Looking Back at October (USARK)

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A lot going on that can use our support- (note LA & CO)
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Trick or Treat? We had an awesome October filled with shows and conferences. Now we are preparing for the rush of the holiday season. Original artwork above by Adeline Robinson Art NAIA Conference in Plano, TX Phil, Art, and Vanessa G. attended the annual National Animal Interest Alliance conference in Plano, TX. Phil presented on the importance of understanding why people keep herps as pets and the impact on the pet industry. The trio then served on a panel regarding public perception of animals in human care. Thank you for hosting us, NAIA! They are a wonderful group. Check out their website at www.naiaonline.org. It's too peopley outside. Time to brumate! USARK in Louisiana USARK spoke before the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission again on behalf of responsible herpetoculturists. https://usark.org/24_la/ Colorado Update USARK represented our Colorado members during a Pet Animal Care and Facilities Act (PACFA) stakeholder meeting. We may see new proposals at the November Advisory Committee meeting. Watch for more updates at https://usark.org/24co2/. NARBC Tinley Park Once again... AWESOME! Jeremy made sure to stop by the Mike's Monitors booth. Happy 60th Hatchday, Mike! Unbothered. Moisturized. In my lane. Happy. Gorgeous Oreo inspired Cal King! Not just herps. BOOKS about herps, too! SLO Reptile Expo Vanessa C. joined Gary in San Luis Obispo, CA. It was a perfect opportunity for educational outreach! AnimalCon USARK FL representing at AnimalCon. Mealworm Jack O' Lantern courtesy of Timberline. Ms. Lauryn Murray of Elephant Oasis. Alvin was gentle enough to greet AnimalCon attendees. Upcoming Shows, Conferences, & Meetings NARBC St. Louis: November 9-10 TTPG Conference in Mesa, AZ: Nov. 20-22 Phoenix Reptile Expo: Nov. 23-24 FWC TAG in Ruskin, FL: Dec. 5 Winter Crocfest at Wild Florida: December 14 ALERTS & UPDATES + Louisiana Reg. Overhaul and Ban (hearing Nov. 7): https://usark.org/24_la/ + Colorado PACFA Herp Rule Proposal: https://usark.org/24co2/ + Light Bulb Ban (new action): https://usark.org/24bulbs/ + Federal Herp and Fish USDA Regulations: https://usark.org/24us1 + Diamondback Terrapin ESA Listing: https://usark.org/24esa3/ USARK Articles + "Chevron": https://usark.org/24chevron/ + Salmonella education: https://usark.org/salmonella/ YouTube Check out our channel here www.youtube.com/@usark_official Here are some recent news articles that may be of interest Snakes in the city: Ten years of wildlife rescues reveal insights into human-reptile interactions The secret lives of St. Louis copperhead snakes Biologists investigate where cluster of Kansas western diamondback rattlesnakes are coming from