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AUGUST, 1990

SEPTEMBER MEETING

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DATE: Friday, September 7,1990 TIME: 7:00PM

PLACE: 335 Bortaug Hall St Paul Campus University of Minnesota

PROORAM: Larry Yank SPEAKER: Vanishing Rain Forests - Living with the Forest

Larry Yank has had a fascination with rain forests and has studied this ecosystem for about ten years. This program will include discussion of three systems of living with the forest as well as a video of the WCCO-1V rain forest special. There will be a hand-out of a rain forest reading list.

CRI1TER OF THE MONTH: Tropical Herps

Reminder: Be sure to bring a proper container to display your animal.

UPCOMING PROGRAMS

The following programs are being planned. More infonnation will be available in future newsletters.

Joe Collins Trials and Tribulations of Writing the third edition of the Field Guide to Reptiles and Amphibians

BELL MUSEUM OF NATURAL mSTORY 10 CHURCH ST. S.E. MINNEAPOIlS, MN 55455-0104

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

October 12 - 14 : Sixth Annual Midwest Herpetological Symposium, Minneapolis, MN

November 3 - 4 : Seventeenth Annual Meeting of the Kansas Herp Society, Lawrence, KS

~ ~ II The purpose of the Minnesota Herpetological Society is: to further the education of the II 'I membership and the general public in care and captive propagation of reptiles and amphi- II II bians; to educate the membership and the general public in the ecological role of reptiles II II and amphibians; and to promote the study and conBelVation of reptiles and amphibians. II II II

II II II MHS BOARD OF DIRECTORS II

II PRESIDENT JolmMoriarty (612) 647-1334 'II VICE-PRESIDENT JolmMeltter (612) 263-7880

II SECRETARY Dennis Daly (612) 633-8370 II

',I, TREASURER Marilyn Brooks (612) 533-7723 II NEWSLETTER EDIlOR Jo Anne Wetheren-Moriarty (612) 647-1334

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II' MEMBER-AT-LARGE Fred Bosman (612) 476-0306 ,1,1

MEMBER-AT-LARGE Fred Bozvay (612) 224-4167

'I MEMBER-AT-LARGE Bruce Delles (612) 420-2603 II

III MEMBER-AT-LARGE Vence Jimerson (612) 869-8547 'II,

IMMEDIATE PAST PRES. AnnPOlWoll (612)489-7853

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AUGUST PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

The program at the July meeting was The Wood Turtle in Minnesota - Natural Histoty and Conservation by Barney Oldfield. The talk began with a review of 1he turtles native to Minnesota. Bamey also briefly covered the other members of the Genus Qemmys. He then began a discussion which included the description and distribution of the Wood Turtle, Clemmys lnsculpta. He ta1ked about the typical habitat of this animal and described its behavior including i1£ feeding and reproduction.

Next, Barney switched to another area -his work in captive breeding of Wood Turtle. He described how he keeps his turtles and his methods for caring for eggs. This was a very int.eres1i.ng and informative talk illustrated by many slides which were great except for a few rattlesnake photos which snuck in here and there.

BOARD ME.ETING

There was no board meeting in August because most of 1he board members were not able to attend. The membership can, however, rest assured that MHS was well represented at such important herp events as the First Annual Reptile Breeder's Expo, the annual mee1ing of the Society for the Study of Amphibians and Reptiles, and ... the F1ftieth annual Harley-Davidson motorcycle rally? Wen, some were not as important to the herp world as others.

The attendance at the general meeting in July was 97. This was an excellent tum out for a meeting that was held so close to the Fourth of July.

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REFRESHMENTS

Refreshments at the August meeting were homemade cookies provided by Scott and Cheryl Cords. Thanks for the delicious contribution.

Mary Ann Waldorf is the refreshment chairperson. If you would like to provide refreshmen1s for a meeting be sure to notify Mary Ann in advance. Please see her at the meeting or give her a ca1l at (612) 699-0475.

HELP A HAPLESS HERP

A large number of animals went to new homes last month. Mia Hammarberg - a female Bunnese Python, Holly Melany - male Eastern Box Turtle, Mark Kelly - female Common Boa, Dan Newbauer .. female San Diego Gopher Snake, Jane Olin .. pair of Ornate Box Turtles, Gary Ash -:male Ornate Box Turtle, and Bethann Lord - Green Iguana

At the next meeting there will be a pair of Three-toed Box Turtles and an Eastern Box Turtle available for adoption. There may also be two Green Iguanas and a large Burmese Python available. Anyone with animals to go up for adoption should contact Fred Bosman prior to the meeting.

