I VOLUME VII NUMBER 5

JUNE MEETING

Friday, June 5, 1987 7:00 PM Room 335, Borlaug Hall

St. Paul Campus, University of Minnesota

For all of us who care about the health of our reptiles and amphibians, the June meeting will be one you can't miss! Ms. Pat Brown - a microbiologist in the Department of Veterinary Pathology and graduate student of J. Newman, D.V.M. -will be this months speaker. Ms Brown will speak on microbiological technique relating to isolation of possible infectious bacteria in reptiles. She will attempt to show us what can be done to determine if a health problem exists and if veterinary assistance is needed. Items she will try to cover will be how to test or take samples of your herps problem; where to buy and what types of medium are needed to culture your bacterial problem; what to look for in the culture. This meeting will be packed with valuable information, so bring your pencils and plenty of paper for note taking.

In keeping with the speaker of the month, the herp of the month will be any recuperated herp. Only bring animals that are fully recovered. If you are not sure of their health status, it would be best to leave them home.

Eighty-six (86) members attended the May meeting. Dan Keyler donated gavels with plaques which Ann Porwoll presented to the Immediate Past-Presidents as a token of appreciation to remember their years of service. David Duvall donated the use of the movie "RATTLER". To show our appreciation, we are giving him a years membership to M.H.S. The costs for showing the movie "SNAKEBITE" were split between the Minnesota Zoological Garden and M.H.S. A special "thanks" to M.Z.G. for helping us with these costs. Both movies were well done and very interesting .. I'm sure everyone will know how to handle a cobra encounter on their next long walk.

SNAKEBITE EMERGENCY

Minnesota Poison Control System 221-2113 (outstate = 1-800-222-1222) Hennepin Regional Poison Center (612) 347-3141

BELL MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY

10 CHURCH STREET S.E. • MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 55455-0104

NOTICE

Fran Frisch has decided to resign from the position of Immediate Past President for person~l reasons. He will be pursuing several new interests that his energies have involved him in. Fran has contributed his time, ideas and mate­rials that have enabled the society to grow and develope. His input will be missed a~d we wish to thank him for all he has done. ~

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EDITOR'S CORNER

Thanks for the support on the newsletter format change. I hope that future changes are accepted as well as this was. As to the content of our newsletter, 1 am again looking for member input. If you 'happen to see something interesting in the herp world, jot it down and send it in to share. Any herp school term papers? Shorten them to one or two pages and share them with us. Read a good herp book you could inform us on? I would like to start a monthly BOOK NEWS corner in the newsletteL We could exchange information and expose our great library. I can always use herp cartoons for fillers. Participate in your society newsletter. By the way, this editor is not responsible for the condi­tion of your newsletter after it leaves my desk. I have heard strange stories about the metal content and the missing articles some members are receiving. Could this be happening at the newsletter folding night? You might want to sign up on the next folding committee sheet and see what goes on there.

A CALL FOR MINNESOTA HERPS

MHS has been given the "GO" for the 1987 State Fair display of Minnesota Herps. The MHS Board Members will be supplying the venomous and endangered herps for this display. We are looking to our members who are out collecting or herp watching for the other Minnesota herps. This time of year is very good for finding good display herps (due to color, size, markings). These herps may be released where they were found after the State Fair. If you find a good dis­play herp, please contact Aaron Hampton (715) 425-7565 - Chairperson for the State Fair Committee '

MHS OFFICERS

President Ann Porwoll (612) 489-7853 Vice - President John Moriarty (612) 647-1334 Secretary Melissa Hyatt (612) 536-1458 Treasurer Bruce Haig (612) 789-4637 Newsletter Editor Tom Schmitz (612) 488-7619 Member-at-Large Fred Bosman (612) 476-0306 Member-at-Large Bruce Delles (612) 374-5422 Member-at-Large Aaron Hampton (715) 425-7565 Member-at-Large John Meltzer (612) 780-8561

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PRINTS TO MEMBERS

In 1985, we initiated the Sustaining and Contributing catagories for our membership. This was to help cover cost and give us some extra money for new projects. As a "thank you", the society is giving these people a signed print of the winning illustration entry. The following people were eligible for the period 5/85 thru 5/86:

Kate Anderson Bruce Delles Jim Gerholdt Dan Keyler

Fran Frisch Jim Mead

John Moriarty Ann Porwoll Brint Spencer These people received the Wood Turtle print. If you have not received your print, please contact Ann Porwoll. The Sustaining and Contributing members for the period 6/86 thru 5/87 will receive a print of the Timber Rattlesnake. These should be available at the next MRS meeting.

