however, they catch you off guard. I was presenting Kid, our male Children's Python. With a name like that, scales that tum into rainbows and a body that fits little hands, he is a natural for children's Hands-Ons. When asked how old he was, I said Kid was 10 years old, the tyke replied, "He's twice my age. I'm five!"

When a woman asked if Kid would bite. 1 gave the standard reply. "Not really, usually, he would only bite if something smelled like food or if he felt threaten and had to defend himself."

The munchkin spoke up again, "'Like a dog. One time ... when my sister was walking to school... a dog jumped out and scratched her!"

A man asked did she have to go to the doctor? He couldn't remember so he asked his mother. She sounded bewildered when she replied. No, the scratches weren't that bad" it had happened years ago and she was surprised he remembered it. Another person commented welt it sure made big impression.

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Impressions. They are something that can last a long time and have far­ranging effects. Each year we go out to Renfest and do Hands-Ons. Sometimes it's like having an extended family reunion. People you met years ago remember you and your animals. They remember the name of the animal you're presenting and ask about others they've seen. Some regulars know my animals better than members of my family do. Sometimes the way you behave towards your animal creates a better response by the public around you. If someone comes up with a heavy macho act and you demonstrate how out of line it is because your animal is gentle and minding its own business, it gets across to the viewing public and sometimes the fool as well. Usually the animal leaves the best impressions all by itself.

A little girl joined the line-up to pet Kid. I don't know how old she was; she was slightly taller than the fence. She waited patiently as Kid obligingly crawled across the hands and into hers. Standing in the sun she saw the play of rainbows across the scales, felt the warm smooth body with strong muscles moving effortlessly in her hands. She felt the softness of the belly scales, and examined with that curious total intensity children sometimes have, the tiny spurs and the sharp point of his tail tip. Her parents who had encouraged her with "'Go pet the snake, Honey." were now standing rather surprised and a little embarrassed at how engrossed their child was with a snake. She stood there a long time holding the snake as it held her, tail securely wrapped around a little hand, both content with the moment. Neither paid any attention as I spoke about the snake" answered questions and other hands reached out and touched.

Finally her father came fonvard saying, " Honey, it's time to go. Let someone else hold the snake.'" She gently let Kid slide into other hands and followed her father away from the fence. I watched them start across the field, she looked back and smiled. Not at me, her eyes were on the snake.

(Submitted by Nan<y Haig)

Bylaws of the Minnesota Herpetological Society

ARTICLE I.: ORGANIZATION

Section 1.01 Name. The Name of the organization shall be the Minnesota Herpetoktglca1 Society, hereafter n-furred to as ""IIlS"'.

Section 1.02 ~ The pmpose of this organization shall be to: A Further the-education of the membefship and the general pub&: in care and captive propagation of reptiles and amphlblam. B. Educate the membership and the general public in the ecological role of reptiles and amphibians. C. PromotE theslu<fy and t:onsen'ation of reptiles and amphibYns.

Section 1.03 Umitations, This rorporation shall have thepoWeTS granted non-profitrorpbrations undef the Minnesota Non-PROFIfCorporation Act and by any future law amendatoty and ,uppJement.:uy thereto; provided, howe'o"fl' thatall powers of therorporation shall beexenised. within so that the activities ofthb rorporationshall be exdWliwlywithin the contemplation ofSect:io-ns 1709 (c) and 501( c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code and Minnesota Statutes Chapter~, altas now enactEd or as hereinafter amended.

Section 1,0,1 CorporateSeaL TIm rorporation shall ha\'!! noseaJ.

ARTICLE II.: MEMBERSHIP

Section201 Membership. Membership shallconsistof acfu,'e members, coITl'Spondingmembers and honorary memben..

Section 2.02 Active and Corresponding Membera. Ad:ive members s.halI. be individuals who subscribe to the objectives and policies of this organization. Corresponding memben shall be a corporation or organization that a-ubscrihEs to theobjecti\'e9 and adhere to the policies of this organization,

Section 2.03 Hononuy Memben. Honorary membership1 may be bestowed upon individuals who have distinguished themselves thlmlgh outstandingcontrlbution in the field of herpetology. Honorary members shall benamed upon recommendation of the boatd ofDirecrors.

