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OF EVENTS March 21, 1992: Spring Meeting of the Eastern Seaboard Herpetological League Cleveland Airport Maniott hUl Cleveland, OH Contact NOAH at (216) 368-3558.

April 18, 1992: 15th Annual all-florida Herpetology Onuerence University of Florida Gainesville Contact David Auth at (904) 392-1721.

August, 1992: 2nd International SYlnposium on Turtles and Tortoises - Conservation and Management. Exact date and location to be announced.

August 2-6, 1992 Annual Meeting of the Society for the Study of Amphibians and Reptiles University of Texas-EI Paso.

The purpose of the Minnesota Herpetological Society is: to further the education of the membership and the general public in care and captive propagation of reptiles and amphibians; to educate the membership and the general public in the ecological role of reptiles at.lQ am.ph.ihi~; and to promote the ~d;[ aDd ~omer'Tatiotl of reptiles aRg am'phihi~

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that the material is reprodur.ed without change and proper credits are given to the MRS Newsletter citing volulne number and date.

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SPEAKER: John Moriarty Jo1m Moriarty is aWildlife Specialist for Hennepin Parks as well as a member of MHS. Under John's direction, Hennepin Parks started a Bullsnake re-introduction projer.t in Crow-Hassan Park Reserve in 1991. John will talk about reasons for re-introducing Bullsnakes, the problems "With collection, and the telemetry studies. The future of the Bullsnake re-introduction will also be discussed. The talk will be illustrated with slides and a demonstration of the radio-telemetry equipment.

CRITfER OF THE MONTH: Your Favorite Critter. This is a chance to show off the reptile Qr atllphihian m yoQr Goll€ctioo. that yoy'think is ~a spesial, f@aRYR@at, or jl:lst a tli€e pet.

Reminder: This is also the MHS annua.! meeting a.nd elections.

White Snake Sale Wrap-up The 1992 White Snake Sale set a new record. A total of 139 items sold for a total of $732.00.

TIns is over $100.00 more than than any previous sale *. The items ranged from large custommade cages to bumper stickers. A big thanks to all members dQnating and buying items at the sale. (* The January newsletter had an error in the annual treasurer's report. The White Snake Sale for

1991 should have been $384.00, not $984.00)

IJpcoming Meetings April 3: Aaron Hampton: OJITent Herp Activities at the st. Louis Zoo May 1: June 5:

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Board Meeting Minutes The MHS Board met on February 8, 1992 at the home of Dennis Daly. The meeting \vas called to order at 7:20 PM. Present were John Meltzer, Julia Meltzer, Vence and Nanette Jimerson, Bill Moss, Greg Kvanbek, Michele Stillinger, Bill Moss, Dennis Daly, Marilyn Brooks, Glen Jacobsen, and JoAnne Wetherell-Moriarty. Terry Scheiber and John Moriarty were absent.

President's Report: Approximately 90 people attended the February generallneeting. Total memberships remain at over 200. Memberships are still coming in with the old dues rates even though rates were changed a year ago. These are returned with a note listing the current rates.

The secretary's report was read and accepted. The treasurer's report was given. Marilyn reported that 50 % of our income comes from memberships and 66%) of our expenses are in newsletter printing and postage. Once again, we need more tnoney-making ideas or we may have to look to members for cash.

Vice-Presidents Report: There are speakers scheduled for the March and April meetings and a strong possibility for the May meeting. Then the new V. P. will assume the responsibility of scheduling programs.

Old Business: The White Snake sale ran quite smoothly and a record profit was made. The slate of candidates was reviewed. Candidate profiles will be run in the next newsletter. The board decided to post a $100. prize for the T-shirt design contest but reselVes the right to cancel should there be no acceptabie entries. A deadtine of the Aptif tueeting 'Was set. Volttnteers are stiR needed f6:f the Grant Writing Committee. The bo~d decided to purchase a book with infonnation about companies that give grants and the types of grants given. Ideas for projects are needed before grants can be applied for. These would include education and conservation. A questionnaire should be distributed with the election ballot at the next meeting. Non-profit status is almost complete. A certificate from the postal service is needed then postage rates will be reduced even further with a rebate for earlier fees.

New Business: The U of M Veterinary School's Exotic Animal Club would like MHS to do a program on basic herp husbandry and herp-related medical problems. The club has suggested doing this in conjunction with Dr. John Neuman. Bill Moss will coordinate'working out the details.