MINNESOTA HERP COURSE

Dr. Jeff Lang will be teaching a two credit course on Minnesota Herps. The class will be running from July 19-25 at the Lake Itasca Field Station. There will be an emphasis on field biology and natural history. If you are interested in attending this course, call the field office at (612) 625-9165. Thanks to Barney Oldfield for this information.

HELP A HAPLESS HERP

There were no herps for adoption at the May meeting. At this writting, there are two herps in need of a good home at the June meeting. We have a 39" Caiman and a 5'+ Sonora Gopher Snake. Be sure to get your adoption form early when they are being handed out and turned in early to be considered.

COMO HANDS-ON

Thanks to everyone who helped with the Como Park hands-on May 23 & 24. Due to the three day weekend, there was a rather large public audience asking questions about MHS and our reptiles and amphibians. The society treasury was increased by $45 from the sale of MHS t-shirts, stickers and buttons. The next Como hands­on is for July. Hope more members will be able to help.

REFRESHMENTS

The May meeting refreshments were supplied by Liz and Fred Bosman. They were sensational, stupendous, fabulous, icy, crisp, algid, refreshing, pleasant, and out of this world. A great big thanks from all us sweet tooth herpers.

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"CRITTER OF THE MONTH"

Venomous Herps were the May "critter" of the month. Although only a few members brought their herps to share, the display was impressive. The herps we were shown were:'

Broad-banded (Trans-Pecos) Copperhead; C. Spitting Cobra; E. Massasauga; Emerald Spotted Pit Viper; Marine Toad; Puff Adder; Sidewinder; Taylor's Cantil; W. Diamondback.

These were brought by: Kate Anderson; Bruce Delles; Kirk Leavesley; Brint Spencer.

The extra care and precautions that were involved in this display were valued by all the members at the meeting. Thanks!

PHABULOUS PHENOLOGICAL PHINDS

James E. Konrad 3/21/87 - Cook Co, T66R R4W Sec. 30

Common Garter Snake. 20"ice still on lake; snowmobiles on trails. 4/10/87 - Ramsey Co., T28N R23W Sec. 17, Below Ford Dam on Mississippi River

Mudpuppy injured on water surface. 4/17/87 - Ramesy Co., T28N R23W Sec. 22 So. side Rice Island.

American Toad calling in isolated river pond. Map Turtle basking on log same pond.

John & Ruth Meltzer 4/25/87 - Sherburne Co., Becker, Mn.

Western Hognose, 75° at 11:00 a.m . . Bullsnake D.O.R.

Terry Scheiber 4/26/87 - Fillmore Co. 2Mi. W. of Lanesboro on Root River DNR Trail

Timber Rattlesnake, 48", dead - Head and Rattle missing (NOTE: it is illegal to kill or molest wildlife on DNR trails.)

If you collect your phenological phind, or if it looks like a real special herp, REMEMBER to contact Aaron Hampton (715) 425-7565 or Jane Kraft (612) 646-3343 for the State Fair Display.

RAFFLE

Raffle ticket sales totaled $42.75 at ~he May meeting. There were great items raffled again: a Toad money folding, gooey critters, 2 snake squirt guns, 2 t-shirts, a large inflatable snake, key holder, and a squeak toy. I am sorry for not knowing all the winners, but here is the list I have: Fred Bosman, Gail Fishbein, Vence Jimerson, Craig Kent, Dina McKinley, Jim Schneider, and Larry Yank. Who won the Large Inflatable Snake?? Maybe our winners could jot down their name and prize at the next meeting when their number is called off. Thanks for your help and congratulations to the winners.

RAFFLE II

If you miss the June meeting, you'll miss a raffle item everyone will be talking about this summer. All I can tell you is that it will bring out the "kid" in all of us. Don't miss out and bring plenty of quarters!

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COMING SPEAKERS

John Moriarty - MHS VP - has given us a list of speakers for the next three months. Please note them on your calendar so you won't miss out.