Section 2.04 ?>.tondi.scrimination. Membenhiph open to all reganUes.s of race, religion.. color, sex. national origin. handicap, age, yeteran status, ors.exual orientation,

Section 2.05 Application. Application for membership shall be submitted ro the MembenhipSecretuy.

Section 2.06 AdiveMembers Rights. Active Members shall be entilJed to \·ote,.shall beeligible to hold rommiUee posts, <lnd shall beentiUed to aU benefits ofMH5.Ac.tivemembers shall be entitled to hold office proYided they areefghteen (18)years of age or older.

Section 2.0"7 Corresoonding and Honorary Members Rights. Corresponding members and hononuy members shall not be entitled to \'ote and shall not hold office, but may serve on committees. 'They shall beentiUed to all other benefits of MHS.

Section 207 Annual Dues. AnnuaJ dUE'S shall beestablished by the Bo.ud ofDire..-tors andappr'O\w by a majority of the voting membership. Honorilly memben shall be exempt from the paymentof all dUE'S and fees.

ARTlCtEIIL; BOARD Of DIREctORS

Section 3.01 MHS Administration. MIlS shall bead ministered by a Board ofDirerlorsromprlsOO 01 thecleded offio::er&, fouracth·emembers-at.latge. and. the iInrned.iate past presidentorthe elected. officers and five acth'e ~t-large, all of whom are eighteen (18) yean of age Of'oJder and whom shall be MRS members in good standing. Derennination will be dependant on requirement thatinunediate past president be a one year IEtm.

Section3.02 Policy Statements. The Board of Directors shall formulate statements 01 policy ro serveas a guide to the goals of the MRS and provide 10r('Ons~~ of action. Said policy sta~ts 5hall be recorded in the offidaI minutes of the Board and shall be published at the discretion of the Bo.ud, such changl'!/i to be reported. 10 the members airegular meeting and through :MHSpublkations.

Section 3.03 Meetinl!" of the Boan:!. Regular Board Meetings shall be held attimes, places and frequency as may be tte'ifnnined by the President, generally onepetmonth .. Special Meetings may be called by the Presklentorupon tequestof any two directors.

Section 3.04 Notice of Board ~feetinp. Notice of regulator speciaJ board meetings shall be mailed to ea.;:h Board member no less. than three (3)nOf' more than thirty (3O)days beflne the meffing. excluding the day of the meeting; or notice may also be personally delivered or by Mephone calk. A director may w.uve notice.

Section 3.05 ~ Atany duly called board meeting. a majority ofthedirecton shall constitute a quorum fur the transaction of business. In the a~of a of aquorurn., a majority of the diredon p~tmay adpum a meeting from time to time until a quorum be held. Noticeof any adjourned meetings need not be given otherthan by announcement atthe meeting atwhkh theadjoUJJlIOellI is takm,

Section 3,{)6 Vacancies on the Board. A director shall be deemed to ha\'e resigned from the Board in thel'!\"eflt thatthe memberorganizatlon whkh the director represenlB resigns, or otherwise ceases to bea mmtber in good standing. The Board shall haw theauthority to fill vacancies which 0C'C11l1"ed during theyear by reason of death, resignation, or removal

Section 3.07 Action at Board Meetings. lhedirectors shall take action by theaffirmation vote of a maprity of those directors present and entitled to vote ala duly calJed meeting.

Section 3.08 CommIttees. The Presidentor the Board of Directors may establish committees. and task furce5 as appropriate. Thecommittees and tasklorces shaU reportto the Board and/Of' general mmtbershlp meetings as directed, and shall maintain rerords of meetings and activities.

Section 3.09 Indemnification. To the full extentpennitted by Minnesota Statules,. or byother provisions of Jaw, the Board of Directors may indemnify memben,dfrectors, OflX'en, agents. and employees forcertafn expenses and liabilities.