Roundtable: JoAnne presented requests from 2 new herp societies (North Dakota and Upstate New York) for exchange status. This was approved. The topic of the need to continue the bulk mail questionnaire was raised. The board decided to discontinue it until problems are noted. The herp assistance contact list is quite old. A request will be made for volunteers. It was suggested that we should contact veterinary clinics and nature centers to infonn them about the MHS adoption program. These agencies often have a need to .place unwanted animals. No one signed up to provide refreshments at the next meeting.

The meeting was adjourned at 9:51 and refreshments were served.

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Candidates for MHS Offices Elections will be held at the MHS annual meeting in March. It's not to late to run for an office.To

find out more about the responsibilities of each position, talk to the member currently holding that position. Anyone interested in running for an office or nominating someone else should contact the Nominating Conunittee Chairperson, John Moriarty, at (612) 789-4637. Nominations will also be taken from the floor.

Glen Jacobsen has been a member of MHS for 4 years. He has served as a member-at-large for about 6 months and has also been a member of the Adoption Committee, most recently as chairperson. He regularly atterids monthly MHS meetings, organized the summer picnic and and has participated in many Hands-On Programs. Glen has been interested in herps over his 9 years of ownership. He hopes to bring to MHS his time, energy, and effort to promote the society. Jake says that he will work to promote education, and to increase interest and acceptance of herps.

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Bill Moss has been a member of MHS for 3 years. Me has served as Display Connnittee Chairperson during 1990 and 1992 and has been a member-at-large for one year. He has assisted with the Midwest Herp Symposium, newsletter folding, the Bullsnake round-up, and the White Snake Sale. Bill feels that he has the enthusiasm and willingness to serve the herpetological community to the best of his ability.

Treasurer: Marilyn Brooks has been a rnember of MHS for 4 years. She has served as Newsletter Assembly Coordinator for 2 1/2 years, has chaired the Holiday Banquet Committee for 3 years, and was registration chairperson for the Midwest Herp Conference. Marilyn was instrumental in organizing the MHS Student Chapter by assisting in the writing of the constitution and serving as President for 1he fITSt year. She has been the MRS Treasurer for 1 and 1/2 years and assisted in attaining non-profit status for MRS.

Michele Stillinger has been a member of MHS for about 1 1/2 years and has served as corresponding 'Secretary for about 6 months. She been interested in herps for about 15 years. will contribute her enthusiasm to increase knowledge of herps and to educate the society and the public.

Connie Delles is a founding member of MHS. She has previously served as secretary-treasurer and as secretary. She has participated in the summer picnic and Hands-On Programs in recent years and many other activities in the past. Connie will provide her experience to help in giving MRS direction as well as her organizational abilities.

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Newsletter Editor: Julie Cherveny has been a Inember'of MHS for about 1 1/2 years. She has been interested in herps an her life . She has participated in activities such as Hands-On Programs, newsletter assembly, and has volunteered to care for and provide animals for the State Fair display. She hopes to contribute her enthusiasm to MHS.

Member-at-large: (4 positions) Randy Blasus has been interested in herps for about 4 years and has been an MHS member for 2 years. He has assisted with the Holiday Banquet, and Hands-On Programs. He also . contributed items for the newsletter. Randy will provide a new perspective to the MHS board.

Dennis Daly has been a member of MHS for 7 years. He has participated in Como Zoo Hands- ' On Programs, the Bullsnake round-up, White Snake sale, State Fair display, the summer picnic, and newsletter assembly. He was a member of the Planning Committee for the Midwest perspective of hobbyist and the pet store to MRS. Nancy Haig has been interested in herps since childhood and has been a member of MRS for about 8 years. She served a librarian for 3 years and enjoys participating in Hands-On Programs. She is a Rerp Assistance person, assisted with the Holiday Banquets and the Midwest Herp Symposium. Nancy feels that she is a good listener, talks with many MHS members and will provide a broad spectrum viewpoint.

Greg Kvanbek has been a member of MRS for 7 1/2 years. He has served as President of the Student Chapter frn One year and as a member-at-large for one year. Greg was Charrperson of the Commercial Exhibits Committee for the Midwest Herp Conference. He has participated in. the herp surveys, various Hands-On Programs, the Holiday Banquet, and White Snake Sale.

Greg will contribute to MHS his vast herping knowledge, business-oriented approach, and overall involvement in the national herp community .Sarah (Strand) Richard has been interested in herps since she was about 7 years old. She has been a member of MRS for about 5 years. She is currently a member of the Adoption Committee and has participated in Hands-On Programs. She will contribute a family perspective, is dedicated and dependable.

