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This Saturday April 16th  2 great shows 1 location.At the Kalamazoo expo center 2900 Lake st Kalamazoo mi 49048In expo r...
04/12/2022

This Saturday April 16th 2 great shows 1 location.
At the Kalamazoo expo center 2900 Lake st Kalamazoo mi 49048
In expo room North is the Kalamazoo indoor garage sale.
Household items, Coins,Toys, Figurines,Comic books,Legos, Jewelry,
Collectables,DVDs,Cds,Record players, Gentle used Clothing,Arts ,Crafts, Appliances, Furniture,Photo Frames,Pink Zebra ,Tools and so much more !
And in Expo South is the Kalamazoo Reptile Expo
Come see thousands of reptiles and exotic pets as well as custom tanks ,feeder and supplies
Expos run 10am till 3 pm this Saturday at the Kalamazoo Expo Center.

02/08/2022

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Sunday September 5th from 10 till 3 central time at 2307 East Michigan Boulevard Michigan City Indiana.46360.Come see hu...
08/24/2021

Sunday September 5th from 10 till 3 central time at 2307 East Michigan Boulevard Michigan City Indiana.46360.
Come see hundred of reptile and exotic animals , and possibly take one home.
Snakes ,lizards,amphibians,sugar gliders ,hedge hogs, Supplies feeders and much much more.
Hope to see you there!!!!!!!
For more info See www.collisonzoo.com

07/04/2021

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06/01/2021

Lansing Reptile and more expo 6/6/2021

04/12/2021
04/12/2021
Thank you all for comming out today.  Or next Lansing Reptiles amd more expo will be june 6th. Hope to see you there.
04/11/2021

Thank you all for comming out today. Or next Lansing Reptiles amd more expo will be june 6th. Hope to see you there.

Come out at see us today! We open at 10.
04/11/2021

Come out at see us today! We open at 10.

We are getting set up and will open at 10 till 3. Hope to see you here!
04/11/2021

We are getting set up and will open at 10 till 3. Hope to see you here!

Lansing Exotic Pet Expo! Sunday April 11th
04/10/2021

Lansing Exotic Pet Expo! Sunday April 11th

Thank you all so much for comming out today and making our first Lansing reptile expo a successful show! We will be back...
02/15/2021

Thank you all so much for comming out today and making our first Lansing reptile expo a successful show! We will be back April 11th and hope to see you all again!

5300 n. Grand river Lansing MI.
02/14/2021

5300 n. Grand river Lansing MI.

Reptile expo day!!!!!!!The Lansing Reptile Expo will be Sunday February 14th from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at 5300 N. Grand R...
02/14/2021

Reptile expo day!!!!!!!
The Lansing Reptile Expo will be Sunday February 14th from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at 5300 N. Grand River Lansing Mi 48906 come see Michigan's newest selection of reptiles, amphibians, small mammals , birds, feeders and pet supplies available!
If you would like more details, visit our website at www.darksidepromotion.com Hope to see you there!

02/01/2021

A tiny coral hermit crab in the Solomon Islands. 📸

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The Lansing Reptile Expo will be Sunday April 11th from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at 5300 N. Grand River Lansing Mi 48906 come...
01/28/2021

The Lansing Reptile Expo will be Sunday April 11th from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at 5300 N. Grand River Lansing Mi 48906 come see Michigan's newest selection of reptiles, amphibians, small mammals , birds, feeders and pet supplies available!
If you would like more details, visit our website at www.darksidepromotion.com Hope to see you there!

The Lansing Reptile Expo will be Sunday February 14th from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm  at 5300 N. Grand River Lansing Mi 48906 ...
01/28/2021

The Lansing Reptile Expo will be Sunday February 14th from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at 5300 N. Grand River Lansing Mi 48906 come see Michigan's newest selection of reptiles, amphibians, small mammals , birds, feeders and pet supplies available!
If you would like more details, visit our website at www.darksidepromotion.com Hope to see you there!

The Lansing Reptile Expo will be Sunday February 14th from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm  at 5300 N. Grand River Lansing Mi 48906 ...
01/28/2021

The Lansing Reptile Expo will be Sunday February 14th from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at 5300 N. Grand River Lansing Mi 48906 come see Michigan's newest selection of reptiles, amphibians, small mammals , birds, feeders and pet supplies available!
If you would like more details, visit our website at www.darksidepromotion.com Hope to see you there!

We are doing our best to stay vigilant and ahead of the curve when it comes to standing together against the COVID-19 pandemic.   We are continually working to ensure the safety of all of our show guests in these daunting times. Facemasks, Hand Sanitizer and social distancing practices are being a...

01/20/2021

An unusual black and white squirrel is capturing the attention of people in Toronto, and recently the cute rodent seems to be posing for photos. To...