JULY - B. Oldfield & J. Gerholdt, "Quest for Crotaphytus" , the program will be about their recent trip to So. Texas complete with slides.

AUG. - Phil Cochran will be speaking on true "Mudpuppies". SEPT - Aaron Hampton will talk to us on basic herp care and husbandry.

It looks like a real informative summer. Watch your newsletter for more detailed information on these talks.

MIDWESTERN SEMINAR

The 1987 Third Annual Midwestern Seminar will be held on the third weekend in October in Des Moines, Iowa. Registration information and list of events will be printed soon. Speakers are needed. If you are interested in speaking at this seminar (15-25 minute talks), or if you have any questions about the seminar, please call Allan Anderson after 5:30 p.m. CST at (515) 981-0402.

DONATION FROG

A special "THANKS" goes to Fran Frisch and Nancy Haig for the great job they did on our new donation collection box. The frog has a great voice every time you put money in, and the lily pad that it sits on looks great. If you missed it at the last meeting, look for him/her at the June meeting and drop in a donation to hear it "thank you". Maybe we could hold a "name that frog" contest to give this great effort character.

UNDER THE HAMMER

Animal and herp related sales are becoming a problem at our monthly meetings. Every meeting something arrives for sale to another member or to the general members. Everyone is interested in herp items for sale, but this can be very distracting and time consuming when handled at a 3 hour monthly meeting. If you have something you brought to sell, please handle your business in the back of the meeting room, prior to the 7:00 start or after the meeting closes. Nothing should be sold during break or during the normal meeting time. This will help all the MHS members concerned. Thanks for your support.

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COMMITTEES THAT MAKE MHS FUNCTION by ANN PORWOLL

MHS has several fine committees that have helped us develope and grow. The following is a list of them, there function and the chairperson. Committees that do not have a persons name after them are in need of a chairperson. If you are interested in chairing an open committee, contact Ann Porwoll. If you have an interest in any of these committees, contact the chairperson and they will assist you.

ADOPTION COMMITTEE: Fred Bosman

They are responsible for excepting animals brought in for adoption. They make sure all the donors and adopters papers are filled out properly and filed. They decide which applicant will receive the available animals. Animals become the soul property of the adopter after 5 years. If they do not wish to keep the animal that long, it is returned to the society and re-adopted out. Adopters should notify the committee of animals that die prior to the 5 years and the cause of death if possible so the files may be updated.

REFRESHMENT COMMITTEE: Helen Schave

They are responsible for seeing that the refreshments are organized for the monthly meeting. They prepair the beverages and set up the refreshment table with goodies donated by members. After the meeting, they are responsible for cleaning up and repacking the refreshment equipment we have.

STATE FAIR COMMITTEE: Aaron Hampton/John Moriarty

They are responsible for working with the DNR on setting up and maintaining the exhibit at the fair. They are to arrange for the proper animals and caging units. They are to organize a schedule of volunteers for cleaning the display during the fair. Volunteers are given free passes into the fair.

SCIENCE AND CONSERVATION COMMITTEE: John Moriarty

They are responsible for collecting, ma~ntaining and researching information on Minnesota herps. They are to work with the DNR and other conservation groups for the purpose of exchanging data on herp distribution and habitat. They are to be aware of legislation that would affect the statis or enviroment of the native herps of Minnesota. They are to update distribution records and infor­mation for the society.

ELECTION COMMITTEE: Liz Bosman

They are responsible for establishing a slate of nominees for the elected offices of MHS. A notice is run in the newsletter covering the positions and the people running for them. They distribute, collect and tabulate ballots. Offices are held for a maximum of 2 years with the exception of the newsletter editor. Elections are held in March.

REGULATIONS COMMITTEE: Bruce Delles

They are responsible for being aware of legislation that would affect the keeping, maintaining and husbandry of private collections. The committee is drafting guide lines regarding the keeping of herps. These guide lines will be available to state, local and other governing bodies that are drafting laws concerning private collections. They are also collecting and reviewing existing laws.

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WHITE PAGES COMMITTEE: Del Jones

They are responsible for updating and publishing the MRS phone directory. They send out questionaires for update information, update the database, advertise for directory cover artwork and paste up layout of directory. The artboards are then sent to the printer and are ready to be processed for distribution.