Care Sheet Writers Wanted MHS is working on a set of basic care sheets for common pet shop herps. The care sheets will be one page long and consist of general information of the animal such as heat requirements, food, water, common problems reference books, etc. MHS will be listed as a resource for more infonnation. The care sheets will be distributed through pet stores, hands-on displays and at meetings. We hope this will get the general pUblic, who purchase animals at shops that do not have herp experience, to learn more about their pets. The care sheets will be on: anoles, iguanas, box turtles, aquatic turtles, Green and Garter Snakes, Rat and King Snakes, and newts.

If you have a special interest in those animals listed above and have had success in keeping them, your help is needed to write one or more of these care sheets. Please contact Michele Stillinger at 588-4613 or at the meeting.

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T-Shirt Designs Wanted It is time again for a new MHS t-shirt design. The Tenth Anniversary t-shirt was a one time printing; The original t~shirt has been around for eight years. A new design is wanted for use over the next live years.

T -shirts should be based on Minnesota herps but all species will be considered. Art work needs to be in one color. Finished designs or concepts need to be turned in at the April meeting. If the MRS board decides there are no qualified entries, then the original t-shirt will be reprinted. The winning entry will receive a $100. prize. (A prize will not be awarded if the MHS board determines that no entries are acceptable) l

Entries must be submitted by April 6. Contact John Meltzer if you have questions.

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Three Techniques for Breeding Boas and Pythons

by John C. Meltzer , I have successfully bred a variety of boas and pythons using three different techniques. This article will discuss those methods and nlention the species I have bred with these techniques.

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With this method I treat the boas and pythons like colubrid snakes. They are hibernated in the same hibemaculum at the same temperatures. I feed the snakes heavily in the fall and around November 1 they are fed their last meal. During November I keep them at 80-85 degrees F. during the day and cool them at night. Two days before I place them into the hibernaculum I shut off their heat tapes. On December 1 they begin hibernation. My hibemaculum is a styrofoam room in our basement. The temperature is maintained between 50 and 55 degrees F. During hibernation I check them and ref:tll their water weekly. On March 1 they are taken out of hibernation. I keep them at room temperature (70-75 degrees F.) for two days and then place them into a heated cage. I've usedtwo different methoos to incite breeding. I either introduce males and females right out of hlbernation or I feed them once or twice and then introduce them. The following boas and pythons have been successfully propagated at our facility using this method: Rubber Boas, Coastal Rosy .

Boas, Mexican Rosy Boas, Rough-scaled Sand Boas, and Smooth-scaled Sand Boas. I have also hibelnated Mexican Burrowing Pythons and observed copulation but no young were produced. I once received a Common Boa that had been hibernated and she successfully produced 36 young. I also know of one breeder who has hibernated Argentine Rainbow Boas. I hibenlated Kenyan Sand Boas and they all died during hibernation. .

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With this method I feed the animals 4 to 6 weeks longer than the animals that I hibernate. They are provided a hot spot during the day and cooled at night. After their last feeding I clean them out for 2 to 3 weeks before beginning hibernation. Mter they are cleaned out I shut off their heat tapes.

Their cages then cool down to 65 to 70 degrees F. I keep them at this temperature day and night for two months. I provide water but no food. At the end of two months I tum on the heat tapes, feed thern once or twice, and then introduce groups of 2.1. This is my preferred breeding technique with Rough-scaled Sand Boas, Smooth*sca1ed Sand Boas, Coastal and Mexican Rosy Boas. This year I plan on using this technique with my Mexican Burrowing pythons. I have a friend who has consistently proouced Ball Pythons this way.

Da..,YtimeBighs-NighttimeJ.J)W.s The majority of my boas and pythons are stimulated to breed using this technique. Starting in October my breeding fa<..ility naturally cools down. I capitalize on this by using this time to breed boas and pythons. At night I drop the temperatures as low as I can get them. The nighttime lows range from 65 to 72 degrees F. During the day I warm the animals back up to 85 degrees. I continue to feed the animals during this period, although many go off-feed. I have observed copulation from October through January. I continue to put animals together until the animal is obviously gravid. I also use multiple males to stir up breeding activity. Using this method we have produced Columbian Rainbow Boas, Guyanan Rainbow Boas, Kenyan Sand Boas, Egyptian Sand Boas, Viper Boas, Solomon Island Ground Boas, Common Boas, Children's Pythons, Ball Pythons, and Calabar Burrowing Pythons.