Section 3.10 Written Action. Any action required or permitted to be taken atany meeting of the Board. of Directors may be taken by written action signed by a majority of the Directors, exceptas to those-matters which require mmtbef'& approval, in which case thewrilten action shaIll::'e signed by !he applicable o.unbeJ'ofmernbers..

ARTICLE IV,: OmCERS AND COMMITTEES

Section 4.01 Officers, Theofficers of MHSshall be President, Vice President, Rerording5ecretary, MembefshipSec:retary, Treasurer, and Newsletter Ediror, allofwhom shall be members of MHS in good standing.

Section 4.02 Term of Office.. TheofficEn and memben-at-largeelectEd at the Annual Meeting of MHS as hereafter provided, shall8efVe for a period of one (l)yearcolJllllenCingJanuary]. Board ofDirecton may 5er'o-e only fuur(4) tennsconSI'!CUU\'eIy, Treasuret'will have no limit to term Jength.

Section 4.03 President. The President shall perform the duties ofsuch offkefncluding chairing monthly membership meetings and Board of Directors. The President shall appoint allspedal and standing ('OmmitteechaiJ'S subject-to theapprovaJ of the Board ofDirecton. Also, the Presidentmay establish such ad hoc, standing and spedal committee'> as may be reqUired to further !hework of MRS.

Section 4.1)4 Vice President. The Vice Presidentshall preside in the absence of the President,serve as program coordinator, and perform such duties as de9ignated by the President.

Section 4.05 Recording Secretary. The Rel:ording Secretruy shall keep the minulFs of the meetings of the Board. of Directors and 01 the proceedings of aU the meetings of the members in appropriate books,

Section4.06 Memba'shipSecretarv. 'The Membership Secretary shall gi\'e and serre aU notices of MHS. shall keep the names and residefl('e'l of the members, and maintainmembership notices.

Section 4.07 Treasurer. The Treasure!' shall be responsible lor all funds and as.sets of MHS, payment of authorized accounts, present finandal reporls at Board of Directors meetings and the Annual Meeting. and SubmIt the records fur audit.

Section 4,{)8 Newsletter Editor. The NE'WllJetI:e!' Editor shall edit and producethe Newsletterofthe Minnesola HerpetoJogkalSociely on a monthly 00sis.

ARTICLE V.: ElECTIONS

Section 5.01 Selection ofCandidalE:s. Officers and Members-at-Lrrgeofthe Board of Direcbml shall be elected from a slate ofeligiblecandidalE:s proposed by a nominating committee and other nominations made by any active member.

Section 5.02 Submi.<;,ion of Slate ofVoten. 1he slate of candidates shall be submitted by the Chair of the Nomination Committee to the Recording Secretary at iea5t thirty (30) day, prior to the Annual Meeting. The Recording 5ecretaJy shall then p~pare a ballotand distribute a ballot to e-."ef)' voting member- at the Annual Meeting.

Section 5.03 Voting Each Acti\'e Member person shall be entitled to cast one vote. Any Active Members may nominate one or more individuals to exercise the privileges of membership and shall ha\'e the right to change such nomination upon written notice.

Section 5.04 Counting the Votes. The RecordingSecretaJy shall appoint a tally committee of two (2) memben who will tally thevotes and sign a Ibt of successful candidates. The R~rdfng Secretary shall immedIately notify all successful candidates. Candidates shall be electOO by a simpJe majority of the ballots cast The ballots shall be retained by the Recording SecretaIy for thirty (30) days for possibletnspection by the Board of Directors.

ARTICLE VI.: MEETINGS

Section 6.01 Annual Meeting. There shall be an Annual Meeting of MRS on the first meeting day in the month ofNo\-ember, at a place to be detennined by the Board oflJirectors.

Section 6.02 Notice Of Annual Meeting. Notice of Annual Meeting or any spedal membership meeting shall be mailed to aIlmanbers ofMHS at least thirty (30) days before the meeting.. excluding the day of the meeting.

