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Educational Reptile Expo - Sunday - November 2, 2008 |
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Written by Harvey Bird
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On Sunday, November 2nd, the Metropolitan Herpetological is hosting an educational reptile & amphibian expo at the Blue Heron Park Nature Center. The expo will feature different stations that will be devoted to different types of reptile & amphibian species. Some of the guests that will be taking part are the Education Department of the Staten Island Zoo, Clay Wollney (editor of the science column in the "Young Advance" section of the Staten Island Advance), Ed Johnson (Curator of Science at the Staten Island Museum), Dr. Peter Astarbi DVM, and some local breeders and advanced keepers. The expo will also include a wide variety of live reptiles & amphibians on display. It will be a hands on experience for all in attendance. We will also be having silent auctions and raffles throughout the day. Prizes might include live animals and/or husbandry supplies. We will also be doing a powerpoint presentation on "good pets" for beginners and a general overview of reptile care. If anyone has any questions regarding the expo, you may contact Harvey Bird at 917-992-1847 or
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Welcome to the Metropolitan Herpetological Society |
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Written by Billy Brenner
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The Metropolitan Herpetological Society is a Staten Island based reptile club that will be meeting on the 3rd Monday night of each month at Blue Heron Park Nature Center. The club is dedicated to the proper care & husbandry and conservation of reptiles and amphibians.
The meetings will include guest speakers of different varieties. Guest speakers will include knowledgeable and respected people from the herpetological community, as well as breeders and veterinarians. There will also be guided field trips.
As reptile enthusiasts, we have a few goals: To educate the public about reptiles and amphibians, their proper care, husbandry, conservation, and importance they have in our ecosystem. The lectures that will take place at each meeting will revolve around these topics. We also hope to make the Staten Island community aware of the importance of conserving the native species that have diminished greatly due to habitat destruction and pollution.
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