USARK: March Madness

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March is by far one of our busiest months with legislation, and this one included three hearings, multiple comment letters, and lots of work covering many issues. Both Tinley and Dallas NARBC shows pull us in different directions, with the Global Pet Expo tossed between them. Global Pet Expo Orlando, FL 2025 USARK staff attended the Global Pet Expo in Orlando and took a detour to check out Worldwide Coral Aquarium Superstore. Phil did a lot of videos and interviews at the show but we weren't able to get a transcript of his questions for the albino hognose snake. A Black Palm cockatoo was not on our Bingo Card for this show! What a rare and special sight outside of a zoological facility. Do you need fish? Or coral? Or fish and coral? NARBC Tinley Slam dunk auction as always at Tinley. Thank you everyone who participated! One of these things is not like the other One of these things just doesn't belong...

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NARBC Dallas auction

Clockwise from top left: Brindled gnu shoulder mount Bob Vu with his new Phillow Mega Star Wars fan won a life-sized K2SO from Rogue One (donated by Banks 3D Printing) Bob Ashley channeling his inner Gimli - "And my axe!" (custom donation from Timberline)

Another masterpiece from Adeline Robinson - an iconic pair of cowboy boots to represent the Lonestar State.

Bearded dragon and iguana from Kade Wildlife.

McFeemy's Odds and Pods - Animal outreach programs featuring insects. The couple also takes in unwanted animals from around DFW, but they specialize in bugs.

Who made more money? Iguanas Tortoise Celeste None of them know the value of a dollar

Check back next month for the results of this poll!

Poll results: February 2025 Question: Is Vanessa C. ever serious? Yes 37% No 11% Both 4% Depends on the cowboy boots 48%

ALERTS & UPDATES + Connecticut Exotic Animal Ban: https://usark.org/25ct1/ + Connecticut Animal Breeding Regulation: https://usark.org/25ct/ + Washington "Do Not Release" Brochure: https://usark.org/25wa/ + South Carolina Venomous Ban: https://usark.org/25sc/ + Final Salamander Rule: https://usark.org/25salamander/ + Colorado PACFA Herp Rule Proposal: https://usark.org/24co2/ + Light Bulb Ban (new action): https://usark.org/24bulbs/ + Diamondback Terrapin ESA Listing: https://usark.org/24esa3/ USARK Articles + Pets as Presents: https://usark.org/25blog1/ + "Chevron": https://usark.org/24chevron/ + Salmonella education: https://usark.org/salmonella/

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Catch us if you can! Our next shows are on the same weekend in April - Arizona and California.