Section 6.03 Regular Meetings. Regular meetings of MHS shall be held as determined by the membership. TheKhedule of regular meetings may be altered by the Board of Directors from time to time as may beIajuired to carry outthe work ofMHS.

Section 6.0.1 Action. The memben shall take action by the affirmative vote of a majority of those memben pm.smt and entitled to vote at a duly called meoeting.

ARTICLE vn.: ANANCES

Section 7.01 Funds. Funds of MHS shall include membership dues, ad~'ertising fues, sponsorship fees for activities, and contributions received from organizations, agmde1, etc. All moneys paid to MHS shall be placed in a general operating fund, and kept on deposit in financial institutions appro\'ed by the Board of Directors. 1he Treasurer shall cause a monthly financial report to be made to the Board ofDirectol$.

Section 7.021Ji5~1s. The Treasurershall beauthorized to rna.};e disbunements on acroun1s and expenses provided for the budget for an e">-ent in an iUI'Klunt not to exceed $500.00, or provided 101' in the budget for the gmeral office purposes in an amount not to exceed $100.00. All disbu1'SeIJ\('Il1s shall be by check. The Board shall authorize all other disbursemenl3. Qecks shall be signed by any two Directors.

Section 7.03 FiscalYNr. The fucal and program yearofMHSshall end on December 31.

Section 7.04 Budget "The Board shall prepare and adopt a writk'n budget ofestimalOO expenses and re\'Cnue prior to the beginning of each fiscal year.

Section 7.05 Annual Audit The President shall appoint an Audit Commit~ of three (3) members, including the Treasurer and two (2) members not serving on the Board of Directors. The Audit Committee shall conduct an investigation and review of the financial records, and pre;ent a written. report and recommendatiom to the Board. Copies of the ~port and recommendations shall beavailable upon Iajuestto general members.

ARTICLE VIII.: MISCELLANEOUS

Section 8.01 Amendmentsand Repeal These Bylaws may be amended or altered by a majority of the members. at a general membership meeting. with notice,. voting and other requirementsasselforlh for the election of officers and dim:tors.

Section$.02 Approval of Amendment by IX>ard of Directors. All proposed amendments to these Bylaws shall first be submittEd in writing and appro\-ed by the Board ofDirectuJ'!l. H the Board ofDirecton fails to approve or take action concerning the proposed amendment. til6l said amendment may be presented to the v.oting members upon writk'n petition signed by 30% of all voting memben in good standing at that time.

Section 8.03 Rules of Order. Thecurrent edition of Robert's Rules of Order shaI1 be the final source of authority in all questlons of parliamentary procedure when such roles are not inconsistent With the Articles or Bylaws MRS, and the laws ofMfnnesota.

Section 8.04 Bonding. The Board of Directors may bond staff, offkets and directors in the amount set by the Boord of 1Jirectol$.

ARTICLE lX.: STUDENT CHAPTERS

&>ction 9;(11 ~. A student chapter may be formed by the full time students of a Unh-'enity orCoIJege in M~esota.

Section 9.02 Officers and Duties. lhe officers of the studentchapler shall consist of a President, Vke President and Treasurer. lhe duties of the stuOentchapter officers shall be: A. President Reser"e the monthly meeting room for the society, Ensure that the Student chapter maintains the minimum membership needed to remain an

active student organization per University requiremenls. B. Vke President Maintain a listofacti\-echapmr- members. C Treasurer. Collectmonie:s as J'8luired for the operation of the student chapter. Pay Unh'ersily fees for chapter registration and meeting room charges.

Section 9.03 Articles and BylaW'll. ThestudentchaplET shalladhere toan regnlations of the MHS Byla~'S.

Amended March 4, 1994. AmendedSeprember 9, 1994. Amended September 6, 1996. Amended December 6, 1996. Ammded July 7,2000

From The Members Last month we ran an article from James

Grier describing a bite from an Indian spectacled cobra and the effects of the bite both all the victim (James) mId on the Norlh Dakola Siale University Replile collection.