OCCASIONAL PAPERS COMMITTEE: Del Jones

They are responsible for acquisition, review, editing, printing, assembly and distribution of the MHS Occasional Papers. They are published once or twice a year depending on information submitted. These papers are of a more scientific nature and length and need to be published in a more permanent format than our newsletter.

DISPLAY COMMITTEE: Geoffrey McRandall

They are responsible for handling, organizing and manning the public displays that MRS puts on. These programs are designed to be educational and informative to the public. The programs are made up of MHS volunteers and their animals. Current displays are the Como Zoo and Nature Centers.

PHOTO CONTEST COMMITTEE: John Moriarty

They are responsible for announcing, organlzlng, awarding and designing the photo contest. They select a judging panel and prizes. Entry deadline is the November meeting with the winner announced at the December meeting.

ILLUSTRATION CONTEST COMMITTEE: Sally Brewer

They are responsible for handling the illustration contest. They make the announcements, organize and design the contest. All illustrations must be turned in by the November meeting. The winner will be announced in December and prints on the winning illustration will be used as a thank you gift to the MHS Sustaining/ Contributing members. Illustration may only be of Minnesota herps and must be done in black ink.

RODENT COMMITTEE: Del Jones/Bruce Delles

They are responsible for picking up, killing, storing, packaging, and taking orders· for the rodents that are sold at the monthly meetings. Any MHS member may order up to the Thursday before the meeting a maximum of 5 doz. rat pups and/or 6 adult rats per month. These animals must be picked up at the meeting or they will be sold to any member attending that meeting.

WHITE SNAKE SALE COMMITTEE: Tom Schmitz

They are responsible for receiving, tagging, tabulating and organizing the items and bids for the sale. Items are donated to the society by the members for the silent bid sale held in February. All MRS members are eligible to bid. The high bid receives the item for purchase.

PICNIC COMMITTEE: Sue Bunn/Brint Spencer

They are responsible for announcing, organizing and hosting the MHS picnic which is held in August. The picnic is a day for all the members to relax and enjoy themselves and visit with other members. The society provides some food as well as entertainment and activities.

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COMMITTEES continued

LIBRARY COMMITTEE: Nancy Haig

They are responsible for maintaining materials and files for the MHS library. The library consists of books, newsletters of other societies, tapes and slide shows. T~ese materials may be checked out for a one month period. There is a $1.00 per month late fine on ove~ due items.

CHRISTMAS BANQUET COMMITTEE:

They are responsible for setting up and hosting the December banquet. It's a nice way for members to celebrate the Christmas season together. For a small fee, members will spend a festive evening with a guest speaker and program, a dinner, beverages and special events.

MIDWESTERN HERPETOLOGICAL SEMINAR COMMITTEE:

They are responsible for organizing, advertising, coordinating speakers and activities for the seminar which is held in October. This seminar is a traveling seminar. Minnesota held it the first year, then Wisconsin and now Iowa has agreed to host this 1987 seminar. The seminar consists of herp presentations on husbandry, maintenance of a collection, enviromental statis of herps and more.

MHS CONSTITUTION

As a member of the Minnesota Herpetological Society, have you read the articles of our constitution? How about the BY-LAWS? Do you need a copy of either? I found this reading very helpful and I wish to share one item (Article II) with you:

ARTICLE II - MHS Purpose

Section 1. The purpose of this organization shall be: a) further the education of the membership and the

general public in care and captive propagation of reptiles and amphibians.

b) to educate the membership and the general public in the ecological role of reptiles and amphibians.

c) to promote the study and conservation of reptiles and amphibians.

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Qantas serves crocodile ...

The following article was submitted from "Travel Age-Mid-America" magazine, March 16, 1987:

Qantas is offering crocodile meat as a "gourmet special" on some trans­pacific flights. Playing on the box office popularity of "Crocodile Dundee," the airline has arranged with an aboriginal community operating a crocodile farm in northern Queensland to supply meat to the carrier. According to an aboriginal affairs spokesman, crocodile tastes a bit like goanna, a large lizard eaten regularly by aboriginals and is "very sweet and firm, not fatty." A former crocodile shooter quoted in an Australian newspaper compared crocodile meat to cod with the descrip­tion "very ripe and firm." The new delicacy will presumably be optional for passengers.