I'd like to add one last comment. With many of my boas and pythons I have observed mid-body swelling associated with copulation. Many people see this and assume the fernale is gravid and pull the male. I feel that this is the most important tirne to have the females with the males.

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Help a Hapless Herp Anyone with animals to go up for adoption should contact Glen Jacobsen at (612) 757-8268 prior to the meeting.

ADOPTION COMMITTEE AND GUIDELINES POLICIES The purpose of the MHS Adoption Committee is to provide adequate housing and care for an animal which would otherwise be given away, sold, or destroyed. It is not the intention of the comririttee to increase breeding collections or to favor any individual; Animals are placed by the committee using their knowledge of the individual and the type of animal that is up for adoption. It is helpful for the individual to provide as much information as possible on the adoption application.

GUIDELINES FOR AIXJPTION OF ANIMALS 1. To have and provide adequate food and housing for the animal.

2. To have experience with the species up for adoption or with a related species.

3. To have the same species of the opposite sex.

4. To have previously bred this species or a related species.

POLICIES ON ADOPTIONS 1 AU animal adoptions are up to the ~a:etiQl;l of the 1.4.d.Gptiga C~ttee . . 2. Only current MHS members are eligible to adopt animals.

3. Adopted animals remain the property of MHS for a minimum of three years at which

time animals become the property of the adopter.

4. If a person caring for an animal does not renew their membership or drops out of MHS the animal must be returned to MHS for re-adoption unless the person has had the animal for more than three years.

5. If a person caring for an animal for less than three years allows their membership to lapse for three monilis, a member of the Adoption Committee will contact them for the return of the animal. If the person wishes to keep the animal, they must renew their membership and re-apply for adoption of the animal With the rest of the membership.

6. If an animal dies while under the three-year care period, the Adoption Committee must be notified. The committee may request the return of the animal or the perfonnance of a necropsy.

Questions concerning adoptions should be addressed to either John Meltzer or Glen Jacobsen.

Volunteers Needed for Wood-Working Projects MHS has a project in :rnitld and volunteers who can do wood-working are needed. If you'd like to help, contact Bill Moss at (612) 488-1383.

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(Part Three)

by Merlin Rosen .

Finally, we move on to the requirements for dry vivarium dwellers. This will include many of the snakes and lizards and tortoises often kept as pets. Once again it is time to think about your animal's natural habitat. Is it a tree dweller like most iguanids, boas, and pythons or is it a ground dweller such as a tortoise, Leopard Gecko, or small lizard?

If you have a tree dweller you'll need to decide if you want live or artificial plants or if you prefer to have branches without foliage. For live plants, consider the growth of the plant in the vivarium and pick plants that are easily pruned or trimmed back. In this author's experience plants such as

the Ficus, Pothos, ivies, Mother-in-Law's Tongue. and other bromiliads work wonderfully well for animals such as tree frogs, chameleons, anoles, smaller iguanids, and smaller tree-loving snakes. Don't forget your animal's weight requirements when picking your plants.

To clean the live plants iliat will go into a vivarium please consult your favorite botanist or nursery.

Remember to infonn your botanist or nursery person that you will have sensitive reptiles or amphibians in the enclosure. You don't want to have a toxic cleanser or fertilizer recormnended to you only to result in the loss of the pet you are trying to house.

If you have heavier snakes or iguanids think about plastic or silk plants. These are easily disinfected using bleach water or hospital products. They won't grow and can also be shaped or trimmed to your specifications. Best of all, they are terribly difficult to kill. For extremely large .. e-" varanids driftwood is a ood 0 tion. It is smooth and comes in a variety of interesting shapes and sizes. Disinfection is simplified by the wood's'rapi acceptance of bleach-water solution or by soap and water washing and then baking. For larger animals the wood can be nailed directly into the walls of wooden enclosure or in smaller vivariums it can be siliconed onto the sides of the glass. If you use wood taken from your yard or elsewhere check for sharp and potentially damaging twigs, splinters, or branches. Smooth them down and don't forget to disinfect.