01/19/2021

USARK Newsletter 1/19/21
ALERTS: SC, NY, and U.S.
Read below or at https://mailchi.mp/usark/2021_jan_alerts

ALERT: South Carolina tegu ban

Read the full alert at https://usark.org/2021-sc-tegu.

The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) has proposed a ban on the Argentine black and white tegu. This species would be listed as Restricted Nonnative Wildlife. The regulation will include restrictions on possession, sale, offer for sale, transfer of possession, import, release, reproduction, and escape of designated species and associated permitting. The deadline to comment is January 25. More details at the link above.

On Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/UnitedStatesAssociationOfReptileKeepers/photos/3623566931058567.

HR48 “American Sovereignty and Species Protection Act” (similar to SAVES Act)

Read the full alert at https://usark.org/action-alert-h-r-2603/.

U.S. Representative Biggs (Arizona) has introduced HR48. This is an act to amend the Endangered Species Act to prevent a species that is not native to the United States from being listed as an endangered species or a threatened species, to prohibit certain types of financial assistance, and for other purposes.

HR48 amends the Endangered Species Act by adding this text: “(D) NOT NATIVE SPECIES.—The Secretary may not determine that a species is an endangered species or a threatened species pursuant to section 4 if such species is not native to the United States.”

For many reasons, ESA should not include nonnative species but should focus entirely on native species. America must more efficiently utilize and protect the resources we have. We must tighten the reins and terminate wasteful expenditures of our money and energy. Regarding this issue, that means turning ESA’s focus solely to native species, while collaborating with CITES for nonnative species matters.

The linked webpage at https://usark.org/action-alert-h-r-2603/ provides a historical record of previous bills with the same intent but the messaging remains relevant. We will post an alert specific to HR48 soon.

Federal: Preventing Future Pandemics Act of 2021

Read the full alert at https://usark.org/future-pandemics-act/.

This bill has been introduced again by Representatives Mike Quigley and Fred Upton. This Act has been introduced in both the House and Senate. The Act is reported to “address the public health risks posed by wildlife markets, and for other purposes.”

Stakeholders and advocacy groups representing affected members, including USARK, have been working to educate Congress about issues revolving around zoonoses (diseases or infections that are naturally transmissible from vertebrate animals to humans) and animals. While animal rights groups flagrantly called for blanket bans on everything associated with animals, including pets, our side worked to educate rather than practice scare tactics...

On Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/UnitedStatesAssociationOfReptileKeepers/photos/3334231926658737/.

ALERT: New York AB2054

Read the full alert at https://usark.org/2021_ny_ab2054/.

Assembly Bill 2054 was introduced on 1/14/21 and referred to the Committee on Environmental Conservation. While the bill, as introduced, may not have overreaching consequences for h**petoculture, it is important to be aware and informed.

The bill would provide that the New York Department of Environmental Conservation must create an animal importation ban list by December 31, 2022. Initially, the list would include all bats, rodents, and primates (unless the species is listed as exempt). The Department may include other species if it determines that “prohibiting the importation into the state is necessary to protect public health and safety, native wildlife or fish, or agricultural interests of the state.”

A second portion of the bill covers “live animal markets.” The market definition is “a retail food market where, in the regular course of business, animals are stored alive and sold to consumers for the purpose of human consumption.”

AB2054 will need to be monitored to address possible unjust species listings. For example, banning the importation of all rodents is beyond problematic but there would likely be species exemptions. The same bill was introduced late last session as AB11144.

On Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/UnitedStatesAssociationOfReptileKeepers/photos/3615810541834206.

ALERT: Florida FWC Commission Meeting

The next FWC Commission meeting is February 25-26. FWC has yet to release details on this meeting but the agenda will likely include FWC's tegu, green iguana, Conditional Species ban proposal. The agenda will be posted at https://myfwc.com/about/commission/commission-meetings/february-2021/ (usually 3-4 weeks prior to the meeting).

You can read a recap of the December Commission Meeting at https://www.facebook.com/usarkfl/posts/404549087552277.

Find A Vet

Need a good h**p veterinarian? The Association of Reptilian and Amphibian Veterinarians (ARAV) can help. ARAV provides a free Find-A-Vet service at http://arav.site-ym.com/search/custom.asp?id=3661.

Photo: Argentine tegu © Ashlea Berryman

01/08/2021
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01/01/2021

Enjoy your New Year's Eve and be safe out there!

Photo: Giant Day Gecko (Phelsuma grandis) © USARK - United States Association of Reptile Keepers

12/28/2020

The frogs' glowing patterns may be a form of communication.