CONSUMPTIVE USE OF REPTILES

The past year has shown a return of various alligator, lizard, and snake items to the fashion trade (i.e. shoes, belts, bags). The use of herps as food items has also received attention. There has been articles about croc. steaks, frog legs and turtle soup. The use of herps in this way has generally led to con­demnation by many herp enthusiasts. This condemnation may be appropriate, but mainly it is a misdirected bias.

Many of the animals used for these purposes are raised specifically for food and leather. This is no different than farming cattle or swine. A Hindu would have the same condemnation of people who slaughter cattle for beef and leather.

Some of the species used for these products are harvested from the wild. This type of taking is not acceptable to some people, no matter what type of animal (i.e. deer, fish, ducks). Many commonly available food products are obtained in this method, especially fish and seafood. If a species is properly managed, it can produce a "surplus" of individuals that would be available for harvest.

If an animal is being harvested with no concern to the survival of the wild population, then objections to the practice rre correct. This is true for both consumptive and non-consumptive (pet trade) uses. There are various groups, both governmental and private, that keep track of the status of wild populations. The two most widely used lists created by these groups are the U. S. Endangered Species List and C.I.T.E.S. (Convention for the International Trades in Endangered Species). These lists help limit the importation and use of rare species for consumptive and non-consumptive purposes.

The next time an article appears about the use of herps for food, clothing, or pets, think about how it was raised or harvested before its use is condemned or supported

John Moriarty

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CLASSIFIEDS

EDITOR'S ,NOTE: Classified ads are run in the MHS Newsletter as a free service to the membership. No paid ads are accepted from non-members. No ads will be run for venomous species. While ~ffiS will not run ads for known sick or illegal animals, we accept no responsibility for the health or legality of any animals advertised here. Please LIMIT SIZE of ad to approx. four(4) lines. Business­cards make acceptable ads. Please send ALL ads directly to the Newsletter editor, and not to the MHS address. The deadline for all Newsletter items is the 15th of the month!

MHS DELI

Remember to order your frozen rats no later than the Thursday before the meeting. Call Bruce or Connie at 593-0298 to place your order & bring containers also.

FRESH FROZEN RATS - JUMBO SIZE - $2.00 each FRESH FROZEN RAT PUPS - $4.00·per dozen

5 DOZEN PUPS OR 6 ADULTS LIMIT!

FOR SALE: 0.0.1 Ornate Horned Frog, 1986 c. b., $20; 0.2 adult African Praying Frogs, 2" tree frog, $15 ea. Contact 'David (612) 444-9775 a.m or late p.m.

FOR SALE: 1.2 Coastal Rosy Boas, adults feeding on frozen mice, $250/trio; 1.1 Western Hognose, proven breeders feeding on frozen mice, $70/pair; 1.1 Double Hetero Cornsnakes, 3', nice color, make offer. All animals top notch with full feeding records. Will consider trade. Call Aaron (715) 425-7565.

FOR SALE: 2' Water Monitor for $75 or large quantity of adult mice. One triple compartment plexiglass cage, front opening doors, nice, $50. Contact Larry Yank 436-6774 a.m. or 439-4796 p.m.

FOR SALE: 0.1 Burmese Python, 3!' c.b. and very tame, with display tank $100. Contact Shannon or Jane after 3:30 p.m. at (612) 388-2229.

FOR SALE: 0.1 Columbian Rainbow Boa, approx. 5', $90. Call Crystal or Geoff McRandall (612) 454-2694. Also selling bird cages.

FOR SALE: 1987 hatchling snakes: albinos, tri -colors, Appalachicola Kings (goini, all phases), and light phase Indian Pythons (P.m.molurus) (NOTE: endangered sub-species require permit - not hard to obtain). Send S.A.S.E. for list. Scott J. Michaels, 403 E. Calif., Urbana, II. 61801 (217) 328-0290.

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WANTED: I would like to discuss car pooling/room sharing for the International Herp Symposium in Chicago. Contact Dean Bowman (612) 561-7842.

WANTED: Poison Arrow Frogs - all species of Dendrobates (especially reticulates) and Phyllobates. Also Atelopus sp. or Harlequin frogs. Would like books on the mentioned species. Call or write P. Keane, 1018 E. 226 St., Bronx, N.Y. 10466, (212) 655-0454.

