National Reptile Breeders' Expo (AKA Daytona) The granddaddy of two-day reptile expos is back, and it will be enormous yet again! There will be over 700 tables for your perusal. From the Friday Night Turtle Talks to two full days of reptile show to Daytona shenanigans, this show is always a must. There are loads of reasons why it has been happening for 35 years.
AUCTION: The NRBE auction will be back on Saturday night at 8:00! If you attended last year, you know the auction was massive! It is located at the top of the escalator in the Hilton hotel. There will be HUNDREDS of donations. You never want to miss this auction!
USARK and USARK FL will both be at the show to answer any questions and inform you about what is happening. Both groups look forward to seeing you.
Volunteers needed: Send an email to media@usarkfl.net if you want to help with auction collection, or setting up the auction after the show. If you want to help USARK for an hour or two on Sunday afternoon, send an email to vanessa@usark.org. Thank you!
All show details can be found atwww.reptilebreedersexpo.com and www.facebook.com/NationalReptileBreedersExpo.
Show Schedule:
Friday 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM Turtle Talks at the Daytona Hilton Hotel
Saturday (Aug. 17) 10:00 - 5:00 - NRBE Reptile Show
Saturday night 8:00 PM USARK Florida/USARK Benefit Auction (Hilton hotel)
Sunday (Aug. 18) 10:00 - 5:00 - NRBE Reptile Show |
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Grants for Teachers: Pets in the Classroom The Pets in the Classroom grant program supports teachers in enhancing students' educational and personal development through interaction with pets in their classrooms. Pets in the Classroom is now accepting 2024-25 school year applications.
Begin the Application Process Here: https://petsintheclassroom.org/about-our-grants/
"We are excited to share our Pets in the Classroom program with you! Pets in the Classroom was founded to enhance students' educational and personal development through interaction with pets in their classrooms. Our no-hassle grant program supports Pre-K through 9th-grade teachers in enhancing students' educational and personal development through interaction with pets in their classrooms. If you meet the qualifications, you will receive a grant. And, not only will we help you purchase your classroom pet and set up its classroom habitat, but we will help you continue caring for it through its lifetime!" - Pets in the Classroom
Light Bulb Ban Read more information with contact details at https://usark.org/24doe/.
In 2022, the Department of Energy (“Department”) passed a regulation that banned certain incandescent light bulbs. Basically, light bulbs are deemed inefficient if they do not emit a certain amount of lumens per watt. This was meant to transition from less efficient bulbs to more efficient lighting, like LED bulbs.
Reptile lighting is a specialty item and is not used for general-purpose lighting in homes and businesses. However, certain bulbs were reviewed solely on how many lumens they produced per watt. Herp keepers know that halogen and basking bulbs are not used in household lamps for general lighting.
Read the rest at https://usark.org/24doe/.
Find A Vet Need a good herp veterinarian? The Association of Reptilian and Amphibian Veterinarians (ARAV) can help. ARAV offers a free Find-A-Vet service at http://arav.site-ym.com/search/custom.asp?id=3661.
Get shirts and more! USARK Online Swag Shop Our shop is open at https://usark.org/shop/(or simply click the "Shop" link in the menu on our website). We currently have two shirts and three hats available for sale.
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