The 4 Mile Reptile Expo will be December 26-27th from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Saturday and 10 am till 3 pm Sunday at the 4 m...
12/21/2020

The 4 Mile Reptile Expo will be December 26-27th from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Saturday and 10 am till 3 pm Sunday at the 4 mile show place 1025 4 mile road NW Grand Rapids Mi 49544 come see Michigan's Largest selection of reptiles, amphibians, small mammals , birds, feeders and pet supplies
If you would like more details, visit our website at đź“·www.KalamazooReptileexpo.com or visit our page at
https://www.facebook.com/southwestmichiganreptileshow

12/06/2020

Mirror Comb-footed Spider (Thwaitesia sp.)

Depending on the spider’s mood and how threatened it is, the mirror spider is able to change the size of those scales, shrinking when agitated and expanding during rest.
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11/25/2020

Yup.

11/11/2020

The truth about chameleons:

Everyone knows that chameleons can change colour. But most of us have entirely the wrong idea about why they do it.

Reputation: Chameleons can change colour to blend in with their surroundings.

Reality: Sometimes, but changing colour is much more often about s*x. They also have cool eyes and fast tongues. One chameleon even spends more time inside the egg than out of it.

Everyone knows chameleons can change colour, but why do they do it? Suppose you were given these three options: (a) to blend in with their surroundings, (b) to get a mate, or (c) to impress humans.

I think most people would instinctively lump for the camouflage option. But the real answer is (b).

It's not a hard-and-fast rule: there is some evidence that the colourful antics of chameleons can be a disguise. For instance, the dwarf chameleon Bradypodion taeniabronchum seems to match its surroundings more closely when confronted with a predator with better colour vision.

For most chameleons, however, changing colour is all about obtaining a mate.

In their natural environment, most chameleons blend in with their surroundings pretty well, says ecologist Kristopher Karsten of California Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks.

So when they change colour, they tend to make themselves more conspicuous. "They get away from the cryptic," says Karsten.

Competing males will often battle it out with a colour-change face-off. Both males and females will try to impress with a dermal flush.
So when we use the word "chameleon" to describe people who are a bit fickle or changeable, we are getting it wrong. A chameleon in the midst of a colour change probably isn't so much acting shifty as it is s*xually aroused.

The colour-change process doesn't work the way you might expect it to either.

Most of us would assume it is achieved by some kind of dyes or pigments. But a study published in March 2015 suggests that the chromatic shenanigans have nothing to do with chemistry at all.

Instead, it turns out there are two superimposed layers of nanocrystals embedded within the chameleon's cells. By altering the positions of these crystals, the chameleon can reflect different shades of colour.

It's not just about how chameleons look. They are also unusually good at using their eyes.

In a neat study published in July 2015, zoologists presented chameleons with two animated objects that buzzed around a computer screen. The chameleons were able to split their gaze, each eye independently tracking a different blob.

Eventually, the reptiles seemed to make a choice, both eyes locking onto the same target. By switching to stereoscopic vision, they could do a better job of judging how away the objects were – and thus how far to shoot out their tongues.

Talking of tongues, a chameleon's tongue is as worthy of celebration as its polychromatic skin.

A 2004 study used slow-motion footage to show that a chameleon tongue is fired by an ingenious elastic catapult-like mechanism.
The researchers found that the tongue of a giant one-horned chameleon reached a top speed of 6 m/s. At that rate, it would slam into a prey item 1.5 body lengths away in less than a tenth of a second.

All that said, there is a lot that we still don't know about chameleons.

At the latest count published in 2015, taxonomists recognized more than 200 species. Around half of these live in Madagascar.

That includes the world's smallest chameleon, Brookesia micra, which was discovered in 2012 on a tiny island called Nosy Hara – the same island, incidentally, where a new population of dwarf lemurs was recently found. Males of B. micra appear to be less than 1.6 cm from snout to a**s.

Other chameleons have evolved distinctly weird lifestyles, as Karsten discovered during his PhD.

During his first field season in western Madagascar in 2003, he struggled to get data on one species: Labord's chameleon (Furcifer labordi).

"I could find adults but very few of them, and I couldn't find any juveniles or any smaller chameleons," says Karsten. "I can't tell you how depressed I was. I felt like such a failure."

So in his second year, Karsten went out to Madagascar a little earlier.

"I found a lot more of them but they were a lot smaller," he says. That gave him an idea: "Maybe they are an annual species."

Labord's chameleon, it turns out, has one of the shortest life cycles of any land-dwelling backboned animal.

Eggs are laid around February and sit out the next eight months in a state of suspended development. When the rains come, around October, the hatchlings emerge, mature in a couple of months, reproduce and then die.

"It spends more of the year as an egg than hatched out," says Karsten. That sort of thing is common in insects, which often spend months as a larva or caterpillar then have a brief adulthood, but among backboned animals it is bizarre.

Article by Henry Nicholls via www.bbc.com/earth/story/20150813-the-truth-about-chameleons

Photo: panther chameleon (Furcifer pardalis) © Bill Love

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