CRITTER OF THE MONTH

The critter of the montb in August was turiks or herps witll a ~hen. Tecluncally must herps have a shell at one time because most come from eggs but no one thought of that Some fme turtles were on display. The turtle fanciers who displayed these critters were Gary Ash .. map turtle, Josie Rea -Three-toed Box Turtles, Jim Gerholdt .. Blanding's Turtle, Aaron Hampton .. Gulf Coast Box Tunie and Spotted Turtles, Bill Ness - Elongated, Ben's Hingeback, and Red-foot Tortoises, Toni Jesmer .. Gopher Tortoise, Barney Oldfteld .. Wood Turtles and Yellow Mud Turtle, Soren Sorenson .. Wood Turtles, Dean Bowman .. Star Tortoise, Dennis Daly .. Spotted Turtle, John Moriarty .. Florida, Three-toed, and Ornate Box Turtles, and Twin Cities Reptiles - a large Alligator Snapping Turtle.

RAFFLE

'The raffle at the August meeting brought $68.50. There were some great prizes and this always helps in increasing ticket sales. The winners and their prizes were: Joe Matzke .. Wood Turtle sculpture by MHS member Jim Rea; Scott Cords .. post card thennometer; Becky Kittleson .. turtle candle; Blair Sander .. a pond life t-shirt; Aaron Riedel- SaUy Babies book; K. Bethann Lord .. crazy frog game; Mark·Keny - Field Guide to Amphibians and Reptiles; Chris Ash .. Standard Common and Scientific Names for North American Amphibians and Reptiles. Thank you to all members who donated prizes and purchased tickets. '

Do you have any unwanted herp-reJated items? MRS is always happy to receive donations for the raffle at the monthly meeting. Proceeds from the raffle go offset MHS operating expenses.

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SLIDES WANTED FOR MIDWEST HERP CONFERENCE

I am putting together a slide show on The History of Herpetology in Minnesota, highlighting MHS. I am looking for slides of MHS members with their collections, in the field and at MRS activities. All slides will be returned after the slide show. Anyone with slides they would like to share please contact me at 647-1334 or bring your slides to the September meeting. Thanks, John Moriarty

1990 CORRESPONDING AND SUSTAINING MEMBERS

The following members supported MHS above the regular membership as either Contributing ($ 25.00) or Sustaining ($50.00) members, between June 11989 and June 1 1990. As a token of appreciation they will receive a signed and numbered print of the Softshell Turtle drawing by Sarma Brewer. This was the winner of the 1989 MHS llius1ration Contest

Gloria Anton Fred and liz Bosman Deborah Carlson Scott and Cheryl Cords Dermis Daly Bruce and Nancy Haig Dave Hoppe Glen Jacobsen and Donna Calander Greg Kvanbek JamieIGng Jim Mead John and Ruth Meltzer

John Moriarty and Jo Anne Wetheren Barney Oldfield Bill Peterson and Pam Gada AnnPOlWoll James Rea family Ted and Helen Schave Terry and Becky Scheiber Kate Slavens Vicki Smestad Paul Spencer David Weiner

NEW LIBRARY BOX COMPLETED AND IN USE

At the July meeting, the new library box was delivered and all books were transferred into it Be sure to check it out at the next meeting and while you're at it, give Scott Cords a thanks for all of his hard work. Although MRS paid for the materials, Scott donated his time and talent to design and build the new library box. The library had reached the size \vhere there was no more room for growth and large books were difficult to flt. Thanks again, Scott.

HANDS-ON AT COMO ZOO

There will be a Hands-on in September. People and their animals are needed to get out and educate the non-herp population. Any questions or suggestions? Contact Bill Moss at (612) 488-1383 or see him at the meeting.