This is a another cobra bite but the victims experience was quite different.

TI,e Orlando Sentinel Aug. 15, 2000 -Claremont:

Snake Handler just a little too nonchalant

Ed Cassano thought the snakebite had no ill effects.

One of his prized cobras nipped him on the hand, but maybe its deadly venom was never transmitted. Maybe its fangs didn't hit. And maybe Cassano had been lucky.

Minutes later, the experienced reptile collector joked aloud to his dog - the words strangely slurred. He noticed his throat felt tight, his muscles hurt and within a few more minutes he could hardly move. Cassano instantly realizes that his luck had actually all but run out

"I laid there and had a talk with God," Cassano said Monday.

The Aug. 5 attack seems almost surreal to him now that he has returned to his Clermont home. But his slow recovery is reminder enough of one of the worst snakebites in Central Florida's history.

Cassano .. 55, was changing papers in the cage of an Asian cobra- one of about 40 snakes he keeps in his home­when the reptile reared back in the comer of its cage and struck his hand.

"I made a tremendous mistake not doing anything about it when the symptoms started,'T he said.

The snake's venom took about 30 minutes to start working on Cassano's body. He felt nauseous, and his legs stiffened as he struggled to reach the door.

Cassano wrapped his arm tightly with a bandage to keep the poison from further spreading into his body. He made a desperate call to a friend,

but by that time he could hardly gasp a few words.

He rolled over onto his back, stared at the ceiling and felt the paralysis taking over his chest, heart and lungs.

His last thought, as he lost consciousness, was that he was dying.

The friend stopped by the house -unaware of the desperate phone call­and rushed with several neighbors to Cassano's aid. The group attempted CPR while calling for medical help.

Cassano was cold and lifeless. But his problems had just begun.

JI After I came to in the ambulance, I was completely paralyzed and completely aware of what was going on around me." Cassano said.

JI All I could do was sit there even though I tried so hard to communicate. I tried to gather every bit of energy, but nothing worked. Yet I could feel 100 per cent of the pain."

Cassano was taken to South Lake Hospital and the to Orlando Regional Medical Center.

He body would be paralyzed for almost 24 hours while doctors and specialists tried to figure out what may have happened to him.

Cassano had all the answers but absolutely no ability to move or communicate.

Because the type of snake wasn't originally known, Cassano was given 10 vials of South African antivenin, which cover bites by a variety of cobras, with little improvement Then he slowly began to recover after doctors switched to 15 vials of antivenin purchased from Thailand, which targets the deadly effects of an Asian cobra.

The antivenin was flown in from Miami by the Central Florida Anti­Venin Bank. During the treatmen~

Cassano first showed improvement by opening his eyes and then slowly moving around.

He left the hospital after a few days and returned home. 111is past weekend he returned to South Lake

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Hospital because of an infection to the bite area.

Cassano was back home Monday. He said he is slowly gaining strength while taking antibiotics. He is not sure when he will completely recover.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission tracks about 500 people licensed in the state to raise venomous reptiles. To be licensed, applicants must have at least 1,000 hours of experience handling the reptiles and must allow surprise inspections of their cages several times a year.

Cassano has kept snakes since he was 11 years old. He said it is his hobby although he assists with snake research around the country.

He said the anti-venin bank is working on an instruction kit to help doctors treat bite victims like him. He hopes the information will someday save someone else.

As for the attack~ Cassano said he has no hard feelings with the 4-fooot cobra.

"I fed him a mouse yesterday," he joked. "He was just doing what he would normally do."

(Thanks to whoever gave me this, r m sorry but 1 misplaced your name)

This slory cOlild have been differenl if Cassano had treated the bite as serious and followed an emergency plan.

As Dr. Grier stated:

"In the meantime, however, one of the most important lessons learned was a reinforcement of the need to

(1) have antivenom on hand for any venomous species that one might be working with and

(2) have a emergency follow it.

prepared, written protocol and

It would be easy to not take a venomous bite seriously. However, the effects that follow the initial bite (including local pain with some species) can be something else!"

