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Amphibian Ark's 2008 Year of the Frog! Sunday, April 20, 2008
| REPTILE & AMPHIBIANS DISCOVERY DAY HSU Natural History Museum March 1, 2008 |
The Humboldt County Herpetological Society and the California Reptorium joined Dr. Sharyn Marks and her HSU
herpetology class for a fun-filled day at the museum sharing herps with the public! Many fascinating specimens were
on display! The public was great, especially all the kids! Thanks once again to everyone who volunteered their
beloved critters and to all of you who pitched in with set-up and handling. The children would not have had as much
fun if it wasn't for all the snake wranglers! Let's do this more often!
herpetology class for a fun-filled day at the museum sharing herps with the public! Many fascinating specimens were
on display! The public was great, especially all the kids! Thanks once again to everyone who volunteered their
beloved critters and to all of you who pitched in with set-up and handling. The children would not have had as much
fun if it wasn't for all the snake wranglers! Let's do this more often!
| (L-R) Justin and Vanessa (California Reptorium) and Dave with feisty friends. |
| Indonesian Blue-tongued Skink |
| Argentine B&W Tegu |
| Jessi with her Ball Python |
| Steven with Hypo Motley Corn |
| Nancy with Milksnake |
| Snake TV! |
| April with Kiowa the Corn |
| Prehensile-tailed Skink |
| Michelle with a mellow Morelia |
| HSU museum's Boreal Toads |
| The controversial African Clawed Frog |
| Lena with Mr. Snake |
| Chris with Zipper the CA King |
| Kajdien Krause with corn snake |
| HSU's wormy caecelian |
| A fat Coastal Giant Salamander! |
| Dr. Marks' Gila Monster |
| ...and last, but not least... |
The SHOWOFF!
An albino American Bullfrog
An albino American Bullfrog
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Upcoming Herp Shows
Amphibian Ark, an international effort endorsed by
Sir David Attenborough, is a campaign that urges
zoos around the world to generate public awareness
to the massive decline in amphibian populations
worldwide. Sequoia Park Zoo, being the smallest
zoo accredited by the AZA, took a big leap and
brought the world of frogs to Eureka! Organized by
Vanessa Blot, who has an internship at the zoo, and
the zoo's very own Amber Neilson, the event
included a variety of fun games and activities for the
kids. HumboldtHerpers Jessica Floto and Steven
Krause joined Vanessa's big band of enthusiastic
volunteers and engaged in frog origami, the
construction of froggie retreats and recycled-paper
planters, and more. Frog facts were presented
complete with bobbly eyes! The kids showed off
their jumping skills and had a blast, and we hope
they learned some important information about frogs.
Sir David Attenborough, is a campaign that urges
zoos around the world to generate public awareness
to the massive decline in amphibian populations
worldwide. Sequoia Park Zoo, being the smallest
zoo accredited by the AZA, took a big leap and
brought the world of frogs to Eureka! Organized by
Vanessa Blot, who has an internship at the zoo, and
the zoo's very own Amber Neilson, the event
included a variety of fun games and activities for the
kids. HumboldtHerpers Jessica Floto and Steven
Krause joined Vanessa's big band of enthusiastic
volunteers and engaged in frog origami, the
construction of froggie retreats and recycled-paper
planters, and more. Frog facts were presented
complete with bobbly eyes! The kids showed off
their jumping skills and had a blast, and we hope
they learned some important information about frogs.
POSTING FOR THE NEXT HCHS MEETING and/or HIKE
WILL BE UP SOON!
WILL BE UP SOON!
June 28-29, 2008 Reptile Super Show & Breeder's Expo (San Diego Concourse 200 C. Street @ 3rd & B.)
August 9-10, 2008 San Jose Reptile Show (Santa Clara Fairgrounds - 344 Tully Road)
September 6-7, 2008 NARBC Show (Anaheim Convention Center)
September 13-14, 2008 Sacramento Reptile Show (Sacramento Convention Center - 1400 J. Street)
September 27-28, 2008 Tuscon Reptile Show (Tuscon Expo Center - 3750 Irvington Road)
November 15-16, 2008 WCCB Portland Reptile Show (Portland Expo Center - 2060 N. Marine Drive)
August 9-10, 2008 San Jose Reptile Show (Santa Clara Fairgrounds - 344 Tully Road)
September 6-7, 2008 NARBC Show (Anaheim Convention Center)
September 13-14, 2008 Sacramento Reptile Show (Sacramento Convention Center - 1400 J. Street)
September 27-28, 2008 Tuscon Reptile Show (Tuscon Expo Center - 3750 Irvington Road)
November 15-16, 2008 WCCB Portland Reptile Show (Portland Expo Center - 2060 N. Marine Drive)
| (clockwise from upper left) Volunteers Vanessa, Ally, and Rebecca get "froggy" with the kids! |
| Sean McAlpine and Amber Neilson raffled donated amphibian pictures. |
| There were lots of educational tips and activities for kids and adults alike! |
| Recent Events |
1ST HCHS HIKE for SPRING 2008 - EAST FORK CAMPGROUND
(East Fork of Willow Creek - Humboldt County) Saturday - May 10, 2008
(East Fork of Willow Creek - Humboldt County) Saturday - May 10, 2008
This hike was great! It was a beautiful day.
We met many new faces from a variety of age
groups. Welcome Bradford Norman and Gabriel,
Gordon, Curt, Alon, Rosa (and her mom!), Stassia
(Redwood National Parks) and her son and
daughter; hello again to Jessi, Brian, my wife Kim,
daughter Kajdien, and my good friend Brad.
I was so busy taking pictures of flora and fauna, I did
not get any snapshots of the group! :(
We met many new faces from a variety of age
groups. Welcome Bradford Norman and Gabriel,
Gordon, Curt, Alon, Rosa (and her mom!), Stassia
(Redwood National Parks) and her son and
daughter; hello again to Jessi, Brian, my wife Kim,
daughter Kajdien, and my good friend Brad.
I was so busy taking pictures of flora and fauna, I did
not get any snapshots of the group! :(
Wandering Slamanders
young
adult
young Ensatina
Northern Alligator Lizards
young
adult male Shasta ssp.
larval Pacific Giant
Salamanders
Salamanders
Mountain Garter
young Boreal Toads from our follow-up hike
along the Trinity @ Tish Tang near Hoopa.
along the Trinity @ Tish Tang near Hoopa.