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AUCTION ITEMS NEEDED

As the host society for the 1990 Midwest Herpetological Conference, MHS can expect to have a cash outlay in the neighborhood of $2000. To offset this expense, an is auction held on the last night of the conference. The income from this auction is counted on to offset a significant portion of the cost of the conference. Please help by collecting any 'herp-related' items that you can donate for this event You can bring donated items to the monthly meetings to be picked up by Auction Committee members or call to make special arrangemenm. Please can prior to meetings if you are bringing large or fragile items that require special handling (pickaup, freight train, etc ... ) Call Scott Cords at (612) 757-9749 (before 8PM) or Mark Kelly (612) 755-6587.

BE A CONFERENCE VOLUNTEER

MHS is gearing up for the Fifth Annual Midwest Herpetological Conference to be held October 12-14. This conference started in Minnesota in 1985. There have been a nwnber of meetings to plan

program and speakers have been Committees have up for an of the major activities. Two to three members are to assist with each everyone's help is needed to make this a successful event The committees and the chairperson of each are listed below. Those members who are willing to volunteer or want to know more about a committee should contact the chairperson.

Committee Registration Hospitality Friday Night Icebreaker Auction Exlubits (non-animal) Live Animals Tours

Chairperson Marilyn Brooks AnnPmwoll Fred Bozvay SoottCords Jolm Moriarty OregKvanbek Cliff Lindberg

Phone Number 533-7723 489-7853 244 .. 4167 757-9759 647-1334 533 .. 7723 573-8834

STEP BACK. IN TIME AT THE RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL

Would you like to live a fantasy for a weekend or even just a day? Most of us would like to do that at some time. The Renaissance Festival is offering you just that opportunity. Join the Como 'h:xJ Docents at Como Cottage where they teach the visitors about herps and other animals. Costumes can be made available if you need one. (Period costume is required.) The festival runs all through September. Volunteers will be admitted for free but you must make arrangements at least two weeks in advance. For more information contact Marla Wilber at (612) 224 .. 0984 or Gloria Anton at (612) 420-2603.

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RAIN FOREST 'RAP'

Apparently, PBS heard that September is rain forest month for MHS. They have arranged for the five-part documentary" Deca.de of Destruction" to be shown on September 17 .. 21. The focus is not on the ecology of the Amazon but on the politics and economics behind destruction of the rain forest, told through stories of the people who live there. Check your television programming guide for times.

From a the taste tantalizing perspective, how would you like to help save the rain forest and enjoy some tasty treats too? Rain Forest Crunch candy is similar to peanut brittle but is made with cashews and Brazil nuts harvested from the forests of Brazil. This product is made by Community Products, a subsidiary of Ben & Jerry's. Community Products donates forty per cent of its profits direct1yto envirorunental groups that sponsor rain forest related projects. This stuff is wonderfully delicious and has been known to be somewhat addictive. I found it loca1ly at the EMS store in Roseville. There is now also a Rain Forest Crunch ice cream available from Ben & Jerry's. Read more about how you can buy products that will help to save the rain forest in Bringing Home a Piece of the Jungle in the September-October, 1990 issue of International Wildlife magazine.

BROKEN EGGS AND SUPER GLUE

by David Wiener

Last year I broke two Com Snake eggs while pulling apart a clutch that was stuck together. M1er wiping the excess moisture off like you would do to a cut when you shave, I put bathroom tissue over the hole. I then put Super Glue on the tissue and incubated them with the patch side up. They incubated okay.

Then, the same year, I had stacked boxes of eggs to be incubated. Two weeks before the expected hatching date, one box fell and most of the eggs broke. Some breaks were one-half to two thirds of the way around with partially fonned snakes. I patched the eggs that were broken one-ha1f or less with layers of tissue and glue. Some eggs survived the fall. The ones with the worst breaks hatched first, right on up to the good ones three days later.

I work in a hospital enviromnent and wash my hands often. Band-aids do not adhere and soil easily. Surgical glue works well on small sores. The chemical make-up is similar. I've been using Super Glue for four years on small cuts, etc. It sounds crazy to glue but it workS!

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INTRODUCING HERPS TO NON .. HERP PEOPLE

by Drew Newman

Everyone has a herp stoty. Ask one of your non-herp friends for one and you are likely to hear about python dens in West st. Paul and being hypnotized by rattlesnakes. To us, stories such as these as good hwnor, but to the general public, stuff like that goes to further tarnish the reputations of these fme creatures.