WANTED: Would like to discuss room share for the Chicago International Herp Symposium. May leave message at 429-1205, or call Brenda Bell at (319) 373-2106.

CAPTIVE BREEDERS -IMPORTS - WHOLESALE & RETAIL

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OWNERS: JOHN & RUTH MELTZER (612) 780-8561

A variety of lizards, snakes, amphibians and more.

DJ's REPTILES (612) 922-6294

Don Johnson

BREEDING LOAN: 0.1 exceptional San Luis Potosi Kingsnake (Lampropeltis mexicana mexicana), bright orange markings, available for breeding loan or possible trade(?). Call Bruce Cutler (612) 633-1428. Usually home on weekends and evenings.

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TYPE OF MEMBERSHIP o NEW ,0 RENEW " o SUSTAINING ......... ~ ..................... $5,0.00 o CONTRIBUTING ........................... $25.00 o FAMILY ......................... " ... ' ...... $12.50

Admits aU members of a family to monthly meetings o INDIVIDUAL .......... , .... , .............. $10.00

OFFICIAL MHS T-smRT SO MO LO XLO $7.00 each includes postage

PLEASE ENCWSE PAYMENT WITH APPLICATION. MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO MINNESOTA HERPETOLOGICAL SOCIETY. MEMBERSHIP IS FOR 12 MONTHS FROM THE DATE OF JOINING. YOU WILL RECEIVE YOUR MEMBERSmp CARD BY RETURN MAIL. A RECEIPT WILL BE SENT ON!;Y·UPO~~ REQUEST.

NOW A V AILABLE 1986 L~VEN1~OI{Y .. LONGEVITY .. BI~EEDL~G I~EPORT

TIlE 1986 "INVENTORY OF LIVE REPTILES AND AMPHIBIANS IN CAPTIVITY, CURRENT JANUARY 1, 1986", compiled by Frank L. Slavens, contains a cornbined inventory of 145 collections with information on location ancl sex 0[22,692 individual specimens.

TIlis multi-use reference allows one t.o search any species of reptile or alnphibian reported by the 145 responding collections and find the nunlber of male, fenlalc, or unknown sex, held by each collection. If a species was bred during 1985 the reported dates of copulation , egg laying, hatching, etc., are included. Longevity records have been expanded in this edition.

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lJ~FOnJ\lA~rION H.EQUEST'

All persons keeping live reptiles and arnphibians are asked to contribute. Please subn1it the follo\ving infonnatioI1 current January 1, 1987, for publication in the 1987 inventory.

1) A conlplete inventory of all reptiles and amphibians living in your co] Iection as of January 1 st. Sexes of adult animals should be included and should be listed nlale (1.0;0), fenlale (0.1.0), unknown (0.0.1). Juvenile animals should also be listed using the san1e fonnat. For example: 1.2.1 + juv 0.0.10 \\'ould be read: 1 adult Inale, 2 adult fenlales, 1 adult of unknovvn sex, 0 juvenile n1ales, 0 juvenile felnales, ,and 10 juveniles ofunkno\vn sex.

2) A list of all species which bred during 1986. lnfom1ation can be very sparse \vith sinlply an indication that the taxon was bred during 1986, or it can be quite lengthy including, but not linlited lO, dates of copulation, dates of egg laying and hatching, types of substrates and temperatures used during incubation, light cycles, hiben1a­tion, etc. Any type of infoDl1ation up to three or four paragraphs nlay be used.

3) Please list all specimens in your collection which you think nlight be a notable longevity record for the species. List the date the anin1al Vlas acquired, or the nunlber of years, mont11s, and days you have had the specinlen; the sex; age at capture; \vild or captive bred; living or dead. 111ere is also roonl for SOlne brief notes to be included.

4) A listing of any publications including books, lTIUSeUnl bulletins, jounlals, J11agazines, etc., with reference to reproduction of captive reptiles and arnphibians. Supplenlenl the list \vhich appears in the 1985 edition.

5) Be sure to list your nanle, address, and phone nunlbers as you \vould \vant thenl listed.

All infonl1ation should be sent to:

Frank L. Slavens P. O. Box 30744

Seattle, \Vashington 98103