Perhaps your animal is a ground dweller and has no need for branches. Does it live in desert habitats or rocky outcrops? Many ground-preferring reptiles do sufficiently well on potting soil, beach sand, larger gravel, wood chips, newspaper. or artificial turf. Alfalfa pellets, guinea pig or rabbit food can be used to cover the floor and can be eaten and ingested by m.ost animals without major hann to the pet. Do beware of wet pellets as they can grow mold or harbor bacteria therefore must be kept dean and dry. This substrate is often recommended for turtles, tortoises, and uromastix. It is safe for almost every animal. Previously, in part two of 1hls article, it was mentioned that beach sand is not recommended for wet environments. Many reptile keepers use beach or silica sand to provide a substrate and autonlatic hiding place for their sand boas, skinks, chuckawallas, geckos, and other desert-dwelling reptiles. Check the requirements for your animal.

Provide ground-dwellers with a spacious hiding spot since they won't have the security of the leaves or trees. For hiding spots you can place thin 0/2 inch or smaller)slabs of flagstone so as to provide a cave-like area. There are commercially available pieces of cactus skeleton that are attractive and roomy for smaller creatures. Some stores also carry plastic pre-formed cave/Water bowl combinations. Or, if you're a real simplicist, the black bottom of 2-litre soda pop bottles can be pulled off, turned upside down and with a small dool'\vay cut into it, be used as a hiding spot, too.

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How will you provide water to your anitna1s? In the taller vivariuiiiS that house the tree-dwellers, a drip system is often the most bene1icial for the animal. A refillable I. V. bag can be used with the tip of the LV. hose left needleless. and aimed at a receptacle to catch run-off. A water bowl with an air stone and and aquarium pump can also be placed strategically to catch the animal's attention.

(These are time-proven watering tedurlques for the chameleons that this author keeps but, as always, it is best for you to research the many ideas available and find the method that suits you.)

For most animals the trusty water bowl is enough.

Hopefully there have been enough ideas presented in this three-part article to assist you in the construction or re-modelling of your animal's enclosure. If you have other ideas or questions don't be afraid to share them with your herper associates. We all have to learn more from each other and our animals than can ever be presented in any brief series of discussions or articles. Good luck and happy herping.

The author would like to thank Drs.. R. Klingenberg, U. Peterson,. and K. McCulloch as well as M. Nudelman., D. Hoppe, D. Withers, G. Mulleneaux, T. Vanden venter, T. Chatterton, S. Wells, and countless others who share their information and ideas with me and anyone who'll ask.

Bibliography Halliday, T. The Encyclopedia of Reptiles and Amphibians. Facts on File, Inc. New York, N.Y. 1986.

Obst, J The Complet€ljr lJl1:Jstn.tcd Atla§ gfR€fJliha aBe Amphi8i&I16"for the TSFFaril:HH. TFM Publications. Neptune City, N.J. 1977.

Sprackland, R. All About Lizards. TFH Publications. Neptune City, N.J. 1977.

Trutnau, L. Nonvenomous Snakes. Barron's Educational Series, Inc. Hauppauge, N.Y. 1986.

Hel'p Assistance Update For several years MHS has provided a list of Herp Assistance people. These MHS members are willing to take calls from other members with questions about various types of herps. It is now time to update the list of contact people and possibly the categories. (See the inside back page for the current list.)

If you are willing to be a herp assistance person please call John Moriarty. If you are now listed as a contact person, please call John to inform him whether you want to continue being listed. This list needs to be updated before the printing of the MHS White Pages so please talk to him at the March 6 meeting or call him by March 9.

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FOR SALE: 2.2 c,b. (10-22 91) Garden phase Amazon Tree Boas, feeding on fuzzy tnice and pink rats, $100/pr; 16 2'x2'x9" pine and marlite snake cages, hinged front opening doors, stacked 4 high and 4 wide, nice! Entire unit $450.; Clear plastic boxes, shoe $2. ea. sweater, $6. ea. plus freight. Call Lynn DeVries after 4:00 at (515) 592-2247. (IA) M

FOR SALE: 0.0.1 Sonoran Gopher Snake, 2 ft., good eater, $60.; 1.0 Ball Python, 2.5 ft., feeding heavily on frozen mice, $85.; 0.0.1 Eastern Box Turtle, $25. Call Bruce at (612) 789-4637. .

INSTRUCTIONS: Ads are run as a free service to paid members. 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 three 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 1 standard size business card. D~~dlin~ for all newsletter items is the 1~1 of the month. Send all newsletter items to : ATIN: Newsletter Editor, MiImesota Herpetological Society, BellMuseum of Natural History, 10 Church St. S.E., Minneapolis, MN 55455路0104.

Herp Crossword Below is the solution to last month's puzzle. Apologies for the error. A box was missing on 27 across.

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