Often times the bias that we encounter is not from strangers but from members of our own families. My girlfriend actually gave me $1000. fora down-payment on a motorcycle to N}{eep me out of pet stores". If you're a new member of MHS, as I am, you may have experienced some real opposition to bringing herps into the home. Society tens us that Golden Retrievers are acceptable but Boa Constrictors are not What I have compned here is a list of do's and don'ts to introduce your loved ones to the fascinating world of herpetology and keep you out of the dog house .... um, snake tank.

1. Thoroughly research the animal that you are bringing home. This not only affords you the knowledge to care for it competently, but it also shows that your interest is not a fleeting passion.

2. Purchase or build the cage before before bringing the animal home. Make sure that your cage is secured (and child-proofed if you have small children). A nocturnal encounter by your spouse with a snake hanging from a towel rack can kill off a lot of acceptance. Also, let your famlly have a hand in setting up the cage. Contact paper does wonder for the attractiveness of a wooded cagen it is to be kept in the living area.

3. Don't encourage people who are frightened by an animal to hold it our touch it. Let them observe it when you are handling it or when it is in its cage.

4. Always keep the cage meticulously clean. This not only benefits the animal, but it shows people that you care enough about it to treat it well.

5. If your animal is shedding let your family observe it This can be really fascinating for someone who has never seen it.

6. Point out the advantages of your animal and of helps in general Explain hoW they are quiet, non-demanding, generally docile. Mention how they're a benefrt to the ecosystem when in the wild.

7. If your animal is carnivorous, always try to feed freshly killed food animals. Other more important reasons aside, this keeps family m~rs from getting hysterical about the "poor mouse".

8. Bring your family to an MHS meeting and encourage them to join. You are not going to seem so weird when they see 100 or more people with the same interests as you.

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HERPINO HERE AND THERE

Just when it seemed like the season for herp conferences was coming to an end, a batch of announcements for new ones showed up. Of course, everyone knows that MHS is hosting the Midwest Herp Conference on October 12-14, in Minneapolis. Surely you plan to be there.

The Kansas Herp Society will hold their seventeenth. annual meenng at the University of Kansas in Lawrence on November 3 ... 4. This two-day meeting includes a business meeting but there are many papers presented on all aspects of herpetology as wen as a slide sbO\V, social, and auction. This sounds like a good one. Registration is only $2. at the door. For further information contact Nancy Schwarting, Animal Care Unit - Malott Hall, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS 66045.

The Reptile Breeding Foundation has announced the Third Annual Toadally Awesome Extravaganza and on the same day you can attend the Second Annual He.rpe.rs Gathering. (I wonder if this is where the herps round up the humans -- kind of like the ratdemake round-ups in Texas?) The date is November 24 and the location is Pic1on, Ontario, Canada. Registration is $10. There was no agenda provided. For more information contact Tom Mason, Metro Toronto Zoo,

Box 280, West Hill, Ontario, Canada MIE 4R5 or phone (416) 392 .. 5972 (days) or (416) 839-6764 (evenings).

February 16 ... 18, 1991 are dates for the Northern California Herp Society's FJ.fth Conference on Captive Propagation and Husbandry of Reptiles and Amphibians. The conference will. be held at the campus of the University of California, Davis. They plan to have about 20 papers presented, a banquet, and social ga1b.erings. The planners are currently looking for people to present papers. A brief abstract of the paper should be submitted by September 10. For more information contact: Rick Staub (707) 553-9739 or Gerald Merker (916) 644-6253.

The 1991 International Herpetological Symposium will be hosted by the Northwest Herp Society and held in Seattle, Washlngton. Exact dates were not provided, however, it will be in the summer. IHS is calling for papers. The deadline for submission of abstracts is January 1, 1991. For more informa1ion contact : Richard Ross c/o The Institute for Herpetological Research, P.O. Box 2227, Stanford, CA 94305 or phone (415) 941 .. 4595 (9 AM .. 5 PM Pacific time).

Onto another subject moo Jim Hatfield of the Bay Area Amphibian and Reptile Society is gathering information on Green Iguanas. Anyone interested in contributing should write for a questionnaire. Jim Hatfield, Box lR, Los Gatos, CA 95031.

And that's what new in the herp world this month. If you have any·herp news, events or something to include in this colwnn please send it to the Bell Museum address or give it to Jo Anne Wetheren at the meeting.

