April Recap
Wow! Three shows in one month: NARBC Dallas, Phoenix Reptile Expo, and All American Reptile & Plant Expo (Denver). Since we just have The Reptile Talks and legislative work in May, we are going to rest up for the first L.A. Pet Fair this June in Pomona.
Dallas volunteers from auction night. Thank you!
Adeline Robinson showing off the Speckled king snake-adorned Grey Goose bottle that she painted.
Cold Blooded Caffeine keeping everyone awake at NARBC Dallas.
Young leopard tortoises at the Phoenix Reptile Expo.
Mario and Brandi Nickerson of Nature's Edge Wildlife and Reptile Rescue. They have dedicated their lives to helping the animals of North Texas and were among the almost 150 vendors at NARBC Dallas.
ALERTS & UPDATES
- Louisiana Herp Regulation Overhaul and Ban (tabled but ongoing): https://usark.org/24_la/
- Lacey Act Amendments in House Report: https://usark.org/23laceyhousereport/
- Washington Animal Program Ban: BILL WAS STOPPED!
- Colorado Pet Tax on ALL Animals: BILL WAS STOPPED!
- Arizona Warrantless Animals Seizure: BILL WAS STOPPED!
- Florida Ban on ALL Iguana Species: BILL WAS STOPPED! USARK FL
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In the News & Upcoming Events
Here are some recent news articles that may be of interest:
- 41 Indigo Snakes released in ongoing effort to return America’s longest snake to North Florida
- The good, the bad and the boa: An unexpected new species of a true boa revealed by morphological and molecular evidence
- The Reptile Talks, May 17-19: Thereptiletalks.com
- International Herpetological Symposium, June 19-22: https://www.iherpsymp.org/registration-hotel