MHS Newsletter Volllllle 20 NUlllller 9

16th Annual Midwest Herpetological Symposium

FilII' /i()sl.

The kansas City Her p eto(og; c a(

Society is proud 10 presellt

The 16th Midwest

Herpeto(ogica( SV~posiu~

October 1'3"15, 2.000

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KsnfH City Airport /filtol) 8801 NW 112th Street Kansas City, MO 64153

Hotel Phone: (816) 891-8900 Hotel Fax: (816) 891-8984

Reservations: 1-800-HILTONS

KCHS COl)tact /l'liorfllatiOI'l P.O. Box 118 • Liberty, MO 64069

Phone: (816) 468-5609 Fax (816) 468-8441

E-mail: nieves4@ibm.net humper@ibm.net

16th Annual Midwest Herpetological Symposium Hosted by The Kansas City Herpetological Society

October 13th_lSt\ 2000 Speakers Panel:

-Andy HigbfKld .Ro~r( Applegatt .Pete Kubo ·Bert Laagtrwerl eDr. Ptrran Ross .Jtfr EUling -Riehard Evans -Seolt Stahl, DVM oTtrry Vande',tntu

Kansas City Airport Hilton 1-29 & 112'h Street, HOld RHtrnlkliu - l-SOO.525-6J2Z (mention Symposium)

10th Annual Midwest Reptile Breeders Fall Expo Sunday, October 15th

9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the Kansas City Airport Hilton

For more information contact: KAJlW City Htrpetologkal Soddy P.O. 8ol. 118 Uberty. MO 6406' PhoQt(816)~5609

Fn (816l 46S-8441 www.kcherp.com

Keynote Speaker: Andy Highfield

"20 years of Travels with Tortoises"

A member of the Tortoise Trust, Andy Highfield has been an integral force in the educating the masses on the proper care and conservation of our shelled friends. Andy has published several books and countless articles guiding turtles and tortoise owners on caring for their pets.

Also : Robert Applegate- Breeding Kingsnakes and Milk snakes

Peter Kuhn~ Captive reproduction of Australia's dwarf monitors.

Jeff Ettling -Captive management of venomous reptiles

Richard Evans- keeping and breeding of western Hognose snakes

Bert Langerwerf~ Captive propagation of Lacertas

Dr. Scott Stahl, DVM- Why and how to quarantine your herps alld Reptile obstetrics

Dr. Ross Perran~ Challenges for Crocodile conservation

Terry Vandereventer- Natural history of the Boa constrictor species complex

Registration $60.00 Banquet $30.00 No refunds after Oct 8,2CXXJ

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M.H.S. BUSINESS

MRS Coming Events

Oct 6, 2000 MHS General Meeting - Dr. Robert Powell -Adventures in the Caribbean: Herpetology on Tropical Islands

October 13-15, 2000 16.h Midwest Herpetological Symposium, hosted by the Kansas City Herpetological Society

Nov 3, 2000 MHS Annual Meeting and Elections Dan Keyler and Jim Gerholdt "Herpin' New Mexico, part deuxll

Dec 1, 2000 MHS General Meeting and Holiday Banquet (Dec. 2)

Feb 1, 2001 MHS Great White Snake Sale and Photo Contest.

Mar 2, 2001 MHS General Meeting- Phil Tremper Breeding Rare Geckos

Hands-On(s)

Sept 30, 2000 -(Sat) - Maltby Family Nature Preserve,10-5pm

Oct 1, 2000 -(Sun) - Maltby Family Nature Preserve, 12-5pm

Contact Jan Larson 1-507-263-439\ Or Email jan.skunkhollow@juno.com for more

information on these events

Heather C Matson G:d:o Breek.r & f1ootogr<\Jw

612871.7334 Email gecko@QIack-rok:.com

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Treasurer's Report of August 2000 Prepared by Marilyn Brooks Blasus

