ALERT: Louisiana Herp Regulation Hearing
Update from August 30, 2024: The agenda for the next Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission Meeting was just posted after noon local time (CST) today. This gives only two working business days of notice before the meeting (since Monday is a federal holiday, Labor Day).
The amended herp regulations will be presented on Thursday, September 5. The meeting starts at 9:30, and this is agenda item #9. See the agenda at https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/news/louisiana-wildlife-and-fisheries-commission-to-meet-on-september-5-in-baton-rouge?.
Watch for more updates at https://usark.org/24_la/.NARBC Dallas is back! It was big in April, and it will be WAY bigger this round! There will be loads of vendors and tons of fun. This is a Texas-sized show, and you want to be there.
Remember the USARK benefit auction on Saturday night following the show! See the flyer below. The auction has both live and silent portions, so there are opportunities for everyone. It is next to the show at the Renaissance Hotel, and we will open the room before the auction to preview it. Show attendees can come and hang out with the vendors while enjoying the always amusing antics performed by Brian Potter. Thank you to all of the donors who make these fundraisers possible! See an auction flyer below. USARK appreciates the continued support from Bob, Brian, and the NARBC crew.
USARK always needs volunteers at reptile shows we attend, and we cannot thank those who help us enough. You are HUGE contributors to making our mission possible. We can use 6-8 volunteers on Saturday (throughout the afternoon and evening for auction purposes) and 2-4 people on Sunday (for 1-2 hours). If you can help, send an email to vanessa@usark.org. Please note that volunteers must represent USARK and the herp community professionally and maturely.
Show Schedule: September 7-8
Friday: Setup and VIP only
Saturday: 10:00-5:00 (VIP at 7:30 AM)
Auction: 6:00 PM Saturday at the Renaissance Hotel next door to the show (Landmark Ballroom)
Sunday: 11:00-4:00 (VIP at 10:00 AM)
Location:
Dallas Market Hall
2200 N. Stemmons Fwy
Dallas, Texas 75207
More information athttps://www.narbc.com/.
AUCTION NOTES: There will be adult-oriented language and shenanigans at the auction. While everyone is welcome, parents should be advised if bringing children. There will be appetizers and a cash bar.
FREE Vita-Buges from Timberline at NARBC Dallas "Help us continue to support the awesome mission of USARK - United States Association of Reptile Keepers and take home some FREE Vita-Bugs for doing so!
Any donation of $5+ will get you one free Vita-Bugs feeder item! Head on over to our website to reserve your bugs and find out more about the show!" - Timberline
LINK: https://store.timberlinefresh.com/pages/show
ARTICLE: "Light bulb ban threatens reptile, amphibian welfare" by the Veterinary Infomation Network snippet: "The ban should be a concern of animal caretakers for many species," said Latney, a senior veterinarian at the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center who also is chair of the Association for Reptile and Amphibian Veterinarians (ARAV). "This is particularly true for captive reptiles, amphibians, birds and mammal species that have limited exposure to natural, unfiltered sunlight."
Read the full article at https://news.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=210&Id=12254509&f5=1.
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/.
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 applications for the 2024-25 school year.
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
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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