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BERPFORUM

Edited by Greg Kvanbek

iii With the Midwest Herp Conference rapidly approaching, many of us are probably wondering what these 1ypes of meetings are all about So, for those of us who have never been to a symposium, conference, or expo, here are some thoughts from some people who do go to them.

1. What takes place at these conferences?

" The International Herp Symposium (IHS) and the Midwest Herp Conference are based around the talks, II say Ann POtWon, who attends many of these functions and just went to the Herp Breeder's Expo in Orlando, Florida. "There are also socia1hours and usually 'behind the scenes' tours of Zoos. (These are areas that the public doesn't usually get to see.)

Sally Bre\Ver agrees 1hat 1he formal presentations are informative, neut I learn as much from informal conversations outside the talks," Sally says.

John Moriarty, who recently attended the Annual Meeting of the Society for the Study of Ampbibians and Reptiles (SSAR), notes "SSAR also consists of mostly paper sessions but in New Orleans we also got to go to the Audubon Zoo where there was a tour as wen as a social hour and barbeque.

2. Aren't the talks pretty technical?

"SSAR talks are pretty teclmicalwith very little directed at keeping herps in captivity. Most are about taxonomy. ecology, and in recent years, conservation" John says.

About ms and the Midwest Conference talks, Ann says, ~e information is geared toward the hobbyist who is interested in the maintenance and breeding of their herps. This is infonnation that you just can't get in books. I just wish the Breeder's Expo had talks" she adds.

3. Who goes to these meetings?

"1 was glad to see so many breeder producing so many animals, all under one roof" says Ann of the Breeders Expo. RPfhe Midwest Conference and IRS are mostly attended by amateurs and a few Zoo people."

"SSAR is largely professionals and academics but it is also attended by zoo people and serious amateurs." says John.

4. Whydoyougo?

" Arm and I went to the Breeder's Expo to show our support." says Sally. "I didn't even buy any animals. II

"I like to socialize with people I 'only see once in a while and I get to keep up with whafs going on in Herpetology." says John.

"l1ike to talk to old friends as wen as meet new people." says Ann. "But I also like to make new connections for animals and information. I like the talks and I get to get away from home for a while."

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"I like to make connectioI15 for info." says Sally.

"I get to meet some of the people I've talked to on the phone all these years." said John Meltzer. "But I also like the talks, too. And I get to see new cities. "

5. But, is it expensive to go?

"I feel comfortable and at ease with other herpers and its a great vacation." said Ann.

But, is it expensive to go? "The expenses are tax deductible for me, since I'm in the reptile business. Its a good reason to go on vacations. " says John Meltzer.

• Okay, that settles it. I'm going to the Midwest Herp Conference. The talks are not too technical. I get to meet old friends and make a few new ones. It's close to home so I can certainly afford to go. It should be a good time. If you're not sure about going, feel free to talk to me or any of the others who regularly attend And If you like to talk about herps or like to say something in Herp Forum call me at (612) 533-7723.

HERP ASSISTANCE PEOPLE

II Do you ever have a question about one of your herps and wonder who might be able to provide an II I answer? Most people who keep pets of any kind have been in this situation at one time or another. , A group of MHS members has volunteered to provide assistance. Usted below are the people and I II their specialties. Please be reasonable about the time of day and how frequently you callI II I II Large pythons constrictors Other II II Glen (Jake) Jacobsen 757-8268 DeIJones 938-8555 II I J~ck Walsh, Jr. (715) 822-8726 John Meltzer 263-7880

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Lizards. Nancy Haig 789-4637 Barney Oldfield 1-923-4856

AmphibialJS John Meltzer 263-7880 Greg Kvanbek 533-7723

Terrestrial turtles and tortoises Aquatic Turtles

III John Moriarty 647-1334 Barney Oldfield 1-9234856 IIII

Ann POlWoll 489-7853 Dennis Daly 633-8370

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1.0.0 = male; 0.1.0 = female; 0.0.1 = unknown

MHS DELI: Order frozen rats and rat pups no later than 7:00 PM the Monday before the meeting (or Saturday if Monday is a holiday). can Bruce at (612) 593-0298 to place an order. Limit: 3 dozen pups or 6 adult rats.