Begirming checkbook balance:

Income: Membership: Library Fines Raffle Rodent Sales

480.00

Donations (Hands-Ons) Adoption/placement

1.00 89.75

619.00 600.00 140.00

Total income:

Expense: Newsletter Mise. prt/posl Program Library Supplies Refreshments Rodent costs Mise (adopt) Mise (renfest) Mise (service chg)

Total Expense: Cash increase/ (decrease)

Ending checkbook balance:

Unpaid Expenses

Total

Business cards Speaker's comp rental Display system Provent a mite Buthinasia Rodent cooler

Funds available

Placement of cash holdings

274.00 1.43

50.00 0.00

44.70 0.00

560.55 50.00 44.11 54.00

108.00 45.00

3,640.00 30.00 50.00 70.00

3,943.00

Checking account 1,170.71 Savings account 13,899.78 Cash on Hand ____ ...;5O=00!\!

Total 15,120.49

233.75

1,965.75

1.028.79 936.96

1,170.71

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CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS

Oassified ads are free to the membership. Deadline h the night of th", general meoeting to be included in the next newsletter. Mail (u; MHS Editor, Bell Museum 01 Natural Hisb:>ry, 10 O!u~h st.,SE, MinneaJXlIi.s, MN, 5$155 1.0.0= maJe, OJ.O-kmaJe. 0.0.1- UMeXOO, (b~captivebred. obo~orbestoffer,-t=- times run. (ads are run only 3xun1ess reque;ted toconlinue.)

For Sale:

1.1 Honduran MUksnakes- $125 for pair obo, Call Fred or Liz (612) 476-0306

"Cornsnake Special" Every year I have a certain percentage of hatchling cornsnakes that are very tough to get started feeding, this year I had a higher percentage then usual and am short of the time it would take to get them all started. So, for a limited time, fm offering non-feeding cornsnakes for $3.00 each. with a little TLC and a lot of feeding tricks most of them should start eating however, some of them won't make it so there are no guarantees. Also available, Pueblan milksnakes $40.00 each. These guys are well started and feeding great. Mark (651) 481-0127

0.1.1 Ball Pythons- female adult@4';subadult@2';$40. Each obo. Supplies, tank, heaters, lights, etc also available $1-$20. Call Julie at (763) 767-8304 or email harteOll@tc.umn.edu

Handsome 5 year old male California Kingsnake $75. Melissa (651) 636-1402 or carr0293@tc.umn.edu ++

Leopard Tortoise- 6yr old maie, $125 or BO to a good home, Call Fred or Liz (612) 476-0306 +++

0.0.3 White's Tree Frogs. 1 large adul~ 2 smaller adults including 1 blue-phase. $60.00 or best offer. Will consider trades on other herps. Marc (507) 467-3377.+++

Geckos for sale: cb 2000, Teratoscincus przewalskl $125.; 2.2 Teratoscincus ptzewalskl. we 1998 proven breeders $200. a pair; 1 male Teratoscincus roborowski, tangerine phase $125.; 1 male Teratosdncus roborowski, nonnal phase $75.; cb 2000 Teratoscincus roborowskl, hatch date 4-7-00 $75. Each; cb 2000 Viper Geckos, 5 unsexed hatchlings for $75.; Call Jodi L. Aherns (612) 588-9329 ++

FLIGHTLESS FRUITFLIES - Excellent food for dart frogs, manteUas, hatchling geckos, baby chameleons, "piderlings, and other small herps. Two species available - Drosophila me1anogaster (small) and D. hydei (large). $5.00/culture or $25.00/6 cultures. Each culture contains 30 to 50 adult flies and has the potential to produce up to several hundred young. Also, MEALWORMS - Two sizes available -regular and mini. $5.00/1000. Can be delivered to MHS meetings. Call Tony Gamble (612) 818-6861 or email agamble@pclink.com+++

Frozen Rabbits - all sizes. Prices very reasonable- pinkies to adults. Jim Daluge (763) 295-2818

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Wanted: Items for Great White Snake Sale- Start collecting for

it now! Fall is a great thne to clean out herp rooms, garages and closets. Save any unwanted herp items (in good condition) and donate them to the MHS White Snake Sale in February. Keep an eye out for items while your scoping out the last of the garage sales or attending the Midwest Symposium. While you're at it-don't forget to get your photos ready for the Photo contest Entries are due in January. Voting takes place at the February Meeting.