Fresh frozen rats - $2.00 each Fresh frozen rat pups - $6.00 per dozen

FOR SALE: Used fmished plywood cage. 18 x 20 x 48 in., good size for boas. $60. Can bring to September meeting. CallJolm Moriarty at (612) 647-1334.

FOR SALE: Baby Boas c.b. 6-16-90, $150. ea.; Frozen adult mice, $6.00/dz.; Adult rats $2. ea. Contact Venee or Nanette Jimerson at (612) 869-8547.

FOR SALE: 2.0 Okeetee Com Snakes, proven breeders, $35. ea.; 1.0 gold Marine Toad, 6 in., $10.; 0.0.28 Okeetee X Red Albino Com Snake babies, $15. ea.; 0.0.10 Okeetee Com Snakes, $15. ea. Contact David Wiener at (612) 444-9775.

FOR SALE: 1.1 Indo. Blue Tongue Skinks c.h. '90, 8 in. svl $200/pr; 2.2 Banded Cal. King snakes c.b.'89, 660/0 chance for lavender, $IOO/pr; 1.1 Blotched IGngsnakes c.b. '88 patternless male, wide banded female, $400/pr.; 1.1 Black Rat Snakes c.h. '87, hereto male, arnel. female, $200/pr Contact Mark Wendling RRI Box 138A, Swisher,IA 52338 (319) 857-4787.

FOR SALE: 0.0.1 6.5 ft. Reticulated python, $60.; 0.0.1 Red Tegu, $85.,1.0 Central American Boa, $50.; Contact James Dotfler at (612) 483-2119.

FOR SALE: C.b. baby Common Boa Constrictors, $125. ea. Will deliver to MHS meeting. Contact Bill at (612) 252-6502.

FOR SALE: 0.1 4.5 ft. Common Boa, 1.0 5 ft. Emerald Tree Boa, 0.1 4.5 ft. Amazon Tree Boa, Large wood cage with glass front, heater, and Vita-lite. All for only $350. Contact Jim at (612) 796-2816 after 6PM. .

FOR SALE: c.h. '90 Common Boas, $125.; Rough-scaled Sand Boas, $100.; Children's Pythons, $100.; California Kingsnakes, $35.-75.; amelanistic corns, $35.; Aneryt1uistic corns, $35.; snow corns, $75.: Okeetee corns, $25.; Alabama corns, $20.; Western Hognose Snakes, $30. Contact John Meltzer at (612) 263-7880.

FOR SALE: 0.0.3 ~gsnakes c.h. 7-28-90 (LampropeJtisgewJusgoiniXL.g. floridana), $20. ea.; 0.1 Bullsnakes c.h. 7-27-87, good feeder, breeding age and size, $25~ 1.0 Eastern Black Kingsnake c.h. 8-12-87, very gentle, great display feeder for snake talks, $25. Call Toni Jesmer at (612) 920-8800 or (612) 522-5351 (answering machine).

FOR SALE: Cages for herps. I can build cages to meet your needs. Call Vince at (612) 252-6152 (evenings) and let me know what you need.

WANTED: Adult Columbian Rainbow Boas to buy. Contact James Dortler at (612) 483-2119.

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WANTED: Contributions to Herp Forum. Hints, advice, questions, news, ideas, and far-out philosophies are all welcome. The best contribution wins a t~shirt. Just ask me about it. Greg Kvanbek, (612) 533-7723.

W ANTED: MRS Members who have adopted animals - please return the bags to the next meeting.

INSTRUCfIONS: Ads are run as a free service to paid members. Paid ads from non-members are not accepted. Ads for venomous species, illegal species, or sick animals will not be run. MRS takes no responsibility for legality or health of any animal advertised here. Ads may be run for 1hree consecutive months at which time ads may be re-submitted. The editor reserves the right to omit ads when space is limited so as to allow all members a chance to advertise. Size of ads is limited to 4 typed lines or I standard size business card. Send all newsletter items to : A 1TN: Newsletter Editor, Minnesota Herpetological Society, Bell Museum of Natural History, 10 Church St. S.E., Minneapolis, MN 55455-0104.

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Please tum in classified ads to Jo Anne Wetherell at the next meeting or mail early_ The cooperation of all members is greatly appreciated.

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