All the shed snake skins in the world. Needed for giveaways at educational programs contact Bob Duerr 541-0362

Information Request: Please send the following: 1. A complete inventory of all reptiles and amphibians living in your collection as of January 1. Include numbers of males, females or unknown sex. 2. A list of all species bred during the previous year. Bare minimum would be to mark the species bred and indicate if they laid eggs or gave live birth. If possible include more detailed notes of a paragraph or more. 3. List of all species, living or dead which you may believe may be record length. 4. Be sure to list your name, address and telephone number, fax as you want them listed. Please be legible. Anonymous submissions will be considered, try to at least list your name and state. 5. If you know of a person keeping reptiles and amphibians in captivity that has not responded please encourage them to do so. All collectors should respond. Send to Frank L. Slavens, PO Box 30744, Seattle, Washington. 98103, or Fax 206 546 2912

MH5 Hats are still available by special order. They are white wilh a blue logo or khaki with a green logo.

One size fits all, $8.00 ppd or $10.00 if you want your name embroidered on the back.

Contact Gordon Merck (952) 471-3582

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Jim's Rabbit Shack ''Where Spots Are Tops"

JIM DALUGE 8700 Jaber Ave. NE 763·295·2818 Monticello, MN 55362

Advertising Policies MRS Ad Policy: The MHS assumes NO RESPONSIBILITY regarding the health or legality of any animal, or the quality or legality of any product or service advertised in the MHS Newsletter. Any ad may be rejected at the discretion of the Newsletter Editor. Due to space limitations, unpaid and complimentary advertisements are subject to occasional omission.

Classified Ads: All active members are allowed a classified ad, run free of charge as space pennits. Ads may be run (3) consecutive months, after which time they may be resubmitted. Corresponding members are allowed a complimentary business card advertisement monthly as space permits. Due to Federal restrictions on Non-profit mailing pennits, we aTe not allowed to run ads for travel, credit or insurance agencies.

Display Ad Rates: Ad Size per Month '14 page $10.00 1f2 page $20.00

full page $40.00 Business card advertisements may be purchased at $5.00 per ad, per month.

Submissions: All advertisements should be submitted to the MRS Editor, Bell Museum of Natural History, 10 Church St. SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455. Deadline is the night of the General Meeting for inclusion in the next newsletter. Ivlake checks payable to: Minnesota Herpetological Society

New Renewal Membership #

MHS Rodent Sales

Mice Pinkies $7.00 dozen Fuzzies $7.00 dozen Hoppers $8.00 dozen Adults $10.00 dozen

Rats Sm. Pups $12.00 dz. LgPups $18.00 dz. Juvn Rats. $24.00 dz. Adults $15.00 six

$30.00dz.

For pick up at monthly meetings only. Orders must be placed at least one week in advance of date of meeting at which the frozen rodents are to be delivered. Place orders with Tina (Rat Girl) Cisewski at (612) 856-2865.

All proceeds go toward the operating costs of the society. The MHS is a completely volunteer run, non-profit organization.

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Corresponding Memberships: ______ Gold Commercial ($100/yr 2 full pg. ads) ______ Bronze Commercial ($50/yr 2 1/4pg ads)

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Required check info Drivers Lic # State DOB __________ _ Please enclose the proper payment with your application. MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: MINNESOTA HERPETOLOGICAL SOCIETY. Membership is for 12 months from the date of approval, a receipt will be sent only upon request. MAIL TO: Minnesota Herpetological Society, Bell Museum of Natural History, 10 Church SI. SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455. Please allow 6 - 8 weeks for processing.

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